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Taking Care of Your Antique Quilt

Posted on June 6, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

When in doubt, ask a conservator before proceeding. Most conservators will offer assessments at a low rate, and an hour of their time might save your heirloom. A good rule of thumb is to treat your antiques like you would … Continue reading →

Posted in CAUTIONS, conservation techniques, mold, reparation, restoration techniques, textiles | Tagged cigar quilt, cleaning, crazy quilt, foxing, humidity, mold, Oregon, pests, Portland, Portland Oregon, quilt care, quilts, repair, storage, sunlight, Textile conservation, Victorian | 1 Comment

Quilts as a Microcosm of History

Posted on June 5, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

I am sure that more eloquent history writers than I have written on the role of quilts as historical objects. I want to share my perspective on the single object that we: see the most distress over condition issues, even … Continue reading →

Posted in antiques, CAUTIONS, decorative motifs, history, musings, preservation, textiles | Tagged crazy quilt, embroidery, fabric, family heirlooms, flowers, Hoyt, Ken Ellis, Oregon, Portland, Portland Oregon, spiders, Textile conservation, the Shore Family, Victorian | 4 Comments

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