QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-336

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 - 003

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Roses of Lancaster

Owner's name for quilt:

SS

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Rose of Sharon 11.75 page 66

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Pink

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Very good/almost new

Type of inscription:

Date; Signature

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Roses of Lancaster - Book . Small Wonders By: Elizabeth Carlson. Made by: Suzanne Sabiel 7-25-2010

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

07-25-2010

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label

Location of inscription:

multiple locations

Describe where the inscription was found:

back, bottom r/corner

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt finished?

07-25-2010

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

4

Size of quilt blocks:

4" x 4"

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:

1

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Sashing width:

3/4"

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

4" w swag w/hearts appliqued

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

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?

Fuchsia

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Hand sewn; Home cut; Machine sewn; Straight grain

What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?

less than a half inch

How wide is the binding (measure on the top only)?

3/8"

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

pink

Can you see any knots on the front or back of the quilt?

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

In-the-ditch; Meander/free motion; Outline

Quilt top made by:

Sabiel, Suzanne

Quilted by:

Sabiel, Suzanne

Where the quilt was made, city:

Leesburg

Where the quilt was made, county:

Llake

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: Book

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

Commercial pattern

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

Book - Small Wonders

Contests entered:

LCQG Show 2011

Publications (including web sites) where this quilt or maker was featured:

library, classes, books

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Suzanne Sabiel

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:

Suzanne Bennett

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

06-06-1939

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Toledo

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Ohio

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Prod.

Quiltmaker's occupation:

retired

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

Quiltmaker's county:

Pinellas

Quiltmaker's city:

Leesburg

Quiltmaker's state:

Florida (FL)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

Kenneth Bennett

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Ohio

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Loretta

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

Ohio

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

Number of children:

2

How many of the quiltmaker's children were girls?

2

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Self-Taught; Other

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 50 or over

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Pleasure; Therapy; Other

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

LCQG

Where does/did the group meet?

Tavares, FL

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

20-50 quilts

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

no

Artist statement or biography of quiltmaker or quilt group:

Non traditional quilter. Enjoys applique or any unusual technique.

Who photographed this quilt?

Gail Janke

Access and copyright information:

Open/Public Domain