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Report your lost or stolen quilt
by filling out the form below.

Please supply as much information as possible.
If a question does not apply or if you don't know, just leave it blank.
Red fields marked with * are required.

* Name (First and Last name please)


* E-mail address

PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO MAKE SURE IT IS ENTERED CORRECTLY! Please note: your email address is required! No quilt will be posted without a way to contact you if it is found.

Mailing Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code, Country)

Phone Number with Area Code

Please note: your mailing address and phone number will be kept strictly confidential. It will only be used for backup purposes (for instance, if I try to contact you and your email address has changed) and it will not be shared with anyone without your written permission.

Quilt Description

Who made the quilt?


Who owns the quilt, if different from the quiltmaker?


What is the name of the quilt?


How was this quilt designed?
This quilt is from a commercial pattern, book or kit.
      Name of pattern/book/kit

This quilt is made of traditional blocks in a common setting.
      Name of block(s) used

This quilt is the quiltmaker's original design.
      Description of original design


How big is the quilt?


What are the main colors used?


Are there any distinctive fabrics or designs used?


How was the quilt constructed? Check all that apply.

Hand pieced Hand appliqued Hand quilted
Machine pieced Machine applique Machine quilted

Other Methods of Construction
(Embroidery, embellishments, hand painting, etc.)


Approximately what year was this quilt made?


Quilt Label

Was the quilt labeled?   Yes   No
If so, what was written on the label?


How was the label attached?
(Hand appliqued, written directly on backing, fused, etc.)


Where was the label located?


Quilt Pictures

Do you have a picture of the quilt? Yes No
If you do not have a picture of the quilt, do you have any fabric scraps? Yes No
Can you scan your own picture or fabric scraps? Yes No
You will not be able to send your pictures with this form. Please send your photos in a separate email.
Do you need me to scan your pictures or fabric scraps? Yes No

Additional Information

What date was this quilt last seen?


Where was it last seen? (City, state, etc.)


How was the quilt lost or stolen?


If stolen, was a police report filed?   Yes   No

Any additional comments?

Optional

How did you hear about this website?

Please note: it may take a week or two to add your information. Once the information about your missing quilt is on the internet, you will receive an email with the web address of your quilt. At that time, please visit the webpage indicated and review the information to insure that everything is correct.




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