QUILT INDEX RECORD
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