QUILT INDEX RECORD

38-36-2994

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Who documented this quilt?

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilter's Hall of Fame

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project Number:

GIL150011

When was the documentation day held? Or when was the form collected?

08-28-2015

Where was the documentation day held?

Gilbert, Arizona

1. Type of quilt object

Finished quilt

2. Designer's title:

Devil's Claw Variation

3. Quilt Width:

68 inches

3. Quilt Length:

81 inches

4. Shape of edge:

Straight

5. Shape of Corners:

Rounded

7. Predominant Color(s):

Blue or Navy; Red; White

9. Overall condition:

Good/moderate use

10. Damage to quilt:

Dirty; Fading; Fold marks or creases; Stains

Other damage to quilt:

White fabrics have yellowed or greyed and it has uneven batting

12. Comment or notes on quilt's condition or repair history:

It has a little dirt and there is a tiny shift in batting.

13. Inscription:

Date; Message; Multiple Names; Place

Other type(s) of inscription:

Bertha Purcell and Annie Reed

13.2. Date of inscription:

1835-1919

13.3. Method of inscription:

Embroidery

13.4. Location of inscription:

on block

Other location of inscription:

The label is located on the Lower right corner on the back of the quilt

14. Date of Quilt:

1876-1900

15. Source of Fabric:

Unknown

17. Layout format:

Block pattern

18.1.1. Block pattern:

Devil's Claw Variation

18.1.2. Alternate name(s) for block pattern in common use:

Ohio Star Variation

18.1.5. Brackman # or Other source & #:

1952 U

18.2. Number of quilt blocks:

30 - .50 inch blocks

Size of quilt blocks:

9x9 inches

18.4. Block style (shape):

Squares

18.5. Arrangement of quilt blocks: block orientation:

On point or rotated on 45 degrees

18.6 Spacing relative to other blocks:

Alternating with plain squares

18.7. Number of different block patterns present:

1

22. Borders:

4

22.2. Border descriptions:

The quilt has a single border on all sides that is pieced using the same fabric as the quilt.

23. Fiber used in quilt tops:

Cotton

24. Fabric patterns, styles, motifs, or print categories used in quilt top:

Print; Solid/plain

25.1 Piecing techniques:

Hand Piecing

27.1. Materials used in binding:

Cotton

27.2. Fabric structure used in binding:

Plain weave

27.3. Construction techniques used in binding:

Separate binding applied; Straight grain

27.5. Width of binding:

less than a half inch

28.1. Material used for quilt batting or filling:

Cotton

28.2. Batting loft:

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

29.2. Quilted by:

Reed, Annie Newton

29.3. Quilting technique used:

Hand quilting

29.3.1. Thread type:

Cotton

29.3.1. Thread color:

White

29.3.2. Number of quilting stitches per inch (Place 1):

8 stitches per inch

29.3.2. Number of quilting stitches per inch (Place 2):

9 stitches per inch

Distance between quilting lines:

1 inch

29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:

Grid/crosshatch

Other quilting designs used:

The quilting in the sashing/border is a double rod pattern.

31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Cotton

31.2. Color of backing:

White

31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:

3

31.3. Size of pieces in quilt back:

81x 31 , 81x31.5 and 81x6.5 inches

31.4. Description of back:

Machine sewn; Same fabric used throughout

30. Quilt notes and observations:

This quilt was hand quilted in 1835 - 1919 in Portsmouth, Ohio. This quilt does have a sleeve for hanging on the back.

1. Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Name of Quilt Owner:

Audrey Waite

Quilt Owner's State:

Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Owner's Country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Essay:

I've been fortunate in getting to know and take classes from several well-known quilters in different parts of the country since I was moving every few years and attending quilting seminars, symposiums and shows in lots of different areas. I've tried just about every technique but prefer hand applique. In 1995 Dee Lynn and I created a business called Quilt Camp in the Pines held at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff every July, from 1995-2010 when we sold the business to Ginny Goodbar. We also ran Quilting in the Desert in Phoenix every January from 2004 to 2010. So after 1995 I didn't have much time to make quilts but continue to make small items for pleasure and charity. My primary interest is in quilt history and collecting antique quilts. I have been collecting antique quilts since 1976 when we lived in AL. I initially purchased everything, but then decided I should focus on a pattern, style or era. So I tried to collect signed and/or dated quilts because I figured they were more valuable. I frequently get asked how many I have so finally took inventory and found I had over 70 which is not a tremendous amount in the collecting arena, but it's a lot to document and try to store properly. While living in VA I was able to serve as a volunteer once a week at the Smithsonian's Museum of American History in the Textiles Division. That was a wonderful experience. As a new volunteer they have you filing and then move on to more meaningful chores such as sewing crepelene onto fragile areas of quilts going on exhibit. I recently loaned a Double Irish Chain quilt to the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY for a quilt exhibit of that particular pattern. Previously I loaned an antique Amish made quilt to the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff but pulled it when I discovered they had no security to keep visitors from touching quilts or stealing them. Not all museums appreciate the art and craft of hand made quilts. Audrey Waite

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