QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-335

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 LCQGT - 002

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker

When was the form filled out?

09-16-2011

How did the quiltmaker participate in the creation of the quilt?

Made entire quilt

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

Made the quilt

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Mountain Railroad

Owner's name for quilt:

Piecemakers Calendar 2000

How wide is the quilt?

64"

How long is the quilt?

64"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Black; Green; Lavender

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Mountain Railroad Piecemakers Pattern made by Betty Van Dellen

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label

Location of inscription:

on back

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt started?

c.2000

When was the quilt finished?

c.2002

Describe the quilt's layout:

Pictorial

Subject of the quilt:

Mountain Landscape

Number of quilt blocks:

15

Size of quilt blocks:

13" x 13"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Describe the borders:

plain with elements of pattern appliqued and embr on bottom

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton; Other

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Print

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch; Fusible Applique; Machine Applique

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc); Embroidery; Ink drawing; Painting; Photography/ photo transfer; Other embellishment technique

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

no

Embellishments used:

Beads attached; Buttons attached; Cotton thread; Metallic thread; Ribbon thread; Other attachments; Other Embroidery

Describe embellishment materials or techniques:

silk ribbon embr

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Black; Blue or Navy; Burgundy

Describe the back:

Back art/design on quilt back; Different fabrics; Machine sewn; Print

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Hand sewn; 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:

various

Width between quilting lines:

various

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Meander/free motion; Outline; Other

Describe the quilting designs used:

stencil

Quilt top made by:

Van Dellen, Betty

Quilted by:

Van Dellen, Betty

Where the quilt was made, city:

Leesburg

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?

Personal enjoyment

The quilt was made to be used for:

Artwork/wall hanging

Quilt is presently used as:

Artwork/wall hanging

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Commercial/Published source: Pattern; Provided in a class

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

Commercial pattern

Describe where the quilting design pattern was found:

piecemakers

What is the commercial name of the quilting design used for this quilt?

Class at Great Amerida Quilt Shop bought by Brenda Ellis

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

At Tavares Courthouse as part of "Trains, Planes" exhibit

Contests entered:

Lake County Quilt Guild Show 2010 - 3rd place - viewers choice for applique quilts

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Betty Van Dellen

Quilt owner's city:

Leesburg

Quilt owner's county:

Lake

Quilt owner's state:

Florida (FL)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Wynne

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

11-19-1943

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Leesburg

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Florida

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's marriage date(s):

06-07-1968

Quiltmaker's educational background:

Masters

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Southern Baptist

Quiltmaker's occupation:

retired - was Recreation Therapist

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

Quiltmaker's county:

Lake

Quiltmaker's city:

Leesburg

Quiltmaker's state:

Florida (FL)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Class

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 50 or over

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Pleasure

Does/did the quiltmaker belong to a group? Name of the group?

Lake County Quilters Guild

Where does/did the group meet?

Florida

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

more than 50

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

no

Describe any favorite patterns, tools, etc. used by the quiltmaker:

loves to experiment with patterns, fabrics, techniques

Access and copyright information:

Open/Public Domain