QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-538

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Florida Quilt Project; Sunshine State Quilters Association

Who documented this quilt?

Florida Quilt Project; Geneva Historical Society

Florida Quilt Project Number:

SSQAGHS0157

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner; Quiltmaker

When was the form filled out?

03-26-2011

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:

Sandy Roads

Owner's name for quilt:

Rail Fence

How wide is the quilt?

51 inches

How long is the quilt?

51 inches

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan; White

Overall color scheme:

One color/monochromatic

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Date

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

2007 - Sandy Roads

Method used to make the inscription:

Embroidery

Location of inscription:

on back

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt started?

2006

When was the quilt finished?

2007

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Subject of the quilt:

Rail Fence

Number of quilt blocks:

144

Size of quilt blocks:

4 inches

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:

1st: 2 inch muslin with machine lace & 4 medallions in corners 2nd: 1 inch tan with small box in corners 1 inch

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:

Multiple scrap; Solid/plain

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Lace

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

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

no

Describe embellishment materials or techniques:

Lace

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Beige or Tan

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Hand sewn; Home cut

What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?

greater than one inch

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Polyester

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:

Ecru

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

5

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

6

Width between quilting lines:

1inch

Quilt top made by:

Maria McKenna

Quilted by:

Maria McKenna

Where the quilt was made, city:

Geneva

Where the quilt was made, county:

Seminole

Where the quilt was made, state:

Florida (FL)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Made by owner

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

I used some cloth & some lace from 2 friends who died while I was making the quilt. Quilt is lighter in color in center, slightly darker on edges to mimic the sandy roads in my Florida life.

Why was the quilt made?

Personal enjoyment

The quilt was made to be used for:

Lap robe/shawl

Quilt is presently used as:

Lap robe/shawl

Where did the maker get their materials?

Old clothes; Purchased new; Sewing scraps

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Traditional pattern variation

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Maria McKenna

Quilt owner's city:

Geneva

Quilt owner's county:

Seminole

Quilt owner's state:

Florida (FL)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Maria Elizabeth Benner

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

12-11-1944

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Albany

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Georgia

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

Northern European

Quiltmaker's educational background:

MA

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Christian

Quiltmaker's occupation:

Teacher

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

Quiltmaker's county:

Seminole

Quiltmaker's city:

Geneva

Quiltmaker's state:

Florida (FL)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

Carl O. Benner

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Stuttgart, Germany

Quiltmaker's father's ethnic/tribal background:

Northern European

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Margaret Benner

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

Leary, Georgia

Quiltmaker's mother's ethnic/tribal background:

Northern European

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

Northern European

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and/or partner's/partners' occupation:

Software Engineer

Number of children:

2

How many of the quiltmaker's children were boys?

2

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Friend

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?

Las Magnolias Sewing Group

Where does/did the group meet?

Geneva, FL

What are the main activities of the group?

Meet Monthly

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

5-20 quilts

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

no

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

Embroidery

Artist statement or biography of quiltmaker or quilt group:

Learned embroidery from my maternal grandmother, Maggie Jordon of Leary, GA. Learned quilting from my neighbor, Terry Schrader.

Who photographed this quilt?

Mary Jo Martin

Access and copyright information:

Open/Public Domain

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