QUILT INDEX RECORD

30-26-958

Date data collected:

6/28/2013

Documentation Location:

Little Red Stone Presbyterian Church, 350 Central School Road, Fayette City PA 15438

In which county does this quilt currently reside?

Washington

Owner's Name:

Telegraphis, Brendas

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Interviewer:

B Frey

Who documented this quilt?

Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation Quilt Documentation Number:

WP.WSH.0116

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

All Star

Owner's name for quilt:

Brenda Telegraplis

How wide is the quilt?

93"

How long is the quilt?

104.75"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; White

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Very good/almost new

Damage:

Fading; Pencil or pen or marking lines; Stains

Type of inscription:

Date; Message; Multiple Names

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Sun by Day-Moon and Stars by night- the heavens declare the glory of God-The Heavens Declare His Righteousness Let Heaven and Earth Praise Him; For My Husband John Sweet Dreams Sweetheart I will Always Love You Brenda 2010

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

2010

Method used to make the inscription:

In the quilting

Describe the method used to inscribe the quilt:

front border (light blue)

Location of inscription:

on back; on border

Time period:

Timespan

When was the quilt started?

1998

When was the quilt finished?

2010

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

12

Size of quilt blocks:

11.25"

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

12

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Sampler

Number of borders:

4

Describe the borders:

1st border-re with stars; 2nd border-geometric 5.5"; 3rd border solid blue with verbage 3.75"; 4th border 11.375" pieced 11.75" x 11" (on white) Angel with trumpet

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:

Geometric; Solid/plain; Other

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

stars, small print

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

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

no

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Blue or Navy; White

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

3

Width of pieces on the back:

30" 32.5" 29.5"

Describe the back:

Machine sewn; Print

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Front turned to back; Hand sewn; Machine sewn; Separate binding applied; Other

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?

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:

blue & White

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

8" on blue 7" on white

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

small in blocks and borders; did different size stitches on purpose

Width between quilting lines:

10" varies

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

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Cables

Quilting designs used, background fills:

Other

Describe the quilting designs used:

Angel with trumpet in white red on border; stars

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker; Quilt owner

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quiltmaker; Quilt owner

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

If the source helped design the quilt, describe their input:

Produced kit for quilt

Quilt top made by:

Telegraphis, Brenda

Quilted by:

Telegraphis, Brenda

Where the quilt was made, city:

Coal Center

Where the quilt was made, county:

Washington

Where the quilt was made, state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

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; Gift or presentation; Home decoration; Personal enjoyment

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: Kit

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

Commercial pattern; Original to maker

Describe where the quilting design pattern was found:

Stencils

Quilt owner's city:

Coal Center

Quilt owner's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Tomlin

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

04-07-1966

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Uniontown

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Pennsylvania

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's marriage date(s):

03-21-1987

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

Native American,Irish,German

Quiltmaker's educational background:

high school,Tech school,Global Univerity

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Assemblies of God

Quiltmaker's occupation:

Library Clerk,Minister

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

Quiltmaker's county:

Washington

Quiltmaker's city:

Coal Center

Quiltmaker's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

Tomlin, Clarence E

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

West Virginia

Quiltmaker's father's ethnic/tribal background:

Irish, Native American, German

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Jordan, Phyllis

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

Uniontown PA

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

Telegraphis, John

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

Greek

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

Industral Tradesman

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Class; From Friend; From guild or club member; Self-Taught; Other

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 20-29

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Fundraising; Gifts; Pleasure

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

5-20 quilts

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

only informally