School: Cora Finne (C.) (roll number 12908)
- Location:
- Corrofin, Co. Clare
- Teacher: (name not given)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0614, Page 172
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- (continued from previous page)mallet. The flanell or frieze is made into coats then.
- A frame is made with four sticks and the flannel is spread across it. Then different shapes are drawn on it with chalk such as squares, circles, and diamons. Then the lining is sewn into the flannel and sticking is done on the shapes that are drown on the flannell. When it is finished the shapes can be seen on the quilt.
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- Basket making was very common in rural Ireland long ago. Special wire rods were used and a good basket maker could(continues on next page)
