QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-90

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 WP-57

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker

When was the form filled out?

03-11-2011

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

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

My Angel

How wide is the quilt?

26.5"

How long is the quilt?

29.5"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Gold; Lavender

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Date; Place; Signature

Any other notes on inscriptions:

title "My Angel"

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

May 2005

Method used to make the inscription:

Ink

Describe the method used to inscribe the quilt:

hand written

Location of inscription:

on back

Describe where the inscription was found:

lower left of back as you are looking at it

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt started?

2005

When was the quilt finished?

2005

Describe the quilt's layout:

Nontraditional or art

Subject of the quilt:

"Angel"

Number of quilt blocks:

1

Size of quilt blocks:

21 1/4" x 18 1/4"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Medallion size:

16 1/4" x 19 1/2"

Sashing width:

7/8"

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

2 7/8" wide

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

gold etching & glitter fabric

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

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

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Cream

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?

Hand sewn; Machine sewn; Straight grain

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

less than a half inch

How wide is the binding (measure on the top only)?

1/4"

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?

Hand quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

2 types yellow & lavendar

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

7

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

7

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Echo; In-the-ditch; Outline

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Fans

Quilting designs used, background fills:

Parallel lines

Quilt top made by:

Smith, Ruth V.

Quilted by:

Smith, Ruth V.

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

Why was the quilt made?

Personal enjoyment; Therapy

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

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

Commercial pattern

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

WPQG won honorable mention at quilt show

Contests entered:

WPQG Quilt Show

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Ruth V. Smith

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:

Ruth Mary Viette

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

04-22-1931

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Littleton

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

New Hampshire

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's marriage date(s):

09-16-1950

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

white

Quiltmaker's educational background:

1yr college

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Catholic

Quiltmaker's occupation:

retired

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

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:

James J. Viette

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Littleton, NH

Quiltmaker's father's ethnic/tribal background:

French

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Katherine

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

Littleton, NH

Quiltmaker's mother's ethnic/tribal background:

English

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and /or partner's/partners' name(s):

Robert E. Smith

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:

deceased

Number of children:

6

How many of the quiltmaker's children were girls?

2

How many of the quiltmaker's children were boys?

4

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From guild or club member; Self-Taught

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 50 or over

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Pleasure

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

West Pasco Quilters Guild

Where does/did the group meet?

Hudson Fl

What are the main activities of the group?

charity, quilt shows

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

more than 50

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

yes

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

only informally

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

applique art quilts