QUILT INDEX RECORD

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Where are the records for this quilt housed?

American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

Who documented this quilt?

Lands' End All-American Quilt Collection

American Folklife Center, Library of Congress Documentation Number:

AFC 1997/011: Folder 9004 P1

Alternate inventory number for this quilt. This might be a museum accession number.

afcqltle le062

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker

Describe the relationship to the quilt's maker:

Quiltmaker submitted information with quilt.

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

International Fabric III

How wide is the quilt?

80 inches

How long is the quilt?

100 inches

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Time period:

1976-1999

When was the quilt started?

February, 1993

When was the quilt finished?

December, 1993

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

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

The following information was supplied by the quiltmaker: If your quilt is based on a traditional pattern or an earlier quilt, what is the name of the pattern? Where did you learn the pattern? "It is based on 2 traditional blocks put together in an innovative way. Blocks from pattern books, design (set arrangement) my own." "Microwave dyed patriotic fabrics to give them a sky/cloud overall look so they would work well together." How did you choose the materials used in your quilt? "During Desert Storm a lot of patriotic fabric was available -- uniquely American in design -- I was working on a series of quilts using fabric from other countries. I.F. I was made using predominantly Japanese fabrics, I.F. II predominantly African. Deciding the patriotic was the perfect choice for I.F. III, American, I made it. Each quilt uses the same 2 blocks but vary in arrangement and size. Each maintains the integrity of the fabrics used. "One of 4 quilts in a series using international fabrics each having its own character." A statement "of strength of America in its liberty, freedom and responsibility." How long have you been making quilts? How did you learn to quilt? "I started making quilts just before the bicentennial of the USA. Began making them on a regular basis in 1983. I taught myself at first. Then began taking classes from local and nationally known teachers. I have taught quilting and do lectures." What was your primary reason for entering the Lands' End contest? Do you frequently enter your quilts in competition? "I go to quilt shows frequently and enjoy seeing the wide variety of talent exhibited in the quilts. I enter shows, some with cash prizes, some with ribbons, some with no awards. I feel it is important to share my work with others as I have enjoyed and benefited from seeing many." Has being a winner in the Land's End contest made a difference in your life? Has it changed the way you look at your work as a quilt maker? "It's exciting to win. It gives a certain validation to my work. The face of a child, parent or friend who receives one as a gift is a validation as well. I make quilts because I love to make them, winning doesn't change that reason."

Quilt top made by:

Butler, Barbara

Where the quilt was made, city:

Marietta

Where the quilt was made, state:

Georgia (GA)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Why was the quilt made?

Challenge or Contest entry; Art or personal expression

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, daily use; Artwork/wall hanging

Contests entered:

This quilt was part of the Lands' End All-American Quilt Contest. 1994 Georgia State Winner

Related items such as diaries, obituaries, wills, household inventories, or pictures of the quiltmaker:

http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/qlt:@FIELD(DOCID+@LIT(le062))

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Description of quilt:

This quilt is part of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress "Quilts and Quiltmaking in American: 1978-1996 exhibit. It was winner in the Lands' End All-American Quilt Contest.

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

American Folklife Center, Library of Congress. Email: folklife@loc.gov