Charlotte Allen Williams in her book "Florida Quilts" wrote, "A unique pictorial quilt known as the "Miracle Quilt of Democracy" (Plate 73) was made by Catherine Elizabeth (Kate) Waldron McClenny (c. 1870-1952 in 1932 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.  Kate was married to Carr Bowers McClenny and lived in the Jacksonville area all her life.  She taught piano and violin and was always interested in politics.  Although this quilt was a totally original design and does not contain any of the traditional design elements popular with quilters of her day, Kate did use the pastel colors in her applique and embroidery that were so widely used during this period.  She had no previous experience in quilting but managed to complete this quilt in less than a year.  While the central theme of the quilt is democracy, symbolized by Franklin D. Roosevelt's Little White House, it also incorporates biblical symbols and other facets of life in America.  The quilt was presented before the 1938 Florida legislature and was later exhibited in Jacksonville's Roosevelt and George Washington hotels.  Then Senator Claude Pepper liked the quilt so much that he had it displayed at several Florida Democratic party meetings.  The mayor and city council of Jacksonville Beach adopted a resolution in 1945 commending Kate for the vision and artistry she employed in the conception and execution of the "Banner of Democracy."  Kate dedicated the quilt to the young men who gave their lives in World War II, and it now belongs to the Beaches Area Historical Society in Jacksonville Beach, Florida." The quilt, which is 66" x 84", consists of a cotton top that was appliqued and embroidered by hand.  Kate used cotton batting and hand quilted using both outline and parallel patterns on a light green backing.