QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-120

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-73

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

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

Designed quilt motif; Designed the pattern

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Blue Pot of Flowers

How wide is the quilt?

38"

How long is the quilt?

43"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Cream; Green; Pink; Red

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Date; Signature; Other

Any other notes on inscriptions:

title

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Blue Pot of Flowers, Robby Wargny 2005 New Port Richey

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

2005

Method used to make the inscription:

Ink

Location of inscription:

on back

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt finished?

2005

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Subject of the quilt:

pot of flowers

Number of quilt blocks:

1

Size of quilt blocks:

27 1/2" X 33"

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Medallion size:

27 1/2" X 33"

Number of borders:

1 border 4 sides

Describe the borders:

plain cream solid 5" all sides

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:

Checked; Floral; Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique; Reverse Applique

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?

White

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Width of pieces on the back:

38"

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

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

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:

cream

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

11

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

10

Width between quilting lines:

less than 1"

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

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Echo; In-the-ditch; Outline; Stipple

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Feathering

Quilting designs used, background fills:

Stipple

Quilt top made by:

Wargny, Catherine R. (Robby)

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:

Appraisal by Brenda J. Grampsas, Quilt Appraiser 12819 127 Ave. N, Largo, Fl 33774

Why was the quilt made?

Art or personal expression

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

Describe the source of the pattern:

based on antique pot of flowers design

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

Another quilt

What is the commercial name of the quilting design used for this quilt?

antique quilts

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

2007 Applique Society Quilt Show Tampa Fl 2006 West Pasco Quilts Guild Quilt Show, Hudson, Fl

Contests entered:

2007 Applique Society Quilt Show Tampa Fl 2006 West Pasco Quilt Guild Quilt Show Hudson, Fl

Publications (including web sites) where this quilt or maker was featured:

abundant books etc

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Catherine R. Wargny (Robby)

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:

Chan

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

03-19-1949

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Oklahoma City

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Oklahoma

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's marriage date(s):

03-15-1971

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

Spanish, Chinese, English, Irish

Quiltmaker's educational background:

some college

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Catholic

Quiltmaker's occupation:

retired real estate appr./banking

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:

Paul Verdane Chan

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Port of Spain, Trinida

Quiltmaker's father's ethnic/tribal background:

Chinese/Spanish

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Amy Ellis

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

Memphis, TN

Quiltmaker's mother's ethnic/tribal background:

English, Irish

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

George R. Wargny

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and/or partner's/partners' ethnic/tribal background:

Belgian, Irish

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and/or partner's/partners' occupation:

Electronic Tech

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Class; From Friend; From guild or club member; From TV show; Self-Taught

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 40-49

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?

Port Richey, Fl

What are the main activities of the group?

charity, education

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

5-20 quilts

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

yes

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

only informally, favors traditional designs and materials