Houses on PointFrederica Moran · 2000

  • Painting mediumQuilting
  • Art movementContemporary
  • Creation date2000
  • Art periodContemporary
  • MuseumSan Jose Museum of Quilts - Textiles

Frederica Moran (1924 – 2024)

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San Jose Museum of Quilts - Textiles (San Jose, United States of America)

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House quilts have been a favorite pattern for quilters since the 1880s. Many were made in just two colors such as red and white. Many variations of the pattern exist, regarding the size, number of doors, windows, chimneys and orientation.Freddy Moran wanted to make a quilt with little houses. So she designed her own pattern by drawing a six-inch square and then drew a house in the square. She made one house block with no plan in mind and just kept making blocks until she thought she had enough. She also added a few tree blocks.While house patterns are usually horizontal, Freddy decided to put her house blocks on point to add interest. Freddy could never be limited to just two colors for her quilt. She used many scraps for her houses in the bright colors for which she is known. All the chimneys are the same polka dot fabric and many of the fabrics have geometric designs. She set each block with a narrow strip of black and yellow striped fabric. This perfectly compliments the outside setting of triangles and the border made of small yellow squares with an interior border of a narrow strip of black fabric.Techniques: Machine pieced, machine quiltedCredit Line: Gift of the Artist

About this artwork

  • Title: Houses on Point
  • Artist: Frederica Moran
  • Year: 2000
  • Format: Square
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: San Jose Museum of Quilts - Textiles
  • Movement: Contemporary
  • Period: Contemporary
  • Corpus context: domestic life celebration theme, personal creative expression focus
  • Keywords: house pattern quilt, colorful home decor, modern textile art

Quick Facts

  • Subject or theme: Houses and trees
  • Medium: Machine pieced, machine quilted
  • Artist: frederica moran
  • Year: 2000
  • Notable elements or techniques: House quilt pattern, polka dot fabric, geometric designs

Questions & Answers

How old was Frederica Moran when creating "Houses on Point" in 2000?

Frederica Moran was 76 years old when creating "Houses on Point" in 2000. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1924.

Is "Houses on Point" by Frederica Moran recommended as a gift, and for whom?

"Houses on Point" is suggested for birthday as a present, with focal in mind.

Where does "Houses on Point" stand among Frederica Moran's recurring subjects?

"Houses on Point" depicts quilt art, house pattern, patchwork, geometric design, textile art, colorful quilting, while Frederica Moran's recorded themes are quilting tradition influence, domestic life celebration theme, personal creative expression focus. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.

When was "Houses on Point" made?

"Houses on Point" dates from 2000. The date places the work within Frederica Moran's career and its era.

What atmosphere does "Houses on Point" have?

The overall mood of "Houses on Point" by Frederica Moran is playful. The mood describes the general atmosphere of the work.

Who is the artist behind "Houses on Point"?

"Houses on Point" was created by Frederica Moran. The information on this page describes Frederica Moran's original work.

Which print setup is suggested for "Houses on Point" by Frederica Moran?

For "Houses on Point", the recommended print setup is a medium size and a square orientation.

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