QUILT INDEX RECORD

19-15-5704

Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:

MQC 01 12 06

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?

Pink

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Width of pieces on the back:

20 x 20

How wide is the quilt?

20 inches

How long is the quilt?

20 inches

Size of quilt blocks:

11 x 11

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:

9

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

8

Width between quilting lines:

1 inch

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?

Green; Pink; Purple

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1992

Time period:

1976-1999

Type of inscription:

Date; Place; Signature

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Tomorrows Treasures 1992 Minnesota Quilters Conference "Showy Pink Ladyslipper" block design used for 1992 logo pin Designed and made by Lois Bering Spring Valley, Minnesota photo taken

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label

Location of inscription:

on back

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Owner's name for quilt:

Showy Pink Ladyslipper

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

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Straight grain

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton or polyester blend

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; Single parallel lines

Where did the maker get their materials?

Unknown

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Unknown

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

Unknown

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

Medallion with log cabin corners.

Quilt top made by:

Lois Bering

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

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