QUILT INDEX RECORD

15-11-1070

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:

A1131

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

When was the form filled out?

06-21-2015

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

Purchased the quilt

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts

This is a:

Finished quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

Irish Chain

How wide is the quilt?

94 in.

How long is the quilt?

106 in.

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; White

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Time period:

1976-1999

Further information concerning dates:

The owner purchased the quilt in 1989 at auction.

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

30

Size of quilt blocks:

13.5 in. x 13.5 in.

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

2

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Number of borders:

3

Describe the borders:

The quilt has three borders - 2 in., 2 in, and 7.5 in. The two smaller borders have four patch corner stones.

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

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

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

no

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton or polyester blend

What color is the back of the quilt?

White

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Width of pieces on the back:

94 x 106 inches

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

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; 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?

Polyester

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

Cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

White

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

8

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

8

Width between quilting lines:

1.5 in.

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Echo; Grid diamond

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Other

Describe the quilting designs used:

Inside the 'plain' block, hearts are quilted between the points on the stars.

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

A double Lemoyne star block is placed where the usual plain block is in the Irish Chain quilt design. Hearts were quilted between the points of the stars.

Where the quilt was made, state:

Indiana (IN)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Purchase

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

The owner purchased the quilt at an Amish auction in Indiana.

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, daily use

Where did the maker get their materials?

Unknown

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Commercial/Published source: Pattern

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

Commercial pattern

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's state:

Wisconsin (WI)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's state:

Indiana (IN)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Any other notes or stories about the quiltmaker:

The owner purchased the quilt at auction and no information was given regarding the quilt or the maker.

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

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