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Quilts and Quiltmaking in America: 1978-1996

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1996 Texas State Winner; Hail to the USA: The Governor's Quilt

Quiltmaker
Glaze, Sally

Subjects
Format--wall quilt
Format--sampler/album
Process--hand work
Process--machine work
Process--piecing
Process--paper/template piecing
Process--quilting
Materials--cotton quilt top
Materials--cotton batting
Motivation--commemorative

Size(LxW)
69" x 79"

Date
April, 1992 - February, 1994

Location
Austin, Texas

Notes
The following information was supplied by the quiltmaker:
If your quilt is based on a traditional pattern or an earlier quilt, what is the name of the pattern? Where did you learn the pattern? "Each block represented the blocks from each state winner's quilt from a contest held in 1907 and 1912 by 'Hearth and Home' Magazine. Six-inch blocks drafted from original blocks 10.75 to 15 inches.
How did you choose the materials used in your quilt? "Selected Columbis' commemorative fabrics, other patriotic fabrics produced for current event (1992, 1993)."
This quilt commemorates the Sesquicentennial of Christopher Columbus' landing in New World (1492-1992).
How long have you been making quilts? "Since 1987."

How did you learn to quilt? "Saw a quilt magazine, later found and bought a pattern to make baby quilt for first grandchild, took a quilting class, then I was off and running ever since!"
What was your primary reason for entering the Lands' End contest? Do you frequently enter your quilts in competition? "I thought my quilt fit the theme."
Has being a winner in the Land's End contest made a difference in your life? Has it changed the way you look at your work as a quilt maker? "Yes - Yes - Yes. I have the contest poster framed. My quilt has been shown on a t.v. program (Lifetime Channel), an article was solicited and published in 'Quilting Today' Magazine (#66), a local newspaper (Picayugne) wrote an article, 'Quilt Tsushin' (Japan) wrote a highlight (#87)."

Medium
Color transparency

Call Number
AFC 1997/011: Folder 9105 P1

Digital ID
afcqltle le168

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