ossible. In its
usual form it consists of four narrow pieces of wood, two somewhat
longer than a quilt, and two shorter, perhaps half as long, with holes
bored in the ends of each piece. These pieces are made into an oblong
frame by fastenings of bolts or pegs, and are commonly supported on
the backs of chairs. More pretentious frames are made with round
pieces for the sides, and with ends made to stand upon the floor,
about the height of a table, these ends having round holes into which
the side pieces fit. Such a frame is then self-supporting and
frequently has a cogwheel attachment to keep the sides in place and to
facilitate the rolling and unrolling of the quilt. The majority of
frames are very plain, but occasionally a diligent quilter is
encountered who has one made to suit her particular requirements, or
has received an unusually well-built one as a gift. One old frame
worthy of mention was made of cherry with elaborate scroll designed
ends, cherry side bars, and a set of cogwheels also made of cherry;
all finished and polished like a choice piece of furniture.

[Illustration: VIRGINIA ROSE

This original rose design was made by Caroline Stalnaker
of Lewis County, West Virginia. She was one of the
thirteen children of Charles Stalnaker, who was a
"rock-ribbed" Baptist, and an ardent Northern
sympathizer. During the Civil War this quilt was buried
along with the family silver and other valuables to
protect it from depredations by Confederate soldiers.
One of Caroline Stalnaker's neighbors and friends was
Stonewall Jackson.

In this quilt, as in many old ones, the border has been
omitted on the side intended to go at the head of the
bed. This quilt is still unfinished, having never been
quilted]

[Illustration: ROSE OF LEMOINE

An old and distinctly American design]

Each side bar or roll of the quilting frame is tightly wound with
cotton strips or has a piece of muslin firmly fastened to its entire
length, to which is sewed the edges of the lining, one side to each
bar. Then the extra length is rolled up on one side of the frame, and
after being tightly stretched, the wooden pieces are securely
fastened. On this stretched lining or back of the quilt, the cotton or
wool used for filling or interlining is spread very carefully and
smoothly; then with even greater care the top is put in place, its
edge pinned or basted to the edge of the linin