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QUILT INDEX RECORD

12-8-6032

Who documented this quilt?

Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Health

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Michigan State University Museum

Michigan Quilt Project Number:

12.0013

Quilt's title:

Brenda's Quilt

Owner's name for the quilt:

Log Cabin variation

Subject of the quilt:

Quilts and Health

When was the form filled out?

5/17/2012

Quilt top made by:

Slider, Bobbie

If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?

Received as a gift

Where the quilt was made, city:

Lansing

Where the quilt was made, county:

Ingham

Where the quilt was made, state:

Michigan (MI)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt started?

2012

When was the quilt finished?

2012

Why was the quilt made?

Gift or presentation

This is a:

Finished quilt

How wide is the quilt?

48"

How long is the quilt?

56"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

42

Size of quilt blocks:

8" x 8"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Description of the back:

Polar Fleece

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

How is the binding made?

Straight grain; Front turned to back

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cannot tell

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

In-the-ditch

Describe the quilting designs used:

X in each block

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

This letter arrived with the quilt: Hello, Several years ago I witnessed many patients receiving chemotherapy while I visited with my dear friend who was also receiving treatment for leukemia. Thanks to God, and a lot of prayers, she is now in her 6th year of remission. I know she often asked for blankets to keep her warm during the long hours of the procedure and was so grateful for them. In honor of her, I want “Brenda’s Quilt” to help bring some comfort and warmth to you during your treatments and for many years to come. The bag may also come in handy to bring your books, purse, snacks, or whatever you need while you are being treated. As you can see, the quilt easily fits and has room for other necessities. Let the bag and quilt become your treatment care package and please use it anytime you feel the need for a little warmth and love. Bobbie Slider “The Quilt Lady” P.S. URGENTLY NEEDED! If you have, or know of anyone, who has any fabric or thread that could be donated, please bring in to the Center and the nurses will either store it or call me for pickup. I will be happy to take anything you can offer to go towards this endeavor. If you would prefer, I will also accept cash or checks. This will enable me to purchase the items that I currently need. Thanks you so much. After the owner sent a donation, Bobbie sent this Thank You note: Dear Marsha, There are no words to express my thanks to you for your contribution to my passion of making quilts for patients like you. I get so much joy from knowing that there are people out there that I’ve never met who find some comfort and warmth during those long chemo sessions. If I can alleviate some pain and suffering, then it’s all worthwhile. Your gift will be extended many, many times Since I purchased 2 bolts of fleece and 30 yards of batting. These are the items that are most expensive and the ones I need constantly. Bless you, Marsha, Thank You. Looking forward to talking with you soon. Bobbie I’m also enjoying reading your book when I’m not quilting!

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Marsha MacDowell

Quilt owner's city:

East Lansing

Quilt owner's county:

Ingham

Quilt owner's state:

Michigan (MI)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

This was presented to the owner to provide comfort during radiation treatments for breast cancer.

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, special occasion

Copyright holder:

MSU Board of Trustees

Cite this Quilt

Slider, Bobbi. Brenda's Quilt. 2012. From Michigan State University Museum, Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Health. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=12-8-6032. Accessed: 03/29/24

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