QUILT INDEX RECORD

15-11-794

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Who documented this quilt?

Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Wisconsin Quilt History Project Number:

A1082

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker; Quilt owner

When was the form filled out?

11-15-2014

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quiltmaker; Quilt owner

How did the quiltmaker participate in the creation of the quilt?

Made entire quilt

If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?

Made the quilt

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Honoring Emma

How wide is the quilt?

52.75 in.

How long is the quilt?

62.5 in.

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Black; Blue or Navy; Brown; Coral; Gold; Green; Pink; Purple; Red; Yellow

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Date; Message; Multiple Names; Place; Signature; Other

Describe the type of inscription:

Contests & Awards

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Honoring Emma It took from Jan.5-Mar.6 2011-2012 to hand quilt this quilt. I will be 82 this April 16, 2012. Crazy Quilters Guild First place 2012 Wisconsin State Fair 2013 first place Best use of applique Light House Quilters, Racine, 2013 Dorinda Middleton

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

2011-2012

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label; Ink

Location of inscription:

on back

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt started?

2011

When was the quilt finished?

2012

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Number of quilt blocks:

1 applique medallion, 14 small applique blocks.

Size of quilt blocks:

9.25 x 9.5 in.

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Other

Describe the quilt setting:

Medallion is set straight, Surrounding blocks are set on point.

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

15

Medallion size:

13.25 x 13.25 in.

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

Single green print border measures 6.5 in. wide.

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Broadcloth

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Floral; Geometric; Hand-dyed; Print; 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:

Cotton thread

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Blue or Navy; Cream; Green; Red

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

2

Width of pieces on the back:

27.75 & 38 in.

Describe the back:

Machine sewn; Print; Same fabric used throughout

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Hand sewn; Home cut; Machine sewn; Separate binding applied; Straight grain

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

less than a half inch

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Other

Describe the quilt filling:

Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, cotton/poly

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Color of thread used in the quilting:

Cream

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

5 spi.

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

5 spi.

Width between quilting lines:

.75 in. maximum

Can you see any knots on the front or back of the quilt?

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline; Single parallel lines

Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:

Colorful sampler quilt made from hand appliqued floral motifs: Spray from a cornucopia, harp, and wreaths. Surrounded by half-square and quarter-square triangles in shades of green. Fine hand embroidered details. Hanging sleeve attached to back of quilt is constructed from backing fabric and measures 4.5 in. wide.

Quilt top made by:

Middleton, Dorinda Mae Cronk

Quilted by:

Middleton, Dorinda Mae Cronk

Where the quilt was made, city:

East Troy

Where the quilt was made, county:

Walworth

Where the quilt was made, state:

Wisconsin (WI)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Made by owner

Describe anything about the history of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field:

Quilt will be handed down to a family member.

Why was the quilt made?

Art or personal expression; Other

Details about why the quilt was made:

To Show/Exhibit

The quilt was made to be used for:

Artwork/wall hanging

Quilt is presently used as:

Artwork/wall hanging

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Commercial/Published source: Pattern

Describe the source of the pattern:

Saw "Dust 4 Stitches" pattern in a quilt shop in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Liked it and made it.

Where did the quiltmaker find the pattern for the quilting design on the quilt?

Public domain

Describe anything about the design of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field:

At the age of 81, Mrs. Middleton quilted this quilt between 01-05-2011 to 03-06-2011.

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

Crazy Quilters Guild Show Mukwonago, Wisconsin 2012 Wisconsin State Fair Milwaukee, Wisconsin 08-2013 Light House Quilters Racine, Wisconsin 2013

Contests entered:

Crazy Quilters Guild Show Mukwonago, Wisconsin 2012 First Place Wisconsin State Fair Milwaukee, Wisconsin 08-2013 First Place Light House Quilters Racine, Wisconsin 2013 First Place for Best Use of Applique

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Cronk

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

04-16-1930

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Elkhorn/ Walworth Co.

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Wisconsin

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's marriage date(s):

06-14-1949

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

American

Quiltmaker's educational background:

High School

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Congregational

Quiltmaker's occupation:

Factory Worker

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

Quiltmaker's county:

Walworth

Quiltmaker's city:

East Troy

Quiltmaker's state:

Wisconsin (WI)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

Cronk, Frederick Charles

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Polk Township, Iowa

Quiltmaker's father's ethnic/tribal background:

American

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Cronk, Geraldine Mae Cole

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

East Troy, Walworth Co., Wisconsin

Quiltmaker's mother's ethnic/tribal background:

American

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and /or partner's/partners' name(s):

Middleton, James Herman

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and/or partner's/partners' ethnic/tribal background:

American

Number of children:

8

How many of the quiltmaker's children were girls?

5

How many of the quiltmaker's children were boys?

3

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

From Class

When did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Age 50 or over; After raising children

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Necessity; Pleasure; Other

Notes on how the quiltmaker learned, and how and why they quilt:

To Show/Exhibit

Does/did the quiltmaker belong to a group? Name of the group?

Crazy Quilters Guild

Where does/did the group meet?

Mukwonago, Wisconsin

What are the main activities of the group?

Show/Exhibit

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

more than 50

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Does/did the quiltmaker teach quilting?

yes

Any other notes or stories about the quiltmaker:

Mrs. Middleton taught quilting in 7 shops. At a young age her Grandmother taught her how to sew. Several quilts have been entered in the Quilt Index under her name, A1081-A1084 & A1099-A1102.

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

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