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How was the Quilt Acquired?:
the top was inherited in 1981 and brought to Quebec from Maine

Name of Maker:
Maxine Morehouse and Effie Teed (centre medallion of top)

Relationship to Owner:
Effie was Maxine's great Aunt

Occupation:
both women were nurses

Place Maker Lives/Lived:
Maine- New Brunswick- Quebec

Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
Known

Pieced by (top):
Effie Teed

Quilted by:
Maxine Morehouse

Year Made:
1945/1982

Year is (accuracy):
Estimate

Place Made:
Maine and Quebec

Markings on Quilt:
Initials Signature Date

Location & Technique:
back

Wording of Information:
E.E.T MBM '82

Size in Inches:
96.5 x 96.5 inches

Size: Irregular?:
No

Pattern:
Star of Bethlehem medallion

Reference:
family traditional

General Condition (Top):
Good Used

Technique:
Patchwork

Hand or Machine Made:
Hand

Block Set:
Straight

Border Number:
4

Border Width(s):
3"- 8"- 4" 3.5"

Border Colour(s):
pink and blues

Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
Print Plain Different Fabrics

Corners:
Mitred

Fabric:
100% Cotton

Fabric Detail: Other?:
faded and torn

Edging:
Back turned forward

Batting:
Polyester

Batting Detail: Other?:
medium weight, white

Quilting (hand):
Good

Quilting Pattern (main block):
8 stitches per inch (even), off-white thread1 1/4" diamonds

Quilting Pattern (fill-in blocks):
overall variety, curves, diamonds etc.

Backing Condition:
Used

Backing Fabric:
Cotton

Number of Pieces:
2

Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
Print Plain Different Fabrics
Name of Maker:
Eileen

Maiden Name of Maker:
Thompson

Surname:
Foster

Occupation:
Housewife

Place Maker Lives/Lived:
Alberta, Montreal

Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
Known

Pieced by (top):
Eileen Foster

Quilted by:
EileenFoster

Year Made:
1990-1991

Year is (accuracy):
Known

Place Made:
St. Hilaire Quebec

Markings on Quilt:
Initials Signature Date

Location & Technique:
bottom right corner

Size in Inches:
100" long x 84" wide

Size: Irregular?:
No

Pattern:
Spring Garden

Reference:
magazine

General Condition (Top):
Good

Technique:
Applique Embroidered Other

Hand or Machine Made:
Hand

Block Set:
Medallion

Block Numbers (whole):
medallion in centre 41" x 27.5"

Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
One Fabric

Quilting (hand):
Good

Quilting Pattern (main block):
7 stitches per inch, even, white threadcross patch

Quilting Pattern (fill-in blocks):
cable grape and leaf, echo quilting, tea leaf

Quilting Pattern (sashing):
maple leaf, lettuce also, echo quilting

Backing Condition:
Good

Number of Pieces:
2

Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
One Fabric
Name of Maker:
Eileen

Maiden Name of Maker:
Thomson

Surname:
Foster

Occupation:
Housewife

Place Maker Lives/Lived:
Alberta, Montreal

Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
Known

Pieced by (top):
Eileen Foster

Quilted by:
Eileen Foster

Year Made:
1978

Year is (accuracy):
Known

Place Made:
St. Hilaire, Quebec

Markings on Quilt:
Initials Signature

Wording of Information:
To John Love Mom

Size in Inches:
96" long x 73" wide

Pattern:
dancing daffodils

Reference:
Stern Foster Batting wrapper

General Condition (Top):
Good

Technique:
Applique

Block Numbers (whole):
20 continuos and set straight

Size:
16.5"x16.5"

Border Number:
3

Border Width(s):
1"x3" of 72 1/4 x 105.5

Border Colour(s):
green and white

Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
Plain One Fabric

Corners:
Mitred

Fabric:
100% Cotton

Edging:
Front turned back

Batting:
Cotton

Batting Detail: Other?:
light weight, white

Quilting (hand):
Excellent

Quilting Pattern (main block):
8 stitches to an inch close and even, white and green threadspider web, cross patch

Quilting Pattern (sashing):
quilted along seam line

Backing Condition:
Good

Number of Pieces:
1

Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
Plain One Fabric
Name of Maker:
Eileen

Maiden Name of Maker:
Thomson

Surname:
Foster

Occupation:
Housewife

Place Maker Lives/Lived:
Alberta, Montreal

Pieced by (top):
Eileen Foster

Quilted by:
Eileen Foster

Year Made:
1989

Year is (accuracy):
Known

Markings on Quilt:
Initials Signature

Wording of Information:
To Michael with Love, Mom

Size in Inches:
100"x84.5"

Reference:
Circle des fermiere Feb. 90 Vol 1611/02 Canadian living origin

General Condition (Top):
Good

Technique:
Applique Embroidered Whole Cloth

Hand or Machine Made:
Hand

Block Set:
Straight

Block Numbers (whole):
20

Size:
14 1/4 diameter

Border Number:
3

Border Width(s):
1"-2 3/4", 2"-4", 3"-4.5"

Border Colour(s):
Celtic cable, blue, white

Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
Print One Fabric

Fabric:
100% Cotton Poly/Cotton Blend

Edging:
Back turned forward

Batting:
Cotton

Batting Detail: Other?:
light weight, white

Quilting (hand):
Excellent

Quilting Pattern (main block):
9 stitches to an inch, echo, Celtic border

Backing Condition:
Good

Backing Fabric:
Poly/Cotton Blend

Number of Pieces:
2

Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
Print One Fabric
Name of Maker:
Eileen

Maiden Name of Maker:
Thomson

Surname:
Foster

Occupation:
Housewife

Place Maker Lives/Lived:
Alberta, Montreal

Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
Known

Pieced by (top):
Eileen Foster

Quilted by:
Eileen Foster

Year Made:
1967

Year is (accuracy):
Known

Place Made:
Quebec

Markings on Quilt:
Initials Signature

Location & Technique:
Right bottom corner

Size in Inches:
83"x83"

Pattern:
cherry tree

Reference:
Woman's Day, 19th century patterns

General Condition (Top):
Used Good

Technique:
Applique Patchwork Other

Hand or Machine Made:
Hand

Block Numbers (whole):
13+8.5,4.5

Size:
15.5"

Sashing Width(s):
3"x1"

Sashing Colours:
dark and light green

Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
Stuffed One Fabric

Corners:
Straight

Edging:
Home-made Front turned back

Batting:
Cotton

Batting Detail: Other?:
light weight, white

Quilting (hand):
Excellent

Quilting (machine):
No

Quilting Pattern (main block):
10 stitches per inch, white and green threadcross hatch pattern

Quilting Pattern (sashing):
in the ditch

Raised Work:
stuffed

Backing Condition:
Good

Number of Pieces:
1

Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
Stuffed One Fabric
Name of Maker:
Eileen

Maiden Name of Maker:
Thomson

Surname:
Foster

Occupation:
Housewife

Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
Known

Pieced by (top):
Eileen Foster

Quilted by:
Eileen Foster

Year Made:
1976

Year is (accuracy):
Known

Place Made:
Quebec

Markings on Quilt:
Initials Signature

Wording of Information:
To Martha Love Mother

Size in Inches:
102" x 76" wide

Size: Irregular?:
No

Pattern:
Martha's Vineyard

Reference:
from a magazine

General Condition (Top):
Good Used

Technique:
Applique Other

Hand or Machine Made:
Hand

Block Set:
Straight

Size:
16 3/4 x 16 3/4

Border Width(s):
12 3/4

Border Colour(s):
off white

Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
Plain One Fabric

Fabric:
Poly/Cotton Blend

Edging:
Hand Front turned back

Batting:
Cotton

Batting Detail: Other?:
light weight, white

Quilting (hand):
Excellent

Quilting (machine):
No

Tied:
No

Quilting Pattern (main block):
9 stitches per inch, close and even, white and green threadApplique pattern and quilt pattern are the same

Raised Work:
stuffed

Backing Condition:
Good

Backing Fabric:
Poly/Cotton Blend

Number of Pieces:
1

Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
Plain One Fabric
Name of Maker:
Eileen

Maiden Name of Maker:
Thomson

Surname:
Foster

Occupation:
Housewife

Pieced by (top):
Eileen Foster

Quilted by:
Eileen Foster

Year Made:
1983

Year is (accuracy):
Known

Markings on Quilt:
Initials Signature

Wording of Information:
To Paul BAH. Love Mother Eileen Foster

Size in Inches:
84" x 82"

Size: Irregular?:
No

Pattern:
Grandmother's Engagement Ring

Reference:
from Magazine

General Condition (Top):
Good New Used

Technique:
Applique Patchwork

Hand or Machine Made:
Hand

Block Set:
Straight

Block Numbers (whole):
56 whole stars in 15 1/2" circles

Border Width(s):
2"

Border Total Width (w/ Binding):
Applique diamonds

Border Colour(s):
rust and white

Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
One Fabric

Corners:
Mitred

Fabric:
100% Cotton Wool Polyester

Edging Detail: Other?:
turned together

Batting:
Cotton

Batting Detail: Other?:
light weight, white

Quilting (hand):
Excellent

Quilting (machine):
No

Quilting Pattern (main block):
7 stitches/inch close and even, white thread, following pattern

Quilting Pattern (fill-in blocks):
echo quilting

Backing Condition:
Good

Backing Fabric:
Cotton

Number of Pieces:
1

Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
One Fabric
How was the Quilt Acquired?:
purchased at flea market in Westmount

Name of Maker:
Unknown

Size in Inches:
85" x 71.5"

Pattern:
Log Cabin

General Condition (Top):
Used Not Repaired

Technique:
Patchwork

Hand or Machine Made:
Hand

Block Set:
Straight

Block Numbers (whole):
64 log cabin set in highlighting technique,

Size:
8-9" squares

Colour:
varied fabric

Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
Sateen One Fabric

Fabric:
Wool Silk

Fabric Detail: Other?:
chintz, velvet, silk ribbon

Edging:
Back turned forward Home-made

Edging Detail: Other?:
turned together

Batting:
Wool

Batting Detail: Other?:
carded wool, medium weight, white

Quilting (hand):
Good Irregular

Quilting (machine):
No

Tied:
No

Quilting Pattern (main block):
black thread, outline of pattern

Backing Condition:
Good

Backing Fabric:
CottonOther

Number of Pieces:
black pieces

Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
Sateen One Fabric
How was the Quilt Acquired?:
inherited

Name of Maker:
Great Village, Nova Scotia

Maiden Name of Maker:
Church Group

Surname:
Great Village, Nova Scotia

Relationship to Owner:
Mrs. Chown commissioned this quilt

Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
Known

Year Made:
1946

Year is (accuracy):
Known

Place Made:
Great Village, Nova Scotia

Size in Inches:
89"x 76"

Size: Irregular?:
Yes

Pattern:
Dresden Plate variation

Reference:
local design

General Condition (Top):
Good Used

Technique:
Applique Patchwork

Hand or Machine Made:
Hand

Block Set:
Straight

Block Numbers (whole):
20

Size:
15" x 16.5"

Border Width(s):
5 1/4"

Border Total Width (w/ Binding):
scalloped edges

Border Colour(s):
blue and white

Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
PlainOne Fabric

Corners:
Rounded

Fabric:
100% Cotton

Edging:
Home-made Bias

Batting:
Cotton

Batting Detail: Other?:
mid-weight, white

Quilting (hand):
Excellent

Quilting (machine):
hand

Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
10 stitches/inch, close, even, white thread

Tied:
No

Quilting Pattern (fill-in blocks):
Feather

Backing Condition:
Good

Backing Fabric:
Cotton

Number of Pieces:
2

Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
Plain One Fabric
How was the Quilt Acquired?:
given as a family keepsake in 1960, from Nova Scotia

Name of Maker:
Elizabeth Holland Wilson

Maiden Name of Maker:
Holland

Surname:
Wilson

Relationship to Owner:
Mother of Dr. Wilson

Place Maker Lives/Lived:
Berwick, N.S.

Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
Known

Pieced by (top):
Elizabeth Wilson

Quilted by:
United Church Ladies

Year Made:
1932

Year is (accuracy):
Known

Place Made:
Nova Scotia

Size in Inches:
80" x 64.5"

Size: Irregular?:
No

Pattern:
Sunflower

Reference:
a popular pattern of the time

General Condition (Top):
Used Not Repaired

Technique:
Patchwork Applique Embroidered

Hand or Machine Made:
Hand

Block Set:
Straight

Block Numbers (whole):
12

Size:
15.5" x 16.5"

Sashing Width(s):
2.5" length wise and crosswise

Sashing Colours:
white

Border Number:
1

Border Width(s):
5 1/4"

Border Colour(s):
yellow

Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
One Fabric

Corners:
Mitred

Fabric:
100% Cotton

Edging:
Machine Back turned forward

Batting:
Other

Batting Detail: Other?:
unknown, white

Quilting (hand):
Irregular

Quilting (machine):
hand

Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
5 stitches./inch, uneven, medium, white thread

Quilting Pattern (main block):
around the sunflower

Quilting Pattern (fill-in blocks):
cross hatch

Quilting Pattern (sashing):
cross hatch

Quilting Pattern (borders):
cross hatch

Backing Condition:
Good

Backing Fabric:
Plain

Number of Pieces:
2

Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
One Fabric

For all errors, omissions or change of quilt ownership please contact enregistrement-courtepointe@courtepointequebec.com
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