Name/Title
Nine PatchEntry/Object ID
2022.006.002Description
There are a total of 810 Nine-Patch blocks arranged into a grid of 30 x 27. Each block is about 2 inches square. Each block is set on point with alternating plain blocks. The blocks are framed with a triple border, alternating purple, white, and purple fabric. Each strip is about 1 inch wide. There is an 1/8 inch binding brought from the back to the front with straight edges and squared corners.
The quilt is entirely hand quilted using single, white, cotton thread at 8 stitches per inch. The quilting is just parallel lines, alternating between straight lines and diagonal lines every 2 blocks.
There is a thin, cotton batting and a cotton backing composed of 3 horizontal strips of fabric.
Likely made out of old/recycled fabric (scraps).Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2022.006Source or Donor
Suelle Marie SwartzAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
In Memory of Suelle McKellarMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Elva Blanche Worrell SwartzAttribution
Attributed toPlace
* Untyped Place
Harrisonburg, VirginiaDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionsWidth
84 inLength
97-1/4 inMaterials
Material
CottonMaterial Notes
Prints and plaidsColor
White, Purple, Multi-ColorCondition
Overall Condition
WornNotes
Slight, faint stains on the back.
Overall fading and loss of fabricOverall Condition
Fair
