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Wheel of Fortune; Sold as Rising Sun; Wheel of Fortune LAC #40

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38-36-3460

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:

PCQ160010

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

01-29-2016

Where was the documentation day held?

PebbleCreek, Arizona

1. Type of quilt object

Finished quilt

2. Designer's title:

Wheel of Fortune

3. Quilt Width:

69 inches

3. Quilt Length:

85 inches

4. Shape of edge:

Straight

5. Shape of Corners:

Rounded

6. Overall color scheme:

Two color; Light or pastel colors

7. Predominant Color(s):

Orange; White

9. Overall condition:

Good/moderate use

10. Damage to quilt:

Distortion or shrinkage; Fading; Stains

14. Date of Quilt:

1901-1929

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1998-2001

Other external or professional date estimation:

1900-1920

By whom:

Sterling Schoolhouse Antiques

Further information concerning dates:

Sterling Schoolhouse purchased in Morgan Town, West Virginia

15. Source of Fabric:

Unknown

17. Layout format:

Block pattern

18.1.1. Block pattern:

Wheel of Fortune LAC #40

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

Sold as Rising Sun

18.1.5. Brackman # or Other source & #:

2852A

18.2. Number of quilt blocks:

30

Size of quilt blocks:

8 x 8 inches

18.4. Block style (shape):

Squares

18.5. Arrangement of quilt blocks: block orientation:

Straight

20. Sashing width:

Plain sashing measuring 5 inches

22. Borders:

1

22.2. Border descriptions:

There is 1 border measuring 6 inches on all sides that is plain made with the same fabric as the quilt and sashing.

23. Fiber used in quilt tops:

Cotton

23. Fabric used in quilt tops:

Muslin

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

Solid/plain

25.1 Piecing techniques:

Machine 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; Hand sewn; Machine sewn

27.5. Width of binding:

half inch - one inch

28.1. Material used for quilt batting or filling:

Cotton

28.2. Batting loft:

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

29.3. Quilting technique used:

Hand quilting

29.3.1. Thread type:

Cotton

29.3.1. Thread color:

Off White

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

6 stitches per inch

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

6 stitches per inch

Distance between quilting lines:

1 inch

29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:

All-over-design; Grid diamond

Other quilting designs used:

Same as the quilt, grid diamond

31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Cotton

31.2. Color of backing:

White

31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:

1

31.3. Size of pieces in quilt back:

69 x 85 inches

31.4. Description of back:

Same fabric used throughout

1. Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Name of Quilt Owner:

Cheryl L Neel

Quilt Owner's City:

Goodyear

Quilt Owner's State:

Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Owner's Country:

United States

Any other notes or stories about the quilt maker:

The quilt was purchased from Sterlinghouse Antiques in Sterling Virginia. The origin was Morgan Town West Virginia. I paid $595.00 for the quilt.

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

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Cite this Quilt

Wheel of Fortune. 1901-1929. From Arizona Quilt Documentation Project, Arizona Quilt Documentation Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=38-36-3460. Accessed: 04/16/24