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June 2007 Issue This month we asked our staff: "If quilts could win Oscars and Emmys, what movie or TV show's Best Supporting Textile would get your vote?" Beth Hayes Editor in Chief Can you guess this staff is a movie-loving bunch? It makes for lively Monday morning conversations, and when this question was posed, my answer was immediate. One of my favorite chick flicks, The Mirror Has Two Faces starring Barbra Streisand and Jeff Bridges, has the best vintage quilts warming its New York City apartment sets. I'm jumping to a conclusion the quilts are vintage, but they sure add to the romantic ambiance! Be sure to watch the scene as the closing credits roll, too. Ellie Brown Art Director I love all I can remember. The beautiful gift quilts Susan Sarandon made for her kids in Stepmom. Danny Glover's quilt pants in Lonesome Dove. Robin Williams' pinwheel pajamas in Toys. I think my favorite is the wonderful, fabulous wall hanging in the Tibetan monastery in the movie Kundun. Sandee Wachal Associate Editor Recently I saw the movie The Holiday with Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz. Both leading ladies decide they need to get away for the holidays and trade homes (a lovely home in LA and a dreamy country cottage in England). Scenes in the cottage bedroom brought back happy memories of my trip to England and the wonderful quilted bed toppers and linens available there. The "tent" scene is so adorable too. This is a super chick flick and one that I will buy on DVD. Kathy Patterson Assistant Editor I think the quilt shown in the barn raising/quilting bee scene in Witness did a great acting job. A floral appliqué design on a white background, it wasn't in the traditional Amish style at all, but it convincingly portrayed the type of quilt often made and sold to tourists in Lancaster County, PA. Lise Neer Senior Designer As a youngster, the Laura Ingalls Wilder books were some of my favorites, and later the TV show, "Little House on the Prairie," became a hit at our house. I loved the frontier spirit of it all, and Laura's sister Mary's sewing skill—even when blind—was truly inspiring. I can't think of any specific quilt from this show, but there were many humble works of cloth, made from what they had, that gave plenty of comfort on those cold nights on the northern plains. Tricia Camp Editorial Assistant We recently had a wonderful question from a reader about a specific quilt seen in the movie Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Doing a little research reminded me how much I love all the "old" musicals, how much quilts are a part of those times, and just how homey they make me feel! I cast my vote for the quilts in any of the musicals popular when I was growing up. Laura Stone Roberts Contributing Editor I absolutely love You've Got Mail with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. As a poor, deprived Westerner who has never been to New York, I get great pleasure from feeling as though I am visiting New York every time I watch it. However, the reality of New York must be quite overwhelming at times, and so I love it when we see Meg's character, Kathleen, dive into her fluffy bed and pull up her serene and lovely beige pinwheel quilt. It's a very scrappy, vintage-looking quilt, with a cream and blue backing fabric that seems just as aged as the front. Peace and comfort amid the chaos...the perfect quilt! In a world where quilters love to watch movies as they work, our friends at Stitchin Heaven will save the day! Each month's QuiltFlix package includes a coordinated DVD movie and complete quilt project. Imagine a contemporary love story and a romantic pink and red throw...or an adventure film with a tropical-themed pattern and fabrics to match...delivered right to your door! For more information, visit www.stitchinheaven.com, or call 800-841-3901 (toll-free).