QUILT INDEX RECORD

15-11-1009

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Who documented this quilt?

Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Wisconsin Quilt History Project Number:

124

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner; Quilt collector

When was the form filled out?

10-15-1988

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quilt collector; Quilt owner

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

Purchased the quilt

Interviewer:

Mac Queen, Nancy L.

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg, WI

This is a:

Finished quilt

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Star of LeMoyne with Crazy Quilt lattice

Brackman # or other source & #:

3735b

How wide is the quilt?

72 in.

How long is the quilt?

76 in.

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Brown; Gray; Red; White

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Fading

Time period:

1901-1929

Family/owner's date for quilt:

c. 1910

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

42

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by inner only sashing (no sashing along outer edge of outer blocks); Separated by pieced pattern sashing

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

1

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Diamonds; Squares; Triangles

Sashing width:

Irregular widths as the sashing is a crazy quilt pattern

Number of borders:

One

Describe the borders:

The border is beige with a pink stripe and floral pattern fabric, the same fabric as the backing. It is 5.5 inches wide on 2 sides with 2.25 inches wide on top and bottom.

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Broadcloth

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Checked; Dotted; Floral; Multiple scrap; Plaid; Striped

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

The sashing is a very irregular crazy quilt pattern, pieced and top stitched by machine.

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Pink

Describe the back:

Machine sewn; Print; Same fabric used throughout

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton or polyester blend

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

Describe the binding:

The binding is the same fabric as the backing.

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front; Machine sewn; Separate binding applied

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

No filling

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline

Describe the quilting designs used:

The stitching on the front of the quilt is top stitching over the blocks and the crazy quilt patterns.

How was this quilt acquired?

Purchase

Describe anything about the history of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field:

The quilt was bought at an auction in Kewaskum, Wisconsin.

Why was the quilt made?

Unknown

The quilt was made to be used for:

Unknown

Quilt is presently used as:

Other collection

Where did the maker get their materials?

Sewing scraps

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Public domain/traditional pattern; Traditional pattern variation

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

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