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38-36-3425

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Who documented this quilt?

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project Number:

TUC150170

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

11-21-2015

Where was the documentation day held?

Tucson, Arizona

1. Type of quilt object

Finished quilt

2. Designer's title:

Family Tree

3. Quilt Width:

37 inches

3. Quilt Length:

25.75 inches

4. Shape of edge:

Straight

5. Shape of Corners:

Straight

6. Overall color scheme:

Two color

7. Predominant Color(s):

Burgundy; Green

9. Overall condition:

Excellent/like new

13. Inscription:

Date; Multiple Names

Other type(s) of inscription:

On Front: Family Tree - many names and dates

13.1. Content of inscription(s):

On back: For Susan and Mike's 18th anniversary 2005 Completed May 2005 by Caroline Shau

13.2. Date of inscription:

On Front : Many dates from 1852-1997 - On Back 2005

13.3. Method of inscription:

Embroidery; Ink

13.4. Location of inscription:

on back

Other location of inscription:

On Back - Lower Right Corner

14. Date of Quilt:

2000-2025

Date quilt begun:

2005

Date quilt completed:

2005

Family/owner's date for quilt:

2005

By whom:

Caroline Shau

Describe the sources of the quilt's materials:

Local fabric and craft/hobby stores

16. Subject of the quilt:

Family Tree

17. Layout format:

Medallion or framed center

Describe the source of the pattern:

Art Design by Caroline Shau

Size of quilt blocks:

inches

18.3 Medallion Size (LxW, Diam):

The medallion measures 18.75 x 30.25, it is embroidered and framed.

Describe other spacing style:

There is a single frame that is plain.

22.2. Border descriptions:

There is a single border measuring 2.5 inches on all sides that is pieced with 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:

Floral; Multiple scrap; Paisley; Print

25.1 Piecing techniques:

Machine Piecing

26.1. Embellishment techniques:

Ink drawing

26.2 Embellishment materials used in top:

Cotton thread

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; Home cut; Hand sewn; Machine sewn

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:

Shau, Caroline Jacot

29.3. Quilting technique used:

Machine quilting

29.3.1. Thread type:

Cotton

29.3.1. Thread color:

Cream

29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:

In-the-ditch; Outline

Other quilting designs used:

Tree limbs and leaves in the background.

31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Cotton

31.2. Color of backing:

Cream

31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:

1

31.3. Size of pieces in quilt back:

25.50 x 37.25 inches

31.4. Description of back:

Same fabric used throughout

30. Quilt notes and observations:

The quilt has two sleeves for hanging.

1. Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Name of Quilt Owner:

Carolyn Schau

Quilt Owner's City:

Tempe

Quilt Owner's State:

Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Owner's Country:

United States

When was this object acquired? Under what circumstances?

March 14, 2005 as an anniversary gift.

3. Quilt maker's name:

Schau, Caroline Jacot

Gender:

Female

Birth date:

08-06-1936

Educational Background:

Ba in Elementary Education - MS Reading - Post-Grad Special Education

Religious affiliation:

Lutheran

Quilt maker's occupation:

Retired Teacher

Quilt maker's birth city:

Vassar

Quilt maker's birth state:

Michigan

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker grow up:

Rural

6. How did the maker learn to quilt:

From Class; From Friend; Self-Taught

When learned to quilt:

Age 20-29

Why does/did the quiltmaker quilt?

Gifts; Pleasure

7. Name of quilting group

Tucson Quilters Guild and Material Girls Bee

Location of group:

Tucson, Arizona

Specialized activities/events of group:

Charities, annual gifts, shows

8. Estimated number of quilts made:

more than 50

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did quiltmaker teach quilting?

only informally

Describe the quiltmaker's unique or favorite materials, patterns, quilting techniques, etc.:

Art quilts, embroidery both hand & machine, quilt both hand & my home, piecing, fusible applique, 3-D

Describe any unique traditions, quilting related customs, beliefs, songs, or rhymes used by the quilt maker:

I make quilts for occasions & or teacher quilt guild raffles. All children, grand & great-grandchildren get a quilt or 2. The rest decorate my home.

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

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Cite this Quilt

Schau, Caroline Jaco. Family Tree. 2005. From Arizona Quilt Documentation Project, Arizona Quilt Documentation Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=38-36-3425. Accessed: 03/28/24