Amish Quilts -- A Thing Of Beauty in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Amish women of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country have been creating exquisite Amish quilts since the mid-1800′s (and some believe even earlier). Amish quilts are an expressionof frugality. They not only serve a practical, functional purpose, but serve as a form of entertainment as well. Many times groups of Amish and Mennonite women gather for a quilting bee. The bee is a form of socialization and relaxation for these women. It’s a time when they can get together to visit and “catch up” with one another once their household duties have been completed. More recently, this social gathering has turned into a business enterprise for many Plain women. There are a couple large quilting events that take place in the Lancaster County area each year. For quilt-making supplies, see our Quilting Supplies & Fabrics page. Quilt Shop at Miller’s 2811 Lincoln Hway. Quality. Coupon Almost Amish Lancaster County, PA 866-471-4614 AmishQuiltShop.net 717-545-3360 or Toll Free in US: 877-235-3360 Amish Country Quilts
Les Aborigènes
© John Miles/Survival "Nous, les Aborigènes, avons une relation particulière avec tout ce qui est naturel. Nous nous voyons comme une partie de la nature, et nous voyons toute chose sur terre comme partiellement humaine. Les gens qui appartiennent à une région sont vraiment comme une partie de ce lieu, et si l'endroit est détruit, ils sont détruits avec", nous dit un porte-parole aborigène. aborigène ou Aborigène ? Un aborigène est un habitant d'une terre depuis l'origine. Dans quels pays et dans quel milieu naturel vivent-ils ? Avant l'arrivée des colonisateurs britanniques, ils étaient plus nombreux que maintenant et divisés en plusieurs peuples distincts, plutôt sédentaires le long des côtes où la nourriture était assez abondante. Combien sont-ils ? Quand le capitaine Cook a débarqué en 1770, on pense qu'ils étaient entre 300 000 et un million, formant 500 peuples différents ayant chacun leur langue et leur territoire. Quelles langues parlent-ils ? Ils vivaient traditionnellement nus.
Quilt History - A short introduction to period quilting
By Lady Sarah Davies c/o Karen Evans 5 Deerfield Drive Easthampton, MA01027 aol.com The word "quilt" summons a host of images: thrifty pioneer housewives piecing elaborate patchworks for their families; album quilts signed by every member of a community as a gift for a departing mayor or pastor, or perhaps raffled for a worthy cause; perhaps even a wholecloth petticoat worn by a colonial dame as she danced with George Washington, or a brightly colored scrap quilt made by a grandmother or aunt during the Depression. The popular image of the quilt is of the quilt is modern, calico, and American. The problem with this familiar stereotype is that it doesn’t go far enough. The word quilt is derived from the Latin culcita, meaning a padded and tied mattress similar to a Japanese futon. It appears to have originated in Asia sometime before the first century C.E. The next evidence of quilting in Europe appears in a French poem of the 12th century, La Lai del Desire. --------------. Rae, Janet.
Les mythes des arbres communs d'Europe
Symboles /mythes/légendes C'est l'un des arbres le plus chargé de Mythes et de symboles. Pour les Grecs, c'est le Frêne qui engendre la race de bronze, fille des Frênes, terrible et puissante. Mais c'est surtout chez les peuples du Nord que les mythologies s'y réfèrent. Pour les Scandinaves, c'est Yggdrasil, le grand Frêne, l'Arbre du coursier d'Odin. LE MONDE D'YGGDRASIL "Ses branches couvrent tous les mondes et atteignent le ciel". Comment résumer de façon plus concise ce monde qui est l'enjeux de luttes continuelles entre les forces de la vie et celles de l'anéantissement ?
Atkinson Designs: “Tag Along Tote”
Project: Tag Along Tote designed by Terry Atkinson, featuring “Urban Couture” fabrics by Basic Grey. Click here for bag pattern. Click here for fabric collection. Finished Size: 7” x 8” x 2” Skill Level: Confident Beginner Techniques: Free Motion Quilting Binding Basic Bag Construction Useful Supplies: Machinger’s Quilter’s Gloves (click here) Fusible Fleece (click here & here) Aurifil 28 weight thread for machine quilting, top-stitching, and bag construction. Project Description: The pattern states: “For a fast fashion statement, make this tote in your favorite colors. I’ve made a lot of bags lately, and some pattern designers clearly stand apart from the crowd. I love the way this little bag comes together. Also, the fabric requirements are simple. Disclaimer: This blog is meant to illustrate the ease of bag construction, and demonstrate some useful tips. Let’s get started… Quilting fabric “sandwiches” for a bag is a good opportunity to practice free motion quilting.
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Science Museum of Minnesota - Anthropology
The Anthropology Department collaborates with other museum staff on anthropology-related exhibits and programming while also maintaining traditional collections-based curatorial and research activities. Staff members work with tribal communities, state and federal agencies, community groups, and other scholars and scientists on projects ranging from ethnographic research and collecting, to archaeological research and fieldwork, to education and interpretation. Current projects and research include: Red Wing Archaeology The Red Wing Archaeology project is an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional project with the goal to collect, study, and care for archaeological collections from this fascinating region. Ethnobotany Project Ethnobotany is the study of how people of a particular culture and region make use of indigenous plants. Cordry Internship in Latin American Folk Art The Science Museum of Minnesota has extensive archaeological and ethnological collections from Latin America.
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