QUILT INDEX RECORD

30-26-1126

Date data collected:

01-27-2016

Documentation Location:

Vicary Mansion 1235 Third Avenue Freedom PA 15042

In which county does this quilt currently reside?

Beaver

Owner's Name:

McGuire Memorial

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.BVR.0367

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

This is a:

Finished quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

Tye-Dye

How wide is the quilt?

54"

How long is the quilt?

85.875"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Fuchsia; Green; Orange; Pink; Purple; Turquoise or Teal; White; Yellow

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Date; Message; Multiple Names; Place

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Logo (and name of McGuire Memorial); "It's not about the pieces but how they work together." Each square in this quilt was tie-dyed by the Ladies of the McGuire Memorial Adult Training Facility program in August 2015. They also assisted volunteers in putting the squares together. Machine quilting was done by Sarah Barnett of Little Foot Quilt Shoppe, Evans City, PA. The quilt was completed in January 2016.

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label; Computer generated

Location of inscription:

on back

Describe where the inscription was found:

right hand bottom corner

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt started?

08-14-2015

When was the quilt finished?

01-2016

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Subject of the quilt:

Tye-Dye

Number of quilt blocks:

40 (5x8)

Size of quilt blocks:

10.625" x 10.75" -10.75" sq

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

1

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Same block throughout; Squares

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:

Hand-dyed

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

What color is the back of the quilt?

Blue or Navy

Width of pieces on the back:

1

Describe the back:

Machine sewn; Print; Same fabric used throughout

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Front turned to back; Hand sewn; Home cut; Machine sewn; Separate binding applied

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)?

0.375" yellow binding

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

Describe the quilt filling:

Hobbs Heirloom 80/20

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

teal

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

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

All-over-design

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Floral

Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:

McGuire has "power link" boxes with outlets in them. These can be plugged into various items such as sewing machines, blenders, mixers, etc. A hand switch can be plugged into the power link. The ladies took turns pressing the switch to run the machine to help with the sewing. Two volunteers came in on two different week days to help the ladies sew the quilt squares together and but the batting and backing on.; The brand of dye used was Ritz One Step Tie-Dye. Staff and volunteers helped the ladies wind rubber bands around their quilt square. With hand over hand assistance, the ladies were able to squirt the dye onto the material to make the designs.

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; Made entire quilt top; Participated in group quilting

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

Made the quilt

Name of the group that made the quilt:

Female residents of McGuire Memorial Home in New Brighton PA

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?

Made by owner

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

The quilt was started during "Ladies Day" 2015. Each lady of the Adult Training Facility at McGuire Memorial Home made a tie-dye square. Approximately 12 staff and two volunteers from the outside helped the girls the the tye-dying.

Why was the quilt made?

Fundraising

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, daily use

Quilt is presently used as:

Other

Describe present uses of the quilt:

fundraiser

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

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

Unknown

What is the commercial name of the quilting design used for this quilt?

Mary's Flower Power

Quilt owner's city:

New Brighton

Quilt owner's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's gender:

Group

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

1-5 quilts

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

yes

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