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28-30-59

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-35

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 entire quilt

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

Made the quilt

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

Designed quilt motif

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Cat in garden

Owner's name for quilt:

Christy in the hearts

How wide is the quilt?

21.5"

How long is the quilt?

19"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Cream; Gray; Green

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Signature

Method used to make the inscription:

Ink

Describe the method used to inscribe the quilt:

signed under cat

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt started?

2005

When was the quilt finished?

2005

Describe the quilt's layout:

Pictorial

Number of quilt blocks:

1

Size of quilt blocks:

16.75" x 14"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Same block throughout

Describe the borders:

straight blue

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:

Solid/plain

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

crayon coloring on back

Novelty techniques used to make the quilt top:

Other novelty technique

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

crayon created thread painting ink painting

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

no

Embellishments used:

Beads attached; Cotton thread; Metallic thread

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Blue or Navy

Describe the back:

Print; Same fabric used throughout

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Hand sewn; Home cut; Machine sewn; Straight grain

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 or polyester blend

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

white

Quilting designs used, background fills:

Stipple

Quilt top made by:

Rich, Mary E.

Where the quilt was made, city:

New Port Richey

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:

In memory of my cat Christy - 2005

Why was the quilt made?

Art or personal expression; Home decoration; Memorial; Mourning

The quilt was made to be used for:

Artwork/wall hanging

Quilt is presently used as:

Artwork/wall hanging; Keepsake/memento; Room decoration; Study or teaching aid

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new; Other

Describe the sources of the quilt's materials:

beads

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

Where did the quiltmaker find the pattern for the quilting design on the quilt?

Original to maker

Describe where the quilting design pattern was found:

quiltmaker

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

crayon creating, with tread painting and beading

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

W.P.Q.G. Quilt Show

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Mary E. Rich

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:

Mary Emma Blake

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

07-01-1936

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

New London

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Connecticut

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

Mexico

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

Mixed Euro

Quiltmaker's educational background:

Ba Human Services

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Baha'i

If the quilt was made by a group, describe activities the group engaged in:

Universal Religion

Quiltmaker's occupation:

retired - criminal investigator

Quiltmaker's county:

Pasco

Quiltmaker's city:

New Port Richey

Quiltmaker's state:

Florida (FL)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

William J. Blake

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

New York, NY

Quiltmaker's father's ethnic/tribal background:

mixed Euro

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Marion R. Marshall

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

Breton Wood, NH

Quiltmaker's mother's ethnic/tribal background:

Mixed Euro

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 Insurance CEO

Number of children:

3

How many of the quiltmaker's children were girls?

2

How many of the quiltmaker's children were boys?

1

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Class; From guild or club member; From TV show; Other

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 30-39

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Fundraising; Gifts; Pleasure; Other

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

charity

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

W.P.Q.G.; Feather Princesses

Where does/did the group meet?

Port Richey,Fl; Tampa Fl

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

more than 50

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

yes

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

art quilts, piecing, applique, ink, crayons, thread; 100% cotton, beading

Cite this Quilt

Rich, Mary E. Cat in garden. 2005. From Florida Quilt Project, Florida Quilt Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=28-30-59. Accessed: 03/29/24