QUILT INDEX RECORD
38-36-4248
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:
TUC160039
When was the documentation day held? Or when was the form collected?
04-09-2016
Where was the documentation day held?
Tucson, Arizona
1. Type of quilt object
Finished quilt
2. Designer's title:
Triple Irish Chain
3. Quilt Width:
69 inches
3. Quilt Length:
84.50 inches
4. Shape of edge:
Straight
5. Shape of Corners:
Straight
6. Overall color scheme:
Multicolor
7. Predominant Color(s):
Lavender; White
9. Overall condition:
Fair/worn
10. Damage to quilt:
Open seams; Stains; Tears or holes
Other damage to quilt:
White fabrics have yellowed or greyed
14. Date of Quilt:
1950-1975
Further information concerning dates:
Purchased 2013 in antique mall
15. Source of Fabric:
Unknown
16. Subject of the quilt:
Triple Irish Chain variation
18.1.1. Block pattern:
Triple Irish Chain
18.1.5. Brackman # or Other source & #:
1019A
18.2. Number of quilt blocks:
14
Size of quilt blocks:
17 x 8 inches
18.5. Arrangement of quilt blocks: block orientation:
Straight
18.7. Number of different block patterns present:
1
22. Borders:
1
22.2. Border descriptions:
One border measuring 9.50 inches on the left and right sides that is plain using 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:
Checked; Dotted; Floral; Geometric; Novelty; Plaid; Solid/plain; Striped
25.1 Piecing techniques:
Machine Piecing
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:
half inch - one inch
28.1. Material used for quilt batting or filling:
Polyester
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:
Cream / ivory
29.3.2. Number of quilting stitches per inch (Place 1):
6 stitches per inch
29.3.2. Number of quilting stitches per inch (Place 2):
6 stitches per ing
29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:
Grid/crosshatch; Grid diamond; Other
29.4.3. Background fill patterns:
Grid/crosshatch
Other quilting designs used:
Diamonds "X" stitched in all alternating white blocks. Print / solid alternating block without quilting.
31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:
Cotton
Other fabric fiber types used in quilt back:
Muslin
31.2. Color of backing:
White
31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:
3
31.3. Size of pieces in quilt back:
5.75 x 33; 5.50 x 37.50 and 68.50 x 79 inches
31.4. Description of back:
Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain
1. Ownership of this quilt is:
Private
Name of Quilt Owner:
Cindy J. Lehr
Quilt Owner's City:
Green Valley
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?
3 years ago, bought at 22nd St. Antique Mall in Tucson, Arizona
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
Copyright holder:
Arizona Quilt Documentation Project
Details
Cite this Quilt
Triple Irish Chain. 1950-1975. From Arizona Quilt Documentation Project, Arizona Quilt Documentation Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=38-36-4248. Accessed: 03/28/24