QUILT INDEX RECORD

62-187-176

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-706168

Story about this quilt:

I carry what was poured into me by my ancestors. What I see, how I feel, and how I share with others are a reflection of what my parents taught me and what their parents taught them. Included are images of my ancestors and Adinkra symbolism representing the omnipotence of God, knowledge of heritage, strength and humility, hardiness and perserverance, hope and faith, freedom and emancipation, power of love, intelligence and ingenuity, quality control and self-examination, beauty, affluence, power and abundance. Images are a combination of sublimation and applique techniques.

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

All That I Am

Subject of the quilt:

Self-portrait

How wide is the quilt?

36"

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

41"

Shape of edge:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Black; Brown; Gray; Maroon; White

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Describe the quilt's layout:

Pictorial

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by pieced pattern sashing

Number of borders:

3

Describe the borders:

Upper and lower horizontal strips of Adinkra symbols; sides 3 vertical strips

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton; Polyester

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Batik; Print

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Applique

Novelty techniques used to make the quilt top:

Dimensional applique

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.); Photography/photo transfer

Embellishments used:

Beads attached

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

Cowrie shell earrings

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton or polyester blend

How thick is the quilt?

Medium

Describe the quilt filling:

Extra batting layer behind face, double batting overall. Wool

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

In-the-ditch

Thread type used for the quilting:

Aurifil cotton 50 weight

Color of thread used in the quilting:

Black

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

20

Width between quilting lines:

variable

Can you see any knots on the front or back of the quilt?

no

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Separate binding applied; Straight grain; Back turned to front; Machine sewn

How wide is the binding (measure on the top only)?

.5"

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

Describe the back:

Print; Same fabric used throughout

What color is the back of the quilt?

Black; White

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Description of the back:

Hanging sleeve attached to binding and hand sewn at bottom

Type of inscription:

Message

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label; Embroidery

Location of inscription:

on back

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

Jul-22

What is inscribed on the quilt?

I carry what was poured into me by my ancestors. What I see, how I feel and how I share with others are a reflection of what my parents taught me and what their parents taught them. July 2022. Size and fabric care.

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:

Due to extra batting the 3-D puffiness.

When was the quilt started?

June 19, 2022

When was the quilt finished?

July 30, 2022

Time period:

2000-2025

Why was the quilt made?

Art or personal expression

Quilt is presently used as:

Artwork/wall hanging

Where the quilt was made, city:

Novi

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

Information about the pattern used:

Selfie picture taken on vacation in Antigua.

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

All That We Carry, The EPIC Stitchers and Friends, Sumter County Gallery of Art. November 3, 2022 - January 13, 2023. Curated by Cookie Washington.

Quilt top made by:

Thomas, Toya

Quilted by:

Thomas, Toya

Quilt owner's name:

Thomas, Toya

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:

Novi

Quilt owner's county:

Oakland

Quilt owner's state:

Michigan (MI)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Toya Thomas, 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

Where the quilt was made, reservation:

Peoria indigenous land