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  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    Donated to the Richmond County Historical Society
    Name of Maker:
    Marie
    Maiden Name of Maker:
    Devin
    Surname:
    Forgue(s)
    Place Maker Lives/Lived:
    St. Camille QC
    Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
    Known
    Pieced by (top):
    Marie Forgue(s)
    Quilted by:
    Marie (Forgue(s)
    Year Made:
    1980
    Year is (accuracy):
    Estimate
    Place Made:
    St.Camille QC
    Other notes:
    Quilt originated in Quebec Eastern Townships, traveled to British Columbia and was returned to Québec. History on file.
    Size in Inches:
    71" x 48"
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    4 Patch
    Colour (dominant):
    Blue/Pastel
    General Condition (Top):
    Used, not repaired
    Technique:
    Patchwork
    Hand or Machine Made:
    Hand
    Block Set:
    Straight
    Block Numbers (whole):
    35
    Size:
    7"
    Colour:
    Pastels/Blue
    Sashing Width(s):
    2½"
    Sashing Colours:
    Blue
    Sashing Colours: Plain or Print?:
    Plain
    Sashing Number:
    1
    Corners:
    Straight
    Fabric:
    100% cotton
    Edging:
    Homemade, hand, straight of goods, front turned back, blue
    Edging Detail: Other?:
    Worn
    Batting:
    Cotton
    Batting Detail: Other?:
    Thick, white
    Quilting (hand):
    Hand
    Quilting Condition:
    Regular
    Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
    5 stitches per inch, blue thread
    Tied:
    No
    Quilting Pattern (main block):
    In the ditch
    Quilting Pattern (sashing):
    Crosses at intersections
    Backing Condition:
    Used
    Backing Fabric:
    Cotton, blue, plain
    Number of Pieces:
    2

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