QUILT INDEX RECORD

15-11-1141

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:

A1167

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

When was the form filled out?

11-14-2015

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quilt owner

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

Inherited

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

This is a:

Finished quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

Crazy Quilt

How wide is the quilt?

24.5 in.

How long is the quilt?

34.5 in.

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Black; Brown; Burgundy; Green; Purple; Red; Rust

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Disintegration of fabric; Fading; Tears or holes; Other

Describe the damage:

Some embroidery worn away

Repairs:

Other

Describe the repairs:

Possibly backing was replaced.

Time period:

1901-1929

When was the quilt finished?

c. 1910

Describe the quilt's layout:

Crazy

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Silk; Wool

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Other

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Plaid; Solid/plain; Striped

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Foundation Piecing

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery

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

no

Embellishments used:

Cotton thread; Silk thread

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Green; White

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Width of pieces on the back:

24.5 in.

Describe the back:

Print

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front; Hand sewn

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

less than a half inch

How wide is the binding (measure on the top only)?

.25 in.

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cannot tell

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16

How are the layers held together?

Not quilted

Quilt top made by:

Kolander, Helen Barbara Kiekhafer

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Public domain/traditional pattern

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Kiekhafer

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Any other notes or stories about the quiltmaker:

The quilt maker is unknown. It is possible that the quilt was made by Helen Barbara Kiekhafer Kolander.

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

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