Name/Title
Sherbet Star QuiltEntry/Object ID
2024.014.001Description
This sherbet-colored Lone Star was pieced in the 1930s, yet its side setting pieces were never added. The diamonds were inconsistently pieced, the fabrics were thin, and the edges were fraying. To stabilize the star and create a smooth edge, Mary Kerr stitched the star to a white cotton sheet with right sides together and then turned it through the backing. It was then stitched to a pieced backing that allowed the colors to pop. The binding was pieced from leftover scraps of the backing fabric.
1/4'' applied binding with mitered corners. The binding is multi-colored with pieces of pastel cotton from the background fabric. The entire back is 1 piece of fabric; a solid pastel blue. The batting is thick cotton
Quilted by machine using a longarm. Single, white Glide Pearl thread used in the quilting. Designs are Anne Bright's "Gilded" and Page Johnson's "Seasoned." The star itself is quilted as borders, rather than diamonds using Anne Bright's "FG Feather" design alternated with straight lines.
Featured in Mary Kerr's book, "Twisted."Acquisition
Accession
2024.014Source or Donor
Mary KerrAcquisition Method
DonatedMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Cheryl MorganRole
QuilterArtist
Cyndi MessickRole
QuilterInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
on the backDimensions
Width
64-1/2 inLength
64 inMaterials
Material
Feed Sack, CottonMaterial Notes
Mixed, solids and printsColors
Color
Orange, Purple, Pink, Aqua, Blue, Multi-ColorColor Notes
Pastels & FeedsacksCondition
Overall Condition
Excellent
