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?

Print

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

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Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Who photographed this quilt?

Meena Schaldenbrand

Who is the copyright holder?

Meena Schaldenbrand