QUILT INDEX RECORD

15-11-1055

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Who documented this quilt?

Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Wisconsin Quilt History Project Number:

A1117

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker; Quilt owner

When was the form filled out?

06-20-2015

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quiltmaker; Quilt owner

How did the quiltmaker participate in the creation of the quilt?

Bound the quilt; Made entire quilt top

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

Made the quilt

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Stained Glass Revisited

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Stained Glass, Fantastic Patchwork, Quintettes

Brackman # or other source & #:

432a variation

How wide is the quilt?

66.5 in.

How long is the quilt?

81.5 in.

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Black; Blue or Navy; Brown; Burgundy; Cream; Fuchsia; Gold; Gray; Green; Lavender; Orange; Pink; Purple; Red; Rust; White; Yellow

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Date; Initials; Message; Multiple Names; Place; Signature; Other

Describe the type of inscription:

Logo signature, photograph

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Inscription 1 "Stained Glass Revisited 2015 Pieced by Donna Karolus, Cleveland, WI. The inspiration for this quilt comes from a historical quilt from 1890, by R.S. Frances Clarke Westergren of Boston U.S.A." Inscription 2 "This quilt was inspired by a historic quilt from the year 1890. That quilt was made by R.S. Frances Clarke Westergren of Boston, MA and was called "Stained Glass". The picture above is the original quilt that was pictured in the book, Massachusetts Quilts, Our Common Wealth. The original quilt can be located at quiltindex.org, #1D-FC-B10. I have reproduced her quilt using Civil War reproduction fabrics. There are Civil War ladies in period costume adorning nine centers of the blocks. There are many, many fabrics in my quilt. The center fabrics of the blocks have been used one to three times. The pattern was revived by quilter Bonnie Hunter who wrote the internet pattern to be used as her 2014 Leader Ender project which she shared online with fellow quilters. This quilt was machine pieced by Donna Karolus of Cleveland, WI in 2015. 100% fabric and batting. Superior Thread Poly was used for the quilting. The quilt was quilted by Julia Rockwell, St. Nazianz, WI in 2015. Quilt Care Store this quilt out of direct sunlight. Machine wash in a large front loading washer, in warm or cool water. Use no detergent, use Orvis Paste or a similar soap made for quilts. Please add 1 - 3 color catchers in the wash cycle. Tumble dry low for 20 minutes, then spread quilt flat on a bed to complete the drying. Donna Karolus 2015"

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

2015

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label; Computer generated; Ink

Location of inscription:

multiple locations; on back; other

Describe where the inscription was found:

2 separate inscriptions on back

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt finished?

2015

Family/owner's date for quilt:

2015

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

273

Size of quilt blocks:

3 x 6 in.

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

1

Number of borders:

1 with flange/piping

Describe the borders:

Single outer dark blue and gold print border with gold tone-on-tone print flange/piping around outer edge.

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Broadcloth

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Floral; Geometric; Multiple scrap; Novelty; Plaid; Print; Striped; Other

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Brown

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

2

Width of pieces on the back:

33 & 33 in.

Describe the back:

Machine sewn; Print; Same fabric used throughout

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Hand sewn; Home cut; Machine sewn; Separate binding applied; Straight grain

What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?

half inch - one inch

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

Superior Thread Poly

Color of thread used in the quilting:

Beige

Can you see any knots on the front or back of the quilt?

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

All-over-design

Quilting designs used, background fills:

None

Describe the quilting designs used:

An all over long arm Pantograph-Arabesque design by Urban Elementz.

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

Novelty fabric has the images of 9 Civil War ladies in period costumes.

Quilt top made by:

Karolus, Donna J.

Quilted by:

Rockwell, Julia

Where the quilt was made, city:

Cleveland

Where the quilt was made, county:

Manitowoc

Where the quilt was made, state:

Wisconsin (WI)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Other

Describe anything about the history of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field:

Donna Karolus machine pieced the quilt top and bound the quilt. Julia Rockwell from St. Nazianz/Manitowoc County, Wisconsin quilted the quilt.

Why was the quilt made?

Art or personal expression; Therapy

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, special occasion

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new; Sewing scraps

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Another quilt; Traditional pattern variation

Where did the quiltmaker find the pattern for the quilting design on the quilt?

Commercial pattern

Describe where the quilting design pattern was found:

Long Arm Pantograph-Arabesque design by Urban Elementz

Describe anything about the design of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field:

Reproduction prints from the 19th century, Civil War era were used. The design for the quilt was derived from a quilt from the 1890's by Dr. Frances Clarke Westergren from Boston/Suffolk County, Massachusetts. A photograph of this quilt is on page 62 of the book Massachusetts Quilts, Our Common Wealth, edited by Lynne Zacek Bassett. University Press of New England, 2009.

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's educational background:

College

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Friend; Self-Taught

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 40-49

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Gifts; Necessity; Pleasure; Therapy

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

20-50 quilts

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

only informally

Any other notes or stories about the quiltmaker:

Donna Karolus was present for this documentation. Personal information is in reference to her. Other quilts by Donna Karolus and Julia Rockwell have been documented in the Quilt Index at A1116 & A1118. Ms. Karolus preferred not to give detailed personal information about her family and herself.

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

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