QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-319

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 LCQG - 028

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker

When was the form filled out?

10-21-2011

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

Raffle or contest prize

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Christmas Sampler

How wide is the quilt?

45 1/4"

How long is the quilt?

45 1/4"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan

Antique colors:

Chocolate Brown or Hershey Brown

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Date; Message

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

2011

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label; Embroidery

Location of inscription:

on back

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt finished?

2011

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Subject of the quilt:

Christmas

Number of quilt blocks:

9

Size of quilt blocks:

1 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

9

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Sashing width:

2"

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

corner stones are in border & sashing

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; Print

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery

Can you feel or see paper on the quilt that was used as a construction aid?

no

Embellishments used:

Cotton thread

Describe embellishment materials or techniques:

han embroidery

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Brown

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

2

Describe the back:

Machine sewn; Solid/plain

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

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 or polyester blend

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

monofiliment

Color of thread used in the quilting:

clear

Width between quilting lines:

1"

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Grid/crosshatch; In-the-ditch; Meander/free motion

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Other

Quilting designs used, background fills:

Grid/crosshatch

Describe the quilting designs used:

Holly & Berries

Name of the group that made the quilt:

Lake County Quilt Guild

Quilt top made by:

Barbos, Dorothy (Blocks hand appliqued)

Quilted by:

O'Neill, Betsy

Other people who worked on this quilt:

Barbos, Dorothy

Where the quilt was made, city:

Tavares

Where the quilt was made, county:

Lake

Where the quilt was made, state:

Florida (FL)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Dorothy Barbos donated Blocks to be used as Christmas Raffle Quilt 2011

Why was the quilt made?

Fundraising

The quilt was made to be used for:

Other

Was the quilt used for something other than what it is used for now?

Christmas Quilt

Quilt is presently used as:

Artwork/wall hanging

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Unknown

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

Original to maker

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

Blocks probably made i the 70's and 80's

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Betsy O'Neill

Quilt owner's city:

Tavares

Quilt owner's county:

Lake

Quilt owner's state:

Florida (FL)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Pruitt

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

06-13-1949

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Indianapolis

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Indiana

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's marriage date(s):

08-24-1973

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

Quiltmaker's county:

Lake

Quiltmaker's city:

Tavares

Quiltmaker's state:

Florida (FL)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

Robert Pruitt

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Indiana

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Georgia

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

Indiana

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

Willard

Number of children:

3

How many of the quiltmaker's children were girls?

2

How many of the quiltmaker's children were boys?

1

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From guild or club member

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?

Lake County Quilt Guild

Where does/did the group meet?

Mt Dora Fl

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

more than 50

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

yes

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

yes

Who photographed this quilt?

Gail Janke