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Very very interesting article about your textile explorations of Cromwell's world. Even more interested when I recognised the name of Matteo Bandello. He was Bishop of Agen and his summer residence was the chateau at Bazens, just a short drive from where I live. I'm intermittently working on a little (tiny by your standards) textile concertina book about the fortified church adjoining the ruins of the château.

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That's fascinating!

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That’s wonderful. These connections! I now want to read more about Bandello.

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I'm trying to send you a photo of the information board at Bazens but not sure how to do it.

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Oh mince! (As polite elderly ladies say here) I've sent it, twice but as a note and I've no idea where it is now 😞

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I have seen it in notes. Thank you so much. (I find Substack’s note and chats and replies very confusing also!)

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I love this so much! In complete awe. Thank you for sharing your passion and talent. ❤️

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That’s very kind - thank you Patricia.

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Fascinating read - I am benefitting from your research. It's been quite a while since I analysed a text myself.

As an aside, I am a quilter myself and find it impossible to work on a small scale...even a baby quilt is likely to be bed sized. 😉

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Why sew small when you can sew large!

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