QUILT INDEX RECORD

19-15-210

Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:

MQC-003

When was the form filled out?

3/9/2009

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

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Width of pieces on the back:

In inches: 76

How wide is the quilt?

In Inches:79

How long is the quilt?

In Inches: 80

Size of quilt blocks:

In Inches:

Medallion size:

In Inches: 41.5 x 41.5

Sashing width:

In Inches:

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:

3

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

5

Width between quilting lines:

2.25

Number of borders:

2

Describe the borders:

1 (closest to center): 5.25 in., 4 sides; 2: 2 in., 4 sides

This is a:

Finished quilt

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight (Square)

Overall color scheme:

Two color

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Cream

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1981

Who estimated the quilt's date?

MQP

Time period:

1976-1999

Type of inscription:

Date; Message; Place

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Designer Kathy Morton Quilted by MN Quilters

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label

Location of inscription:

on back

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Number of quilt blocks:

25

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

2

Owner's name for quilt:

Arrowhead Medallion

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Other

Describe the quilt setting:

Medallion surrounded by blocks; sashing around medallion

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Floral; Print; Striped

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

How is the binding made?

Bias grain

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:

White

Thread type used for the quilting:

Not determined

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Cables; Other

Describe the quilting designs used:

Zigzag in Stars

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Other

Describe the source of the pattern:

Designed by Kathy Morton

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

Original to maker

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Where the quilt was made, state:

Minnesota (MN)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Quilt owner's name:

Contact: Minnesota Quilters Inc.

Quilt owner's city:

Minneapolis

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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