QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-126

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-79

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:

Authored printed material that inspired design

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

A Touch of Autumn

Owner's name for quilt:

Medallion

How wide is the quilt?

89 1/2"

How long is the quilt?

89"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Black; Brown; Burgundy

Overall color scheme:

Dark colors

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:

new, not used, only in quilt show

What is inscribed on the quilt?

"A touch of Autumn" by Dotti Chutter 2007 Spring Hill Fl

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

2007

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label

Location of inscription:

on back

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt started?

06-2007

When was the quilt finished?

12-2007

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Number of quilt blocks:

20 outside border/20 inside/ 1 large medallion

Size of quilt blocks:

10" x 10"; 6" x 6"; 12" x 12"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

On point or rotated on 45 degrees

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Other

Describe the quilt setting:

Medallion

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Medallion size:

46 1/2"

Number of borders:

9

Describe the borders:

a mix of triangles and squares on point and plain stripes

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:

Floral; Paisley; Print; Striped; Other

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

multiple

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

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?

Brown; Cream

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Width of pieces on the back:

89 1/2" x 90"

Describe the back:

Print

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Bias grain; Front turned to back; Hand sewn; Machine sewn

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?

Medium (3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

multi beige/brown

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

8

Width between quilting lines:

freeform

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

All-over-design

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Other

Quilting designs used, background fills:

Other

Describe the quilting designs used:

scroll

Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:

Rich color pallate creates striking visual, fabric patterns well placed

Quilt top made by:

Chutter, Dotti

Quilted by:

Chutter, Dotti

Where the quilt was made, city:

Spring Hill

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:

2007

Why was the quilt made?

Challenge or Contest entry; Home decoration; Personal enjoyment

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, special occasion

Quilt is presently used as:

Bedding, special occasion

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Commercial/Published source: Book

Describe the source of the pattern:

not a pattern/only for inspiration

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

Original to maker

Contests entered:

WPQG 20th Anniv Quilt Show 2008 Category - pieced large Award - First Place West Pasco Quilters Guild Hudson, FL

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Dotti Chutter

Quilt owner's city:

Spring Hill

Quilt owner's county:

Hernando

Quilt owner's state:

Florida (FL)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Dotti Graybeal

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

08-29-1947

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Morgantown

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

North Carolina

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's marriage date(s):

12-27-1969

Quiltmaker's occupation:

RETIRED

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Urban

Quiltmaker's county:

Hernando

Quiltmaker's city:

Spring Hill

Quiltmaker's state:

Florida (FL)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

Frank Graybeal

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Spruce Pine, NC

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Margaret Wright

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

England

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

Herb Chutter

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

retired

Number of children:

1

How many of the quiltmaker's children were boys?

1

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Class; From Friend

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 Quilt Guild

Where does/did the group meet?

Hernando County, Fl

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

20-50 quilts

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

no

Artist statement or biography of quiltmaker or quilt group:

Love to make quilts to be given as a gift.