QUILT INDEX RECORD
28-30-47
Where are the records for this quilt housed?
Florida Quilt Project; Sunshine State Quilters Association; Quilts and Health
Who documented this quilt?
Florida Quilt Project
Florida Quilt Project Number:
SSQA WPT-23
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?
Made quilt blocks or part of quilt top; Participated in group quilting
If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?
Purchased the quilt
This is a:
Finished quilt
Quilt's title:
Quilt Pink Challenge Quilt
Owner's name for quilt:
Quilt Pink
How wide is the quilt?
46 1/4"
How long is the quilt?
46 1/4"
Shape of edge:
Straight
Shape of corners:
Straight
What color is the quilt?
Green; Pink
Overall color scheme:
Two color
Quilt's condition:
Excellent/like new
Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:
excewllent condition
Type of inscription:
Multiple Names; Place
Any other notes on inscriptions:
In Memory Of
What is inscribed on the quilt?
Quilt Pink Challenge Quilt in Memor of Bonnie Lincoln, Mexico, MO Quilt made by Cotton Fields Wuilt & Knit Applique Group Avondale, Arizona Blocks appliqued by members and pieced on Quilt Pink Day Septmeber 30, 2006 Hand appliqued & hand quilted by Edna DeFord, Sandy O'Brien, Catherine Picton, Arvella Umphenour
What is the date inscribed on the quilt?
09-30-2006
Method used to make the inscription:
Attached label; Computer generated
Location of inscription:
on back
Time period:
2000-2025
When was the quilt started?
07-2006
When was the quilt finished?
11-2006
Further information concerning dates:
blocks were started in July 2006. Top put together quilt pink day sept 30, 2006 an quilted Oct/Nov
Describe the quilt's layout:
Block pattern
Subject of the quilt:
pink hearts & flowers
Number of quilt blocks:
9
Size of quilt blocks:
11 3/4" x 11 3/4"
Arrangement of quilt blocks:
Straight
Spacing of quilt blocks:
Alternating with plain squares; Separated by sashing with cornerstones or connecting blocks
Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:
9
What is the shape of the quilt blocks?
Squares
Sashing width:
3/4"/1 1/2"
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); Checked; Dotted; Floral; Hand-dyed; Multiple scrap; Novelty; Plaid; Print; Striped
Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:
Machine Piecing
Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:
Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch; Hand Applique
Novelty techniques used to make the quilt top:
Dimensional applique; Folding
Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:
Embroidery; Ink drawing; Other embellishment technique
Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:
ribbons for stems & bow
Can you feel or see paper on the quilt that was used as a construction aid?
no
Describe embellishment materials or techniques:
ribbons
Materials used to make the back:
Cotton
What color is the back of the quilt?
Pink
Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:
22/24
Width of pieces on the back:
24"
Describe the back:
Machine sewn; Print; Same fabric used throughout
Materials used in the quilt binding:
Cotton
Fabric structure of the binding:
Plain weave
How is the binding made?
Bias grain; 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?
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:
natural
Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:
8
Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:
8
Width between quilting lines:
1 1/2"
Can you see any knots on the front or back of the quilt?
no
Quilting designs used, overall motifs:
Outline; Single parallel lines
Quilting designs used, background fills:
Parallel lines
Name of the group that made the quilt:
Cotton Field's Quilot Knit Applique Group
Quilt top made by:
DeFord, Edna; O'Brien, Sandy; Umphenour, Larvella; Picton, Catherine
Quilted by:
Deford, Edna; O'Brien, Sandy; Picton, Catherine; Umphenour, Larvella
Where the quilt was made, city:
Avondale
Where the quilt was made, county:
Maricopa
Where the quilt was made, state:
Arizona (AZ)
Where the quilt was made, country:
United States
How was this quilt acquired?
Purchase
Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:
Summer 2007
Describe anything about the history of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field:
Made for quilt pink challenge for better Homes & Gardens American patchwork quilting magazine. Featured in quilt pink
Why was the quilt made?
Challenge or Contest entry
Details about why the quilt was made:
Breast Cancer awareness/dedicated to Bonnie Liincoln
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?
Commercial/Published source: Pattern; Original to maker
Describe the source of the pattern:
coountry applique (Shawnee mission Kansas) antique Rose
Where did the quiltmaker find the pattern for the quilting design on the quilt?
Original to maker
Describe anything about the design of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field:
quilt was passed around to 4 people to quilt/same names as makers
Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:
Ebay Quilt pink 2007-2008
Contests entered:
Better homes & Gardens American patchwork & quilting Quilt Pink
Related items such as diaries, obituaries, wills, household inventories, or pictures of the quiltmaker:
Book Quilt Pink 2007-2008
Ownership of this quilt is:
Private
Quilt owner's name:
Sandra S. O'Brien
Quilt owner's city:
New Port Richey
Quilt owner's county:
pasco
Quilt owner's state:
Florida (FL)
Quilt owner's country:
United States
Quiltmaker's maiden name:
Sandra S. Shupe
Quiltmaker's gender:
Female
Quiltmaker's birth date:
10-18-1941
Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:
United States
If the quilt was made by a group, when did the group start?
2003
Quiltmaker's marriage date(s):
11=16=1961
Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:
Caucasian
If the quilt was made by a group, describe activities the group engaged in:
all over 50 years old
Quiltmaker's occupation:
retired office manager
Quiltmaker's county:
Maricopa
Quiltmaker's city:
Avondale
Quiltmaker's state:
Arizona (AZ)
Quiltmaker's country:
United States
How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?
Self-Taught
When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?
Age 30-39
Why does the quiltmaker quilt?
Pleasure
Does/did the quiltmaker belong to a group? Name of the group?
Cotton Fields Applique Group
Where does/did the group meet?
Avondale, Az
What are the main activities of the group?
Members of the applique society
Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?
yes
Describe any favorite patterns, tools, etc. used by the quiltmaker:
applique
Cite this Quilt
DeFord, Edna; O'Brien, Sandy; Umphenour, Larvella; Picton, Catherin. Quilt Pink Challenge Quilt. 11-2006. From Florida Quilt Project, Florida Quilt Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=28-30-47. Accessed: 04/26/24