1 20 2 http://qsos.quiltalliance.org/files/original/77acbb466cf64184b6eb1b31cb8e1124.jpg ff6f14a07cf17ac60160d7b90bbea69a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daughters of Dorcas QSOS Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Evelyn Salinger Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Christine Bradford OHMS Object https://nunncenter.net/ohms-spokedb/render.php?cachefile=2019oh0395_qsosdd0011_ohm.xml Interview Keyword Starbucks drinks Creative inspirations Cherokee women Family quilts Quilt patterns Seamstresses Homemade clothing Daughters of Dorcas Quilting groups Sewing circles Hand quilting Machine quilting Piecing Contemporary quilting Traditional quilting Fabrics T-shirt quilts Photo quilts Quilters Quilting shows Women and quilting Novice quilters Quilting advice Rotary cutters Computers in quilting OHMS Object Text Raw full-text of the OHMS Object. Used for full-text searching. 5.2 March 8, 2005 2019oh0395_qsosdd0011 Interview with Christine Bradford, March 8, 2005 2019oh0395_qsosdd0011 0:37:13 qsosdd Quilt Alliance’s Quilters' S.O.S.- Save Our Stories Oral History Project: Daughters of Dorcas Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries Quilts Quilting Women Textiles Crafts &amp ; decorating Textile artists Decorative arts Gifts Family Embroidery Needlework American women, 1600-1900 Musicians Artists Nigeria United States Starbucks drinks Creative inspirations Cherokee women Family quilts Quilt patterns Seamstresses Homemade clothing Daughters of Dorcas Quilting groups Sewing circles Hand quilting Machine quilting Piecing Contemporary quilting Traditional quilting Fabrics T-shirt quilts Photo quilts Quilters Quilting shows Women and quilting Novice quilters Quilting advice Rotary cutters Computers in quilting Christine Bradford Evelyn Salinger 2019oh0395_qsosdd0011_bradford_acc001.mp3 0 https://oralhistory.uky.edu/spokedbaudio/2019oh0395_qsosdd0011_bradford_acc001.mp3 Other NULL audio 9 Introduction Today, March 8th, 2005, we are interviewing Christine Bradford. Evelyn Salinger interviews quilter Christine Bradford for the Quilters’ S.O.S. Oral History Project. 17 30 Quilt for the interview, “Caramel Macchiato” Uh, first I would like to talk about the quilt that you brought in. Bradford discusses the quilt she brought for the interview, titled “Caramel Macchiato”. She describes the colors which make up the quilt and how she got the inspiration for the quilt, which is named after her favorite Starbucks coffee drink. Bradford talks about how she made the quilt for herself to use for practical purposes. She discusses the technical aspects of the quilt’s creation. She tells Salinger how the drink is made and her enjoyment of the drink. Caramel macchiato ; Creative inspirations ; Milk coffee drinks ; Starbucks drinks ; Starbucks lattes Coffee ; Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Kokopelli (Pueblo deity) ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Starbucks Coffee Company. ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 189 Earliest memories of quilts Um, what is your earliest contact with quilters? Bradford recalls her grandmother’s quilt. She discusses her grandmother, who was a Cherokee woman. She recalls another quilt that was important to her and details why it is important to her. Antique quilts ; Cherokee quilts ; Cherokee women ; Family heirlooms ; Family quilts ; Native American quilts ; Quilt patterns Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Embroidery ; Family ; Gifts ; Needlework ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 359 Beginnings in quilting / Seamstress work When, when did your interest in quilting begin? Bradford discusses how she began to sew in elementary school when her older brother bought her a sewing machine. She had an interest in quilts but did not begin to create them herself until she was in her twenties. She discusses taking Home Economics in high school, where she continued her sewing education. Bradford talks about her seamstress activities, making clothing for her entire family through the years. Home economics class ; Homemade clothing ; Quilters ; Seamstress ; Seamstresses Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Embroidery ; Family ; Home economics ; Needlework ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 598 Quilting group memberships At the moment you belong to, I think, at least two quilting groups, maybe more. Bradford discusses how she joined the quilting groups she is currently involved in, including the Daughters of Dorcas quilting bee. She also talks about working at the Wellness Center in her neighborhood, assisting senior citizens with their sewing. She details her work with the Soulful Sisters, a church group who wanted to learn how to sew and quilt. Community sewing groups ; Daughters of Dorcas ; Quilting bees ; Quilting groups ; Senior citizens ; Sewing circles Community ; Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Embroidery ; Needlework ; Older people ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 883 Favorite aspects of quilting / Designing quilt patterns Um, what are your, your favorite aspects of quilting? Bradford talks about how her favorite part of quilting is piecing the quilt together. She discusses how she machine quilts, preferring the machine method over hand sewing. She then talks about a quilt she created with 11 other women which depicted the 12 disciples of Jesus and how she designed her own block. Hand quilting ; Hand sewing ; Large projects ; Machine quilting ; Piecing ; Quilt piecing ; Religious crafts ; Religious quilts ; Twelve disciples Apostles ; Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Embroidery ; Machine sewing ; Needlework ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 1093 Quilt design style preference Do you have a preference for traditional or contemporary? Bradford discusses her preference for contemporary design, but also talks about how she is able to take traditional designs and make them her own. Contemporary quilting ; Fabric arts ; Fabrics ; Quilt designs ; Quilt patterns ; Quilters ; Traditional quilting Artists ; Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Embroidery ; Needlework ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 1172 Recording quilt projects / Commissioned quilts Uh, do you keep track of what you’re doing? Bradford talks about how she takes photographs of quilts she has created for herself or family members, but how she does not photograph commissions. She talks about the first commission she created. She discusses the quilts she creates for commissions, including T-shirt quilts and photo quilts. Contemporary quilting ; Fabrics ; Photo quilts ; Quilt commissions ; Quilt designs ; T-shirt quilts Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Family ; Gifts ; Needlework ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 1461 Impact of quilting on family life How does quilting impact your family? Bradford discusses how quilting does not impact her housekeeping or family life in a negative way. She talks about how her husband and children enjoy her quilting and sewing. Family life ; Family quilters ; Quilters Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Embroidery ; Family ; Gifts ; Needlework ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 1569 Quilting shows / Quilting stories Have you entered shows? Bradford discusses why she has not entered her quilts into quilting shows, believing they are too critical. She then discusses some quilting stories she has, including creating a flag quilt out of fabric strips, a combination of the Nigerian and American flag for her daughter, who is both Nigerian and American. American quilts ; National pride quilts ; Nigerian quilts ; Quilt critiques ; Quilters ; Quilting shows America ; Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Nigeria ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; United States ; Women 17 1795 Quilting and American women Um, how has quilt--quilting had meaning for the American woman? Bradford talks about why quilting is important to the story of American women. She equates quilting to writing with fabric because of its expressive and personal qualities. American women ; Emotional expressions ; Quilt patterns ; Quilters ; Self-expression ; Shoe fly pattern ; Women and quilting American women, 1600-1900 ; Artists ; Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 1839 Advice to new quilters Um, besides what you said before, uh, advice to new quilters, do you have any to share? Bradford gives advice to new quilters, including sewing in a straight line and the importance of learning to use a rotary cutter. New quilters ; New skills ; Novice quilters ; Quilting advice ; Rotary cutters Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Sewing ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 1932 Home sewing room I have a sewing room that, uh, I also teach from. Bradford discusses her sewing room at home and how she uses the room to teach quilting classes, from beginning to advanced quilters. She details the layout of the sewing room and its contents. Cutting tables ; Quilting classes ; Quilting rooms ; Sewing at home ; Sewing rooms ; Sewing tables Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 2070 Musical experience I had heard that you used to play a musical instrument. Bradford talks about her experience playing the cello and her daughter’s experience playing the flute. Amateur musicians ; Cello players ; Flute players Cello ; Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Flute ; Musicians ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 2126 Buying fabrics / Computer quilt designs Is there anything else you’d like to tell us? Bradford discusses how she loves quilting, particularly how she enjoys buying fabric and attending quilt shows. She also talks about how she creates quilt designs on her computer, including how she does it and its benefits. Computers in quilting ; Fabrics ; Hobbies ; Quilt shows ; Quilting patterns on the computer Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 interview Evelyn Salinger interviews Christine Bradford, a quilter a seamstress, for the Quilters' S.O.S. Oral History Project. Bradford first talks about the quilt she brought in for the interview, which is inspired by her enjoyment of Starbucks' caramel macchiato drink. She then talks about her first experiences with quilting, including quilters in her family and how she learned to sew as a young girl. She talks about different aspects of quilting, including sewing groups, designing quilt patterns, and her preference of contemporary designs over traditional designs. She tells Salinger about quilts she has created as commissioned pieces. Bradford talks about the impact of quilting on her family life and why she does not enter her quilts into shows, since most of her quilts are personal creations for family members. She discusses quilting's impact on American women, gives advice to new quilters, and discusses other aspects of quilting which impact her life. No transcript. All rights to the Quilters' S.O.S. -- Save Our Stories (QSOS) oral history project, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred from the Quilt Alliance to the University of Kentucky Libraries. Please contact the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History regarding rights pertaining to individual interviews. audio Interviews may only be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries. 0 https://nunncenter.net/ohms-spokedb/render.php?cachefile=2019oh0395_qsosdd0011_bradford_ohm.xml 2019oh0395_qsosdd0011_bradford_ohm.xml https://kentuckyoralhistory.org/ark:/16417/xt7cdm0dc6b8v Interview sponsor Name of interview sponsor Janneken Smucker Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Evelyn Salinger interviews Christine Bradford, a quilter a seamstress, for the Quilters' S.O.S. Oral History Project. Bradford first talks about the quilt she brought in for the interview, which is inspired by her enjoyment of Starbucks' caramel macchiato drink. She then talks about her first experiences with quilting, including quilters in her family and how she learned to sew as a young girl. She talks about different aspects of quilting, including sewing groups, designing quilt patterns, and her preference of contemporary designs over traditional designs. She tells Salinger about quilts she has created as commissioned pieces. Bradford talks about the impact of quilting on her family life and why she does not enter her quilts into shows, since most of her quilts are personal creations for family members. She discusses quilting's impact on American women, gives advice to new quilters, and discusses other aspects of quilting which impact her life. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2019oh0395_qsosdd0011 DC20002-010 Subject The topic of the resource Quilts Quilting Women Textiles Crafts & decorating Textile artists Decorative arts Gifts Family Embroidery Needlework American women, 1600-1900 Musicians Artists Nigeria United States Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource audio Title A name given to the resource Christine Bradford Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 8, 2005 http://qsos.quiltalliance.org/files/original/c9cc5024d9d94e23fc994c63128af6e5.jpg 4e87bb20597a59df1b64851858e19c09 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daughters of Dorcas QSOS Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Evelyn Salinger Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Pansy Hector Lovelace OHMS Object https://nunncenter.net/ohms-spokedb/render.php?cachefile=2019oh0394_qsosdd0010_ohm.xml Interview Keyword Fabrics Quilt artists Quilt tops Volunteering Quilting techniques Scrap quilts Piecing Family origins Quilt patterns Quilt literature Gift giving Artistry OHMS Object Text Raw full-text of the OHMS Object. Used for full-text searching. 5.2 2019oh0394_qsosdd0010 Interview with Pansy Hector Lovelace, March 1, 2005 2019oh0394_qsosdd0010 0:31:45 qsosdd Quilt Alliance’s Quilters' S.O.S.- Save Our Stories Oral History Project: Daughters of Dorcas Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries Quilts Quilting Decorative arts Textile artists Needlework Families Crafts &amp ; decorating Textiles Voluntarism Hobbies Government contractors Washington (D.C.) Women Fabrics Quilt artists Quilt tops Volunteering Quilting techniques Scrap quilts Piecing Family origins Quilt patterns Quilt literature Gift giving Artistry Pansy Hector Lovelace Evelyn Salinger 2019oh0394_qsosdd0010_lovelace_acc001.mp3 0 https://oralhistory.uky.edu/spokedbaudio/2019oh0394_qsosdd0010_lovelace_acc001.mp3 Other NULL audio 9 Introduction Today, March 1, 2005, we are interviewing Pansy Hector Lovelace in northeast D.C. The interviewer, Evelyn Salinger, introduces the subject for the Quilters' S.O.S. interview, Pansy Hector Lovelace. 17 37 Quilt for the interview / Family quilting history I would like first to talk about the quilt that you brought in. Lovelace discusses whom she made the quilt for and why she made it. She created it out of one of her aunt’s old quilts. She talks about the different types of fabric which make up the quilt. She talks about seeing her aunt sewing in her childhood and how it influenced her to begin sewing and quilting herself. Lovelace discusses how quilts in her childhood were used for warmth and not for decoration. Fabrics ; Last names ; Quilt artists ; Quilt arts ; Quilt heritage ; Quilt histories ; Quilt tops Aunts ; Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Families ; Family life ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles 17 534 Favorite aspects of quilting What are your favorite aspects of quilting? Lovelace discusses her love of scrap quilts and her collection of fabrics she has accumulated over the years. She talks about when she uses a sewing machine and when she hand sews. She believes quilts which are not hand quilted are not real quilts. She then discusses how she learned to quilt from her family, and her applique work. She talks about how she can spend 8 to 12 hours a day quilting and neglects her household duties to do so. Hand sewing ; Machine sewing ; Piecing ; Quilting techniques ; Scrap quilts Decorative arts ; Families ; Marriages ; Needlework ; Quilting: Appliqué ; Quilts ; Sewing machines ; Textile artists ; Textiles 17 690 Childhood / Work history Where did you actually grow up? Lovelace discusses how she was technically born in North Carolina but raised in Virginia. She then talks about how she came to live in Washington, D.C. and her working history as a government contractor. Lovelace discusses how she taught a quilting class at the community college and then started teaching a home help aid class. She helps an elderly lady at home, three days a week. Childhood origins ; Family origins ; Upbringings ; Volunteering ; Washington, D.C. ; Working women Families ; Government contractors ; North Carolina ; Virginia ; Voluntarism ; Washington (D.C.) 17 847 Quilting patterns / Favorite quilts Um, what, what do you do for patterns? Lovelace talks about how she uses patterns she finds in magazines or books. She does not create her own patterns. Lovelace also talks about her favorites of the quilts she has created over the years, including a quilt with applique pansies she made herself. Favorite quilts ; Flower quilts ; Quilt artists ; Quilt literature ; Quilt patterns Decorative arts ; Needlework ; Pansies ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles 17 913 The personal importance of quilting Why, why is quilting important in your life? Lovelace details why quilting is an important part of her life. She discusses the practicality of quilts and how quilting allows someone to reuse fabric instead of throwing it away. Personal feelings ; Practicality ; Quilt making ; Quilt usage ; Recycling ; Reusing ; Scrap quilts Decorative arts ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 1002 Other crafts besides quilting Do you do other crafts, besides quilting? Lovelace talks about the various other crafts she has attempted to do, but does not do any of them besides quilting. She discusses how she shops at thrift stores and how hand-made items in these stores are wasted and of little value. She talks about other reasons why she does not like knitted materials. Hand-made items ; Knitted materials ; Store value ; Thrift stores Decorative arts ; Knitting ; Needlework ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists 17 1080 Showing and donating quilts Uh, have you entered shows with some of your quilts over the years? Lovelace talks about how she has not entered one of her quilts into a quilt show but she does show them at a summer school every year. She discusses the other places she shows her quilts aside from quilt shows and competitions. Lovelace talks about how she does not sell her quilts, but donates them to charity and gives them as gifts. Arts &amp ; crafts ; Donating ; Gift giving ; Hand-made items ; Personal achievements ; Quilt awards ; Quilt competitions ; Quilt shows ; Summer schools Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Gifts ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists 17 1223 Quilting’s impact on American women How has quilting had meaning for the American woman? Lovelace talks about the significance of quilting for American women as a means of expression and catharsis. She discusses the emotionality of quilting for some women. American women ; Artistry ; Emotional expression ; Women in crafts ; Women in quilting Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 1289 Advice for new quilters Do you have any advice for new quilters? Lovelace encourages new quilters to start small, with a 9-patch quilt and to use a hoop for hand sewing. She believes starting small will teach you the skills to do large projects well. 9 patch quilts ; Large quilt projects ; New quilters ; Novice quilters ; Quilt hoops ; Small quilt projects Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Decorative arts ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Women 17 1358 Quilting photo albums / Daughters of Dorcas and other groups Do you keep track of what you’ve made? Lovelace discusses her photo albums, which include photos of every quilt she has made. She also discusses her membership in the Daughters of Dorcas quilting group in Washington, D.C., including how she joined the group and her appreciation for the group. She talks about another quilting group she is part of and how it differs from the Daughters of Dorcas. Daughters of Dorcas ; Fabric stores ; Photo albums ; Quilting groups ; Quilting photos ; Social circles ; Social groups ; Washington, D.C. Crafts &amp ; decorating ; Cultural history ; Cultures ; Decorative arts ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Textile artists ; Textiles ; Washington (D.C.) ; Women 17 1496 Other quilting questions and hobbies Do you sleep under quilts? Lovelace talks about how she uses her quilts to sleep with. She also discusses her experience teaching quilting classes and how she has little time to teach. Lovelace discusses cooking for children at her church during the summer as a hobby. She talks about how some children during the summer have a hard time finding meals outside of school. She tells anecdotes relating to her experiences at the church during the summer. Lovelace talks about her love of fishing. Cooking as a hobby ; Feeding children ; Fishing clubs ; Practicality of quilts ; Teaching quilting ; Volunteering Children ; Churches ; Communities ; Fishing ; Quilting ; Quilts ; Voluntarism 17 interview Evelyn Salinger interviews Pansy Hector Lovelace, a quilter living in Washington, D.C. Lovelace discusses her background and how she got into quilting. She then discusses her favorite quilts she has made and the quilt she features in the interview. She talks about aspects of quilting, including scrap quilting, machine sewing, and why she donates her quilts instead of showing or selling them. Lovelace discusses her quilting classes and advice for new quilters. She talks about her involvement in volunteer work and other projects, as well as quilting groups. No transcript. All rights to the Quilters' S.O.S. -- Save Our Stories (QSOS) oral history project, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred from the Quilt Alliance to the University of Kentucky Libraries. Please contact the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History regarding rights pertaining to individual interviews. audio Interviews may only be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries. 0 https://nunncenter.net/ohms-spokedb/render.php?cachefile=2019oh0394_qsosdd0010_lovelace_ohm.xml 2019oh0394_qsosdd0010_lovelace_ohm.xml https://kentuckyoralhistory.org/ark:/16417/xt7cdm0dc6b8v Interview sponsor Name of interview sponsor Janneken Smucker Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Evelyn Salinger interviews Pansy Hector Lovelace, a quilter living in Washington, D.C. Lovelace discusses her background and how she got into quilting. She then discusses her favorite quilts she has made and the quilt she features in the interview. She talks about aspects of quilting, including scrap quilting, machine sewing, and why she donates her quilts instead of showing or selling them. Lovelace discusses her quilting classes and advice for new quilters. She talks about her involvement in volunteer work and other projects, as well as quilting groups. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2019oh0394_qsosdd0010 DC20002-009 Subject The topic of the resource Quilts Quilting Decorative arts Textile artists Needlework Families Crafts & decorating Textiles Voluntarism Hobbies Government contractors Washington (D.C.) Women Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource audio Title A name given to the resource Pansy Hector Lovelace Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1, 2005