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38-36-3411

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:

TUC150157

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

08-03-2015

Where was the documentation day held?

Tucson, Arizona

1. Type of quilt object

Finished quilt

2. Designer's title:

Summer Solstice Wedding

3. Quilt Width:

89 inches

3. Quilt Length:

94 inches

4. Shape of edge:

Straight

5. Shape of Corners:

Straight

6. Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

7. Predominant Color(s):

Blue or Navy; Brown; Green; Yellow

9. Overall condition:

Excellent/like new

13. Inscription:

Date; Place; Signature

13.1. Content of inscription(s):

In Honor of Your Marriage. It has the bridal couple's name and maker of quilt. It includes a picture of the bridal couple.

13.2. Date of inscription:

06-21-2015

13.3. Method of inscription:

Computer generated

13.4. Location of inscription:

on back

Other location of inscription:

Lower Left Corner

14. Date of Quilt:

2000-2025

Date quilt begun:

6-1-2015

Date quilt completed:

6-30-2015

Describe the sources of the quilt's materials:

Local Fabric Store

16. Subject of the quilt:

Summer Solstice

17. Layout format:

Medallion or framed center

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Commercial/Published source: Magazine

Describe the source of the pattern:

Jean Wells from Summer Solstice, Page 51

18.3 Medallion Size (LxW, Diam):

The medallion measures 22 x 27.50 inches and is appliqued.

Describe other spacing style:

There is a single frame that is plain.

22. Borders:

1

22.2. Border descriptions:

There is a single border measuring 2.25 inches on the top and bottom of the quilt and 1.15 inches on the sides. It is plain with the same fabric as the quilt

23. Fiber used in quilt tops:

Cotton

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

Batiks (for contemporary quilts); Solid/plain

25.1 Piecing techniques:

Machine Piecing

25.2 Applique techniques:

Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch; Machine Applique; Other applique

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?)

29.2. Quilted by:

Harrison, R. Joyce

29.3. Quilting technique used:

Machine quilting

29.3.1. Thread type:

Polyester

29.3.1. Thread color:

Gold & Black

29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:

All-over-design

Other quilting designs used:

Pattern was continued from quilt into the border.

31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Cotton

31.2. Color of backing:

Black; Gray

31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:

7

31.3. Size of pieces in quilt back:

19.25 x 89, 89 x 10.50, 78.25 x 26, 19.25 x 89, 14.75 x 9.25 and 11 x 9.25 inches

31.4. Description of back:

Different fabrics; Same fabric used throughout

30. Quilt notes and observations:

A pantograph called Breath of the Gods was used for quilting. The back has multiple fabrics, fabrics that are used in the quilt top in solid/plain and prints and is machine sewn.

1. Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Name of Quilt Owner:

R. Joyce Harrison

Quilt Owner's City:

Tucson

Quilt Owner's State:

Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Owner's Country:

United States

When was this object acquired? Under what circumstances?

June 2015 it was made for a wedding gift.

3. Quilt maker's name:

Harrison, R. Joyce

Gender:

Female

Birth date:

6-1948

Educational Background:

Associates Degree in Nursing - Certified Rehab RN

Quilt maker's occupation:

Registered Nurse

Quilt maker's birth city:

Pickering, Ontario Canada

Quilt maker's country of birth:

Canada

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker grow up:

Urban

6. How did the maker learn to quilt:

From guild or club member; Self-Taught

When learned to quilt:

Age 30-39

Why does/did the quiltmaker quilt?

Pleasure

7. Name of quilting group

Tucson Quilters Guild

Location of group:

Tucson, Arizona

Specialized activities/events of group:

Quiltathons, quilt shows,

8. Estimated number of quilts made:

20-50 quilts

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

yes

Does/did quiltmaker teach quilting?

only informally

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

Taught a Rami Kim folding fabric class to the quilt guild in Jonesborg, LA.

9. Available sources for the quilt maker:

American Patchwork & Quilting magazine February 2004 Issue 66. Inspiration for design from "Summer Solstice" by Jean Wells, page 51. Historical design called "Moon Over the Mountain".

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

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Cite this Quilt

Harrison, R. Joyc. Summer Solstice Wedding. 6-30-2015. From Arizona Quilt Documentation Project, Arizona Quilt Documentation Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=38-36-3411. Accessed: 03/28/24