QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-199

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-119

Person filling out this form is:

Friend of quiltmaker

When was the form filled out?

03-12-2011

If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?

Received as a gift

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Marine Corps

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

2 Patch quilt (variation)

Brackman # or other source & #:

1136b

How wide is the quilt?

56"

How long is the quilt?

55"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Red; White

Overall color scheme:

Dark colors

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Made with love for Creg a special Marine and friend by Ma Belcher July 2006

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

07-2006

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label; Embroidery

Location of inscription:

on back

Time period:

2000-2025

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Subject of the quilt:

Marine Corps

Medallion size:

15 3/4" x 15 1/4"

Number of borders:

4

Describe the borders:

1 pieced,1 1/2", 3 plain print fabric, 1', 2 1/2", 5 1/4"

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Other

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

stars

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; Orange; Red; White

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

2

Width of pieces on the back:

40", 14 1/2"

Describe the back:

Machine sewn; Print; 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; 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?

Machine quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

red, white, & blue

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

All-over-design

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Other

Describe the quilting designs used:

stars and stripes

Quilt top made by:

Belcher, Barbara

Quilted by:

Belcher, Barbara

Where the quilt was made, city:

Hudson

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?

Gift

Why was the quilt made?

Home decoration

The quilt was made to be used for:

Decorative throw

Quilt is presently used as:

Room decoration

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Unknown

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

Marine Logo, patriotic

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

books, internet, classes

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Rebecca Bell

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 gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's county:

pasco

Quiltmaker's city:

Hudson

Quiltmaker's state:

Florida (FL)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

1-5 quilts