QUILT INDEX RECORD

38-36-3578

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Who documented this quilt?

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Cave Creek Museum

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project Number:

CCM150013

Museum Accesssion Number:

969.647

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

11-30-2015

Where was the documentation day held?

Cave Creek, Arizona

1. Type of quilt object

Finished quilt

2. Designer's title:

Yellow/Blue Wholecloth

3. Quilt Width:

78 inches

3. Quilt Length:

73 inches

4. Shape of edge:

Straight

5. Shape of Corners:

Straight

6. Overall color scheme:

One color/monochromatic

7. Predominant Color(s):

Blue or Navy

9. Overall condition:

Fair/worn

10. Damage to quilt:

Dirty; Distortion or shrinkage; Fading; Fold marks or creases; Uneven batting; Wear to edge or binding

14. Date of Quilt:

1901-1929

15. Source of Fabric:

Unknown

17. Layout format:

Wholecloth

Size of quilt blocks:

inches

23. Fiber used in quilt tops:

Cotton

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

Solid/plain

27.1. Materials used in binding:

Other

Unique binding materials?

Quilt

27.3. Construction techniques used in binding:

Front turned to back; Straight grain

If previously undefined, what is the width of the quilt binding:

.50 inches

28.1. Material used for quilt batting or filling:

Wool

28.2. Batting loft:

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

29.3. Quilting technique used:

Hand quilting

29.3.1. Thread type:

Cotton

29.3.1. Thread color:

White

29.3.2. Number of quilting stitches per inch (Place 1):

9 stitches per inch

29.3.2. Number of quilting stitches per inch (Place 2):

8 stitches per inch

29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:

All-over-design; Grid/crosshatch; Grid diamond; Single parallel lines; Other

29.4.2. Decorative quilting patterns:

Cables

Other quilting designs used:

Cables are quilted in sashing. A chain design was using in the overall quilting.

31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Satin/Sateen

31.2. Color of backing:

Gold

31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:

3

31.3. Size of pieces in quilt back:

32 x 75 inches; 31.35 x 75 inches and 16 x 75 inches

31.4. Description of back:

Machine sewn; Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

1. Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library or Institution

Name of Quilt Owner:

Cave Creek Museum

Quilt Owner's City:

Cave Creek

Quilt Owner's State:

Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Owner's Country:

United States

When was this object acquired? Under what circumstances?

In April of 1970 the museum opened its doors for visitors. The Museum, a largely volunteer organization, represents the dedication and generosity from the people in Cave Creek & Carefree. It is a pleasure to present the pre-history and history of peoples living life in the north desert foothills. We are proud to announce that the Cave Creek Museum has gone solar.

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Essay:

The mission of the Cave Creek Museum is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research and interpretive exhibits.

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