QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-3

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Florida Quilt Project; Sunshine State Quilters Association

Who documented this quilt?

Florida Quilt Project; GFWC Oviedo Woman's Club, Inc.

Florida Quilt Project Number:

SSQAOWC 0083

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker

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

Made entire quilt

If the source helped design the quilt, describe their input:

Designed the pattern

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Cherokee Rose

How wide is the quilt?

36 1/2 in

Shape of edge:

Other

Describe the edge:

Octagon

Describe the corners:

Octagon edge

What color is the quilt?

Green; White

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Damage:

Other

Describe the damage:

No Damage

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt started?

05/1999

When was the quilt finished?

06/2000

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1999-2000

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

13

Size of quilt blocks:

8 1/2x 8 1/2in, 2 - 18x18, 3-6x8 in

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares; Triangles

Sashing width:

1 1/2 in

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:

Batiks (for contemporary quilts); Print; Printed patchwork; Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique; Machine Applique

Novelty techniques used to make the quilt top:

Folding

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

Knots Embroidered

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

no

Embellishments used:

Buttons attached; Cotton thread

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Green

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Front turned to back; Machine sewn

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?

Cotton

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

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:

5

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

6

Width between quilting lines:

varies

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Patches outlined/in the ditch

Where the quilt was made, city:

Oviedo

Where the quilt was made, county:

Seminole

Where the quilt was made, state:

Florida (FL)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Made by owner

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Made for an officer installation of Oviedo woman's Club

Why was the quilt made?

Art or personal expression; Commemorative

The quilt was made to be used for:

Artwork/wall hanging

Quilt is presently used as:

Artwork/wall hanging

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public

Quilt owner's name:

Oviedo Woman's Club

Quilt owner's city:

Oviedo

Quilt owner's county:

Seminole

Quilt owner's state:

Florida (FL)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Deemer

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

05/26/1947

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Ellwood City

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Pennsylvania

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

Caucasian

Quiltmaker's educational background:

Masters Degree

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Presbyterian

Quiltmaker's occupation:

Retired Teacher

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

Quiltmaker's county:

Seminole

Quiltmaker's city:

Oviedo

Quiltmaker's state:

Florida (FL)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

Harry E Deemer

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Ellwood City, PA

Quiltmaker's father's ethnic/tribal background:

German

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Beatrice E Gaston

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

New Cstle, PA

Quiltmaker's mother's ethnic/tribal background:

French/Scottish

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and/or partner's/partners' ethnic/tribal background:

English

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and/or partner's/partners' occupation:

Business Owner

Number of children:

2

How many of the quiltmaker's children were boys?

2

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Class; From guild or club member; From 4-H Extension Agent

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 30-39

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Gifts; Pleasure

Other notes on how the quiltmaker learned, and how and why they quilt:

It's my passion!

Does/did the quiltmaker belong to a group? Name of the group?

Annapolis Quilt Guild, In Betweens Quilting Bee

Where does/did the group meet?

Annapolis, MD

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

more than 50

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

only informally

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

100% cottons, church banners

Who photographed this quilt?

Frederic Krueger

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