QUILT INDEX RECORD

19-15-5703

Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:

MQC-011205

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?

Orange

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

How wide is the quilt?

24.5 inches

How long is the quilt?

24.5 inches

Size of quilt blocks:

11.5 x 11.5

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:

7

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

7

Number of borders:

2

Describe the borders:

Border 1 (closest to center): .875 inch, green print, on 4 sides Border 2: 3 inch, apricot print, on 4 sides

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?

Cream; Green; Orange

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1990-1991

Time period:

1976-1999

Type of inscription:

Date; Message; Single Name

What is inscribed on the quilt?

For Minnesota Quilters Collection 1990-1991 Jane Melohn

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label; Ink

Location of inscription:

on back

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Number of quilt blocks:

1

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

1

Owner's name for quilt:

Basket of Flowers

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

On point or rotated on 45 degrees

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Print; Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing; Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Bias grain

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cannot tell

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Color of thread used in the quilting:

cream

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

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Floral

Describe the quilting designs used:

leaves

Where did the maker get their materials?

Unknown

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Traditional pattern variation

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

Public domain

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