There is a variation to quilting that we refer to now as a tied quilt; in the past they were often referred to these as comforts or comfortables. Here is one from my collection:
Around here, women often used pieces of wool or felt to make a fabric button that would inhibit the thread from wearing the quilt down too much. I don't know if this was done to stabilize quilts in other parts of the country. The end result is a very heavy and very thick quilt.
Suffragists didn't just talk about helping society. They put their money--and often their needles--to achieve the goals. Here is a touching article I thought you might appreciate.
Around here, women often used pieces of wool or felt to make a fabric button that would inhibit the thread from wearing the quilt down too much. I don't know if this was done to stabilize quilts in other parts of the country. The end result is a very heavy and very thick quilt.
Suffragists didn't just talk about helping society. They put their money--and often their needles--to achieve the goals. Here is a touching article I thought you might appreciate.
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