QUILT INDEX RECORD
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
Details
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