Collector and curator of historical fashion
I had a great day with so many very talented quilters yesterday at Quilt Canada! This quilted petticoat from the 18th century just goes to show quilting has been around a while! For class reference, we chatted about Alison Adburgham’s book ‘Shops and Shopping, 1800-1914’, the Old Hasting Mill Store Museum https://hastingsmillmuseum.ca/ and Lace Embrace Atelier https://www.laceembrace.com/ Hope you have a chance to check these out! Happy Sewing!
It’s wedding season! This magnificent 2 piece ivory silk faille gown was worn in England circa 1876. It is trimmed […]
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