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  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    OWNER MADE IT.
    Name of Maker:
    Unknown
    Maiden Name of Maker:
    HAZEL GEORGIA SYLVESTER KERR
    Occupation:
    TREE FARMER
    Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
    Known
    Pieced by (top):
    HAZEL KERR
    Quilted by:
    GENEVA MILLS
    Year Made:
    2002
    Year is (accuracy):
    Known
    Place Made:
    BURY
    Other notes:
    GRAND MOTHER FLOWER BASKET 86 * 103 BASKETS PIECED - THREE DIMENSIONAL FLOWERS HAND APPLIQUÉD BASKETS AND FLOWERS SET ON POINT. SCALLOPED BORDER. AT LENNOXVILLE QUILT SHOW; WON JUDGES CHOICE FOR ORIGINALITY, WORKMANSHIP, COLOUR SCHEME, EMBROIDERED WORK AND TINY DETAILS. WON LORNA JOHNS PLAQUE FOR USE OF COLOUR + CREATIVITY.
    Size in Inches:
    103 * 86
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    GRANDMOTHER'S FLOWER BASKETS
    Colour (dominant):
    BROWNS
    General Condition (Top):
    Like New
    Technique:
    Appliqué
    Hand or Machine Made:
    Hand
    Block Set:
    On Point
    Block Numbers (whole):
    18 1/2, 10 1/4, 4
    Size:
    12 * 12
    Colour:
    OFF WHITE PRINT ON PRINT.
    Sashing Width(s):
    3"
    Sashing Colours:
    BROWN
    Sashing Colours: Plain or Print?:
    print
    Sashing Number:
    1
    Border Number:
    3
    Border Width(s):
    2 3/4(GREEN) - 2(BEIGE) - 4 1/2 (BROWN PIECED)
    Border Total Width (w/ Binding):
    9"
    Border Colour(s):
    DARK BROWN
    Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
    One Fabric
    Corners:
    Rounded
    Fabric:
    100% Cotton
    Edging:
    ColourHomecut BiasHandFront turned back
    Batting:
    Polyster
    Quilting (hand):
    Excellent
    Quilting (machine):
    hand
    Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
    6, WHITE
    Tied:
    No
    Quilting Pattern (main block):
    1/4" CROSS HATCH
    Quilting Pattern (sashing):
    DOUBLE CABLE.
    Raised Work:
    FLOWERS
    Backing Condition:
    Good
    Backing Fabric:
    CottonColourPrinted
    Number of Pieces:
    2
    Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
    One Fabric

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