QUILT INDEX RECORD

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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

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Phyllis Swain

Quilt owner's city:

New Smyrna Beach

Quilt owner's county:

Volusia

Quilt owner's state:

Florida (FL)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Who photographed this quilt?

Mary Jo Martin

Access and copyright information:

Open/Public Domain

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