QUILT INDEX RECORD

15-11-1051

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:

A1114

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker; Quilt owner

When was the form filled out?

06-20-2015

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quiltmaker; Quilt owner

How did the quiltmaker participate in the creation of the quilt?

Bound the quilt; Marked the quilt top for quilting; Quilted or tied the top

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

Made the quilt; Received as a gift

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

This is a:

Finished quilt

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Twenty-five Patch

Brackman # or other source & #:

2279 (Variation)

How wide is the quilt?

72 in.

How long is the quilt?

90 in.

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Red; White

Antique colors:

Turkey Red

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:

The quilt was backed, bound and quilted with new materials in 2004.

Time period:

Timespan

When was the quilt finished?

c. 1890's & 2004

Family/owner's date for quilt:

c. 1890's & 2004

Further information concerning dates:

The quilt top was pieced by Mrs. Boyle c. 1890's. The quilt was quilted and completed by Josephine Mahieu in 2004.

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

20 pattern blocks, 12 red solid/plain cornerstone blocks

Size of quilt blocks:

15 x 15.5 in.

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by cornerstones or connecting blocks sashing (different fabric in intersection); Separated by inner only sashing (no sashing along outer edge of outer blocks)

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

1

Sashing width:

2 in.

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

Solid/plain white outer border.

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:

Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

White

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Width of pieces on the back:

72 in.

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Hand sewn; Home cut; Machine sewn; Separate binding applied

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 are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Color of thread used in the quilting:

White

Width between quilting lines:

2 in.

Can you see any knots on the front or back of the quilt?

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

All-over-design; Grid/crosshatch; Grid diamond; Outline; Single parallel lines

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Floral

Describe the quilting designs used:

Diagonal single parallel lines are machine quilted through centers of red and white squares. The lines cross to form grid/crosshatch diamonds in the the lattice. Some of the patches are shadow outline quilted. A quilted floral border frames the quilt.

Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:

The quilt top design appears to be inspired by the Irish Chain quilts. The red and white squares each measure 3 x 3 in. The quilt is bound with red solid/plain fabric in 2004.

Quilt top made by:

Boyle, Hannora Giblin (Nora)

Quilted by:

Mahieu, Josephine

Where the quilt was made, city:

Porter

Where the quilt was made, county:

Rock

Where the quilt was made, state:

Wisconsin (WI)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

Why was the quilt made?

Unknown

The quilt was made to be used for:

Unknown

Quilt is presently used as:

Keepsake/memento

Where did the maker get their materials?

Unknown

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Public domain/traditional pattern

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

Public domain

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Giblin

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

08-22-1859

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Union/Rock County

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Wisconsin

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's marriage date(s):

11-24-1878

Quiltmaker's date and place of death:

08-06-1949

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

Irish

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Roman Catholic

Quiltmaker's occupation:

Housewife

Quiltmaker's county:

Rock

Quiltmaker's city:

Union

Quiltmaker's state:

Wisconsin (WI)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

Giblin, William

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Ireland

Quiltmaker's father's ethnic/tribal background:

Irish

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

O'Roherty, Mary

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

Ireland

Quiltmaker's mother's ethnic/tribal background:

Irish

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and/or partner's/partners' ethnic/tribal background:

Irish

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Relative

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Under 10 years of age

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Necessity; Pleasure

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

no

Any other notes or stories about the quiltmaker:

The personal information in this document is in reference to Mrs. Nora Giblin Boyle who pieced the quilt top.

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

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