Would have loved to have had a raisable/lowerable quilt frame!<<<
Your frame can be as large as you want, and bolt togather, use 2x2’s that are well cured, so they won’t warp, or about that size.
Four pulleys mounted to the ceiling and good bolted I hooks in the frame, and a strong rope, such as ski ropes. Or?
Yes, I would prefer the ceiling mount, and now that I don’t need it and my mobile is so old that the ceiling would not be harmed, I don’t need one.
The history of quilts is an amazing subject, even the simple blocks, were used to teach kids how to count, as in a ‘9 patch or 12 patch block.
LOL, Bill spent 3 years teaching Dink our parrot to count to 3.
I was sewing on a quilt that had 16 triangles, to the block that had to be all different and 16 the same [ a pale pink], Dink was on my shoulder, and I guess that made me count out loud, as he expected me to talk to him.
The next thing that I realized, is, Dink was counting along with me.
I later got him to count to 130, by then we were both tired.
The stories behind the quilts, include many, of course of the family history, this was __ wedding dress, etc.
But Cabin in the Cotton, was a sign for run a way slaves, it told them where to go and the right quilt would be hung on a fence or draped over a bush.
Flour sacks, were our main materials for clothing and until a few years ago, I still bought 25 pound bags at Safeway markets in material, that I used in my quilts.
I can imagine the trouble you got in for melting crayons on a stove, talk about a fire hazard.
Good, I am glad to know that there are sheep blankets for the new baby...LOL, I prefer kids to learn in a natural way with pretty items, not the ugly stuff they put out today and call ‘toys’.
Mary made the finest Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, the original variety. The kids love them.
Mornin’ granny!
I think hubby would probably frown on a quilt frame hanging from the ceiling, even if the ceiling would hold it!
Figured out why the broccoli leaves looked so funny—it’s the sprouting kind—tiny little heads instead of one big head. Not sure why anyone would want it, but...
Love history, and quilts have a great one.
Too funny about your bird learning to count!
Love to sew, love to read, love to... Need more time!!!!
LOL