
QUILT INDEX RECORD
51-148-746
Story about this quilt:
This quilt was donated by Jess Stowell to the Anderson Historical Society in 2004. No information was provided on who made this quilt.
This is a:
Finished quilt
Owner's name for quilt:
Carpenter's Wheel
Brackman # or other source & #:
3809
Keywords or Subject:
carpenter's wheel, shirting, gingham
How wide is the quilt?
78 inches
How long is the quilt?
82 inches
Shape of edge:
Straight
What color is the quilt?
Blue; Cream; Pink; Red; Yellow
Antique colors:
Indigo Blue
Overall color scheme:
Multicolor
Describe the quilt's layout:
Block pattern
Number of quilt blocks:
16
Size of quilt blocks:
15 inches
Arrangement of quilt blocks:
Straight
Spacing of quilt blocks:
Separated by sashing with cornerstones or connecting blocks
Describe the quilt setting:
10 inch cornerstones
Sashing width:
varies from 5.5 inches to 6 inches
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:
Feedsack; Geometric; Mourning prints; Plaid; Print; Solid/plain; Striped
Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:
shirting, gingham
Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:
Hand Piecing; Machine Piecing
Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:
The blocks are mostly hand pieced, with sashing mostly machine pieced.
What kind of filling is used in the quilt?
Cotton
How thick is the quilt?
Thin
How are the layers held together?
Tied or tufted
Describe the quilting designs used:
Ties are blue, pink and green arranged in no particular order. Each block is tied to the front in one color.
Thread type used for the quilting:
wool
Color of thread used in the quilting:
blue, pink, green
How is the binding made?
Back turned to front; Hand sewn
How wide is the binding? (measure on the top only)
Width varies on each side.
Describe the binding:
The backing turned to the front measures 1.25 inches on the bottom, one side is .375 inches and the top is one inch. The other side is uneven, from 1.25 inches narrowing down to the seam being along the edge of the quilt.
Materials used to make the quilt back:
Cotton
Describe the back:
Different fabrics; Print; Solid/plain
What color is the back of the quilt?
Blue; Cream; Pink
Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:
2
Width of pieces on the back:
11.5 inches by 78 inches, 35,5 inches by 78 inches, 35 inches by 78 inches
Description of the back:
The two big pieces are a pink and blue print, the small piece is solid pink.
Type of inscription:
Date
Method used to make the inscription:
Attached label; Ink
Location of inscription:
on back
What is inscribed on the quilt?
2004.87.161
What is the date inscribed on the quilt?
2004
Quilt's condition:
Good/moderate use
Damage:
Fold marks or creases; Open seams; Uneven batting
Time period:
1930-1949
Where did the maker find their pattern?
Public domain/traditional pattern
Information about the pattern used:
The block pattern has many names: Black Diamond by Clara Stone, Carpenter's Wheel by Finley, Diadem Star by Hearth & Home 1928, Double Star by Hearth & Home, Knickerbocker Star by The Workbasket 1935, Lone Star of Paradise by KC Star 1933, Star of Bethlehem by Comfort, Star of Bethlehem by Clara Stone, Star Quilt Block by People's Popular Monthly 8/1915, Star within a Star by Hall, Sunflower by Nancy Page and Twinkling Stars by Nancy Page.
Quilt owner's name:
Anderson Historical Society
How did you acquire this quilt?
Gift
Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:
Donated by Jess Stowell in 2004.
Ownership of this quilt is:
Public Museum, Library, or Institution
Quilt owner's city:
Anderson
Quilt owner's county:
Shasta
Quilt owner's state:
California (CA)
Quilt owner's country:
United States
Owner's inventory number:
2004.087.161
Who documented this quilt?
California Heritage Quilt Project; Anderson Historical Society Collection
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
Copyright holder:
Anderson Historical Society, all rights reserved
Date data was collected:
2025-06-07
Who photographed this quilt?
Scarlett Rose
Details
Documentation Project:
Public Submission
Cite this Quilt
Carpenter's Wheel. 1930-1949. From Public Submission, California Heritage Quilt Project; Anderson Historical Society Collection. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=51-148-746. Accessed: 06/15/25