QUILT INDEX RECORD

30-26-1064

Date data collected:

5-18-2013

Documentation Location:

Abel Colley Tavern 7083 National Pike Smock PA 15401

In which county does this quilt currently reside?

Fayette

Owner's Name:

Elaine H. DeFrank

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.FAY.0048

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

This is a:

Finished quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

The Pond Lily

How wide is the quilt?

82"

How long is the quilt?

108.5"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Pink; White

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Very good/almost new

Damage:

Fading; Fold marks or creases

Time period:

1950-1975

When was the quilt finished?

1957

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Subject of the quilt:

Lily pads

Medallion size:

34.5" x 64"

Number of borders:

3

Describe the borders:

1st.-3.5"-pink; 2nd.-15"appliqued; 3rd.-3.5" pink

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; Solid/plain

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

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:

3

Width of pieces on the back:

32.5" - 17.25" - 32.5"

Describe the back:

Machine sewn; Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front; Machine sewn; Separate binding applied; Straight grain

What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?

half inch - one inch

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

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:

5

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

6

Width between quilting lines:

1"

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

yes

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Grid square; Other

Describe the quilting designs used:

overlapping circles in inner border

Person filling out this form is:

Author/researcher; Daughter of quiltmaker; Quilt owner

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quilt owner

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

Received as a gift

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

Other

Describe how the quiltmaker participated in the design:

owner

Quilt top made by:

Huncheick, Mary Vrabel

Quilted by:

Huncheick, Mary Vrabel

Where the quilt was made, city:

Uniontown

Where the quilt was made, county:

Fayette

Where the quilt was made, state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Mother made it for my wedding gift.

Why was the quilt made?

Personal enjoyment; Wedding

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, special occasion

Quilt is presently used as:

Keepsake/memento

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Public domain/traditional pattern

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

Public domain

Quilt owner's city:

Uniontown

Quilt owner's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's county:

Fayette

Quiltmaker's city:

Uniontown

Quiltmaker's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Friend

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 30-39

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Necessity; Pleasure

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

more than 50

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

no

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

Used Material scraps from sewing daughters' dresses.

Any other notes or stories about the quiltmaker:

Used feed sacks, flour sacks, and old coats, navy uniforms to make heavy coats - cold houses no furnace in coal patch towns

Publications (including web sites) where this quilt or maker was featured:

personal info from daughter