QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-412

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Florida Quilt Project; Sunshine State Quilters Association

Who documented this quilt?

Florida Quilt Project

Florida Quilt Project Number:

SSQA DHS - 01

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker

When was the form filled out?

01-2009

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

Made entire quilt

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

Made the quilt

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Confetti

Owner's name for quilt:

Confetti

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Cobblestones, blue heather, chekerboard squares

Brackman # or other source & #:

2429

How wide is the quilt?

95"

How long is the quilt?

95"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Blue or Navy; Burgundy; Coral; Cream; Gold; Green; Lavender; Maroon; Orange; Pink; Purple; Red; Turquoise or Teal; White

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Date

Any other notes on inscriptions:

label with makers name and address

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt finished?

c.2009

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

100

Size of quilt blocks:

7" x 7"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

1

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Same block throughout

Describe the borders:

2 pieced and 3 solid borders #1 border - solid to match bkrd. #2, 3" x 3", #3, solid to match bkrd. #4 pieced 1"sq on point, #5 solid to match bkrd.

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Checked; Dotted; Floral; Geometric; Multiple scrap; Print

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?

Blue or Navy

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Describe the back:

Print; Same fabric used throughout

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

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?

Machine quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton

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

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

All-over-design; Meander/free motion

Describe the quilting designs used:

loops all over

Quilt top made by:

Reen, Manon Emmy

Quilted by:

McShane, Linda

Where the quilt was made, city:

Davenport

Where the quilt was made, county:

Polk

Where the quilt was made, state:

Florida (FL)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Made by owner

Why was the quilt made?

Art or personal expression

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, special occasion

Quilt is presently used as:

Bedding, special occasion

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Commercial/Published source: Magazine

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

Published material

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

Davenport Quilts and Tea

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Manon Emmy Reen

Quilt owner's city:

Winter Haven

Quilt owner's county:

Polk

Quilt owner's state:

Florida (FL)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and /or partner's/partners' name(s):

Sake B. Reen

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Self-Taught

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 50 or over

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Pleasure

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

American Quilt Assoc., Ladies of the Lake

Where does/did the group meet?

Lakeland

What are the main activities of the group?

charity, meetings, classes

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

more than 50

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

yes

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

yes

Who photographed this quilt?

Pete Rust