Name/Title
Star of Bethlehem QuiltEntry/Object ID
2024.001.001Description
This quilt features 9 Star of Bethlehem blocks. Each block is made out of 200 diamond pieces. The quilt was likely made using new/purchased fabric. 8 of the 9 blocks are the same and the center block is different. The fabrics include a butterscotch stripe, 3 various lafayette blue floral prints, and a turkey red with yellow and red detailing. Between each block is a turkey red sashing with block polka dots.
The binding is a true, applied binding with squared corners. Edge is straight single fold 1/8''. The back is a muslin.
The entire quilt is hand-quilted using single, cotton thread. There are four colors of thread used, white, brown, and dark and light blue to match the block pattern. The Star of Bethlehem blocks include crosshatch quilting. The stitches measure about 7-9 stitches per inch.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Donna Shepherd MoranNotes
Donna passed away and asked Rebecca Maust to donate in her honorDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall quiltWidth
103-1/2 inLength
105-1/2 inDimension Description
BlockWidth
31-1/2 inLength
31-1/2 inDimension Description
SashingWidth
2-1/4 inDimension Description
BorderWidth
3 inColor
Blue, Turkey Red, Chrome Yellow, Prussian BlueCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentOverall Condition
Excellent
