QUILT INDEX RECORD

30-26-1082

Date data collected:

11-16-2012

Documentation Location:

Vicary Mansion 1235 Third Avenue Freedom PA 15042

In which county does this quilt currently reside?

Beaver

Owner's Name:

First Church of God, New Brighton

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library or Institution

Interviewer:

Frey/Hicks

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.BVR.0335

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

This is a:

Summer spread (quilt top bound but not backed or quilted or tied)

Quilt's title:

150th Anniversary of Church

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Commerative

How wide is the quilt?

63"

How long is the quilt?

90"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Gold; Green; White

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Damage:

Stains

Describe the damage:

minimal

Type of inscription:

Date; Message; Multiple Names; Place

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Various-on front church members

Method used to make the inscription:

Embroidery; In the quilting; Ink

Location of inscription:

multiple locations; other

Describe where the inscription was found:

front

Time period:

2000-2025

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Subject of the quilt:

Church Anniversary-150 years

Number of quilt blocks:

20

Size of quilt blocks:

11" Squares and 24" x 11" rectangles

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by inner only sashing (no sashing along outer edge of outer blocks)

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

20

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Sashing width:

2"

Number of borders:

2

Describe the borders:

1. 3.75" green 2. 5.5"-6" cross

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:

Solid/plain; Striped; Other

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

tone on tone

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch; Fusible Applique; Hand Applique

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Novelty techniques used to make the quilt top:

Other novelty technique

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc); Embroidery; Ink drawing; Painting

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

counter crossstitch

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

no

Embellishments used:

Charms attached; Cotton thread; Metallic thread; Ribbon thread; Other Embroidery

Describe embellishment materials or techniques:

transfer

Description of the back:

none

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Machine sewn

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

half inch - one inch

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Participated in design of the quilt

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

Bound the quilt; Made quilt blocks or part of quilt top

Name of the group that made the quilt:

First Church of God, New Brighton PA

Quilt top made by:

Ochs, Paula

Other people who worked on this quilt:

other women of the church

Where the quilt was made, city:

New Brighton

Where the quilt was made, county:

Beaver

Where the quilt was made, state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Other

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

150th Anniversary of Church

Why was the quilt made?

Anniversary

The quilt was made to be used for:

Artwork/wall hanging

Quilt is presently used as:

Artwork/wall hanging

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

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

individual designs depict important events and structures in the Church's 150 year history

Quilt owner's city:

New Brighton

Quilt owner's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Related items such as diaries, obituaries, wills, household inventories, or pictures of the quiltmaker:

Gabriel's horn is counted cross stich; Camp Sunrise Mountain is church camp-illustrated by cross at the top of the mountain; stain glass window is in honor of choir members; present day Church building; Inside of the Schoolhouse depicts one of two pot belly stoves that were used to heat the sanctuary; machine embroidered piano; foot washing, intercessory prayer, and prayer chain; joined hands patch depicts deacons and deaconesses; bricks depict original building's bricks used in basement walls; slippers for church group; library and Church of God logo; drawing is of founder of church; Chalice depicts part of Communion Service; mission places depicted by maps; list of ministers and years of their service are on sides

Quiltmaker's gender:

Group

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Church of God

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Church

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

5-20 quilts