QUILT INDEX RECORD

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Who documented this quilt?

South Africa Quilt History Project

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

South Africa Quilt History Project

South Africa Quilt History Project Number:

Pike

Source of the information on this quilt:

Daughter-in-law of a Pike descendant

When was the form filled out?

1/14/2011

This is a:

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

Quilt's title:

Applique & Patchwork

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Tile mosaic

How wide is the quilt?

2.5 yards

How long is the quilt?

2.5 yards

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

Predominate colors:

Blue or Navy; Coral; Cream; Green; Pink; Rust; Turquoise or Teal

Overall condition:

Fair/worn

Describe the damage:

Simple fine cottons - brown fabrics have not worn well and have perished in places.

Type of inscription:

Initials

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Letter "S" is appliqued, possible for Sarah Pike

Time period:

1800-1849

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1820-1830

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Size of quilt blocks:

4.5" x 4.5"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Chintz; Flannel; Sateen

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Checked; Dotted; Floral; Geometric; Multiple scrap; Paisley; Plaid; Print; Solid/plain; Striped

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Materials used to make the back:

Satin/Sateen

How are the layers held together?

Not quilted

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

Beautiful pastel colours - mostly faded with time. Quilter would appear to favour simple cottons. Center piece has been machine appliqued to plain blue background.

Quilt top made by:

Pike, Sarah

Where the quilt was made, country:

Ireland

How was this quilt acquired?

Inheritance

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Inherited by my late mother-in-law, Grace Nold nee Pike, July 1959..

Why was the quilt made?

Home decoration; Personal enjoyment

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, daily use; Decorative throw

Where did the maker get their materials?

Old clothes; Sewing scraps

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

Quilters of Grahamstown Exhibition, October 2010.

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Margaret E. Smith

Quilt owner's city:

Riebeek East

Quilt owner's country:

South Africa

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Pike

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United Kingdom

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Method

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

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