QUILT INDEX RECORD
28-30-287
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 LCQA - 09
Person filling out this form is:
Quiltmaker
When was the form filled out?
10-21-2011
How did the quiltmaker participate in the creation of the quilt?
Bound the quilt; Made entire quilt top
If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?
Made the quilt
This is a:
Finished quilt
Quilt's title:
Sampler
Brackman # or other source & #:
81"
How wide is the quilt?
94"
Shape of edge:
Straight
Shape of corners:
Straight
What color is the quilt?
Yellow
Overall color scheme:
One color/monochromatic
Quilt's condition:
Excellent/like new
Type of inscription:
Date; Message; Multiple Names; Place
What is inscribed on the quilt?
Story of Quilt
What is the date inscribed on the quilt?
2006
Method used to make the inscription:
Attached label; Computer generated
Location of inscription:
on back
Time period:
2000-2025
When was the quilt started?
1984
When was the quilt finished?
2006
Family/owner's date for quilt:
2006
Describe the quilt's layout:
Block pattern
Number of quilt blocks:
30
Size of quilt blocks:
11 1/2" x 11 1/2"
Arrangement of quilt blocks:
Straight
Spacing of quilt blocks:
Separated by sashing with cornerstones or connecting blocks
Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:
30
What is the shape of the quilt blocks?
Squares
Sashing width:
2"
Number of borders:
2
Describe the borders:
Inner 2 1/2"; Outer 4"
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; Solid/plain; Striped
Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:
Hand Piecing; 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?
Yellow
Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:
3
Width of pieces on the back:
19"; 42"; 20"
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?
Bias grain; Hand sewn; Home cut; 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?
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:
yellow-variegated
Quilting designs used, overall motifs:
Meander/free motion
Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:
Feathering; Floral
Quilt top made by:
Gilgen, Denise Sparlin
Quilted by:
Munier, Barbara
Where the quilt was made, county:
Lake
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?
Teaching or learning sample
The quilt was made to be used for:
Bedding, special occasion
Describe present uses of the quilt:
none
Where did the maker get their materials?
Purchased new
Where did the maker find their pattern?
Commercial/Published source: Book; Provided in a class
Ownership of this quilt is:
Private
Quilt owner's name:
Denise Sparlin Gilpen
Quilt owner's county:
Lake
Quilt owner's state:
Florida (FL)
Quilt owner's country:
United States
Quiltmaker's maiden name:
Denise Sparlin
Quiltmaker's gender:
Female
Quiltmaker's birth date:
09-16-1940
Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:
Fayetteville
Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:
Arkansas
Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:
United States
Quiltmaker's educational background:
Graduate level courses (1/2 Masters degree) Bachelors degree
Quiltmaker's occupation:
retired - was manager of university computer department
In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?
Urban
Quiltmaker's county:
Lake
Quiltmaker's city:
Leesburg
Quiltmaker's state:
Florida (FL)
Quiltmaker's country:
United States
Quiltmaker's father's name:
Estal Ernest Sparlin
Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:
Ponca City, OK
Quiltmaker's mother's name:
Harriet Aleath Tripp
Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:
Lyndonville, NY
Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and/or partner's/partners' occupation:
aerospace engineer
Number of children:
2
How many of the quiltmaker's children were girls?
1
How many of the quiltmaker's children were boys?
1
How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?
From Class
When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?
Age 40-49
Why does the quiltmaker quilt?
Pleasure
Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:
20-50 quilts
Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?
no
Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?
only informally
Who photographed this quilt?
Gail Jenke
Cite this Quilt
Gilgen, Denise Sparli. Sampler. 2006. From Florida Quilt Project, Florida Quilt Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=28-30-287. Accessed: 04/18/24