QUILT INDEX RECORD
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
Details
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