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

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.

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

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