QUILT INDEX RECORD

38-36-3066

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Who documented this quilt?

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project Number:

SVA150027

When was the documentation day held? Or when was the form collected?

04-18-2015

Where was the documentation day held?

Sierra Vista Arizona

1. Type of quilt object

Finished quilt

2. Designer's title:

Dresden Plate Variation

3. Quilt Width:

73.25 inches

3. Quilt Length:

89.25 inches

4. Shape of edge:

Scalloped

5. Shape of Corners:

Scalloped

6. Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

7. Predominant Color(s):

Blue or Navy; Red

Describe any colors not included in the other color fields:

Yellow, Off white

9. Overall condition:

Fair/worn

10. Damage to quilt:

Disintegration of fabric; Fading; Fold marks or creases; Stains; Tears or holes; Wear to edge or binding

Other damage to quilt:

Dark brown disintegrating. Back: 2 patches

12. Comment or notes on quilt's condition or repair history:

Well-loved.

14. Date of Quilt:

1930-1949

15. Source of Fabric:

Unknown

17. Layout format:

One patch or allover

18.1.1. Block pattern:

Var. of Dresden Plate

18.1.5. Brackman # or Other source & #:

3488a

18.2. Number of quilt blocks:

20

Size of quilt blocks:

inches

22. Borders:

None

22.2. Border descriptions:

Pieced borders all sides same as quilt

23. Fiber used in quilt tops:

Cotton

24. Fabric patterns, styles, motifs, or print categories used in quilt top:

Checked; Dotted; Geometric; Multiple scrap; Novelty; Plaid

25.1 Piecing techniques:

Hand Piecing

25.2 Applique techniques:

Hand Applique

27.1. Materials used in binding:

Cotton

27.2. Fabric structure used in binding:

Plain weave

27.3. Construction techniques used in binding:

Bias grain

27.5. Width of binding:

less than a half inch

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

29.3.2. Number of quilting stitches per inch (Place 1):

12 stitches per inch

29.3.2. Number of quilting stitches per inch (Place 2):

12 stitches per inch

29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:

Other

29.4.2. Decorative quilting patterns:

Other

29.4.3. Background fill patterns:

Other

Other quilting designs used:

Other quilt designs: outlines, circles

31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Cotton

31.2. Color of backing:

Cream

31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:

3

31.3. Size of pieces in quilt back:

89x32.5 inches

31.4. Description of back:

Same fabric used throughout

1. Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Name of Quilt Owner:

Carol Sue Gross

Quilt Owner's State:

Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Owner's Country:

United States

When was this object acquired? Under what circumstances?

Acquired in 1963 - family present handed down

2. Other related items such as publications, image, oral history, or ephemera:

Maker's name: Grama Parish

Gender:

Female

Birth date:

c. 1880's

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

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