QUILT INDEX RECORD
38-36-4732
Where are the records for this quilt housed?
Arizona Quilt Documentation Project
Who documented this quilt?
Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; D L Miller Quilt Collection
Arizona Quilt Documentation Project Number:
DLM0012
When was the documentation day held? Or when was the form collected?
02-03-2014
Where was the documentation day held?
Gilbert Arizona
1. Type of quilt object
Finished quilt
2. Designer's title:
Touching Stars
3. Quilt Width:
84 inches
3. Quilt Length:
88 inches
4. Shape of edge:
Straight
5. Shape of Corners:
Straight
6. Overall color scheme:
Dark colors
7. Predominant Color(s):
Beige or Tan; Brown; Lavender; Pink; Red
8. Identifiable Quilt Specific colors:
Turkey Red
9. Overall condition:
Fair/worn
10. Damage to quilt:
Disintegration of fabric; Fading; Tears or holes
14. Date of Quilt:
1850-1875
Family/owner's date for quilt:
c.1860
15. Source of Fabric:
Unknown
16. Subject of the quilt:
Stars
17. Layout format:
Block pattern
18.1.2. Alternate name(s) for block pattern in common use:
Touching Stars
Where did the maker find their pattern?
Unknown
18.2. Number of quilt blocks:
4
Size of quilt blocks:
41 x 41 inches
18.4. Block style (shape):
Same block throughout
18.5. Arrangement of quilt blocks: block orientation:
Straight
18.6 Spacing relative to other blocks:
Separated by plain sashing
18.7. Number of different block patterns present:
1
20. Sashing width:
1.5 inches
22. Borders:
1
22.2. Border descriptions:
2.25 inch pieced half square triangles
23. Fiber used in quilt tops:
Cotton
23. Fabric used in quilt tops:
Muslin
24. Fabric patterns, styles, motifs, or print categories used in quilt top:
Checked; Floral; Plaid; Print; Striped
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; Hand sewn
27.5. Width of binding:
less than a half inch
28.1. Material used for quilt batting or filling:
Cotton
28.2. Batting loft:
Thin (Less than 3/16?)
29.2. Quilted by:
Unknown
29.3. Quilting technique used:
Hand quilting
29.3.1. Thread type:
Cotton
29.3.1. Thread color:
off white
29.3.2. Number of quilting stitches per inch (Place 1):
6
29.3.2. Number of quilting stitches per inch (Place 2):
7
Distance between quilting lines:
.5 inches
29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:
All-over-design
29.4.3. Background fill patterns:
Grid/crosshatch
31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:
Cotton
31.2. Color of backing:
Beige or Tan
31.4. Description of back:
Solid/plain
1. Ownership of this quilt is:
Private
Name of Quilt Owner:
Debra Lynn Miller
Quilt Owner's City:
Gilbert
Quilt Owner's County:
Maricopa
Quilt Owner's State:
Arizona (AZ)
Quilt Owner's Country:
United States
When was this object acquired? Under what circumstances?
Purchase from antique store in Texas
3. Quilt maker's name:
Unknown
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
Copyright holder:
Arizona Quilt Documentation Project
Details
Cite this Quilt
Unknow. Touching Stars. 1850-1875. From Arizona Quilt Documentation Project, Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; D L Miller Quilt Collection. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=38-36-4732. Accessed: 03/29/24