tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post7689589241001930640..comments2023-09-27T06:26:23.924-04:00Comments on Subversive Stitchers: Women Armed with Needles: "Quilts in the Attic" by Karen S. Musgrave --flaws and allDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419344655830579965noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-41215708414904401502013-04-16T23:22:38.763-04:002013-04-16T23:22:38.763-04:00I feel your pain and disappointment Janice. {{hugs...I feel your pain and disappointment Janice. {{hugs}}<br />Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419344655830579965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-24211631959147572642013-04-16T22:30:25.593-04:002013-04-16T22:30:25.593-04:00Dawn, I know this is way after you wrote this post...Dawn, I know this is way after you wrote this post but I've been checking links tonight. My story in the book renamed my children! Like you I wanted it to be an heirloom for them but they must think I had a secret family some place. It was very disappointing. <br /><br />Janicejanice pdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627735016408777385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-35038720410095870362012-02-14T14:30:51.461-05:002012-02-14T14:30:51.461-05:00that is sad.
there's enough accidental inacc...that is sad. <br /><br />there's enough accidental inaccuracy in memories to not add more to it with poor work. <br /><br />i'm actually not much for quilt/quilt history books and am far more interested in those that are published under the category of sociology. <br /><br />it seems, though i've no way of knowing this, that they're a touch more scientific in their research.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-18752773743452111252012-01-13T14:41:48.098-05:002012-01-13T14:41:48.098-05:00Even with the flaws, I am sure it's full of in...Even with the flaws, I am sure it's full of interesting stories.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05257077304358897221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-46488008379219884072012-01-11T23:54:19.583-05:002012-01-11T23:54:19.583-05:00I really enjoyed the story.. Have you contacted Ba...I really enjoyed the story.. Have you contacted Barbara Brackman? <br />She is a quilt historian and can help you date your quilt..She is very knowledgeable.. Sending prayers to your family.. <br />MaggeyMaggey and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069213023725295690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-13159073072465460592012-01-11T13:15:16.182-05:002012-01-11T13:15:16.182-05:00Oh, and here's the essay about the quilt that ...Oh, and here's the essay about the quilt that I sold to Christian Science Monitor. http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0612/p18s02-hfes.htmlDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419344655830579965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-85288814620700531312012-01-11T13:10:07.792-05:002012-01-11T13:10:07.792-05:00Maggey -- Thanks, it was disappointing, but it hap...Maggey -- Thanks, it was disappointing, but it happens. If you want to read more about the quilt, please check out this page of my blog: http://subversivestitch.blogspot.com/2010/10/fish-n-baskets-quilt-family-story.html <br /><br />Thanks for your interest. <br />DawnDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419344655830579965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-51337502175939387512012-01-11T12:59:10.099-05:002012-01-11T12:59:10.099-05:00I am so sorry about all the facts in that book. I ...I am so sorry about all the facts in that book. I would love to read YOUR story on that quilt.. Why is it called FISH and baskets??<br />Hope you are having a blessed day.<br />MaggeyMaggey and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069213023725295690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-74901382146533991722012-01-10T18:27:46.823-05:002012-01-10T18:27:46.823-05:00What a disappointment that must be for you. Maybe ...What a disappointment that must be for you. Maybe Karen didnt write it or proof read it herself in the end. And yes as a record of social quilt history the book has failed. Such a great shame.liniecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643986273499722414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-38310527240509547772012-01-10T14:48:26.076-05:002012-01-10T14:48:26.076-05:00ooooooh. I'm a writer and journalist and I cri...ooooooh. I'm a writer and journalist and I cringed when I read your story about your story. Sounds like a rushed job or failure to fact check. either way, I can' think of a good excuse for not verifying content when going to the expense of writing and publishing a book. I feel your pain!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09029115839076216849noreply@blogger.com