QUILT INDEX RECORD
38-36-3094
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:
SVA150053
When was the documentation day held? Or when was the form collected?
10-18-2015
Where was the documentation day held?
Sierra Vista Arizona
1. Type of quilt object
Finished quilt
2. Designer's title:
Surrender to Sherman
3. Quilt Width:
80 inches
3. Quilt Length:
91 inches
4. Shape of edge:
Straight
5. Shape of Corners:
Straight
7. Predominant Color(s):
Beige or Tan; Blue or Navy
Describe any colors not included in the other color fields:
Red, Navy, Tan
9. Overall condition:
Excellent/like new
13. Inscription:
Date; Multiple Names; Place
Other type(s) of inscription:
On Back, Lower Left
13.1. Content of inscription(s):
Quilted by Pam Knight, Made by patti Holley, Sierra Vista, AZ Dec 2014
13.2. Date of inscription:
Dec 2014
13.3. Method of inscription:
Embroidery
Other method of inscription:
Machine Embroidery
13.4. Location of inscription:
on back
14. Date of Quilt:
2000-2025
Date quilt completed:
Dec 2014
Family/owner's date for quilt:
Dec 2014
Other external or professional date estimation:
2014
15. Source of Fabric:
Purchased new
Describe the sources of the quilt's materials:
Local Quilt Store
17. Layout format:
Block pattern
18.1.1. Block pattern:
Arrowheads
18.1.5. Brackman # or Other source & #:
1986
18.2. Number of quilt blocks:
42 pieced = 30 - 1/2 Blocks; 4 - 1/4 Blocks;
Size of quilt blocks:
8 inches 8 inches
18.4. Block style (shape):
Squares
18.5. Arrangement of quilt blocks: block orientation:
On point or rotated on 45 degrees
18.6 Spacing relative to other blocks:
Alternating with plain squares
18.7. Number of different block patterns present:
30 plain squares
22. Borders:
2
22.2. Border descriptions:
Border 1 = 1", Border 2 = 6", Borders on all sides, Plain fabric same as quilt.
23. Fiber used in quilt tops:
Other
Other fiber, fabric or fabric print types used:
Reproduction Prints
25.1 Piecing techniques:
Machine Piecing
27.2. Fabric structure used in binding:
Plain weave
27.3. Construction techniques used in binding:
Separate binding applied; Straight grain
27.5. Width of binding:
less than a half inch
28.1. Material used for quilt batting or filling:
Wool
28.2. Batting loft:
Thin (Less than 3/16?)
29.2. Quilted by:
Knight, Pam
29.3. Quilting technique used:
Machine quilting
29.3.1. Thread type:
Poly Blend / Poly Blend
29.3.1. Thread color:
Tan/Tan
29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:
All-over-design
29.4.2. Decorative quilting patterns:
Feathering; Other
29.4.3. Background fill patterns:
Other
Other quilting designs used:
Custom Feathering & Other Custom Designs all over.
31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:
Cotton
31.2. Color of backing:
Beige or Tan
31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:
1 - With Sleeve
31.3. Size of pieces in quilt back:
80 x 91 inches, Variegated backing
31.4. Description of back:
Solid/plain
30. Quilt notes and observations:
Not commercial. It's beautiful and we all want it!
1. Ownership of this quilt is:
Private
Name of Quilt Owner:
Patricia Barnard Holly
Quilt Owner's State:
Arizona (AZ)
Quilt Owner's Country:
United States
When was this object acquired? Under what circumstances?
Made by Owner, I made it from fabrics my daughter gave me.
Gender:
Female
In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker grow up:
Urban
6. How did the maker learn to quilt:
From Class
When learned to quilt:
Age 40-49
Why does/did the quiltmaker quilt?
Pleasure
7. Name of quilting group
Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild
Location of group:
Sierra Vista, AZ
Specialized activities/events of group:
Quilt show, charity Quilts
8. Estimated number of quilts made:
20-50 quilts
Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?
yes
Does/did quiltmaker teach quilting?
no
Describe the quiltmaker's unique or favorite materials, patterns, quilting techniques, etc.:
I like a challenge and want to make something that will last and that others will enjoy using.
Describe any unique traditions, quilting related customs, beliefs, songs, or rhymes used by the quilt maker:
Won 2nd place in the Quilt Show - piecing. Eight and 1/2" blocks on point have 53 pieces in each block. Wool Batting, quilted by Pamela Knight. The pattern was called Sherman March. I was happy when completed so I said "I surrender!" Hencd the name of the quilt.
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
Copyright holder:
Arizona Quilt Documentation Project
Details
Cite this Quilt
Knight, Pa. Surrender to Sherman. Dec 2014. From Arizona Quilt Documentation Project, Arizona Quilt Documentation Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=38-36-3094. Accessed: 04/17/24