Name/Title
Appalachian Folk DanceEntry/Object ID
2004.009.001Description
A center medallion style quilt featuring an original design of male and female dancers around a hex sign. The interior border is hand-worked in applique vines that depict the seasons with birds, flowers, and bugs. The outer border is composed of 32 completed miniature quilts in various sizes (one of which acted as a signature quilt).
Edge finish is straight double fold, machine front and hand back.
Hand pieced, appliqued, embroidered, and quilted. Quilted in diamonds and diagonal lines.Context
Susan Hinkel designed this quilt, preparing kits and supervising its construction. Members of the Piedmont Quilters Guild of Warrenton, Virginia participated in making the quilt. It took over 14 years. It was hand quilted by Margie Hockman.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2004.009Source or Donor
Susan HinkelMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Piedmont Quilters GuildRole
MakerArtist
Susan HinkelRole
DesignerArtist
Margie HockmanRole
QuilterDate made
circa 1991 - 2004Place
* Untyped Place
Warrenton, VirginiaDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionsWidth
98 inLength
105 inMaterials
Material
CottonMaterial Notes
Solids and printsColor
Multi-Color, Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, Brown, Tan, Black, Purple, Pink, GrayCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentOverall Condition
Excellent
