Identifier:
2008.15.1
Description:
25 pieced blocks, 7" x 7", are set on point with a 1 1/2" red print sashings between the blocks; 24 of the blocks are signed; all of the fabrics used are reproduction Civil War patterns; a tan, beige and red print fabric is used for the 1/2 blocks around the outside; a 1/2" turned over binding is made of the same red print fabric as the sashing; the backing fabric is a light beige and tan print; a 2 3/4" hanging sleeve is sewn to the top of the back.;This quilt was made by members of the Quilt History Study Group for the Museum's Collection. Through the late 1990s and 2000s this group has provided both financial help and volunteer labor to the Museum to help improve the Quilt Collection. This includes members aiding in the identification, rolling and covering the quilts for proper storage. Sewing hanging sleeves ont he backs of collection items so they can be exhibited. Providing money to build the "Q is for Quilts" exhibit, digital photography and creation of digtal CD. Each of the members that made a block signed it. Some included a date, some their home town and others short sayings. See Curatorial Details section for a written list of names and information taken from the blocks. There are low quality copies of digital pictures of the quilt being held up by several people who made the quilt. These copies are in the accession file.;Each of the blocks is signed by the maker of that block. Some are dated, have hometown listed or include a short sayings . One of the blocks had "the signatures of Judy Jelesema and Judy Bishop with "QHSG, Oct. 1997 est." This is for the Quilt History Study Group which was founded by the two Judy's during the time noted.;The fabric used for this quilt are all Civil War reproduction patterns.;Following is a description of the signature on each block of the quilt. They go from the top left block (as the viewer looks at the quilt) to the lower right. #1) Patrica Hublel Boucher; #2) Sandy Zuibarth, Wyoming, MI, 2007; #3) Maria Jaffas?, 2001; #4) When this you see, remember me. September 2001, Carol Rittenbery; #5) Jean Kurzhals, Saranac, MI, 2007; #6) Olivia Ingle, Grand Rapids, MI; #7) Alice Sloan Hoban, Linda Gabrielse, Sue Latham; #8) Judy Jelesema, Judy Bishop, QHSG Oct. 1997 est.; #9) Marilyn Fisher Holland, Michigan; #10) Dawn Vandentoorn; #11) Evelyn J. Cooper, Kent City, MI. Oct. 1, 2001; #12) Joan Brink, 2007; #13) Cindy Videto-Samson, Rockford, MI; #14)Marilyn Wirth-gendrehous, 12-2-01, Walker, Michigan; #15) Deirdre Hybarger, Belding, MI 2003: #16) Ruth Tanis; #17) Bonita K. Golder; #18) Jeannette Mansfield; #19) Jan VanderMolen 2001; #20) Marg Ed Kwapil September 2001; #21) May god Hold you in the palm of his hand, Elizabeth Ricker, September 2001; #22) Mary J. Noss 2001: #23) Gay Bomers, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2001: #24) Norma DeBoer Sept. 01. The center sqaure is not signed.
Date:
2001 – 2007
Materials:
Pieced, Hand Quilted, 6 Stitches Per Inch, Cotton Top Backing, Synthetic Filling
Dimensions:
51" h 5" w
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Quilt History Study Group/west Michigan Quilter's Guild
Related Entities:
Andrea Melvin (identified by)
Members Of The Quilt History Study Group, A Bee Of The West Mchigan Quilters Guild (a List Of Names (creator)
Jan Vandermolen (creator)
West Michigan Quilters' Guild (donor)
