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13-9-31

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Mountain Heritage Center

Who documented this quilt?

Mountain Heritage Center; Southern Appalachian Quilts

Mountain Heritage Center's Accession Number:

MHC2004.07.022

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner; Other

Source of the information on this quilt:

Executor of Estate

When was the form filled out?

2004

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Other

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

Other

Describe the relationship to the quilt's maker:

Executor of Estate

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Nine Patch

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Double Nine Patch

Brackman # or other source & #:

1601d pattern variation

How wide is the quilt?

63 3/4"

How long is the quilt?

82 1/2"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Cream; Burgundy; Blue or Navy; Red

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Fair/worn

Damage:

Uneven batting; Tears or holes; Stains; Open seams; Fading; Disintegration of fabric; Dirty; Wear to edge or binding

Repairs:

Patched with new fabrics

Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:

Binding has been repaired. One end has a piece of gold print corduroy. This fabric appears modern and was used to stabilize the end of quilt for possible whisker guard. Opposite end has a brown solid strip of fabric machine stitched in place also for stabilization.

Time period:

1950-1975

Date estimated by an antique dealer, quilt historian or appraiser:

1950

Who estimated the quilt's date?

Merikay Waldvogel

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

42

Size of quilt blocks:

10" x 10"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

2" top and bottom 1" sides

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Other blends; Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Other

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Print; Plaid; Paisley; Novelty; Multiple scrap; Geometric; Floral; Dotted; Checked; Solid/plain; Striped

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Corduroy

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

Can you feel or see paper on the quilt that was used as a construction aid?

no

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton; Other

Description of the back:

Backing is floral print. Repair section (center back) is possible hand dyed feed sack measureing 26 1/2" x 7". Brown binding stabilization fabric has been turned to back measures 29" x 3".

What color is the back of the quilt?

Brown

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

2 original pieces

Width of pieces on the back:

33"; 33"

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout; Print; Machine sewn

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Unfinished/raw edge; Hand sewn; Bias grain

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?)

Describe the quilt filling:

Not commercial batting.

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

White

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

4

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

4

Width between quilting lines:

1" - 1 1/4"

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

All-over-design; Other

Describe the quilting designs used:

Quilting is right angle parallel lines per square.

Where the quilt was made, county:

Macon

Where the quilt was made, state:

North Carolina (NC)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Other

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Executor of estate.

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, daily use

Quilt is presently used as:

Study or teaching aid; Museum collection; Exhibit

Where did the maker get their materials?

Sewing scraps; Unknown

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Unknown

Where did the quiltmaker find the pattern for the quilting design on the quilt?

Unknown

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library or Institution

Quilt owner's name:

Mountain Heritage Center Western Carolina University

Quilt owner's city:

Cullowhee

Quilt owner's county:

Jackson

Quilt owner's state:

North Carolina (NC)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Who photographed this quilt?

Tim Barnwell

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Mountain Heritage Center

Cite this Quilt

Nine Patch. 1950-1975. From Mountain Heritage Center, Mountain Heritage Center; Southern Appalachian Quilts. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=13-9-31. Accessed: 03/28/24