QUILT INDEX RECORD
19-15-1874
Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:
MQC-002
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: 40.5, 41
How wide is the quilt?
In Inches: 82
How long is the quilt?
In Inches: 82
Size of quilt blocks:
In Inches: 11.5 x 11.5
Medallion size:
In Inches:
Sashing width:
In Inches: 2
Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:
7
Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:
7
Number of borders:
2
Describe the borders:
1 (closest to center): 8.5 in., 4sides; 4 in., 4 sides
This is a:
Finished quilt
Quilt's title:
Autumn Sampler
Shape of edge:
Straight
Shape of corners:
Straight (Square)
Overall color scheme:
Multicolor
What color is the quilt?
Beige or Tan; Gold; Green
Quilt's condition:
Excellent/like new
Family/owner's date for quilt:
1982
Who estimated the quilt's date?
MQP
Time period:
1976-1999
Describe the quilt's layout:
Block pattern
Number of quilt blocks:
20
Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:
20
Owner's name for quilt:
Antique Rose
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:
Solid/plain
Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:
Machine Piecing
Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:
Hand Applique
Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:
Embroidery
Embellishments used:
Other Embroidery
Materials used in the quilt binding:
Cotton
How is the binding made?
Straight grain
What kind of filling is used in the quilt?
Blanket or flannel
Quilting designs used, overall motifs:
Outline
Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:
Cables
Where did the maker get their materials?
Purchased new
Where did the maker find their pattern?
Public domain/traditional pattern; Other
Describe the source of the pattern:
Caroline Sidebottom
Where did the quiltmaker find the pattern for the quilting design on the quilt?
Public domain
Additional notes or stories about the quilt's design or materials source:
Quilt made by various Minnesota Quilters to become a Minnesota Quilters Inc. collection quilt.
Name of the group that made the quilt:
Minnesota Quilters Inc.
Quiltmaker's gender:
Group
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
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
Details
Cite this Quilt
Minnesota Quilters Inc.. Autumn Sampler. 1976-1999. From Minnesota Quilters Inc., Minnesota Quilt Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=19-15-1874. Accessed: 08/14/24