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28-30-47

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Florida Quilt Project; Sunshine State Quilters Association; Quilts and Health

Who documented this quilt?

Florida Quilt Project

Florida Quilt Project Number:

SSQA WPT-23

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker

When was the form filled out?

10-22-2010

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

Made quilt blocks or part of quilt top; Participated in group quilting

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

Purchased the quilt

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Quilt Pink Challenge Quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

Quilt Pink

How wide is the quilt?

46 1/4"

How long is the quilt?

46 1/4"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Green; Pink

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:

excewllent condition

Type of inscription:

Multiple Names; Place

Any other notes on inscriptions:

In Memory Of

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Quilt Pink Challenge Quilt in Memor of Bonnie Lincoln, Mexico, MO Quilt made by Cotton Fields Wuilt & Knit Applique Group Avondale, Arizona Blocks appliqued by members and pieced on Quilt Pink Day Septmeber 30, 2006 Hand appliqued & hand quilted by Edna DeFord, Sandy O'Brien, Catherine Picton, Arvella Umphenour

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

09-30-2006

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label; Computer generated

Location of inscription:

on back

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt started?

07-2006

When was the quilt finished?

11-2006

Further information concerning dates:

blocks were started in July 2006. Top put together quilt pink day sept 30, 2006 an quilted Oct/Nov

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Subject of the quilt:

pink hearts & flowers

Number of quilt blocks:

9

Size of quilt blocks:

11 3/4" x 11 3/4"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Alternating with plain squares; Separated by sashing with cornerstones or connecting blocks

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

9

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Sashing width:

3/4"/1 1/2"

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:

Batiks (for contemporary quilts); Checked; Dotted; Floral; Hand-dyed; Multiple scrap; Novelty; Plaid; Print; Striped

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch; Hand Applique

Novelty techniques used to make the quilt top:

Dimensional applique; Folding

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery; Ink drawing; Other embellishment technique

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

ribbons for stems & bow

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

no

Describe embellishment materials or techniques:

ribbons

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Pink

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

22/24

Width of pieces on the back:

24"

Describe the back:

Machine sewn; Print; Same fabric used throughout

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Bias grain; Hand sewn; Machine sewn

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?)

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

natural

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

8

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

8

Width between quilting lines:

1 1/2"

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline; Single parallel lines

Quilting designs used, background fills:

Parallel lines

Name of the group that made the quilt:

Cotton Field's Quilot Knit Applique Group

Quilt top made by:

DeFord, Edna; O'Brien, Sandy; Umphenour, Larvella; Picton, Catherine

Quilted by:

Deford, Edna; O'Brien, Sandy; Picton, Catherine; Umphenour, Larvella

Where the quilt was made, city:

Avondale

Where the quilt was made, county:

Maricopa

Where the quilt was made, state:

Arizona (AZ)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Purchase

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Summer 2007

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

Made for quilt pink challenge for better Homes & Gardens American patchwork quilting magazine. Featured in quilt pink

Why was the quilt made?

Challenge or Contest entry

Details about why the quilt was made:

Breast Cancer awareness/dedicated to Bonnie Liincoln

The quilt was made to be used for:

Artwork/wall hanging

Quilt is presently used as:

Artwork/wall hanging

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Commercial/Published source: Pattern; Original to maker

Describe the source of the pattern:

coountry applique (Shawnee mission Kansas) antique Rose

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

Original to maker

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

quilt was passed around to 4 people to quilt/same names as makers

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

Ebay Quilt pink 2007-2008

Contests entered:

Better homes & Gardens American patchwork & quilting Quilt Pink

Related items such as diaries, obituaries, wills, household inventories, or pictures of the quiltmaker:

Book Quilt Pink 2007-2008

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Sandra S. O'Brien

Quilt owner's city:

New Port Richey

Quilt owner's county:

pasco

Quilt owner's state:

Florida (FL)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Sandra S. Shupe

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

10-18-1941

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

If the quilt was made by a group, when did the group start?

2003

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

Caucasian

If the quilt was made by a group, describe activities the group engaged in:

all over 50 years old

Quiltmaker's occupation:

retired office manager

Quiltmaker's county:

Maricopa

Quiltmaker's city:

Avondale

Quiltmaker's state:

Arizona (AZ)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Self-Taught

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 30-39

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Pleasure

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

Cotton Fields Applique Group

Where does/did the group meet?

Avondale, Az

What are the main activities of the group?

Members of the applique society

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

yes

Describe any favorite patterns, tools, etc. used by the quiltmaker:

applique

Cite this Quilt

DeFord, Edna; O'Brien, Sandy; Umphenour, Larvella; Picton, Catherin. Quilt Pink Challenge Quilt. 11-2006. From Florida Quilt Project, Florida Quilt Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=28-30-47. Accessed: 03/28/24