QUILT INDEX RECORD

19-15-5779

Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:

MQC 121105

When was the form filled out?

12-11-2011

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

St. Paul, MN

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public

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

How wide is the quilt?

58.5 inches

How long is the quilt?

73.5 inches

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

greater than one inch

Describe the borders:

Border 1 (closest to center):

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Minnesota Quilters Flying Geese

Subject of the quilt:

Minnesota Quilters Flying Geese

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Square

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor; Medium colors

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Red; White

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1986

Time period:

1976-1999

Type of inscription:

Multiple Names

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Each block has a member name and membership number embroidered on it.

Method used to make the inscription:

Embroidery

Location of inscription:

on block

Describe the quilt's layout:

Vertical strip

Number of quilt blocks:

297

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

1

Owner's name for quilt:

Flying Geese

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Same block throughout

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Muslin

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Floral; Multiple scrap; Plaid; Solid/plain; Striped

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery

Embellishments used:

Cotton thread

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Polyester

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Color of thread used in the quilting:

many colors

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline; Single parallel lines

Where did the maker get their materials?

Sewing scraps

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Public domain/traditional pattern

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:

This quilt is part of the Minnesota Quilters Inc. Quilt Collection

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

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