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Black sashing with white corner blocks unifies the reds, blues, and tans of this Churn Dash quilt.
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Cultural Objects, Quilts

Churn Dash Quilt

People
Associated Person: Neta Ree Hylton Weeks
Associated Person: Troy Julius Weeks
Date
Unknown
Places
Willis (Burks Fork District)
Material/Medium

Cotton

Specifications
  • Length: 81 inches
  • Width: 69 1/2 inches
Description

In excellent condition, this quilt is made of forty-two blocks pieced from a variety of red and blue prints unified by black sashing and white cornerstone pieces. It is tacked (or tied) with cotton thread every two inches. The initials “TJW” are embroidered along the bottom left side sashing using the same cotton thread and chain-stitching .

Keywords
Pieced quilt, tacked quilt, patchwork quilt, scrap quilt
Notes

While its maker is unknown, this quilt was purchased at the Troy Weeks’ sale.  Troy Julius Weeks was married to Neta Ree Hylton.