Fan Variation Quilt by Susan McCord, circa 1900
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This quilt is a variation of a "crazy" quilt design called fans. Most quilters placed a fan in just one corner of a block. Susan McCord sewed fans of varying sizes in each corner. Then she joined the blocks together to form "wheels" that dazzle with a sense of motion and energy -- a stunning example of this Indiana farmwife's extraordinary design sense.
This quilt is a variation of a "crazy" quilt design called fans. Most quilters placed a fan in just one corner of a block. Susan McCord sewed fans of varying sizes in each corner. Then she joined the blocks together to form "wheels" that dazzle with a sense of motion and energy -- a stunning example of this Indiana farmwife's extraordinary design sense.
Artifact
Crazy quilt
Date Made
circa 1900
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
73.120.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Wool (Textile)
Silk (Textile)
Technique
Applique (Technique)
Piecing
Embroidering
Hand sewing
Color
Multicolored
Brown
Red
Gold (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 81 in
Width: 69 in
Specifications
Pattern: Fan Variation
Number of Pieces (top): 42 foundation pieced blocks
Fabric (top): Wool, silk, linen or cotton solids, florals, stripes, plaids and prints
Piecing Technique: Hand pieced
Number of Pieces (back): Not noted
Fabric (back): Printed and solid cottons
Stitches per Inch: Not quilted
Quilting Pattern: Not quilted or tied
Quilting Technique: Not quilted
Binding: Edges turned under and finished with blanket stitch
Batting: No batting
Note(s): The edges of each small crazy quilt piece, each fan piece, and each block are embroidered in a herringbone pattern
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