QUILT INDEX RECORD

30-26-1164

Date data collected:

June 28, 2013

Documentation Location:

Little Stone Presbyterian Church, 350 Central School Road, Fayette City, PA 15438

In which county does this quilt currently reside?

Fayette County

Owner's Name:

Louise D'Isidoro

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Interviewer:

Frey

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.0084

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

This is a:

Quilt top with unfinished edge

Owner's name for quilt:

Hoochie Chickens

How wide is the quilt?

50"

How long is the quilt?

60.50"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Black

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Time period:

2000-2025

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Subject of the quilt:

Chicken

Number of quilt blocks:

nine

Size of quilt blocks:

11.50" x 11.50"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by inner and outer sashing (sashing surrounds all sides of all blocks)

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Sashing width:

3"

Number of borders:

4 top and bottom; 1 on long sides

Describe the borders:

Top/Bottom: 1" red; 3" black; 1" yellow; 2.25" multi strips Sides: 2.25" multi strips

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton or polyester blend

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Broadcloth

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Batiks (for contemporary quilts); Dotted; Floral; Geometric; Multiple scrap; Novelty; Paisley; Plaid; Premium type; Print; Solid/plain; Striped; Other

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Tone on tone

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)

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

no

Embellishments used:

Beads attached; Buttons attached

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker; Quilt designer

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

How was this quilt acquired?

Made by owner

Why was the quilt made?

Personal enjoyment

The quilt was made to be used for:

Artwork/wall hanging

Quilt is presently used as:

Keepsake/memento

Where did the maker get their materials?

Sewing scraps

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

Quilt owner's city:

Perryopolis

Quilt owner's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

D'Isidoro, Louise

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

April 25, 1955

Quiltmaker's county:

Fayette

Quiltmaker's city:

Perryopolis

Quiltmaker's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

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

Country Quilters