QUILT INDEX RECORD

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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