QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-134

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-84

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:

Once a UFO

How wide is the quilt?

59 1/4"

How long is the quilt?

68 3/4"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Blue or Navy; Red

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Date; Place

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Diane Arninio Perry 7-5-06 PSL, FL Once a UFO

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

7-5-2006

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label; Ink

Describe the method used to inscribe the quilt:

handwriting

Location of inscription:

on back; on border

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt finished?

07-05-2006

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Subject of the quilt:

left overs

Size of quilt blocks:

3 1/2" x 3 1/2"; 7" x 7"; 8" x 8"; 4" x 4"

Medallion size:

39" x 39"

Number of borders:

5

Describe the borders:

2 pieced, 3 plain print

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; Multiple scrap; Plaid; Print

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?

Blue or Navy; Cream

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

2

Width of pieces on the back:

27"; 41"

Describe the back:

Print; Same fabric used throughout

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Home cut; Machine sewn; Straight grain

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

half inch - one 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?

Machine quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

white

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

In-the-ditch; Meander/free motion

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Floral

Quilting designs used, background fills:

Meander

Quilt top made by:

Perry, Diane

Quilted by:

Perry, Diane

Where the quilt was made, city:

Port St. Lucie

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:

06-06-2006

Describe anything about the history of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field:

Bonnie Hunter design. Designer signed quilt

Why was the quilt made?

Personal enjoyment

The quilt was made to be used for:

Decorative throw

Quilt is presently used as:

Decorative throw

Where did the maker get their materials?

Sewing scraps

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Other

Describe the source of the pattern:

Bonnie Hunter website

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

books, internet, guild

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Diane Perry

Quilt owner's city:

Hudson

Quilt owner's county:

Pasco

Quilt owner's state:

Florida (FL)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Arminio

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

05-18-1953

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Newark

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

New Jersey

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's marriage date(s):

08-03-1992

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

Italian Portuguese Brazilian

Quiltmaker's educational background:

High School

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Non Believer

Quiltmaker's occupation:

Retired

Quiltmaker's county:

Pasco

Quiltmaker's city:

Hudson

Quiltmaker's state:

Florida (FL)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

Romeo Arminio

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Newark, NJ

Quiltmaker's father's ethnic/tribal background:

italian

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Mary Defaria

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

Newark, NJ

Quiltmaker's mother's ethnic/tribal background:

Portuguese Brazilian

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

John Perry

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

Irish/Italian

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

store clerk

Number of children:

3

How many of the quiltmaker's children were girls?

3

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Self-Taught; Other

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 Quilters 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:

more than 50

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

no

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

scrap qlts, aplique