QUILT INDEX RECORD
19-15-3952
Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:
TB 007
When was the form filled out?
06/26/2007
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; Solid/plain
Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:
1
How wide is the quilt?
36.5 inches
How long is the quilt?
43.5 inches
Size of quilt blocks:
In inches: 7 x 7
Medallion size:
In Inches:
Sashing width:
In Inches:
What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?
half inch - one inch
Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:
8
Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:
6
Number of borders:
2
Describe the borders:
1 (closest to center): 1.75 in., 4 sides 2: 5.75 in., 4 sides
This is a:
Finished quilt
Shape of edge:
Straight
Shape of corners:
Straight (Square)
Overall color scheme:
Dark colors; Multicolor
What color is the quilt?
Brown; Blue or Navy; Black
Quilt's condition:
Excellent/like new
When was the quilt started?
Top 1940's
When was the quilt finished?
1970's
Time period:
Timespan
Describe the quilt's layout:
Block pattern
Number of quilt blocks:
12 pattern
Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:
1
Owner's name for quilt:
Circles
What is the shape of the quilt blocks?
Same block throughout
Arrangement of quilt blocks:
Straight
Spacing of quilt blocks:
Side by side
Fiber types used to make the quilt top:
Cotton
Fabric types used to make the quilt top:
Sateen
Fabric styles used in the quilt top:
Solid/plain
Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:
Machine Piecing
Materials used in the quilt binding:
Cotton
How is the binding made?
Straight grain
What kind of filling is used in the quilt?
Polyester
How thick is the quilt?
Medium (3/16")
How are the layers held together?
Hand quilting
Quilting designs used, overall motifs:
Outline; Other
Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:
Other
Describe the quilting designs used:
Pumpkin seed, nine-patch, unique scroll design
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?
Public domain
Quiltmaker's gender:
Female
Person filling out this form is:
Quilt owner
Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:
Quilt owner
Where the quilt was made, state:
Minnesota (MN)
Where the quilt was made, country:
United States
Quilt owner's name:
Contact: Minnesota Quilters Inc.
Quilt owner's city:
Minneapolis
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
Cite this Quilt
Circles. 1970's. From Minnesota Quilters Inc., Minnesota Quilt Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=19-15-3952. Accessed: 03/29/24