QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-478

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Florida Quilt Project

Who documented this quilt?

Florida Quilt Project; Geneva Historical Society

Florida Quilt Project Number:

SSQAGHS0121

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

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

Received as a gift

This is a:

Finished quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

White Wholecloth Quilt

How wide is the quilt?

68 1/2 inches

How long is the quilt?

81 1/2 inches

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

White

Overall color scheme:

One color/monochromatic

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Stains; Tears or holes

Time period:

Timespan

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Subject of the quilt:

Hearts, Stars, Cross

Number of quilt blocks:

30

Size of quilt blocks:

11 x 11 inches

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Describe the quilt setting:

Alternated w/lace border

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

White cotton blocks have no piecing but all are hand quilted

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Sashing width:

2 inches

Describe the borders:

Lace (sashing)

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton or polyester blend; Other synthetic

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Broadcloth

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

Lace lattice

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

White

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Width of pieces on the back:

Same as front

Describe the back:

Reversible

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Polyester

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

Cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

White

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

7

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

7

Width between quilting lines:

1/4 - 5 1/4 inches

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

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Echo; Outline; Stipple

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Vines

Quilting designs used, background fills:

Other

Describe the quilting designs used:

Hearts+ leaves

Where the quilt was made, city:

New Smyrna Beach

Where the quilt was made, county:

Volusia

Where the quilt was made, state:

Florida (FL)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Purchase

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Purchased by a friend at a year sale for $12.00 and given to me.

Why was the quilt made?

Unknown

The quilt was made to be used for:

Unknown

Quilt is presently used as:

Artwork/wall hanging

Where did the maker get their materials?

Unknown

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

Unknown

Who photographed this quilt?

Mary Jo Martin

Access and copyright information:

Open/Public Domain