QUILT INDEX RECORD

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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:

PAY140012

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

08-21-2014

Where was the documentation day held?

Payson, Arizona

1. Type of quilt object

Finished quilt

2. Designer's title:

Riding for the Brand

3. Quilt Width:

32 inches

3. Quilt Length:

32 inches

4. Shape of edge:

Straight

5. Shape of Corners:

Straight

6. Overall color scheme:

Two color

7. Predominant Color(s):

Blue or Navy; Brown

Describe any colors not included in the other color fields:

Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Copper, Black and Off-White

9. Overall condition:

Very good/almost new

10. Damage to quilt:

Fold marks or creases

Other type(s) of inscription:

Title and Brands

13.1. Content of inscription(s):

Title of Quilt, Place, Message, Multiple Names Riding for the Brand in Rim Country Label is located at the lower left on the back of the quilt.

13.2. Date of inscription:

May 2012

13.3. Method of inscription:

Computer generated; Embroidery

13.4. Location of inscription:

multiple locations

14. Date of Quilt:

2000-2025

Date quilt begun:

2012

Date quilt completed:

2012

Family/owner's date for quilt:

2012

Describe the sources of the quilt's materials:

Local Fabric Store

16. Subject of the quilt:

Western - Made for Arizona Centennial

17. Layout format:

Medallion or framed center

18.1.1. Block pattern:

Ohio Star

18.2. Number of quilt blocks:

12 - 1/2 inch blocks

Size of quilt blocks:

8x8 inches

18.3 Medallion Size (LxW, Diam):

16x16 inches and was applied in a combination of methods

18.4. Block style (shape):

Squares

18.5. Arrangement of quilt blocks: block orientation:

Straight

Describe other spacing style:

2 Plain Frames

18.7. Number of different block patterns present:

Ohio Star

23. Fiber used in quilt tops:

Cotton

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

Cheater (fabric with pre-printed appliqué or pieced design); Print; Solid/plain

25.1 Piecing techniques:

Machine Piecing

26.1. Embellishment techniques:

Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc); Embroidery

26.2 Embellishment materials used in top:

Charms attached; Metallic thread

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; Straight grain; Machine sewn

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:

Bossert, Louise

29.3. Quilting technique used:

Machine quilting

29.3.1. Thread type:

Cotton

29.3.1. Thread color:

Copper

29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:

Meander/free motion

29.4.2. Decorative quilting patterns:

Other

31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Cotton

31.2. Color of backing:

Blue or Navy

31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:

1

31.4. Description of back:

Solid/plain

30. Quilt notes and observations:

It is machine quilted in a decorative stars pattern. It is an original design by Elaine Putnam and has a sleeve on the back for display. The quilt won ribbons for 1st at Strawberry Patchers for Centennial Quilt Challenge.

1. Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Name of Quilt Owner:

Elaine Putnam

Quilt Owner's State:

Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Owner's Country:

United States

3. Quilt maker's name:

Putnam, Elaine

Gender:

Female

Ethnic background/Tribal affiliation:

English/Scotch Irish/German/Danish

Educational Background:

BA Business Associate, Computer Science

Religious affiliation:

LDS & Baptist

Quilt maker's occupation:

Computer Science

Quilt maker's birth state:

Arizona

Quilt maker's country of birth:

United States

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker grow up:

Urban

Country:

United States

5. Father's name:

Hunt, Arvel R.

Father's birthplace:

Utah

Father's ethnic/tribal background:

Danish/ Scotch Irish

Number of children:

2

Number of female children:

2

6. How did the maker learn to quilt:

Self-Taught

When learned to quilt:

Age 50 or over

Why does/did the quiltmaker quilt?

Pleasure

7. Name of quilting group

Strawberry Patchers, Threadplayes, Shoofly Quilters

Location of group:

Pine/Payson, Arizona

8. Estimated number of quilts made:

20-50 quilts

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did quiltmaker teach quilting?

only informally

Describe the quiltmaker's unique or favorite materials, patterns, quilting techniques, etc.:

Likes working with Batiks and leans towards artistic quilts.

Describe any unique traditions, quilting related customs, beliefs, songs, or rhymes used by the quilt maker:

She makes each quilt her own and never follows a pattern exactly.

9. Available sources for the quilt maker:

Brand names & symbols provided by Tommie Cline Martin

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

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