QUILT INDEX RECORD

12-8-6795

Who documented this quilt?

Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Michigan State University Museum

Michigan Quilt Project Number:

15.0060

If this quilt is owned by a museum, enter the accession number:

2014:55.85

Essay:

Artist statement from the exhibit, Journey of Hope: Quilts Inspired by President Barack Obama
Kogelo, Kenya, November 4, 2008
I will never stop thinking about the powerful images of the people in Kogelo, Kenya, as they celebrated the election of President Barack Obama. The unbridled spirit and compassion of the people wer infectious. I found myself dancing, laughing, and crying with them, but most of all wishing I could be there. It was Africa, the cradle of civilization, "the Motherland"! It was the home of our president's father! I wanted to exhale and embrace the moment forever.

I am blessed beyond measure to create a quilt that prayerfully captures the essence of that extraoridinary day. The works was produced to pay respect to Barack Obama Sr., and the people of Kogelo, Kenya.

Quilt's title:

In His Father's Village

Subject of the quilt:

President Obama, Celebration, Diaspora

Who helped you fill out the form?

Aleia Brown

When was the form filled out?

4/6/2015

Quilt top made by:

White, Valerie C.

Quilted by:

White, Valerie C.

Where the quilt was made, city:

Denver

Where the quilt was made, state:

Colorado (CO)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt finished?

2008

Quilt is presently used as:

Artwork/wall hanging

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Does/did the quiltmaker belong to a group? Name of the group?

Women of Color Quilters Network

This is a:

Finished quilt

How wide is the quilt?

21 1/8"

How long is the quilt?

21 3/4"

Shape of edge:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Black; Blue; Brown; Green; Orange; Red; Yellow; White

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Date; Message; Place; Single Inscription

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Valerie C. Wright "Celebrating in his Fathers Village" Kogelo, Kenya November 4, 2008 21"x22" Valerie C. White To God Belongs the Glory ValerieWhite (written on back, bottom right)

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

Nov. 2008

Method used to make the inscription:

Embroidery; Ink

Location of inscription:

on back

Describe where the inscription was found:

On front, bottom right

Describe the quilt's layout:

Pictorial

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Ink drawing; Painting

Embellishments used:

Cotton thread

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

How is the binding made?

Front turned to back

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

How thick is the quilt?

Thin

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt collector

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public- Michigan State University Museum

Quilt owner's name:

Michigan State University Museum

Quilt owner's city:

East Lansing

Quilt owner's county:

Ingham

Quilt owner's state:

Michigan (MI)

How was this quilt acquired?

Received as a gift

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

From the Collection of Carolyn Mazloomi

Who photographed this quilt?

Pearl Yee Wong

Copyright holder:

Michigan State University Museum, all rights reserved