QUILT INDEX RECORD
30-26-1056
Date data collected:
11-16-2012
Documentation Location:
Vicary Mansion 1235 Third Avenue Freedom PA 15042
In which county does this quilt currently reside?
Beaver
Owner's Name:
Huska, Christine
Ownership of this quilt is:
Private
Interviewer:
Frey, Barb
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.BVR.0320
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
Copyright holder:
Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation
This is a:
Finished quilt
Quilt's title:
Double Windmill
Brackman # or other source & #:
1293
How wide is the quilt?
88.5"
How long is the quilt?
111"
Shape of edge:
Straight
Shape of corners:
Straight
What color is the quilt?
Cream; Green
Overall color scheme:
Two color
Quilt's condition:
Excellent/like new
Time period:
2000-2025
When was the quilt started?
2003
When was the quilt finished?
2003
Describe the quilt's layout:
Block pattern
Number of quilt blocks:
35
Size of quilt blocks:
11" square
Arrangement of quilt blocks:
Straight
Spacing of quilt blocks:
Side by side
What is the shape of the quilt blocks?
Squares
Number of borders:
2
Describe the borders:
1st (solid) 5.5"; 2nd (pieced) same as inside
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:
Print; 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?
Cream
Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:
3
Width of pieces on the back:
21", 42", 24"
Describe the back:
Machine sewn; 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?
Front turned to back; Hand sewn; Straight grain
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?
Medium (3/16?)
How are the layers held together?
Tied or tufted
Thread type used for the quilting:
embroidery
Color of thread used in the quilting:
2 shades of green
Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:
32 pieced squares same as inside
Person filling out this form is:
Brother of quiltmaker; 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
Quilt top made by:
Huska, Christine C.
Quilted by:
Huska, Christine C.
Where the quilt was made, city:
Industry
Where the quilt was made, county:
Beaver
Where the quilt was made, state:
Pennsylvania (PA)
Where the quilt was made, country:
United States
How was this quilt acquired?
Made by owner
Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:
2003; Quilt in a Day class taught by Brenda Applegate at Western Beaver High School
Why was the quilt made?
Other
Details about why the quilt was made:
1st whole quilt made
The quilt was made to be used for:
Bedding, daily use
Quilt is presently used as:
Keepsake/memento
Where did the maker get their materials?
Purchased new
Describe the sources of the quilt's materials:
JoAnn Fabric
Where did the maker find their pattern?
Commercial/Published source: Book
Describe the source of the pattern:
"Quilt in a Day" by Eleanor Burns
Quilt owner's city:
Industry
Quilt owner's state:
Pennsylvania (PA)
Quilt owner's country:
United States
Quiltmaker's maiden name:
Huska
Quiltmaker's gender:
Female
Quiltmaker's birth date:
03-06-1952
Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:
East Liverpool
Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:
Ohio
Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:
United States
Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:
Slovak
Quiltmaker's educational background:
College
Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:
Catholic
Quiltmaker's occupation:
retired 911 center
In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?
Urban
Quiltmaker's county:
Beaver
Quiltmaker's city:
Industry
Quiltmaker's state:
Pennsylvania (PA)
Quiltmaker's country:
United States
Quiltmaker's father's name:
Huska, Frank
Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:
Hyde Park, PA
Quiltmaker's father's ethnic/tribal background:
Slovak
Quiltmaker's mother's name:
Demcuk, Helen
Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:
North Apollo PA
Quiltmaker's mother's ethnic/tribal background:
Slovak
How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?
From Class; Self-Taught
When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?
Age 50 or over; After retiring
Why does the quiltmaker quilt?
Pleasure
Does/did the quiltmaker belong to a group? Name of the group?
Beaver Valley Piecemakers
Where does/did the group meet?
Chippewa PA
What are the main activities of the group?
Show every October
Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:
1-5 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:
batiks, like log cabin, paisleys
Cite this Quilt
Huska, Christine C. Double Windmill. 2003. From Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation, Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=30-26-1056. Accessed: 03/29/24