QUILT INDEX RECORD
19-15-1891
Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:
MQC-001
When was the form filled out?
5/7/2009
Ownership of this quilt is:
Private
Where are the records for this quilt housed?
Minnesota Quilters Inc.
Who documented this quilt?
Minnesota Quilt Project
Materials used to make the back:
Cotton
Describe the back:
Same fabric used throughout
Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:
1 for each block
Width of pieces on the back:
In inches:
How wide is the quilt?
In Inches: 90
How long is the quilt?
In Inches: 99.5
Size of quilt blocks:
In Inches:
Medallion size:
In Inches:
Sashing width:
In Inches:
Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:
9
Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:
7
Number of borders:
1
Describe the borders:
1 (closest to center): 4 in., 4 sides
This is a:
Finished quilt
Quilt's title:
Frosty Fascinations (Winter Fantasy)
Subject of the quilt:
St. Paul Winter Carnival Theme
Shape of edge:
Straight
Shape of corners:
Straight (Square)
Overall color scheme:
Multicolor
What color is the quilt?
Blue or Navy; Gold; Red
Quilt's condition:
Very good/almost new
Family/owner's date for quilt:
1979
Who estimated the quilt's date?
MQP
Time period:
1976-1999
Type of inscription:
Multiple Names; Signature
Describe the type of inscription:
Each maker signed their block.
What is inscribed on the quilt?
Winter Fantasy Design Elaine Strese
Method used to make the inscription:
Attached label
Location of inscription:
on block
Describe the quilt's layout:
Block pattern
What is the shape of the quilt blocks?
Sampler
Arrangement of quilt blocks:
Straight
Spacing of quilt blocks:
Separated by floated or random sashing
Fiber types used to make the quilt top:
Cotton; Cotton or polyester blend; Other
Fabric types used to make the quilt top:
Satin
Fabric styles used in the quilt top:
Conversation Prints; Dotted; Geometric; Multiple scrap; Novelty; Print
Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:
Pipe Cleaner
Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:
Hand Piecing
Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:
Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch; Hand Applique; Other applique
Novelty techniques used to make the quilt top:
Dimensional applique
Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:
Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc); Embroidery
Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:
Applied lace
Embellishments used:
Chenille thread; Wool thread
Materials used in the quilt binding:
Cotton
How is the binding made?
Front turned to back
What kind of filling is used in the quilt?
Polyester
How are the layers held together?
Other
Thread type used for the quilting:
White
Quilting designs used, overall motifs:
Other
Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:
Other
Quilting designs used, background fills:
Other
Describe the quilting designs used:
Each block quilted differently by maker
Where did the maker get their materials?
Unknown
Where did the maker find their pattern?
Original to maker
Where did the quiltmaker find the pattern for the quilting design on the quilt?
Original to maker
Additional notes or stories about the quilt's design or materials source:
Originally made as a raffle quilt for the St. Paul Winter Carnival and owned by Arlene Swanson. After her death, Patricia Cox, Edina MN, persuaded Arlene's daughter, Char, to give the quilt to Minnesota Quilters Inc. for their collection.
Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:
The quilt blocks were made individually and put together in the quilt using a quilt as you go method.
Name of the group that made the quilt:
Minnesota Quilters Founders
If the quilt was made by a group, when did the group start?
May 1978
Quiltmaker's gender:
Group
Related items such as diaries, obituaries, wills, household inventories, or pictures of the quiltmaker:
Copy of card from MQ show is included with paper documentation at MQ office.
Person filling out this form is:
Quilt owner; Quilt collector
Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:
Quilt collector; Quilt owner
Where the quilt was made, state:
Minnesota (MN)
Where the quilt was made, country:
United States
Why was the quilt made?
Fundraising
Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:
Minnesota Quilters Show, Quilted Jewels a 30th Celebration, June 25-28, 2008, Rochester Minnesota
Quilt owner's name:
Contact: Minnesota Quilters Inc.
Quilt owner's city:
Minneapolis
Quilt owner's state:
Minnesota (MN)
Quilt owner's country:
United States
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
Copyright holder:
Minnesota Quilters Inc.
Who photographed this quilt?
Minnesota Quilt Project
Details
Cite this Quilt
Minnesota Quilters Founders. Frosty Fascinations (Winter Fantasy). 1976-1999. From Minnesota Quilters Inc., Minnesota Quilt Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=19-15-1891. Accessed: 08/14/24
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Strese, Elaine Berg Quiltmaker
Minnesota Quilt Project