QUILT INDEX RECORD

30-26-1095

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:

DeFrank-Cole, Lisa

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.0051

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Friendship Ring

Owner's name for quilt:

Dresden Plate - 14 petal

Brackman # or other source & #:

3471A

How wide is the quilt?

70.5"

How long is the quilt?

93.5"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Very good/almost new

Damage:

Distortion or shrinkage; Fold marks or creases

Type of inscription:

Date; Message

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Love from Mom, Happy Birthday Lisa

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

2-2-1979

Method used to make the inscription:

In the quilting

Location of inscription:

multiple locations

Time period:

1976-1999

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1979

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

12

Size of quilt blocks:

20.5" square

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

2" - solid blue

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton; Cotton or polyester blend

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Broadcloth

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Cheater (fabric with pre-printed appliqué or pieced design); Checked; Dotted; Floral; Geometric; Novelty; Paisley; Printed patchwork

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique; Reverse Applique

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

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

no

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton or polyester blend

What color is the back of the quilt?

White

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Describe the back:

Solid/plain

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton or polyester blend

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front

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 or polyester blend

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:

4

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

5

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Floral; Vines

Describe the quilting designs used:

heart chain in border

Person filling out this form is:

Blood relative of quiltmaker; 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

Quilt top made by:

DeFrank, Elaine

Quilted by:

Defrank, Elaine

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

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

Quilt was a birthday gift from my mother for my ninth birthday

Why was the quilt made?

Gift or presentation

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, special occasion

Quilt is presently used as:

Keepsake/memento

Where did the maker get their materials?

Old clothes; Sewing scraps

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Traditional pattern variation

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

Public domain

Describe where the quilting design pattern was found:

Dresden Plate

Quilt owner's city:

Uniontown

Quilt owner's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Pennsylvania

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's city:

Uniontown

Quiltmaker's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Relative

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 40-49

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Pleasure

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:

cotton

Any other notes or stories about the quiltmaker:

She began quilting to pass the time with her mother. At this time her father was paralyzed due to a stroke.