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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

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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