QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-91

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-58

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:

Hearts for Bob

How wide is the quilt?

38"

How long is the quilt?

44"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Red

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor; Bright or primary colors

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Message

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Heart blocks made by 10 PQG and presented to me on the event of my husband's death

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

04-01-2006

Method used to make the inscription:

Ink

Location of inscription:

on back

Describe where the inscription was found:

back left

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt started?

04-2006

When was the quilt finished?

04-2006

Family/owner's date for quilt:

04-01-2006

Further information concerning dates:

Husband died on 04-01-2006

Size of quilt blocks:

6" x 6"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

all hearts

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Same block throughout; Squares

Medallion size:

hearts

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Multiple scrap

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique; Machine 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

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Black

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Width of pieces on the back:

38" x 44"`

Describe the back:

Back art/design on quilt back; Machine sewn

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton or polyester blend

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Front turned to back

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?

Polyester

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-poly

Color of thread used in the quilting:

red

Width between quilting lines:

6 1/4", 3 1/4"

Can you see any knots on the front or back of the quilt?

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Single parallel lines

Quilt top made by:

Smith, Ruth V.

Quilted by:

Smith, Ruth V.

Other people who worked on this quilt:

WPQG members made blocks

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:

04-2006, Healing hearts given to quilter on event of husband's death.

Why was the quilt made?

Memorial; Mourning

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

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

Other

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 V. Smith

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:

1 yr 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; After retiring

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