Added: Jan 09, 2011
Owned By | Zalman (child) |
Name of Maker | Louisa Betts |
Name of Quilter | Louisa Betts |
Year Made | 2009 |
Year Made is: | Certain |
Located in City | Atlanta |
Located in State | GA |
Located in Country | US |
Condition of Quilt | Mint |
Design Source | Totally Original Design |
Design Source - Description | This quilt was made for a special nephew. The quilt is made up of Judaic motifs. The torah scroll (with removable child's yad/pointer) has excerpts from the Scriptures of King Solomon's wisdom, and the large lower picture shows the Baal Shem Tov (who Zalman is also named for) on his way with his disciples to deliver aid to the needy. Zalman's name is in the center blue sky block, and his siblings' names are in the clouds around him. Ahron means "he runs after peace," so there is a circle of footprints around the dove of peace. The two candles represent the two lights, written and oral, of Torah. I designed and constructed this quilt after doing much research on the Chabad site to learn the history and meaning behind the stories and symbols. |
Genre | Traditional Quilt |
Quilt Type | Large Quilt |
Quilt Type - Other Desc. | Traditional with applique and embroidery |
Quilt Width | 48 |
Quilt Height | 60 |
Measurement In: | Inches |
Fabric Used | 100% Commercial Cotton, Decorator Fabrics, Polyester, Other |
Fabric Used - Other Desc. | dove, horse, and sacks made of specialty fabrics |
Construction Technique | Piecing and Applique |
Piecing By | Machine |
Applique by | Machine |
Types of Quilting | Machine Quilted |
Embellishments | Machine Embroidery, Other |
Embellishments - Other Desc. | removble plastic yad (pointer for reading Scrolls) |
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