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#11
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i have seen that in museums. it's sewed under to the top edge as though it was going to be a sleeve, but it hangs free. it got tucked under the quilt when the bed was made, but at night it was flipped over the top to protect the edge from the roughness of a man's beard. it was very commonly done.
another good idea worth bringing back.
another good idea worth bringing back.
#12
God Bless You! It makes so much sense. Was there ever a name for it? That's exactly the way Mom described it to me! I am in the process of making a new quilt and this is my idea to do on the quilt.
Thanks so much for your knowledge on this. I really appreciated it!
Edie
GO VIKES
GO FAVRE
Thanks so much for your knowledge on this. I really appreciated it!
Edie
GO VIKES
GO FAVRE
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I know exactly what you are referencing about the extension which can be flipped either way.
I have also read (somewhere!) that quilt slipcovers about the finished twelve inch size were made like a long pillowcase and basted to the upper portion of the quilt. It reminded me of dollies made to protect furniture arm rests or backs of chairs at the headrest area. These removable covers were easier to clean than the heavy wool quilts made from suiting samples.
Thanks for sharing :D
I have also read (somewhere!) that quilt slipcovers about the finished twelve inch size were made like a long pillowcase and basted to the upper portion of the quilt. It reminded me of dollies made to protect furniture arm rests or backs of chairs at the headrest area. These removable covers were easier to clean than the heavy wool quilts made from suiting samples.
Thanks for sharing :D
#17
I always heard them referred to as a "Whisker Cloth", but here is a reference to them as a "Whisker Guard":
http://books.google.com/books?id=fiI...0cloth&f=false
Edited to add: scroll down to page 10 for the text on the Whisker Guard :D
Here is a Quilters Newsletter with info, directions and a pic:
http://www.quiltersnewsletter.com/we...feature373.pdf
http://books.google.com/books?id=fiI...0cloth&f=false
Edited to add: scroll down to page 10 for the text on the Whisker Guard :D
Here is a Quilters Newsletter with info, directions and a pic:
http://www.quiltersnewsletter.com/we...feature373.pdf
#19
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Originally Posted by ERhausfrau
God Bless You! It makes so much sense. Was there ever a name for it? That's exactly the way Mom described it to me! I am in the process of making a new quilt and this is my idea to do on the quilt.
Thanks so much for your knowledge on this. I really appreciated it!
Edie
Thanks so much for your knowledge on this. I really appreciated it!
Edie
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Originally Posted by butterflywing
Originally Posted by ERhausfrau
God Bless You! It makes so much sense. Was there ever a name for it? That's exactly the way Mom described it to me! I am in the process of making a new quilt and this is my idea to do on the quilt.
Thanks so much for your knowledge on this. I really appreciated it!
Edie
Thanks so much for your knowledge on this. I really appreciated it!
Edie
there is so much untapped knowledge on this board.
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