QUILT INDEX RECORD

62-187-139

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Who documented this quilt?

Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Great Lakes African American Quilters Network; Michigan Quilt Project

Documentation Project Number:

GLAAQN-706158

Story about this quilt:

I took a Rose paper pieced block and enlarged it 100%. I made one enlarged block and like it so I decided to make a bed spread. It consists of 25 Roses measuring 12 1/2 inches. Including sashing and cornerstones. I have really learned to enjoy paper piecing.

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Rose Garden

How wide is the quilt?

92"

How long is the quilt? (in or cm?)

108"

Shape of edge:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige; Black; Blue; Brown; Burgundy; Cream; Fuchsia; Gold; Green; Navy; Orange; Pink; Purple; Red; Turquoise; White; Yellow

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

30

Size of quilt blocks:

12 1/2" x 12 1/2"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by sashing with cornerstones or connecting blocks

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Batik

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Foundation Piecing

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

All-over-design

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

How is the binding made?

Straight grain; Front turned to back; Hand sewn; Machine sewn

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

Describe the back:

Different fabrics; Machine sewn

What color is the back of the quilt?

Black; Green

Type of inscription:

Signature

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label; Embroidery

Location of inscription:

on back

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

When was the quilt started?

2019

When was the quilt finished?

2020

Time period:

2000-2025

Quilt is presently used as:

Bedding, special occasion

Where the quilt was made, city:

Lathrup Village

Where the quilt was made, county:

Oakland

Where the quilt was made, state:

Michigan (MI)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new; Sewing scraps

Quilt top made by:

Jackson, Frances

Quilted by:

Heath, Kim "By A Thread"

Quilt owner's name:

Jackson, Frances

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner; Quiltmaker

How was this quilt acquired?

Made by owner

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's city:

Lathrup Village

Quilt owner's county:

Oakland

Quilt owner's state:

Michigan (MI)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Frances Jackson, all rights reserved

When was the form filled out?

2023-10-14

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

GLAAQN October 2023 meeting, Livonia, Michigan

Who photographed the quilt?

Mark A. Harris