1930-1949
The Spectrum
Matthews, Edith Mor...
Date Made: 1930-1949
The Spectrum
Creator: Matthews, Edith Morrow
Location Made: Winnemucca, Nevada (NV) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, The swirling design is especially difficult to do, but it makes for a dynamic quilt. The white central orb with radiating spikes is appliqued to cover the point where the swirls come together.
Quilt Size: 76 inches x 92 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain
Project: Merikay Waldvogel Legacy Project; Sears Quilt Contest 1933 Chicago World's Fair
According to one newspaper account, the idea for this quilt came from her husband. She told the newspaper reporter that this was her first quilt. "And there's another part of the story too. If you asked grandmother about making quilts, you would probably be led to believe that only the women...
33-29-95
KID: 33-29-95