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To
get Florida quilts recorded and added to the
Quilt Index,
a website & national resource center that “ features images and
information, provided by an array of contributors, on thousands of quilts
from documentation projects, museums, libraries, and private collections.
The Quilt Index represents
years of research and development to bring together quilt information in a
centralized online tool for education, research, and public access.
Only a few Florida quilts
are currently shown on this site because they are in other
collections...it’s time to have our state represented in full!
All quilts are wanted...not just ones made in this state. |
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June 2009 to June 2011 (two years) to collect new data and gather previous
documentation records, if available.
Application to the Quilt Index
by May 31, 2010
July 2011, or when accepted, to begin data entry of the quilt information.
At this time it is unknown
how long the data entry process will take. |
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SSQA will cover
the cost of the application ($150) and the start-up fees
($3,500) for the Quilt Index.
Groups hosting
Quilt Discovery Days will cover
their own expenses, but may apply for a grant from SSQA or any other
source to help defray their costs.
Information on funding
sources will be shared as it becomes known. |
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It
should be possible for a group of volunteers to do this work when the time
comes. How long it takes will depend on how many volunteers and how many
quilts are being entered. |
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Any group is encouraged to host a Quilt
Discovery Day. Please be sure to use the proper forms and photo
requirements so the information will be easily included. Quilts may be
from any time period. |
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Efforts will be made to include all previous collections. Quality of the
paperwork and photos will determine if they can be used, so please go
through the collection and organize it to meet the requirements as much as
possible. |
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Museums & Private Collections |
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You are encouraged to contact museums and private collectors to request
access to the quilts for documentation. These quilts are usually not
brought out to Discovery Days. Small teams of 2 - 3 people may work best
in these situations. Please contact the Project Chairman for more
information. Nan Moore
quiltmoore@aol.com |
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Host a
Quilt Discovery Day
with your group
Write grants
Share information about collections, grants, and groups who might be
of assistance
Contact Florida Quilt Project chairman
Nan Moore:
quiltmoore@aol.com
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