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If you followed my recent Blog about a Friendship Quilt 1850's with many names inscribed, including lots of different Dillinghams, you could be surprised to know that within 10 days it has been claimed by a modern Dillingham and will be winging its way to US shortly - what a chance that someone noticed it - and I only have 100 regular followers and few in the States of course.   The power of advertising!

Talking of quilts - I do recommend you to go and visit Jen Jones' wonderful Museum and huge collection of Welsh quilts and blankets in Lampeter - click on Jen Jones Quilts for details.  She is one of my oldest textile friends and has built her business up from very small beginnings and become the world expert - and she is American by birth.  The American Museum near here has a fabulous collection, a best one from each State, and lots of books, classes and info.  Try Linda Clift for quilts - she is a very good source for all kinds, from quite cheap chicken feed 30's ones suitable for children - to the very elaborate and early print ones.
 from France.  She attends all the Talent for Textile Fairs and also has some very original FairIsle knit woollen ones which are unique.