QUILT INDEX RECORD

38-36-3253

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:

TUC150086

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:

Prayer Hearts

3. Quilt Width:

14 3/4 inches

3. Quilt Length:

15 inches

4. Shape of edge:

Straight

5. Shape of Corners:

Straight

6. Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

7. Predominant Color(s):

Pink; Turquoise or Teal

Describe any colors not included in the other color fields:

Red, Blue

9. Overall condition:

Excellent/like new

13. Inscription:

Message; Multiple Names; Place

Other type(s) of inscription:

On back:

13.1. Content of inscription(s):

Made with loving hands for Gabrielle Giffords by Prescott United Methodist Church Prayer Quilters. 2nd Label. Temporary Label pinned on noting use of prayer quilt: Note: 2nd Label not photographed to articulate.

13.3. Method of inscription:

Ink; Stamped

13.4. Location of inscription:

on back

Other location of inscription:

Lower Right

14. Date of Quilt:

2000-2025

Date quilt completed:

c. 2011

15. Source of Fabric:

Unknown

16. Subject of the quilt:

Tribute for Gabby Giffords

17. Layout format:

Block pattern

18.1.1. Block pattern:

Hearts

18.2. Number of quilt blocks:

4

Size of quilt blocks:

5 1/2 inches square

18.4. Block style (shape):

Squares

18.5. Arrangement of quilt blocks: block orientation:

Straight

18.6 Spacing relative to other blocks:

Side by side

18.7. Number of different block patterns present:

1, Hearts

22. Borders:

1 = 2 inches

22.2. Border descriptions:

All sides, Plain Fabric, Different fabric than top.

23. Fiber used in quilt tops:

Cotton

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

Floral; Geometric; Print; Solid/plain

25.1 Piecing techniques:

Machine Piecing

25.2 Applique techniques:

Hand Applique

25.4 Other construction technique:

Yarn, Attached with Safety Pins.

26.1. Embellishment techniques:

Other embellishment technique

26.2 Embellishment materials used in top:

Synthetic 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; Home cut; Hand sewn; 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?)

29.3. Quilting technique used:

Machine quilting

29.3.1. Thread type:

Cotton, Polyester

29.3.1. Thread color:

Cream, Cream

29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:

Echo; In-the-ditch

30. Quilt notes and observations:

Not commercial, Made: "In honor of Gabrielle Giffords.

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

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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