QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-540

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Florida Quilt Project; Sunshine State Quilters Association

Who documented this quilt?

Florida Quilt Project; Geneva Historical Society

Florida Quilt Project Number:

SSQAGHS0160

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Unbroken foot

Owner's name for quilt:

Crazy Quilt

How wide is the quilt?

29 inches

How long is the quilt?

49 1/2 inches

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Black; Brown; Green; Orange; Purple

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor; Dark colors

Any other notes on inscriptions:

Foot design of Satin with words "Unbroken foot" by Maria McKenna for Ruth Mike 30 June, 2008

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

06-30-2008

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label; Embroidery

Location of inscription:

on back

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt started?

2006

When was the quilt finished?

2008

Describe the quilt's layout:

Crazy

Number of quilt blocks:

Many

Size of quilt blocks:

5 1/2 x 4 1/2 -- 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton; Cotton or polyester blend; Linen; Polyester; Silk

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Multiple scrap

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Many upholstery scraps

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc); Embroidery

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

no

Embellishments used:

Cotton thread; Metallic thread; Other Embroidery

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Black

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

Describe the quilt filling:

Foundation piece only

How are the layers held together?

Not quilted

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Fans; Floral

Where the quilt was made, city:

DeBary

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?

Gift

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

30 June 2008 Maria McKenna Gratitude

Describe anything about the history of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field:

My friend gave me a beautiful collection of upholstery fabrics, I made the quilt while healing from a borken foot. When I showed her the quilt she said, "Well if you ever break another foot...." I made her one and called it "The Unbroken Foot".

Why was the quilt made?

Autograph or friendship; Personal enjoyment

The quilt was made to be used for:

Decorative throw

Quilt is presently used as:

Decorative throw

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new; Sewing scraps

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker; Public domain/traditional pattern

Describe the source of the pattern:

Corners are traditional

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Ruth Mike

Quilt owner's city:

DeBary

Quilt owner's county:

Volusia

Quilt owner's state:

Florida (FL)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Benner

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

12-11-1944

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Albany

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Georgia

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

Northern European

Quiltmaker's educational background:

Masters Degree

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Christian

Quiltmaker's occupation:

Teacher

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

Quiltmaker's county:

Seminole

Quiltmaker's city:

Geneva

Quiltmaker's state:

Florida (FL)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

Carl Otto Benner

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Stuttgart, Germany

Quiltmaker's father's ethnic/tribal background:

Norther European

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Margaret Benner

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

Leary, GA

Quiltmaker's mother's ethnic/tribal background:

Northern European

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and/or partner's/partners' ethnic/tribal background:

Northern European

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and/or partner's/partners' occupation:

Computer Programmer

Number of children:

2

How many of the quiltmaker's children were boys?

2

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Friend

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 50 or over

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Gifts; Pleasure

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

Las Magnolia Sewing Group

Where does/did the group meet?

Geneva

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

5-20 quilts

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

no

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

Likes to use embroiery

Artist statement or biography of quiltmaker or quilt group:

Book & internet images

Who photographed this quilt?

Mary Jo Martin

Access and copyright information:

Open/Public Domain

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