QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-45

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Florida Quilt Project; Sunshine State Quilters Association

Who documented this quilt?

Florida Quilt Project

Florida Quilt Project Number:

SSQA WPT-21

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker

When was the form filled out?

10-22-2010

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

Bound the quilt; Made quilt blocks or part of quilt top; Quilted or tied the top

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

Made the quilt; Purchased the quilt

Describe the relationship to the quilt's maker:

distant relative

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Log Cabin Crazy Quilt

Brackman # or other source & #:

2573

How wide is the quilt?

47"

How long is the quilt?

63.5"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Black; Blue or Navy; Brown; Burgundy; Gold; Green

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Very good/almost new

Damage:

Open seams

Repairs:

Rebound

Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:

owner reassembled blocks; adding sashing, borders, backing & binding

Type of inscription:

Date; Message

What is inscribed on the quilt?

History of quilt

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

02-2008

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label; Computer generated

Location of inscription:

on back

Time period:

Timespan

When was the quilt started?

c. 1900

When was the quilt finished?

2008

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1900/2008

Date estimated by an antique dealer, quilt historian or appraiser:

1900/2008

Who estimated the quilt's date?

Brenda Grampsas, appraiser

Further information concerning dates:

started by ancestor; reassembled & finished by current owner

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Subject of the quilt:

log cabin

Number of quilt blocks:

35

Size of quilt blocks:

6 3/4" x 6 3/4"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Sashing width:

2"

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

2" black velveteen border

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton or polyester blend; Silk; Other

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Sateen; Satin; Velvet

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Multiple scrap; Solid/plain; Striped; Other

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

taffeta, brocade, velveteen, satin

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing; Machine 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; Other Embroidery

Describe embellishment materials or techniques:

There is gold embroidery around each block in a wide variety of stitches

Materials used to make the back:

Synthetic; Other

Description of the back:

taffeta-quilt was tied using hand sewn on heart buttons on backing at each corner of each block. Buttons of various colors

What color is the back of the quilt?

Black

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

Fabric structure of the binding:

Other

Describe the binding:

black velveteen

How is the binding made?

Hand sewn; Machine sewn

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

less than a half inch

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

No filling

How are the layers held together?

Tied or tufted

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton/poly

Color of thread used in the quilting:

black

Quilt top made by:

Merritt, Alvis & ancestors

Quilted by:

Merritt, Avis

Where the quilt was made, city:

Spring Hill

Where the quilt was made, county:

Pasco

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:

Owner bought top mae by ancestors: then finished quilt

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

Owner found quilt top in antique shop in Bethel, Me. Top came fromm distant family relatives. Owner brought top to Florida and finished it

Why was the quilt made?

Personal enjoyment

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, special occasion; Unknown

Quilt is presently used as:

Keepsake/memento

Where did the maker get their materials?

Old clothes; Purchased new; Sewing scraps

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Traditional pattern variation

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

The log cabin type blocks are pieced on an angle instead of traditional straight

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

Exhibited at "The Gallery" New Port Richey Fl. Auguts 2010 as part of the West Pasco Quilters Guild Exhibit

Publications (including web sites) where this quilt or maker was featured:

appraisal; verbal history

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Avis Merritt

Quilt owner's city:

Spring Hill

Quilt owner's county:

Pasco

Quilt owner's state:

Florida (FL)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Keene

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

01-30-1948

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

South Weymouth/ancestor Bethel,

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Maine

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

French/English/Irish

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

Quiltmaker's county:

Pasco

Quiltmaker's city:

Spring Hill

Quiltmaker's state:

Florida (FL)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

Walter Keene

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Ma

Quiltmaker's father's ethnic/tribal background:

English/Irish

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Fern (Burbank) Keene

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

Ga

Quiltmaker's mother's ethnic/tribal background:

French Canadian

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

German

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

retired

Number of children:

2

How many of the quiltmaker's children were girls?

1

How many of the quiltmaker's children were boys?

1

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Relative; Self-Taught

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 11-19

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Gifts; Pleasure

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

West Pasco Quilters Guil

Where does/did the group meet?

Hudson, Fl

What are the main activities of the group?

charity

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

5-20 quilts

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:

applique

Artist statement or biography of quiltmaker or quilt group:

Learned to sew on my grandmother's treadle sewing machine

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