QUILT INDEX RECORD

19-15-5708

Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:

MQC 11 04 01

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

Describe the back:

Print; Same fabric used throughout

What color is the back of the quilt?

Beige or Tan

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

How wide is the quilt?

70.5 inches

How long is the quilt?

71 inches

Size of quilt blocks:

11.75 x 11.75

Sashing width:

2 inch

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

less than a half 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; Dark colors

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Brown; Cream

Quilt's condition:

Very good/almost new

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1983

Time period:

1976-1999

Type of inscription:

Date; Multiple Names

What is inscribed on the quilt?

1. Your leadership has won our praise now retire to well earned "Lee-sure" days 2. MCH 3. Kathy Morton 4. Tudor Rose 1983 Lynn Fiedsall 5. D. Bouley 6. Pat Wiswell 7. Wendy Richardson 8. MQLibrary M. Henney 9. Shirley Krantz 10. Darlene Myers 11. I'm a Minnesota Quilter Lee Bradford President 1981-1982 12. Linda Ikola 13. Mary Lou Leuthner

Method used to make the inscription:

Embroidery

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 President Quilt I

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing; Separated by sashing with cornerstones or connecting blocks

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Broadcloth

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Checked; Dotted; Floral; Print; Solid/plain; Striped

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Novelty techniques used to make the quilt top:

Folding

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery

Embellishments used:

Ribbon thread

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?

Machine quilting

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline

Where did the maker get their materials?

Unknown

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

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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