QUILT INDEX RECORD

19-15-5700

Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:

MQC 01 12 01

When was the form filled out?

1-7-2012

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Minnesota Quilters

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

What color is the back of the quilt?

Blue or Navy

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

How wide is the quilt?

57 inches

How long is the quilt?

35.5 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:

8

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

8

Describe the borders:

Border 1 (closest to center):

This is a:

Finished quilt

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight (Square)

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor; Medium colors

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Gold; Green

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Type of inscription:

Date; Multiple Names

What is inscribed on the quilt?

On front - The trail of the pioneer bore the footprint of liberty. On back - makers names

Method used to make the inscription:

Embroidery; Ink

Location of inscription:

multiple locations

Describe the quilt's layout:

Pictorial

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing; Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

Applique letters spell - Minnesota

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front; Straight grain

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Blanket or flannel

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Color of thread used in the quilting:

white

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

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

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

Original to maker

Additional notes or stories about the quilt's design or materials source:

Quilt banner made for Minnesota Quilters.

Quilt top made by:

Mary Lou Chmiel; Bonnie Ellis; Lynn Fredall; Hellen Kelley; Sharon Meinz; Connie Pluhar; Wendy Richarson; Jill Ries

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