QUILT INDEX RECORD

19-15-1857

Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:

MQC-004

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:

2

Width of pieces on the back:

In inches: 34, 36

How wide is the quilt?

In Inches: 53

How long is the quilt?

In Inches: 69.5

Size of quilt blocks:

In Inches: 13.5 x 13.5

Medallion size:

In Inches:

Sashing width:

In Inches: 2.75

What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?

half inch - one inch

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

9

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

9

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

1 (closest to center): 3 in., 4 sides

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

10th Anniversary

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight (Square)

Overall color scheme:

Two color; Light or pastel colors

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; White

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1988

Who estimated the quilt's date?

MQP

Time period:

1976-1999

Type of inscription:

Date; Message; Multiple Names; Signature

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Quilt was made to commemolrate the 10th anniversary of the Minnesota Quilters. Signed by members in May 1988. Quilt was made by Margaret Bollinger, Jackie Northrup and Betty Dahl.

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

May 1988

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label

Location of inscription:

on back

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

12

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

1

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Print

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

How is the binding made?

Straight grain

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Polyester

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting; Tied or tufted

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Describe the sources of the quilt's materials:

Silk Screened 10th Anniversary block

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

Where did the quiltmaker find the pattern for the quilting design on the quilt?

Public domain

Name of the group that made the quilt:

Minnesota Quilters Inc.

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 2008 show is included with paper documentation

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner; Quilt collector

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quilt collector; Quilt owner

How did the quiltmaker participate in the creation of the quilt?

Quilted or tied the top

Where the quilt was made, state:

Minnesota (MN)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Why was the quilt made?

Commemorative

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

Minnesota Quiult Conference, Quilted Jewels A 30th Celebration, June 25-28, 2008, Rochester, MN

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