QUILT INDEX RECORD
19-15-5704
Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:
MQC 01 12 06
When was the form filled out?
1-7-2012
Where was the quilt documentation day held?
Minnesota Quilters
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
What color is the back of the quilt?
Pink
Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:
1
Width of pieces on the back:
20 x 20
How wide is the quilt?
20 inches
How long is the quilt?
20 inches
Size of quilt blocks:
11 x 11
What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?
less than a half inch
Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:
9
Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:
8
Width between quilting lines:
1 inch
Describe the borders:
Border 1 (closest to center):
This is a:
Finished quilt
Shape of edge:
Straight
Shape of corners:
Straight (Square)
Overall color scheme:
Multicolor; Medium colors
What color is the quilt?
Green; Pink; Purple
Quilt's condition:
Excellent/like new
Family/owner's date for quilt:
1992
Time period:
1976-1999
Type of inscription:
Date; Place; Signature
What is inscribed on the quilt?
Tomorrows Treasures 1992 Minnesota Quilters Conference "Showy Pink Ladyslipper" block design used for 1992 logo pin Designed and made by Lois Bering Spring Valley, Minnesota photo taken
Method used to make the inscription:
Attached label
Location of inscription:
on back
Describe the quilt's layout:
Medallion or framed center
Owner's name for quilt:
Showy Pink Ladyslipper
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:
Hand Piecing
Materials used in the quilt binding:
Cotton
Fabric structure of the binding:
Plain weave
How is the binding made?
Straight grain
What kind of filling is used in the quilt?
Cotton or polyester blend
How are the layers held together?
Hand quilting
Color of thread used in the quilting:
white
Can you see any knots on the front or back of the quilt?
no
Quilting designs used, overall motifs:
Outline; Single parallel lines
Where did the maker get their materials?
Unknown
Where did the maker find their pattern?
Unknown
Where did the quiltmaker find the pattern for the quilting design on the quilt?
Unknown
Additional notes or stories about the quilt's design or materials source:
Medallion with log cabin corners.
Quilt top made by:
Lois Bering
Quiltmaker's country:
United States
Quiltmaker's gender:
Female
Where the quilt was made, state:
Minnesota (MN)
Where the quilt was made, country:
United States
Quilt owner's name:
For information, contact Minnesota Quilt Project
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
Lois Berin. Showy Pink Ladyslipper. 1976-1999. From Minnesota Quilters Inc., Minnesota Quilt Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=19-15-5704. Accessed: 08/14/24