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:

QRC170046

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

09-17-2017

Where was the documentation day held?

Gilbert, AZ

1. Type of quilt object

Finished quilt

2. Designer's title:

Star Wreath

3. Quilt Width:

82 inches

3. Quilt Length:

86 inches

4. Shape of edge:

Straight

5. Shape of Corners:

Straight

6. Overall color scheme:

Bright or primary colors

7. Predominant Color(s):

Green; Red; White

8. Identifiable Quilt Specific colors:

Turkey Red

Describe any colors not included in the other color fields:

Over dye green

9. Overall condition:

Very good/almost new

10. Damage to quilt:

Disintegration of fabric; Fold marks or creases; Stains; Tears or holes

12. Comment or notes on quilt's condition or repair history:

Few small spots of fabric loss in Turkey Red. In nearly pristine condition. 1 or 2 pinholes of fabric loss in Turkey Red.

14. Date of Quilt:

1850-1875

15. Source of Fabric:

Unknown

16. Subject of the quilt:

Star Wreath

17. Layout format:

Block pattern

18.1.1. Block pattern:

Star Wreath

18.2. Number of quilt blocks:

9

Size of quilt blocks:

17.75 x 17.75 inches

18.7. Number of different block patterns present:

1

22. Borders:

1

22.2. Border descriptions:

One border on all sizes that is appliqued 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:

Print; Solid/plain

25.1 Piecing techniques:

Hand Piecing

25.2 Applique techniques:

Hand 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

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:

white

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

7 stitches per inch

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

8 stitches per inch

Distance between quilting lines:

.25 - .50 inches

29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:

Grid/crosshatch; Single parallel lines; Triple parallel lines

29.4.2. Decorative quilting patterns:

Cables; Feathering

29.4.3. Background fill patterns:

Parallel lines

Other quilting designs used:

Parallel Lines

31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Cotton

Other fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Muslin

31.2. Color of backing:

Yellow

31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:

7

31.3. Size of pieces in quilt back:

Varies

31.4. Description of back:

Hand sewn; Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

30. Quilt notes and observations:

Outstanding workmanship. Heavily quilted. Swag applique border. Perhaps an original design block. Regional?

1. Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Name of Quilt Owner:

Lenna DeMarco

Quilt Owner's State:

Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Owner's Country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

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