QUILT INDEX RECORD

19-15-1378

Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:

MMC02-2015

When was the form filled out?

7-11-2015

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Willmar, MN

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Minnesota Quilters Inc.

Who documented this quilt?

Minnesota Quilt Project

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout

What color is the back of the quilt?

Beige or Tan

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

2

Width of pieces on the back:

21,62

How wide is the quilt?

83 inches

How long is the quilt?

83 inches

Size of quilt blocks:

15.5x18, 15.5x15, 18x18

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

less than a half inch

Number of borders:

2

Describe the borders:

Border 1 (closest to center):1 inch, red print, one 4 sides. Border 2: 7.5 inch, applique, cream and red, on 4 sides

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Princess Feathers and Rising Sun

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight (Square)

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Black; Cream; Red

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Family/owner's date for quilt:

2006

Time period:

2000-2025

Type of inscription:

Message; Single Name

Describe the type of inscription:

phone number

What is inscribed on the quilt?

photo on label, see photo for picture of label

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label; Computer generated; Ink; Printed in the fabric

Describe where the inscription was found:

on back

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

1

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

16

Owner's name for quilt:

Princess Feathers and Rising Sun

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Floral; Paisley; Print; Other

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

mottled background

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Applique

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Straight grain

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton or polyester blend

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Color of thread used in the quilting:

beige

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Echo; Elbow/fan

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Floral

Quilting designs used, background fills:

Parallel lines

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Public domain/traditional pattern

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

Original to maker

Additional notes or stories about the quilt's design or materials source:

Would have liked to make it a rectangle but ran out of fabric.

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

My earlier venture sewing appliques pieces 'double' and turned them.

Quilt top made by:

Chalmers, Mary

Quilted by:

Chalmers, Mary

Quiltmaker's county:

Kandiyohi

Quiltmaker's city:

Willmar

Quiltmaker's state:

Minnesota (MN)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Class

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 30-39

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Gifts; Pleasure

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

more than 50

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

yes

Describe any favorite patterns, tools, etc. used by the quiltmaker:

Loves reproducing antique quilts - no longer hand quilting. Does her own machine quilting.

Any other notes or stories about the quiltmaker:

Love associations with other quilters.

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quiltmaker

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

Made entire quilt

Where the quilt was made, city:

Willmar

Where the quilt was made, state:

Minnesota (MN)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Quilt owner's name:

For information, contact Minnesota Quilt Project

Quilt owner's state:

Minnesota (MN)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Minnesota Quilters Inc.

Who photographed this quilt?

Minnesota Quilt Project

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