tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post3518278285050491908..comments2024-03-28T22:11:05.593-05:00Comments on Civil War Quilts: "Confederate Quilts"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-42510311177793186862015-02-23T08:39:15.308-06:002015-02-23T08:39:15.308-06:00Linsey=linsey woolsey, and a better term than home...Linsey=linsey woolsey, and a better term than homespun is homewoven since many weavers bought the yarn. But the terms change with time and region. Linsey generally means wool crossed with linen or cotton.Barbara Brackmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07948219446078848778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-11296729684929570032015-02-22T22:58:47.926-06:002015-02-22T22:58:47.926-06:00I have often wondered about this myself. During Co...I have often wondered about this myself. During Colonial times, wasn't linsey referred to as" linsey-woolsey"? Or, is that some other cotton & wool fabric? When I see "linsey" or "homespun" fabric mentioned, it is difficult to accurately date that fabric.Danice Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756628636993465703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-24576939310217087602015-02-22T11:25:35.001-06:002015-02-22T11:25:35.001-06:00I love that blue plaid in the first quilt. I had ...I love that blue plaid in the first quilt. I had no idea that plaid was used in this time frame, new reader to your blog. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299547549826884460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-36979610757711143742015-02-22T00:31:48.454-06:002015-02-22T00:31:48.454-06:00I love following your Civil War Blogs even though ...I love following your Civil War Blogs even though I live in South Africa. We actually have a similar history to you. Your research is fascinating. Thank you. Irene Hughesirenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09805727158742639427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-30511814354475585732015-02-21T14:52:07.433-06:002015-02-21T14:52:07.433-06:00Love the look of the fabrics. You have me looking ...Love the look of the fabrics. You have me looking at quilts every time I go into the consignments and antique stores, but I think most are from the 50's from the look and style of them.<br /><br />DebbieWoolenSailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621977477193550261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-81947015328982144272015-02-21T07:29:53.602-06:002015-02-21T07:29:53.602-06:00Thank you Barbara, for so freely sharing your rese...Thank you Barbara, for so freely sharing your research and knowledge.<br />SharynSharyn Mallow Woerzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776056375534578046noreply@blogger.com