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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MacDowell, Marsha Author; Interviewer; Owner; Quiltmaker
Michigan State University Museum