
Cite this Quilt
Schaldenbrand, Meen. Coping with Cancer Clouds. December 2018. From Michigan State University Museum, Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Health. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=12-8-10519. Accessed: 01/20/21
QUILT INDEX RECORD
12-8-10519
Essay about this quilt.
The Cancer journey from diagnosis to treatment is a roller coaster ride. It requires courage, faith, strength, support, and hope as patients also deal with anxiety and uncertainty. Counting blessings can provide a greater appreciation of life. The dragonfly signifies strength, and the wishing well anticipates a cure.
Some believe that dream catchers are a filter for dreams, trapping bad dreams in the web and allow good dreams to pass through feathers and beads while asleep. The treasure chest holds strength and time. The outer web traps the bad dreams as cancer patients undergo treatments with chemotherapy, radiation and medications.
Applique, die cuts, hand embroidery around ric rac, machine embroidery, machine quilting, stamping. Text designed in Make the Cut software and printed on fabric.
Who documented this quilt?
Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Health
Where are the records for this quilt housed?
Michigan State University Museum
Michigan Quilt Project Number
20.0013
If this quilt is owned by a museum, enter the accession number here
QIMS-007
What is the title of the quilt?
Coping with Cancer Clouds
Who helped you fill out the form?
Meena Schaldenbrand
When was the form filled out?
10/16/2020
Who made the quilt top?
Schaldenbrand, Meena
Who did the quilting?
Schaldenbrand, Meena
Where was the quilt made (city)?
Plymouth
Where was the quilt made (county)?
Wayne
Where was the quilt made (state)?
Michigan (MI)
Where was the quilt made (country)?
United States
Choose the time frame that best describes when the quilt was made.
2000-2025
When was the quilt finished?
December 2018
This quilt was made to be used as a
Art or personal expression
How is this quilt used?
Artwork/wall hanging
What is/was the ethnic or tribal background of the quilt maker?
India
What type of quilted object is this?
Finished quilt
How wide is the quilt?
44"
How long is the quilt?
64"
What is the shape of the quilt edge?
Straight
What color(s) is the quilt?
Blue
Choose the best color scheme description for the quilt.
Multicolor
What is the best description of the quilt's condition?
Excellent/like new
If you chose Other, please describe the type of inscription here. This is not the field for the actual inscription, just the type of inscription.
Text printed on fabric,machine embroidered text, diecuts
How was the inscription made?
Attached label, Computer generated, Printed in the fabric
What is the layout (or set) of the quilt?
Nontraditional or art
What types of fiber were used to make the quilt top?
Cotton, Other synthetic
What types of prints were used to make the quilt top?
Novelty
What applique method was used to make the quilt top?
Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Fusible Applique, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch
What embellishments were used to make the quilt top?
Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Ink drawing, Painting, Other embellishment technique
Enter any unusual technique that hasn't been described in a previous field.
Die cuts designed on computer and cut with an electronic cutter
What embellishment materials were used to make the quilt top?
Beads attached, Charms attached
Enter any unique embellishments.
ric rac, sequins, trims, yarns
What fibers were used to make the quilt back?
Cotton, Synthetic
If you chose Other, please describe the fiber used in the quilt back.
Cheesecloth, lace, lame, net, silk tie, window screen.
What color is the back of the quilt?
Blue
How many pieces of fabric were used to make the quilt back?
1
How do you describe the quilt back?
What fiber type was used to make the quilt binding?
Cotton
What construction technique was used to finish the edge of the quilt?
Separate binding applied, Front turned to back
What is the width of the binding (front side only)?
less than a half inch
What is the fiber content of the quilt filling?
Cotton
Choose the thickness of the quilt filling that best describes the quilt.
Thin
How are the quilt layers held together?
Machine quilting
Describe the fiber content or type of quilting thread used on the quilt.
Cotton
Describe the color(s) of thread used to hold the quilt layers together.
Mulitple opalescent
Describe the overall quilt design.
In-the-ditch, Outline
How did the quilt maker acquire the fabric for this quilt?
Purchased new, Sewing scraps
What is the source of the quilt's pattern?
Commercial/Published source: Computer software, Original to maker
List all known exhibits where this quilt has been displayed.
Sacred Threads
GAAQG Virtual Quilt Show
American Quilter’s Society accepted by both Paducah and Grand Rapids 2020 but cancelled due to COVID
International Quilt Festival virtual 2020
Who documented this quilt?
Quilt owner, Quiltmaker
Ownership of this quilt is:
Private
Quilt owner's name:
Meena Schaldenbrand
Quilt owner's city:
Plymouth
Quilt owner's county:
Wayne
Quilt owner's state.
Michigan (MI)
Quilt owner's country:
United States
How did the owner acquire this quilt?
Made by owner
Details
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
Who photographed this quilt?
Meena Schaldenbrand
Who is the copyright holder?
Meena Schaldenbrand
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Schaldenbrand, Meena Quiltmaker