QUILT INDEX RECORD

19-15-5705

Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:

MQC 110402

When was the form filled out?

4-9-2011

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

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

2

Width of pieces on the back:

39.5, 35

How wide is the quilt?

73.5 inches

How long is the quilt?

73 inches

Size of quilt blocks:

11.5 x 11.5

Sashing width:

1, 3, 5, 7

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

less than a half inch

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

Border 1 (closest to center): 3 inch, black, on 4 sides

This is a:

Finished quilt

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight (Square)

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor; Dark colors

What color is the quilt?

Black; Blue or Navy; Red

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1983-1984

Time period:

1976-1999

Type of inscription:

Date; Multiple Names

What is inscribed on the quilt?

1. Catherine LaRose 2. J. Holzknecht 3. Jeannie M. Spears 4. Irene Stemm 5. Alpha block Barbara Hjort 6. Vicki Moskiewic 7. Audrey Wyatt 8. CP 9. Michele Keller 1983 10. T 11. Norma Ahluist 12. Adelle Madsen 13. Helen Kelley 14. Barbara Hjort '83 The canoe that was supposed to be piano 15. Linda Lee 16. NAB 17. Aris Peterson 18. Joy Eklund 19. NB 20. Ellen Dubbe '82 Quilting Forever Housework Whenever 21. A.S. 22. Sue Stein

Method used to make the inscription:

Embroidery; Ink; Typewriter

Location of inscription:

on block

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

25

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

25

Owner's name for quilt:

Lee Bradford's Presidents Quilt II

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Sampler

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side; Separated by plain sashing

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Muslin

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Checked; Dotted; Floral; Multiple scrap; Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique; Machine Applique

Novelty techniques used to make the quilt top:

Dimensional applique

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

rick rack trim

Embellishments used:

Cotton thread

Describe embellishment materials or techniques:

doily attached

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?

Cannot tell

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Color of thread used in the quilting:

multiple colors

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

In-the-ditch; Outline

Where did the maker get their materials?

Unknown

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Public domain/traditional pattern

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

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