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Block Sampler; Chimney Sweep; Washington Sidewalk; Begger's Block; Star of Beauty; Mosaic; Balkan Puzzle; Brickwork; Single Pinwheel; Checkerboard Squares; Rolling Star; Ocean Wave; Mosaic

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QUILT INDEX RECORD

6-3-2197

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

State Historical Society of Iowa

Who documented this quilt?

Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

Iowa Quilt Research Project Number:

1988.64.120

Person filling out this form is:

Author/researcher; Quilt collector

If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?

Purchased the quilt

This is a:

Quilt blocks or pieces

Describe the item:

Individual quilt blocks stitched to muslin.

Owner's name for quilt:

Block Sampler

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Chimney Sweep; Washington Sidewalk; Begger's Block; Star of Beauty; Mosaic; Balkan Puzzle; Brickwork; Single Pinwheel; Checkerboard Squares; Rolling Star; Ocean Wave; Mosaic

Brackman # or other source & #:

2813; 661; 695; 2429;

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Unknown/Not Rated

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

Twelve

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Sampler

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Unknown

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Various fabrics and prints used in blocks.

Can you feel or see paper on the quilt that was used as a construction aid?

no

Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:

12 blocks described top left to lower right. #1 Chimney Sweep (Rehmel 695). Red, yellow, green and purple prints. 11” x 11" #2 Washington Sidewalk noted on pane, block more like Friendship Chain or Album (Brackman 2813 c). Red and green, 9” square. #3 Begger’s Block variation noted on panel. Christian Cross, Chimney Sweep (Rehmel 661, 695). Dark blue, red, yellow. #4 Star of Beauty noted on pane. 10” square block, red and white prints. #5 Mosaic (Rehmel 119). Red print with white print, 8.5” square. #6 Balkan Puzzle, Windblown Square, ZigZag Tile (Rehmel 382). Old red with white print, 10” square. #7 Brickwork (Rehmel 935). White and red print, 11.5” x 14”. #8 Single Pinwheel (Rehmel 390). Red and green print, 7” square. #9 Checkerboard Squares (Brackman 2429). Variation of nine-patch – 25 complete squares in block. Red and white print, 11.25” square #10 Rolling Star (Rehmel 1777). Red print with ecru, 13” squares. #11 Ocean Wave (Rehmel 120). 12” x 6” from point to point. Red with white flowered print. #12 Mosaic (Rehmel 119). Could be pillow top.

Where the quilt was made, city:

Ames

Where the quilt was made, county:

Story

Where the quilt was made, state:

Iowa (IA)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Made by owner

Why was the quilt made?

Teaching or learning sample

The quilt was made to be used for:

Other

Quilt is presently used as:

Museum collection; Study or teaching aid

Where did the maker get their materials?

Unknown

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library or Institution

Quilt owner's state:

Iowa (IA)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Registrar,State Historical Society of Iowa

Cite this Quilt

Block Sampler. From State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=6-3-2197. Accessed: 03/29/24