QUILT INDEX RECORD

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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:

TUC160085

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

11-13-2016

Where was the documentation day held?

Tucson, Arizona

1. Type of quilt object

Finished quilt

2. Designer's title:

Pansy Wreath

4. Shape of edge:

Straight

5. Shape of Corners:

Straight

7. Predominant Color(s):

Pink; Yellow

Describe any colors not included in the other color fields:

bubblegum pink,green

9. Overall condition:

Good/moderate use

10. Damage to quilt:

Discoloration or dyes ran; Fading; Stains

14. Date of Quilt:

1901-1929

15. Source of Fabric:

Unknown

16. Subject of the quilt:

Floral wreath

17. Layout format:

Block pattern

18.1.1. Block pattern:

Appliqued flower wreath

18.2. Number of quilt blocks:

12

Size of quilt blocks:

18.5x18.5 inches

18.4. Block style (shape):

Squares

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 7 inch border on bottom, left and right. Appliqued, cornerstones, fabric same as quilt

23. Fiber used in quilt tops:

Cotton

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

Solid/plain

25.1 Piecing techniques:

Hand Piecing

25.2 Applique techniques:

Hand Applique

26.1. Embellishment techniques:

Embroidery

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; Hand sewn; Machine sewn

27.5. Width of binding:

half inch - one inch

28.1. Material used for quilt batting or filling:

Cotton

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

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

6

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

6

Distance between quilting lines:

1.75 inches

29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:

Echo; Outline

29.4.2. Decorative quilting patterns:

Floral

Other quilting designs used:

Sashing/border quilting: parallel lines, outline and flowers

31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Cotton

31.2. Color of backing:

Pink

31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:

3

31.3. Size of pieces in quilt back:

33.5x81; 33.5x81; 3x81

31.4. Description of back:

Machine sewn; Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

30. Quilt notes and observations:

Quilt style: single layer. Batting: lumpy. Possible kit quilt due to exactness of flowers on each block. Binding back color seems different plus quality of sewing is different.

1. Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Name of Quilt Owner:

Shellie Whitman

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?

Acquired c. 2008 when mother-in-law deceased

2. Other related items such as publications, image, oral history, or ephemera:

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

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