QUILT INDEX RECORD

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Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:

MQ2024-004

When was the form filled out?

3/5/2024

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

St. Paul

Who helped you fill out the form?

MQP/Susan Calhoun

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Minnesota Quilters Inc.

Who documented this quilt?

Minnesota Quilt Project

Description of the back:

this is a yo-yo quilt - no backing

How wide is the quilt?

103 inches

How long is the quilt?

103 inches

Size of quilt blocks:

11 inches x 11 inches

Sashing width:

2.25 inches, dark blue yo-yos

Number of borders:

two borders

Describe the borders:

first border is a row of multicolor yo-yos, 2.25", on 4 sides; outer border is a row of dark blue yo-yos, 2.25 ", on 4 sides

This is a:

Finished quilt

Describe the item:

yo-yo quilt with no batting or backing

Quilt's title:

Yo-yos

Shape of edge:

Other

Describe the edge:

yo-yo

Shape of corners:

Other

Describe the corners:

yo-yo

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor; Medium colors

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Lavender; Red

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1999

Time period:

1976-1999

Type of inscription:

Date; Single Name

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Dee '99

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

1999

Method used to make the inscription:

Embroidery

Describe the method used to inscribe the quilt:

red embroidery on one yo-yo

Describe where the inscription was found:

on a white block just inside the outer border on one corner

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

49

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

1

Owner's name for quilt:

yo-yo

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

Describe the quilt setting:

blocks formed from 25 yo-yos, each block surrounded on all sides by sashing formed from a single row of dark blue yo-yos

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:

Floral; Print

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

wide variety of quilting fabrics from the 1980's - 1990's time period

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

Novelty techniques used to make the quilt top:

Yo-yo

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

embroidery on one block - inscription

Where did the maker get their materials?

Unknown

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Public domain/traditional pattern

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Owner grew up on Detroit Lakes, MN. Her parents collected antiques during their entire marriage and owned/operated the Shady Hollow flea market in Detroit Lakes for 25-30 years. This quilt was inherited by the owner in 2023 when her parents passed.

Who photographed this quilt?

C. Silflow/MQP

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