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Floss Tube #90 -"Dressing an American Quaker"

Susan Standley Stitch In TimeUnited States
664 views75 likes40:53English9 Jul 2026Watch on YouTube ↗

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In this episode, Susan discusses her progress on the 'I Lift My Lamp' start-along, sharing that she made a small start on the 4th of July and hopes to finish by the same date in 2027. She answers questions about her 1876 Centennial Quilt, explaining the use of chintz, applique techniques, and fabric selection. She also shows updates on Esther's Marking Sampler and the Queen Victoria quilt, which she is hand piecing.

  • Susan shares her tiny start on 'I Lift My Lamp' and encourages viewers to join the start-along.
  • She answers questions about her Centennial Quilt, discussing chintz, applique, and fabric choices.
  • Updates on Esther's Marking Sampler and the hand-pieced Queen Victoria quilt.
  • She discusses the book 'Fashion on the Ohio Frontier 1790-1840' and the clothing of American Quakers.
  • She mentions Katie Strachan's finish of the Victoria design over one on 37ct Smoke Signal linen.
  • She invites viewers to share information about the urn with acorns motif for a future giveaway.
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Description from YouTube
Welcome!
It's not too late to join the "I Lift My Lamp" Start along! Charts and kit are available at www.susanstandleystitchintime.com

The tiny over one Victoria that was stitched by Katie Strachan is available to view on her
YouTube channel.  https://youtu.be/gTxK10aDZ5g?si=cpdE8jgTzbpiRtMq


Paper doll episodes are available on this channel:
https://youtu.be/2Q6dRoGQoPwhttps:
https://youtu.be/0xjt8dhag8c

"Fashion on the Ohio Frontier 1790 - 1840" by Anne Bissonette is available from Kent State University Museum

Chapters:
00:00 - 19:51 Opening and Answering Questions including 1876 Centennial Quilt
19:52 - 25:11  WIPS including Esther's Marking Sampler and Queen Victoria Quilt
25:12 - 40:53 Dressing an American Quaker in the Ohio  Wilderness
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