Tag Archives: fabric

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

F is for Fabric Stores and Sexism: A-to-Z-Challenge

Posted on April 7, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

by DKP Women think sexism is only about the fairer sex, but I am married to an upholsterer. Let me tell you about sexism and fabric stores, since the whole purpose of this blog is to give you an insight … Continue reading →

Posted in funny funny, restoration techniques, tailor, upholstery | Tagged fabric, sexism | 4 Comments