Schooled at Guild

Schooled!
To me, this is a fun word. Means I'm not too old to keep learning.
Here is what I learned at Guild this month:


rail batik from Indonesia travels

Batik from Indonesia.
It's the same on both sides--two quilt tops, sans batting!

Because it is so hot there, and because fabric is so expensive,

it would be crazy to use a giant run of cloth for a blanket.

 

1896 Smith

 

Old sewing machines were small- toy sized by modern standards.
Everything shown here is toy-sized.

 

Wilcox and Gibbs

 

First sewing machines were sold by door-to-door salesmen, on credit, $5 down.

In the 1850's, a home sewing machine cost $100. Household average annual salary, $500.

By WWI, Singer was a 4 billion/year international industry

 

Mr. Singer left America with his 5th wife when he was convicted of bigamy.

The 5th Mrs. Singer was the model for the Statue of Liberty.

Yes, I should have taken better notes. I was too amazed by this point.

 

crimper? pinking shear?

 

Gold net under the purple applique covers much sequins/beads, makes the whole thing glow!

Stars for the Road

Thanks for Reading!