QUILT INDEX RECORD

30-26-855

Date data collected:

10-28-2011

Documentation Location:

Old Spring House 786 Schenley RD Leechburg PA 15656

In which county does this quilt currently reside?

Westmoreland

Owner's Name:

Bobnar, Geraldine

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Who documented this quilt?

Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation Quilt Documentation Number:

WP.WST.0006

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

This is a:

Finished quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

Birthday Quilt- Dad's 80th Birthday; "Love Touches Each Generation"

How wide is the quilt?

70"

How long is the quilt?

68"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Black; Green; Red

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Damage:

Fold marks or creases

Type of inscription:

Date; Message; Multiple Names

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

September 1, 1998

Method used to make the inscription:

Ink

Describe the method used to inscribe the quilt:

ink (date); title is machine embroidered

Location of inscription:

multiple locations; on back; on block

Time period:

1976-1999

When was the quilt started?

1998

When was the quilt finished?

1998

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1998

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Subject of the quilt:

Phototransfers (16) on front

Number of quilt blocks:

12 pieced, 8 point stars (7" x 7"); 17 handprints various sizes; 5 hearts

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Other

Describe the quilt setting:

12 star blocks

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Number of borders:

2

Describe the borders:

1st. black/grey 1.5"; 2nd. red 3.75"

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; Paisley; Solid/plain

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Applique

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc); Embroidery; Ink drawing; Photography/ photo transfer

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

machine embroidery; buttons applied; embroidered initials on hearts

Embellishments used:

Buttons attached

Describe embellishment materials or techniques:

red heart shaped buttons have "Noel" written on them, which happens to be the maiden name of the quiltmaker

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

Description of the back:

multiple inscriptions on back; also a pocket (envelope) w/button

What color is the back of the quilt?

Beige or Tan

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

3

Width of pieces on the back:

30.5" x 64"; 3" x 31"; 39" x 67.5"

Describe the back:

Back art/design on quilt back; Machine sewn; Solid/plain

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Front turned to back; Machine sewn; Separate binding applied; 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)?

less than half inch on front; half inch-one inch on back

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton or polyester blend

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

Describe the quilt filling:

cotton/poly blend 80%/20%

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

invisible thread (top)

Color of thread used in the quilting:

clear

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline; Stipple

Describe the quilting designs used:

outline on appliques; custom machine quilting; stipple on pantographs

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker; Quilt owner

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quiltmaker; Quilt owner

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

Made entire quilt

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

Made the quilt

If the source helped design the quilt, describe their input:

Designed quilt motif; Designed the pattern

Quilt top made by:

Bobnar, Geraldine

Quilted by:

Bobnar, Geraldine

Where the quilt was made, city:

Jeanette

Where the quilt was made, county:

Westmoreland

Where the quilt was made, state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Made by owner

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

made in 1990 for Richard Hillary Noel's (father) 80th birthday; had a party including a belly dancer

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

Documents Richard's history, includes pictures and memories in envelope on back of quilt

Why was the quilt made?

Gift or presentation

Details about why the quilt was made:

80th birthday

The quilt was made to be used for:

Artwork/wall hanging

Quilt is presently used as:

Keepsake/memento

Describe present uses of the quilt:

being passed down

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

Describe where the quilting design pattern was found:

designed by maker

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

Quilt Company East 2008, Boyce Park PA

Quilt owner's city:

Jeannette

Quilt owner's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Noel

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

07-23-1947

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Latrobe

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Pennsylvania

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's marriage date(s):

Sept 1970

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

Irish

Quiltmaker's educational background:

Diploma R.N.

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Catholic

Quiltmaker's occupation:

Retired

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Urban

Quiltmaker's county:

Westmoreland

Quiltmaker's city:

Jeannette

Quiltmaker's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

Noel, Richard Hillary

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Westmoreland County PA

Quiltmaker's father's ethnic/tribal background:

Irish

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Kelly, Irma

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

Latrobe, PA

Quiltmaker's mother's ethnic/tribal background:

Irish

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

Bobnar, Jr. Frank W.

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

Slovenia

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

Retired State Police

Number of children:

2

How many of the quiltmaker's children were girls?

1

How many of the quiltmaker's children were boys?

1

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Class

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 40-49

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

Quilt Company East

Where does/did the group meet?

Churchill PA

What are the main activities of the group?

show every three years

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

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

Baltimore Albums are favorite after seeing show in Maryland

Describe any unique traditions, quilting related customs, beliefs, songs or rhymes used by the quiltmaker:

Mostly using applique; has learned all the ways to applique

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