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; The Tucson January 8th Memorial Foundation

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project Number:

TUC150073

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

04-21-2015

Where was the documentation day held?

Tucson, Arizona

1. Type of quilt object

Finished quilt

2. Designer's title:

Good Wishes

3. Quilt Width:

58 inches

3. Quilt Length:

86 inches

4. Shape of edge:

Straight

5. Shape of Corners:

Straight

7. Predominant Color(s):

Blue or Navy; Red; White

9. Overall condition:

Excellent/like new

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

Excellent condition

13. Inscription:

Date; Multiple Names; Place

13.1. Content of inscription(s):

"RCTQ" Hugs for Rep. Gabbey Giffords "Our hopes, prayers and good wishes to help speed your journey to recovery; assembled and quilted by Pati Cook, Phoenix, AZ - 2011"

13.2. Date of inscription:

2011

13.3. Method of inscription:

Ink

13.4. Location of inscription:

on block

Other location of inscription:

Upper Right Hand Corner of Front

14. Date of Quilt:

2000-2025

Date quilt begun:

c. 2011

Date quilt completed:

c. 2011

Family/owner's date for quilt:

c. 2011

15. Source of Fabric:

Unknown

16. Subject of the quilt:

Condolences & Good wished - TRIBUTE GABBY GIFFORDS

17. Layout format:

Block pattern

18.1.1. Block pattern:

Sampler

18.2. Number of quilt blocks:

24

Size of quilt blocks:

12 x 12 inches

18.4. Block style (shape):

Squares

18.5. Arrangement of quilt blocks: block orientation:

Straight

18.6 Spacing relative to other blocks:

Separated by cornerstones or connecting blocks sashing (different fabric in intersection)

Describe other spacing style:

Square at each intersection 2" x 2"

18.7. Number of different block patterns present:

24, Sampler

20. Sashing width:

2 inches, Plain

22. Borders:

none

23. Fiber used in quilt tops:

Cotton

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

Batiks (for contemporary quilts); Cheater (fabric with pre-printed appliqué or pieced design); Conversation Prints; Dotted; Floral; Geometric; Solid/plain; Striped

25.1 Piecing techniques:

Machine Piecing

26.1. Embellishment techniques:

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

26.2 Embellishment materials used in top:

Beads attached; Ribbon thread

Unique embellisments:

Bead Flowers

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; Home cut; Machine sewn

27.5. Width of binding:

less than a half inch

28.1. Material used for quilt batting or filling:

No filling

29.2. Quilted by:

Cook, Pati

29.3. Quilting technique used:

Machine quilting

29.3.1. Thread type:

Cotton, Cotton

29.3.1. Thread color:

Red, Red

29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:

In-the-ditch

Other quilting designs used:

Quilting in the ditch along the sashings.

31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Synthetic

Other fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Fleece

31.2. Color of backing:

Blue or Navy

31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:

1

31.3. Size of pieces in quilt back:

58 x 86 inches

31.4. Description of back:

Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

30. Quilt notes and observations:

Original, Made for Rep. G. Giffords - Tribute.. Note: Giffords #5595

1. Ownership of this quilt is:

Public

Name of Quilt Owner:

The Tucson January 8th Memorial Foundation

Quilt Owner's City:

Tucson

Quilt Owner's County:

Pima

Quilt Owner's State:

Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Owner's Country:

United States

When was this object acquired? Under what circumstances?

Tucson’s January 8th Memorial Foundation After the mass shooting and assassination attempt on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords on January 8, 2011, many spontaneous memorial sites sprang up around Tucson as outlets for people's intense grief and outpouring of love, good wishes and care. The main memorial sites were the Safeway where the shooting took place, the hospital that was caring for injured victims, and the official office of the Congresswoman. These memorials continued to collect items months after the shooting and were eventually dismantled with great care and with respect for how they were left. Storage was donated and over 5,000 items were archived and catalogued by volunteers. Among these 5,000 plus items were nineteen quilts. Two of these quilts have found a home with Gabby Giffords. The remaining quilts are considered part of the January 8 Memorial Foundation and the Foundation has been privileged to have had the wonderful members of the Arizona Quilt Documentation Project capture as much of the story of these quilts as possible. Mimi McGarey Administrative Assistant Tucson's January 8th Memorial Foundation mimi@tucsonsmemorial.org (520) 869-7334

3. Quilt maker's name:

Cook, Pati

Why does/did the quiltmaker quilt?

Other

Explain how and/or why the maker quilts:

Donation

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Essay:

The Tucson January 8 Memorial Foundation The sole mission of this 501(c)(3) organization is completing a permanent Memorial to the January 8, 2011 tragedy, an unforgettable day in the history of our community, our state, and our nation. The shooting that occurred at Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ Congress on your Corner event in Tucson that wounded 13 and killed six individuals who were participating in a fundamental act of democracy. The community came together in the days that followed to provide comfort and support to one another. www.tucsonsmemorial.org/

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