Barbara Brackman, author, quilt collector, and researcher, has become famous in the quilting world for her books on quilt history and fabric dating.  I’m always intrigued by her work.
I came across a fascinating blog entry, Clues in the Calico: A Short History, in which Barbara tells how she came to write her first book, Clues in the Calico. She was a schoolteacher and a quilt collector, who decided to delve further and share what she found in quilt history and fabric dating with others.
Now, 20 years later, this book which is out of print as a traditional book, is available …read more

QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
We all need something or someone to uplift us when we’re discouraged in life and quilting…and even when we’re not.  One of the places I’ve found for “feel good” or thought provoking moments is Nancy Kirk’s The Monday Minute.  You have the choice of listening to it or reading it. 
Nancy is a quilter who specializes in quilt and fabric dating, as well as quilt restoration.  She’s noted for her quilt restoration workshops.  You’ll often find replays of free webcasts on quilt restoration.
I subscribe to her e-mail newsletter, so each Monday receive her tidbit of inspiration… often when I’m struggling to …read more