QUILT INDEX RECORD
38-36-2999
Where are the records for this quilt housed?
Arizona Quilt Documentation Project
Who documented this quilt?
Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilter's Hall of Fame
Arizona Quilt Documentation Project Number:
GIL150016
When was the documentation day held? Or when was the form collected?
08-28-2015
Where was the documentation day held?
Gilbert, Arizona
1. Type of quilt object
Finished quilt
2. Designer's title:
Broken Dishes
3. Quilt Width:
71 inches
3. Quilt Length:
80 inches
4. Shape of edge:
Straight
5. Shape of Corners:
Straight
6. Overall color scheme:
Multicolor
7. Predominant Color(s):
Beige or Tan
8. Identifiable Quilt Specific colors:
Chocolate Brown or Hershey Brown; Madder Brown; Madder Red or Cinnamon Red
Describe any colors not included in the other color fields:
Poison green, purple, black, white
9. Overall condition:
Very good/almost new
10. Damage to quilt:
Discoloration or dyes ran; Fold marks or creases; Pencil or pen or marking lines; Stains; Other
Other damage to quilt:
White fabrics have yellowed or greyed
14. Date of Quilt:
1876-1900
Other external or professional date estimation:
c. 1876
By whom:
Bernice Hill
Further information concerning dates:
Appraisal in 2006
15. Source of Fabric:
Unknown
16. Subject of the quilt:
Broken Dishes Pattern
17. Layout format:
Block pattern
18.1.1. Block pattern:
Broken Dishes
18.1.5. Brackman # or Other source & #:
1193 a
18.2. Number of quilt blocks:
42
Size of quilt blocks:
inches
18.4. Block style (shape):
Squares
18.5. Arrangement of quilt blocks: block orientation:
On point or rotated on 45 degrees
Describe other spacing style:
Alternating with plain squares
22. Borders:
Single
22.2. Border descriptions:
Bordered on all sides 4.5 inches. pieced border same as quilt
23. Fiber used in quilt tops:
Cotton
24. Fabric patterns, styles, motifs, or print categories used in quilt top:
Checked; Dotted; Floral; Geometric; Hand-dyed; Multiple scrap; Paisley; Print; Printed patchwork; Solid/plain; Striped; Other
Other fiber, fabric or fabric print types used:
Centennial, Shirting
25.1 Piecing techniques:
Hand Piecing
Paper remains:
no
27.1. Materials used in binding:
Cotton
27.2. Fabric structure used in binding:
Plain weave
27.3. Construction techniques used in binding:
Separate binding applied
28.1. Material used for quilt batting or filling:
Cotton
28.2. Batting loft:
Thin (Less than 3/16?)
29.2. Quilted by:
Unknown
29.3. Quilting technique used:
Hand quilting
29.3.1. Thread type:
Cotton
29.3.1. Thread color:
Off white
29.3.2. Number of quilting stitches per inch (Place 1):
9 SPI
29.3.2. Number of quilting stitches per inch (Place 2):
9 SPI
Distance between quilting lines:
.5 inches
29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:
Grid square
Other quilting designs used:
Parallel lines
31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:
Cotton
31.2. Color of backing:
White
31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:
3
31.3. Size of pieces in quilt back:
80x33, 80x33, 80x5
31.4. Description of back:
Hand sewn
30. Quilt notes and observations:
Early centennial fabric
1. Ownership of this quilt is:
Private
Name of Quilt Owner:
Audrey Waite
Quilt Owner's State:
Arizona (AZ)
Quilt Owner's Country:
United States
3. Quilt maker's name:
Unknown
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
Copyright holder:
Arizona Quilt Documentation Project
Essay:
I've been fortunate in getting to know and take classes from several well-known quilters in different parts of the country since I was moving every few years and attending quilting seminars, symposiums and shows in lots of different areas. I've tried just about every technique but prefer hand applique. In 1995 Dee Lynn and I created a business called Quilt Camp in the Pines held at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff every July, from 1995-2010 when we sold the business to Ginny Goodbar. We also ran Quilting in the Desert in Phoenix every January from 2004 to 2010. So after 1995 I didn't have much time to make quilts but continue to make small items for pleasure and charity. My primary interest is in quilt history and collecting antique quilts. I have been collecting antique quilts since 1976 when we lived in AL. I initially purchased everything, but then decided I should focus on a pattern, style or era. So I tried to collect signed and/or dated quilts because I figured they were more valuable. I frequently get asked how many I have so finally took inventory and found I had over 70 which is not a tremendous amount in the collecting arena, but it's a lot to document and try to store properly. While living in VA I was able to serve as a volunteer once a week at the Smithsonian's Museum of American History in the Textiles Division. That was a wonderful experience. As a new volunteer they have you filing and then move on to more meaningful chores such as sewing crepelene onto fragile areas of quilts going on exhibit. I recently loaned a Double Irish Chain quilt to the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY for a quilt exhibit of that particular pattern. Previously I loaned an antique Amish made quilt to the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff but pulled it when I discovered they had no security to keep visitors from touching quilts or stealing them. Not all museums appreciate the art and craft of hand made quilts. Audrey Waite
Details
Cite this Quilt
Unknow. Broken Dishes. 1876-1900. From Arizona Quilt Documentation Project, Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilter's Hall of Fame. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=38-36-2999. Accessed: 03/29/24