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  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    gift
    Name of Maker:
    Norma V. Smith Sherrer
    Maiden Name of Maker:
    Norma V. Smith Sherrer
    Relationship to Owner:
    mother and mother in law
    Occupation:
    retired farm wife
    Place Maker Lives/Lived:
    Mansonville
    Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
    Known
    Pieced by (top):
    Norma Sherrer
    Quilted by:
    Norma Sherrer
    Year Made:
    1993
    Year is (accuracy):
    Known
    Place Made:
    Mansonville
    Markings on Quilt:
    Initials Signature Date Place Other (please specify)
    Location & Technique:
    label hand written on back
    Wording of Information:
    Mountain Mist- Quilt History was made by Norma Sherrer Celtic pattern all hand sewn in the year 1993-94 given to my son and daughter in law Marvin and Mabel
    Size in Inches:
    71.5" x 57 1/4"
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    Celtic Design
    Colour (dominant):
    pink white and green print
    General Condition (Top):
    Like New
    Technique:
    Applique
    Block Set:
    Straight
    Block Numbers (whole):
    9
    Size:
    18" x 18"
    Sashing Width(s):
    1"
    Sashing Colours: Plain or Print?:
    print
    Border Number:
    2
    Border Width(s):
    1", 7.5"
    Border Total Width (w/ Binding):
    print
    Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
    One Fabric
    Corners:
    Straight Rounded
    Fabric:
    100% Cotton
    Edging:
    Front turned back Hand Machine
    Edging Detail: Other?:
    excellent
    Batting:
    Other Polyster
    Batting Detail: Other?:
    mid weight, white
    Quilting (hand):
    Irregular
    Quilting (machine):
    hand
    Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
    6-7 stitches/inch
    Tied:
    No
    Quilting Pattern (main block):
    outline, contour
    Backing Condition:
    Good
    Backing Fabric:
    Cotton Poly/Cotton Blend
    Number of Pieces:
    13
    Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
    One Fabric

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