QUILT INDEX RECORD

4-1-670

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

Who documented this quilt?

Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

Hawaiian Quilt Research Project Number:

928

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

When was the form filled out?

4-May-96

This is a:

Finished quilt

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Kapa Hae Hawaii (Hawaiian Flag Quilt); Kuu Hae Aloha (My Beloved Flag)

How wide is the quilt?

67

How long is the quilt?

75-1/2

Shape of corners:

Other

Describe the corners:

Butted

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; White; Red

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:

Blue-colored staining on quilt back: actually batting has shifted or is missing, so color shows through backing fabric which is a loose weave (low thread count).

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Name tape, "Edith J. K. Rice," (LSW notes made in 1984 when quilt was exhibited at Mission Houses Museum).

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Medallion size:

35-1/2" X 29-1/2"

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Other

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Plain weave

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Gold

Describe the back:

Different fabrics; Solid/plain

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front; Machine sewn

What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?

less than a half inch

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16")

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Color of thread used in the quilting:

White

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

All-over-design

Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:

[cf. quilt no. 930, embroidered in candlewicking; has front and back joined at edge]

Quilted by:

Kaulukou, Mrs.

Where the quilt was made, state:

Hawaii (HI)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Quilt owner's city:

Kauai Island

Quilt owner's state:

Hawaii (HI)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Hawaiian Quilt Research Project