QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-92

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-59

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

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Silly Dragon

How wide is the quilt?

29 1/2"

How long is the quilt?

24"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Black; Cream; Lavender; Rust

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Date; Place; Signature

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Silly Dragon Made & quilted by Ruth V. Smith 2007 New Port Richey, FL

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

2007

Method used to make the inscription:

Ink

Location of inscription:

on back

Describe where the inscription was found:

lower left back as you look at it

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt started?

2007

When was the quilt finished?

2007

Describe the quilt's layout:

Pictorial

Number of quilt blocks:

1

Size of quilt blocks:

19 1/2" x 25 1/4"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Number of borders:

1 3/4"

Describe the borders:

mitered

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:

Novelty; Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

glitter thread

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

no

Embellishments used:

Metallic 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

Describe the back:

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; 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?

Hand quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

COTTON

Color of thread used in the quilting:

WHITE

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

6 1/2"

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

7

Width between quilting lines:

1"

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

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Grid/crosshatch; In-the-ditch

Quilting designs used, background fills:

Grid/crosshatch

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?

Art or personal expression; Personal enjoyment

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: Book

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

Commercial pattern

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:

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 Quilt Guild

Where does/did the group meet?

Hudson, Fl

What are the main activities of the group?

charity, quilt show

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