QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-332

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 - 039

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner; Relative of quiltmaker

When was the form filled out?

10-21-2011

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

Inherited

This is a:

Finished quilt

How wide is the quilt?

76"

How long is the quilt?

90"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Quilt's condition:

Fair/worn

Damage:

Fading

Describe the damage:

edge of quilt comes apart

Repairs:

Tear or hole sewn together

Time period:

1850-1875

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

80

Size of quilt blocks:

9 3/8" x 9 3/8"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Same block throughout

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Unknown

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Conversation Prints; Geometric; Plaid

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

What color is the back of the quilt?

Brown; Gold

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

24

Describe the back:

Different fabrics; Print

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Front turned to back; Hand sewn; Home cut; Machine sewn

How are the layers held together?

Other

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Janine Marre

Quilt owner's city:

Astatula

Quilt owner's county:

Lake

Quilt owner's state:

Florida (FL)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Who photographed this quilt?

Gail Janke

Access and copyright information:

Open/Public Domain