QUILT INDEX RECORD

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Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

Who documented this quilt?

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Collection

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum accession number:

PQ.2002.015.001

Alternate inventory control number:

CQC8378/R1369

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Columbine High School Healing Quilt #1

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Checkerboard Nine Patch

How wide is the quilt?

95.000 inches

How long is the quilt?

113.000 inches

Shape of corners:

Other

Describe the corners:

mitered

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Multiple Names

What is inscribed on the quilt?

various names in blocks

Location of inscription:

multiple locations

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt finished?

2000

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Describe the borders:

Dim/Block: 5.25" x 5.25" Dim/Sash: 2.5" Dim/Border1: binding is border Dim/Border2: none Dim/Border3: none Dim/Binding: 3.25" Other Dim Dtls (see Descr)

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Other embellishment technique

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Blue or Navy

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

How is the binding made?

Machine sewn; Back turned to front; Other

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Polyester

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Tied or tufted

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

RMQM Search Terms: Other Block: 180 blocks of cross-stitch set in groups of nine. Blocks include designs, maker names and addresses Other Sash: blue Other Border1: binding is border Other Border2: Other Border3: Other Binding: back to front, machine applied, mitered, blue cotton Other Dim Dtls: ------------------------------------------------------- Other Artist Names/Info: Blocks collected and assembled by Kathie Baumgardner ------------------------------------------------------- Other Medium/FiberT: Other Material/FabricT: Other Technique/Fab Prts: ------------------------------------------------------- Other Layout Fmt: ------------------------------------------------------- Other Piecing Techn: Other Appliq Techn: Other Novelty Techn: Other Embell Techn & Items: counted cross-stitch Unique Constr Techn: ------------------------------------------------------- Other Quilting Techn: QStitches/Inch Place1: QStitches/Inch Place2: Thread Type: Thread Color: Quilting Designs Used: ------------------------------------------------------- Overall Color Scheme: Other PredomCol: Other QSpecificCol: ------------------------------------------------------- Batting: thin polyester Backing: seamed blue cotton Edge Shape: Corner Shape: mitered ------------------------------------------------------- Add'l Info re Q's Appear/Matls/Constr: Add'l Info re Q's Design/Sources:

Quilt top made by:

Quiltmaker, Various

Quilted by:

Baumgardner, Kathie

Other people who worked on this quilt:

Baumgardner, Kathie

Where the quilt was made, state:

Colorado (CO)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

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

One of two Columbine Healing quilts. This Columbine High School Healing quilt was donated by Debbie Paulson of Lakewood who was the Colorado caretaker of the quilts, made by people from all over the world who sent blocks to support the families of Columbine High School. This project originated through an Internet bulletin board for cross-stitchers. The quilt was presented in Littleton, Colorado at the anniversary memorial service (April 20, 2000). Blocks were collected and assembled by Kathie Baumgardner of Crystal River, Florida. This quilt contains half of the blocks. Second quilt: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum PQ.2002.015.001. From the website: "We are a group of internet cross-stitchers from all over the world. Though most of us are strangers, we wanted to show that the internet can be a very positive place and that people truly do care. Here is our story... We felt a burden for the people of Littleton and wanted to do something to comfort them. What could be more comforting than a quilt? The quilt project started shortly after the tragedy and has been a year in the making. We have received 540 squares, lovingly stitched by a variety of people from all over the world, both young and old. The response was so overwhelming, the "quilt" grew into two king-sized quilts. The stitchers were instructed to select their own pattern, one that touched them in some way. Some designed their own square, some stitched holiday squares to show that these precious lives will be remembered all year round. The snowflake pattern was designed specifically for the quilt project by Melissa Fischer of Stitchin' Ovations. The "hearts holding hands" in the pattern represent love and the flowers represent growth and peace. We would like to thank our generous sponsors who contributed financially and those who donated items used for the construction of the quilts. A big thank you to the wonderful stitchers who made it all possible. It has blessed us all to be able to participate. We hope the quilt will be a lasting treasure for years to come, and most of all it will show that Columbine will NOT be forgotten. May these quilts comfort you and help heal your heart and spirit." www.geocities.com/chsquilt This quilt was finished in 2000 and measures 95" x 113" . There are 180 blocks, cross-stitch sampler blocks 5-1/4", set in groups of nine, with a 2-1/2" blue sashing. Several blocks have some cross-stitch patterns in various colors. Blocks include designs, maker names and address squares, designs include bears, flowers, sayings, people and animals. The edge is finished back to front, machine applied 3-1/4" mitered, blue cotton. Backing is blue cotton. Borders and sashing are blue. HowAcquired: Donated to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum by Debbie Paulson of Lakewood, CO. Ownership/History: Cross-stitched blocks were donated by women from all over the world in remembrance of the Columbine High School shooting in Littleton, CO. The blocks were collected and assembled by Kathie Baumgardner. The project originated on an internet forum for cross-stitchers. Presented in Littleton, CO at the anniversary memorial service (April 20, 2000). LocMade: Littleton/Jefferson//CO//United States

Why was the quilt made?

Mourning

The quilt was made to be used for:

Artwork/wall hanging

Quilt is presently used as:

Museum collection

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library or Institution

Quilt owner's name:

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

Quilt owner's city:

Golden

Quilt owner's state:

Colorado (CO)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum