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 LCQGT - 009

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner; Quiltmaker

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

Bound the quilt; Made entire quilt; Marked the quilt top for quilting; Quilted or tied the top

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

Made the quilt

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

My Golden Pot

How wide is the quilt?

71 1/2"

How long is the quilt?

72"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Green; Red

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Date; Signature

What is inscribed on the quilt?

My Golden Pot Donna Potter Leesburg Fl 2004

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

c.2004

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label

Location of inscription:

on back

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt started?

c.2003

When was the quilt finished?

c.2004

Family/owner's date for quilt:

2004

Describe the quilt's layout:

Nontraditional or art

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Muslin

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Dotted; Multiple scrap; Print; Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Other 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?

Beige or Tan; Cream

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

27

Width of pieces on the back:

various

Describe the back:

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

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front

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?

Medium (3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

various

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

8-11

Width between quilting lines:

1/2"

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

yes

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Meander/free motion; Outline

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Vines

Quilting designs used, background fills:

Meander

Quilt top made by:

Potter, Donna

Quilted by:

Potter, Donna

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:

Bedding, daily use

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

wall hanging

Quilt is presently used as:

Artwork/wall hanging

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new; Sewing scraps

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Commercial/Published source: Pattern

Commercial name of the pattern for the top:

Pat Campbell Pattern

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?

Pat Campbell

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Donna Potter

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:

Donna Runyan

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

09-23-1911

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Souix Falls

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

South Dakota

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's marriage date(s):

12-1953

Quiltmaker's educational background:

B.S.

Quiltmaker's occupation:

retired

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; From guild or club member; Self-Taught

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 Quilt Guild

Where does/did the group meet?

Mt Dora, FL

What are the main activities of the group?

extensive

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

Access and copyright information:

Open/Public Domain