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2006
"All Because Two ... Callahan, Sherry Ma...
Date Made: 2006
"All Because Two People Fell in Love"
Creator: Callahan, Sherry Marie Winters
Location Made: Casey, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 54 inches x 64 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
This quilt commemorates Sherry's family tree. It has pictures of her and her family (grandparents, aunts, mother, brother, child, nephew, husband, etc.) ironed onto it.
KID: 5-2-344
5-2-344
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2006
"Almost Amish" Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2006
"Almost Amish"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 81 inches x 81 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Pieced; machine trapunto; quilted with 100wt YLI silk thread using Hobbs wool batting. Almost Amish is a large Carpenter's Wheel pattern made with red, green and cheddar prints that appear to give the solid Amish look. I had all of the prints in my quilting stash so this was just a fun, easy q...
KID: 5-2-365
5-2-365
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1980
"Autumn Leaves" Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 1980
"Autumn Leaves"
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 85 inches x 87 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
It was a kit. It was pre-printed to embroidery, also to quilt. I believe it was bought in the 70's.
KID: 5-2-397
5-2-397
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1998
"Bali Rose" Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 1998
"Bali Rose"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 80 inches x 80 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Made in 1998; Bali Rose was made one February when we went to Florida to escape the Illinois winter. It rained 15 of the 28 days we were there. I was ready to quilt it when we returned home. It is an adaptation of the old Whig rose pattern made with invisible and zigzag machine applique, machi...
KID: 5-2-353
5-2-353
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1998
"Butterfly Garden... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 1998
"Butterfly Garden"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 62 inches x 62 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Made in 1998; I designed and made this quilt in a summer workshop with the late Doreen Speckman in Carbondale, Colorado. It brought back special memories of the eights years I knew her as a teacher and friend at Sievers Fiber Arts School, Washington Island, Wisconsin. Butterfly Garden was quil...
KID: 5-2-352
5-2-352
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1985
"Calico Sunflower... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 1985
"Calico Sunflower"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 62 inches x 62 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"I began quilting in 1954. This was my second quilt. I appliqued a little on it each winter and finally quilted it in 1985. It was made from a Bucilla kit. Calico Sunflower is a hand appliqued, hand quilted Bucilla kit purchased at [?] Johnson fabric department in 1955. I have a photo of anothe...
KID: 5-2-373
5-2-373
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2006
"Cheater's Star" Riley, Lyla Mae
Date Made: 2006
"Cheater's Star"
Creator: Riley, Lyla Mae
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 98 inches x 100 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
It's a "cheater cloth" - I cut the material in squares and pieced together the top. I acquired this material and wanted to make this quilt. So thought it made up a neat quilt - I didn't want to put too much time into it.
KID: 5-2-391
5-2-391
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1995
"Eye of the Sun" Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 1995
"Eye of the Sun"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 60 inches x 60 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Made in 1995. Vibrant colored spikes radiating on a subtly changing yellow background, make up this large, single 64-point Mariner's Compass. Design inspiration came from an antique quilt in the Shelburne Museum. The center was made in a week-long workshop on Washington Island WI, with the lat...
KID: 5-2-350
5-2-350
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2000-2025
"Feminine Flora I... Date Made: 2000-2025
"Feminine Flora Is"
Location Made: Casey, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 60 inches x 60 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
This was the first quilt Jeana made.
KID: 5-2-338
5-2-338
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2001
"Field of Roses" Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 2001
"Field of Roses"
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 83 inches x 100 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Blocks are alike except 1 but I put it in. I only had 11 blocks alike and 1 extra that happened to be a rose only different."
KID: 5-2-389
5-2-389
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2003
"Fiesta" Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2003
"Fiesta"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 82 inches x 82 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Made in 2003. Fiesta is an adaptation of an antique quilt made in pastel colored fabrics. When I chose the bold red fabric and the black with red and yellow chili peppers my daughter, Jane, suggested the sun gold batik for background of this festive quilt. It is quilted with wool batting and r...
KID: 5-2-360
5-2-360
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2007
"Fun with Dick, J... Callahan, Sherry Ma...
Date Made: 2007
"Fun with Dick, Jane, & Sally"
Creator: Callahan, Sherry Marie Winters
Location Made: Casey, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 82 inches x 82 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-341
5-2-341
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2005
"Goodnight Sweeth... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2005
"Goodnight Sweetheart"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 84 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Paper pieced; blind stitch applique; trapunto using Dream Poly Sect Batting; original quilting designs; quilted with red and white 100% YLI silk thread; classic New York Beauty pattern. I always wanted to own a classic red and white New York Beauty quilt. It was a challenge to piece. I collect...
KID: 5-2-364
5-2-364
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2009
"Hibiscus" Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2009
"Hibiscus"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 86 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Machine buttonhole and zigzag applique; machine pieced inner saw tooth border; 3/8 inch bright blue inner band applied with machine blind stitch; tiny piping inserted with binding. I began playing with the fabrics for this quilt while on a cruise to Hawaii. After seeing the beautiful state flo...
KID: 5-2-372
5-2-372
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2001
"Hummingbird Heav... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2001
"Hummingbird Heaven"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 89 inches x 89 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Made in 2001. Techniques used: invisible machine applique; machine trapunto; machine quilted using Fairfield Cotton Classic Batting; tiny piping inserted with the binding. This was another of my "Frequent Flyer Quilts." All of the pattern pieces, including nearly 400 red berries, wer...
KID: 5-2-357
5-2-357
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2007
"Jewel Box I" Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 2007
"Jewel Box I"
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
It's a gift to Kayla Jones. She is 11 years old. She has a new home and wanted a new quilt for her bed.
KID: 5-2-396
5-2-396
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2007
"Jewel Box II" Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 2007
"Jewel Box II"
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Made for an 11 yr old twin girl. This is the second quilt. I've made both alike.
KID: 5-2-395
5-2-395
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c.1940
"Little Dutch Boy... Welsh, Goldie
Date Made: c.1940
"Little Dutch Boy and Girl"
Creator: Welsh, Goldie
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 67 inches x 81 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
This quilt was given to Jeana Marie Callahan from her maternal great uncle, John Deroy Conley. It was a gift from his maternal aunt, Goldie Welsh.
KID: 5-2-339
5-2-339
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2007
"Maui Sunset" Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2007
"Maui Sunset"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 85 inches x 85 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Buttonhole stitch applique; machine trapunto; quilting designs machine embroidered using Superior Razzle Dazzle Thread in the bobbin. Quilted with 100wt YLI silk thread. The center of the feather star patterns and the quilting pattern were made from a beautiful, sensuous batik that I purchased...
KID: 5-2-368
5-2-368
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Early 90's
"Memories from Gr... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: Early 90's
"Memories from Granny's Trunk"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 82 inches (?) x 82 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Made in early 1990's. Machine pieced; Quilted with Sulky Silver Thread using Fairfield Cotton Classic Batting; Design in the plain was taken from a print in the fabric and machine quilted with heavy black thread. I experimented with the dark wood block print and the 'mud' fabric after I saw a ...
KID: 5-2-349
5-2-349
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1999
"Metamorphosis" Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 1999
"Metamorphosis"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 82 inches x 82 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Made in 1999; Adaptation of Princess Feather pattern; Appliqued stars are original; Invisible machine blind stitch with a small amount of reverse applique on the feather spines; Machine embroidery on the borders. Machine trapunto. Machine quilted with smoke colored thread so that the trapunto ...
KID: 5-2-355
5-2-355
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1999
"My Therapy Quilt... Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 1999
"My Therapy Quilt"
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 88 inches x 106 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"My husband was at doctors' offices and in the hospital a lot in the early 80's, and I fixed the blocks to quilt. I quilted them while I sat and waited. I got them quilted and set them together, then I quilted the set togethers in a frame - was a good way to do this." Details indicate this...
KID: 5-2-404
5-2-404
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1996
"Neptune's Garden... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 1996
"Neptune's Garden"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 94 inches x 96 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Almost half of the blocks were pieced on a little Singer Featherweight when I went to stay with my daughter in Little Rock after she had had her first baby. It was made in 1996. It's made of nine 64-point paper pieced Mariner's Compass blocks; invisible machine applique; machine quilted design...
KID: 5-2-351
5-2-351
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2008
"Noel" Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2008
"Noel"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 78 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Machine paper pieced; machine trapunto; machine quilted using 100wt YLI silk thread and Fairfield Cotton Classic batting. Noel was made from an elegant old looking Hoffman batik that I couldn't resist buying in the fabric shop in Princeton IL. The dominant Christmas Star was paper pieced for t...
KID: 5-2-369
5-2-369
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1999
"Northern Lights"... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 1999
"Northern Lights"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 84 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Made in 1999; Machine paper pieced; Invisible machine applique interwoven bias border; grid and echo machine quilting; Hoffman Bali Batik fabrics. I have spent a number of weeks during the summer on Washington Island WI taking workshops and teaching. The beautiful 'Northern Lights' are quite v...
KID: 5-2-354
5-2-354
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2006
"Oliver's Twist" Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2006
"Oliver's Twist"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 86 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Machine zigzag applique; hand embroidery; trapunto with wool; machine quilted with 100wt YLI silk thread using Hobbs wool batting. Oliver's Twist was adapted from Victorian ceiling designs found in a Dover book. The subtle change of color in the variegated applique threads adds interest to the...
KID: 5-2-366
5-2-366
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2002
"Prairie Fire" Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2002
"Prairie Fire"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 82 inches x 82 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Made in 2002. It is machine pieced and machine appliqued; quilted with Hobbs wool batting using YLI nylon and 100wt YLI silk thread. Prairie Fire became an all night quilting experiment when my good friend, Marla, came to visit, bringing me 1-1/2 yards of fabric that contained all of the color...
KID: 5-2-359
5-2-359
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2000
"Pride of the Pra... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2000
"Pride of the Prairie"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 84 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Made in 2000; Invisible machine applique; Trapunto with Poly Dream Select batting; Machine quilting with 100wt silk YLI Thread and Fairfield Cotton Classic Batting; Ivory Cotton Sateen background; Double piping inserted with binding; Half Clamshell Design quilted in edge of the Border; The com...
KID: 5-2-356
5-2-356
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2002
"Remembering Yest... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2002
"Remembering Yesterday...Celebrating Today..."
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 88 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Made in 2002. Techniques used: White Cotton Sateen Whole Cloth, Machine trapunto with Dream Poly Select Batting; Densely machine quilted with 24 spools of YLI 100wt. white silk thread using Fairfield Cotton Classic Batting; tiny gold piping inserted with the binding. The basic ideas for this q...
KID: 5-2-358
5-2-358
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2003
"Seasons" Callahan, Sherry Ma...
Date Made: 2003
"Seasons"
Creator: Callahan, Sherry Marie Winters
Location Made: Casey, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 63 inches x 83 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
This quilt is hand-pieced and and quilted by hand.
KID: 5-2-345
5-2-345
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1995
"Simple Elegance"... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 1995
"Simple Elegance"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 85 inches x 101 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"I saw this simple pattern in an old copy of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. Thought the simple background would show my quilting. [...] Simple Elegance was named the day I had to send my entry into the NQA show. Usually a name comes to me for a quilt as I work on it. I always thought of thi...
KID: 5-2-348
5-2-348
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1994
"Spoon River Chri... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 1994
"Spoon River Christmas"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 86 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Made in 1994. "Spoon River Christmas is one of my earlier quilts but still remains one of my all time favorites. It is a Christmas quilt named for the Spoon River near my home. It was made using the Whig's Defeat pattern turned on point and done with all machine techniques; Invisible machine ap...
KID: 5-2-347
5-2-347
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1989
"Starry Path" Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 1989
"Starry Path"
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 74 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Quilts and Health
It was pieced in doctors' offices and hospitals while waiting on someone there for tests or sick. It took lots of little pieces. My quilt friends gave me their scraps for they knew I liked small patterns so I don't have may stars alike. Most are different. I appreciated their thoughtful thinking of ...
KID: 5-2-398
5-2-398
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2008
"String of Pearls... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2008
"String of Pearls"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 84 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Whole cloth; Off white cotton sateen; trapunto with wool; quilted with 100wt YLI silk thread using Hobbs wool batting and a variety of quilting stitches. A string of tiny bead pearls is hand stitched into the binding. String of Pearls is a beautiful, elegant quilt. It met more than my expectat...
KID: 5-2-371
5-2-371
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2008
"Sugar Pie" Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2008
"Sugar Pie"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 60 inches x 60 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Machine pieced; hand embroidery; machine zigzag applique; quilted with Superior rainbow variegated and 100wt YLI silk thread using Hobbs wool batting. Sugar Pie was my first experiment using batiks and Cherrywood fabrics. The variegated quilting thread in the bronze Cherrywood softens the colo...
KID: 5-2-370
5-2-370
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05-17-2009
"The American Cla... Dorris Jane McManis...
Date Made: 05-17-2009
"The American Classic Line"
Creator: Dorris Jane McManis
Location Made: St. Louis, Missouri, Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, bound edge finish with piping
Quilt Size: 11.75 in x 12 in
Fabrics: Cotton, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Print, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: National Quilt Museum Collection; Footies
KID: 10-7-119
10-7-119
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2004
"The Maharajah's ... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2004
"The Maharajah's Garden"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 82 inches x 82 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Made in 2004. The Maharajah's Garden began with a border print of parading jeweled elephants which I fell in love with and purchased at a quilt shop in Paducah KY. It was combined with another border print and red and saffron colored prints to make my adaptation of an old 'Pot of Flowers' quil...
KID: 5-2-362
5-2-362
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2005
"The Prince's Fea... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2005
"The Prince's Feathers"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 85 inches x 85 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"The old 18th century Princess Feather pattern was combined with machine appliqued stars, hand embroidered feather scrolls, and multi-colored fabrics to create a new look for 'The Prince's Feathers.' The background was over dyed a pale green and is quilted with green silk thread to enhance the ...
KID: 5-2-363
5-2-363
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2003
"Turtle Tracks" Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2003
"Turtle Tracks"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 82 inches x 82 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Made in 2003. California Star pattern; pieced; trapunto using Dream Poly Select; Saw tooth inner border; tiny piping inserted with binding. Some quilting design adapted from 'Feathers That Fly,' by Lee Cleland and my own ideas to develop my own style of quilting. The little turtles peeking in ...
KID: 5-2-361
5-2-361
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1990's ?
"USA Quilt" Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 1990's ?
"USA Quilt"
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 88 inches x 92 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"I visited Washington DC, and the Smithsonian had a display of a 13 star quilt. I thought I could make one with 50 stars. This is what I made."
KID: 5-2-403
5-2-403
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2006
"Victorian Elegan... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 2006
"Victorian Elegance"
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 81 inches x 81 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Zigzag applique; machine embroidery using Superior Razzle Dazzle thread in bobbin; variety of machine quilting designs with YLI 100wt silk thread; machine trapunto; machine quilted using Dream Cotton Request. A combination of the elegant print (shown in the corners) and a small ornamental ceil...
KID: 5-2-367
5-2-367
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1930-1949
Alice Lane Quilt Date Made: 1930-1949
Alice Lane Quilt
Location Made: Detroit, Michigan, Illinois (IL) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 72 1/4" x 83"
Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Print
Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission
The quilt was owned by Alice Lane and when she passed away, it was inherited by Vivian Rybolt, the younger of her two daughters. Vivian passed the quilt on to the eldest of her two daughters, Betty Ann MacDowell (nee Rybolt). Betty gave the quilt to her eldest daughter, Marsha MacDowell, on the oc...
KID: 2-33-13
2-33-13
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2000-2025
And He Will Raise... Kelley, Helen
Date Made: 2000-2025
And He Will Raise You Up On Eagle's Wings
Creator: Kelley, Helen
Location Made: Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 8.5 in x 10.5 in
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Muslin, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1065
19-15-1065
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1933
Autumn Leaves Hilliker, Mary
Date Made: 1933
Autumn Leaves
Creator: Hilliker, Mary
Location Made: Carl Junction, Missouri (MO) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 8.5 in x 10.5 in
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain
Project: Merikay Waldvogel Legacy Project; Sears Quilt Contest 1933 Chicago World's Fair
KID: 33-29-24
33-29-24
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07-25-2009
Autumn Run Dorris Jane McManis...
Date Made: 07-25-2009
Autumn Run
Creator: Dorris Jane McManis
Location Made: St. Louis, Missouri, Missouri (MO) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, hand decorative running stitch, faced.
Quilt Size: 12 1/4 in x 12 in
Fabrics: Cotton
Project: National Quilt Museum Collection; Footies
KID: 10-7-122
10-7-122
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1930-1949
Baby's Day Date Made: 1930-1949
Baby's Day
Location Made: Missouri (MO)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Painting, Tinted skin
Quilt Size: 31.75 inches x 40.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1233
19-15-1233
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1982
Beautiful Canada Drummond, Grace
Date Made: 1982
Beautiful Canada
Creator: Drummond, Grace
Location Made: Monkton, Missouri (MO) Canada
Contruction: Embroidery, Top is totally embroidered with provincial flowers; Ottawa Peace Tower; figures
Quilt Size: 75" x 100"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, pearl cotton for embroidery
Project: Country Heritage Park; Canada Packers Competition Collection 1979-97
This quilt was given to the OAAS and winner received $600.00. It competed at the Quinte Mitchell Fair. This quilt was the fourth annual Grand Champion Winner in 1982 for the Canada Packer Quilt Competition held in conjunction with the OAAS (Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies). The com...
KID: 37-35-2
37-35-2
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2000-2025
Birds in the Air Bonynge, Jennifer
Date Made: 2000-2025
Birds in the Air
Creator: Bonynge, Jennifer
Location Made: Eugene, Oregon (OR) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 71" x 71"
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Hand-dyed, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Oregon Quilt Project
Won 3rd Place at Northwest Quilt Expo 10-11 in the large quilt category, $150 won and split with machine quilter. Jon Bonynge (son) will inherit this quilt.
KID: 40-38-238
40-38-238
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1989
Blue Royalle Wildemuth, Susan
Date Made: 1989
Blue Royalle
Creator: Wildemuth, Susan
Location Made: Atkinson, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 71" x 71"
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-474
5-2-474
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1912
Blue Work Date Made: 1912
Blue Work
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 42 inches x 58 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1235
19-15-1235
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4/12/2017
Bob's T-shirt Qui... Donaldson, Beth
Date Made: 4/12/2017
Bob's T-shirt Quilt
Creator: Donaldson, Beth
Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 76" x 88"
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, T-shirt knits
Project: Michigan Quilt Project
KID: 12-8-6800
12-8-6800
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1950-1975
Bunny Hop Date Made: 1950-1975
Bunny Hop
Location Made: Michigan (MI)
Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 34 inches x 52 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Floral, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1232
19-15-1232
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Butterflies Butterflies
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 79 inches x 89.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1418
19-15-1418
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1989
Butterflies and D... Lapinski, June E.
Date Made: 1989
Butterflies and Daisies
Creator: Lapinski, June E.
Location Made: Glendale Heights, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 79 inches x 89.5 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The squares were printed. I painted them and put them together the best way I could. The 30 squares were printed by Creative Circle. The quilt was started in Glendale Heights and finished in Spring Valley, Illinois, Bureau County. I went to a few classes and finally finished it, also had more time. ...
KID: 5-2-563
5-2-563
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10-1992
Celebrate America... Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 10-1992
Celebrate America - 1492-1992
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Folding, Gathering/ruching, Embroidery, Ink drawing, Painting
Quilt Size: 96 inches x 96 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Print, Other, metallic
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1295
19-15-1295
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c. October 2011
Celtic Wonders Jeffcott, Diane
Date Made: c. October 2011
Celtic Wonders
Creator: Jeffcott, Diane
Location Made: Eugene, Oregon (OR) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 101.5" x 101.5"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Other, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Print, Fabric types in Top: batiks & broadcloth
Project: Oregon Quilt Project
Batting is 100% wool, backing is kona cotton, knots are all from batiks. Grandchild will inherit the quilt.
KID: 40-38-508
40-38-508
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Charlie Wood's St... Wood, Margaret
Charlie Wood's Stoma Quilt
Creator: Wood, Margaret
Location Made: Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)
Quilt Size: 101.5" x 101.5"
Project: Quilts and Health
KID: 41-39-1
41-39-1
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2000-2025
Christmas Music Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 2000-2025
Christmas Music
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, miniature bells & beads
Quilt Size: 56 inches x 56 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Geometric, Print, Other, metallic
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1303
19-15-1303
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1860s
cockscomb West, Lucy Kemper
Date Made: 1860s
cockscomb
Creator: West, Lucy Kemper
Location Made: Kentucky (KY) USA
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 76 inches x 76 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: DAR Museum; Permanent Collection
This quilt won a blue ribbon at the Missouri State Fair in 1926.
KID: 16-12-146
16-12-146
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1950-1975
Colonial America Date Made: 1950-1975
Colonial America
Location Made: Kentucky (KY)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Other embellishment technique, Cross Stitched
Quilt Size: 92.5 inches x 96 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1241
19-15-1241
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1901-1929
Crazy Date Made: 1901-1929
Crazy
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 61 inches x 80 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1425
19-15-1425
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1876-1900
Crazy Quilt Unknown, quilter
Date Made: 1876-1900
Crazy Quilt
Creator: Unknown, quilter
Location Made: Newark, New Jersey (NJ) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Embroidered initials and name "Maggie". Embroidered flowers, ferns, horsehead, odd squiggles, strawberry, anchor, unfinished but marked, child and flower, drawn face.
Quilt Size: 74 inches x 78 inches
Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Velvet, Other, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, hat linings
Project: The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.
Additional documentation, in paper form, filed in repository.
KID: 20-16-386
20-16-386
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Crazy Quilt Susan Emily Berbeln...
Crazy Quilt
Creator: Susan Emily Berbeln Georges
Location Made: St. Michael, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embroidery of alphabet A-Z flowers, animals, birds, pineapple, anchor, various embroidery stitches.
Quilt Size: 68 inches x 79 inches
Quilting Techniques: Not quilted
Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Flannel, Velvet, Checked, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1424
19-15-1424
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[September 27, 1978...
Crazy quilt Todd, Zenna
Date Made: [September 27, 1978]
Crazy quilt
Creator: Todd, Zenna
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Quilt Size: inches x inches
Project: Blue Ridge Parkway Folklife Project Collection
KID: 14-10-252
14-10-252
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2007
Crazy Quilt #1 Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 2007
Crazy Quilt #1
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: inches x inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"I take care of our Moultrie Co Museum and I have 2 old crazy quilts made in the late 1800s. I admired them. I started saving material (embroidery, crocheting, and making things) to finish this quilt in 1970. In 1970's I planned on making this quilt. Had enough for 2 quilts and have enough to s...
KID: 5-2-414
5-2-414
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2007
Crazy Quilt #2 Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 2007
Crazy Quilt #2
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: inches x inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-415
5-2-415
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c. 1915
Crazy Quilt, Ciga... Date Made: c. 1915
Crazy Quilt, Cigarette Silks
Location Made: Illinois (IL) Canada
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 183 cm x 217 cm
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Sateen, Premium type, Solid/plain
Project: Royal Alberta Museum Permanent Collection
KID: 32-28-507
32-28-507
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1930-1949
Crown Imperial Date Made: 1930-1949
Crown Imperial
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, french knots, outline
Quilt Size: 76 inches x 88 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1401
19-15-1401
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1930-1949
Dahlia Susan Emily Berbeln...
Date Made: 1930-1949
Dahlia
Creator: Susan Emily Berbeln Georges
Location Made: St. Michael, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 69.5 inches x 82 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Dotted, Floral, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1428
19-15-1428
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2000-2025
Dashing Through t... Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 2000-2025
Dashing Through the Snow
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 28 inches x 28.25 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Metallic on red
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
Inspired By Antique quilt owned by Patricia Cox antique featured in Lady's Circle Patchwork Quilts Nov/Dec 1989
KID: 19-15-1306
19-15-1306
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2010
David's Victory Lynnette Wass
Date Made: 2010
David's Victory
Creator: Lynnette Wass
Location Made: Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 27 inches x 36 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Striped, Shirtings, reproduction prints
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
Made during cancer treatments
KID: 19-15-1411
19-15-1411
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1950-1975
Desert Flower/Des... Date Made: 1950-1975
Desert Flower/Desert Rose
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 70 inches x 90 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Floral, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1236
19-15-1236
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1930-1949
Dogwood Date Made: 1930-1949
Dogwood
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 75 inches x 88 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1242
19-15-1242
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1901-1929
Double Wedding Ri... Susan Emily Berbeln...
Date Made: 1901-1929
Double Wedding RingS=s
Creator: Susan Emily Berbeln Georges
Location Made: St. Michael, Minnesota (MN) United States
Quilt Size: 75.75 inches x 90 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Shirtings
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1426
19-15-1426
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1930-1949
Double X Variatio... Elisabeth Woods Ray...
Date Made: 1930-1949
Double X Variation
Creator: Elisabeth Woods Raymond
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 77 x 87
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project (MQP)
KID: 19-15-5199
19-15-5199
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1930-1949
Dresden Plate Date Made: 1930-1949
Dresden Plate
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 69 inches x 89 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Sateen, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-829
19-15-829
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2000-2025
Dupioni Palmetto Peggy Griggs
Date Made: 2000-2025
Dupioni Palmetto
Creator: Peggy Griggs
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 38 inches x 45 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Silk, Solid/plain, Dupioni Silk
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-5591
19-15-5591
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2012
Eileens Mystery Q... Date Made: 2012
Eileens Mystery Quilt
Location Made: Jordan, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 70.5 inches x 70.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Other
Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Print
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1349
19-15-1349
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c.1990-91
Elizabethan Woods... Date Made: c.1990-91
Elizabethan Woods
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 68 in. x 84 in.
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton
Project: National Quilt Museum Collection
KID: 10-7-152
10-7-152
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April 1997
English Roses Miller, Victoria
Date Made: April 1997
English Roses
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 70 inches x 96 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1283
19-15-1283
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2000
Every Vote Counts... Spencer, Elaine
Date Made: 2000
Every Vote Counts: Election 2000
Creator: Spencer, Elaine
Location Made: Colorado (CO) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other embellishment technique
Quilt Size: 25.500 inches x 35.000 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Hand-dyed, Other
Project: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Art Quilt, "Every Vote Counts: Election 2000", 25.5" x 35". This quilt is one of 64 art quilts that make up the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum's Rooted in Tradition Collection, which is on traveling exhibit throughout the USA through 2008. Featured in the book "Rooted in Trad...
KID: 24-20-7
24-20-7
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December 1989
Flock of Sheep Mauzy, Josa Beth
Date Made: December 1989
Flock of Sheep
Creator: Mauzy, Josa Beth
Location Made: Streator, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 25.500 inches x 35.000 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quilt was made in December 1989. She used wool batting to go with the "sheep quilt." Originally she made it for the second baby she was expecting but her son like it so she gave it to him instead.
KID: 5-2-600
5-2-600
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1930-1949
Flower Basket Bab... Date Made: 1930-1949
Flower Basket Baby Quilt
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, french knots, buttonhole applique
Quilt Size: 32.75 inches x 44.25
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1229
19-15-1229
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1976-1999
Flower Garden Cagle, Ruby Green
Date Made: 1976-1999
Flower Garden
Creator: Cagle, Ruby Green
Location Made: Cullowhee, North Carolina (NC) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 75" x 90"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Feedsack, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Mountain Heritage Center; Southern Appalachian Quilts
At quiltmaker's death the family distributed over 100 quilts made by her.
KID: 13-9-27
13-9-27
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1934
Flower Garden Clarke, Bozena Vilh...
Date Made: 1934
Flower Garden
Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhelmina
Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 68 1/4 x 93 1/2
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection
KID: 12-8-7805
12-8-7805
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1976-1999
Flowers From the ... Kelley, Helen
Date Made: 1976-1999
Flowers From the Heart
Creator: Kelley, Helen
Location Made: Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 74.5 in x 77 in
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Hand-dyed
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-425
19-15-425
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1930-1949
Flyfoot Date Made: 1930-1949
Flyfoot
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 70 inches x 90 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Print
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1238
19-15-1238
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July 15, 2008
Four Sided Journe... Porcella, Yvonne
Date Made: July 15, 2008
Four Sided Journey
Creator: Porcella, Yvonne
Location Made: Modesto, California
Quilt Size: 15 inches x 15 inches
Project: Quilt Alliance; My Quilts/Our History
KID: 52-152-1
52-152-1
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1901-1929
French Baskets Date Made: 1901-1929
French Baskets
Location Made: California
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique
Quilt Size: 62.5 inches x 89.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-834
19-15-834
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4-2000
Friends Sweet Fri... Mitzi Sharon Wicklu...
Date Made: 4-2000
Friends Sweet Friends
Creator: Mitzi Sharon Wicklund
Location Made: Edina, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Photography/ photo transfer
Quilt Size: 42.375 inches x 58.25 inches
Quilting Techniques: Not quilted
Fabrics: Cotton, Conversation Prints, Print, Other, Photo transfer on muslin with decoupage medium coating
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1417
19-15-1417
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2000-2025
Garden Treasures Date Made: 2000-2025
Garden Treasures
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: inches 78 x inches 78
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Print, Solid/plain, Other, Focus fabric has metallic touches
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-964
19-15-964
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1950-1975
Giddap Maker, Unknown
Date Made: 1950-1975
Giddap
Creator: Maker, Unknown
Location Made: Possibly made in Illinois, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 86.5" x 80.5"
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin
Project: International Quilt Museum; Ardis and Robert James Collection
KID: 36-34-361
36-34-361
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2001
Girls of the Gold... Laury, Jean Ray
Date Made: 2001
Girls of the Golden West
Creator: Laury, Jean Ray
Location Made: Colorado (CO) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other embellishment technique
Quilt Size: 31.500 inches x 36.500 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Striped, Other
Project: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Art Quilt, "Girls of the Golden West" 2001, 31.5" x 36.5". This quilt is one of 64 art quilts that make up the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum's Rooted in Tradition Collection, which is on traveling exhibit throughout the USA through 2008. Featured in the book "Rooted in Tradit...
KID: 24-20-38
24-20-38
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God's Blessings Quilting Queens of ...
God's Blessings
Creator: Quilting Queens of Minden
Location Made: Colorado (CO) United States
Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced
Quilt Size: 66.5 x 91.5
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project
KID: 9-6-2033
9-6-2033
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2000-2025
Grandma Taught Me... Debra Saudhoff
Date Made: 2000-2025
Grandma Taught Me to Sew
Creator: Debra Saudhoff
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 30.5 inches x 35 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-5590
19-15-5590
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1876-1900
Grandma
Date Made: 1876-1900
Grandma
s Berry QuiltLocation Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 80 x 81
Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project (MQP)
KID: 19-15-5189
19-15-5189
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1901-1929
Grandmother's Flo... Date Made: 1901-1929
Grandmother's Flower Garden
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 74 inches x 90 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Conversation Prints, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain, Ditzies
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-847
19-15-847
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1939
Grandmother's Flo... McCoskey, Sophia
Date Made: 1939
Grandmother's Flower Garden/Flower and Star
Creator: McCoskey, Sophia
Location Made: Severy, Kansas (KS) USA
Contruction: English template Piecing
Quilt Size: 70 inches x 81 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Solid/plain, Floral, Geometric
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quilt was started in 1936 and quilted in 1939. The quiltmaker saw the design hanging on display at the county fair. She counted the number of pieces in the star portion of the quilt and wrote it down on an envelope and went home to make a block right away. A lot of the quilt pieces were from scr...
KID: 5-2-422
5-2-422
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2009
H.O.G. raffle qui... Rose, Darlene J .
Date Made: 2009
H.O.G. raffle quilt 2009
Creator: Rose, Darlene J .
Location Made: Freeburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 94 inches x 94 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-328
5-2-328
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2011
Healing Hands, Ca... Coleman, Marion
Date Made: 2011
Healing Hands, Caring Hearts
Creator: Coleman, Marion
Location Made: Castro Valley, California (CA) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Photography/photo transfer
Quilt Size: 51" x 48.5"
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Print
Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Health
KID: 12-8-10505
12-8-10505
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c. 1990
Hexagon Tesselati... Cox, Patricia
Date Made: c. 1990
Hexagon Tesselations
Creator: Cox, Patricia
Location Made: California (CA) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 50.5 in. x 80.75 in.
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Jeff Gretchen (sp?) fabrics
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-532
19-15-532
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1876-1900
Honeycomb Helm, Sarah
Date Made: 1876-1900
Honeycomb
Creator: Helm, Sarah
Location Made: California (CA)
Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 71 inches x 76.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project
Quilt maker was owner's great-grandmother.
KID: 6-3-171
6-3-171
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1987
Insanity Date Made: 1987
Insanity
Location Made: Princeton, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 14.5 inches x 14.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1387
19-15-1387
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06-1998
It's the berries Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 06-1998
It's the berries
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 90 inches x 90 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Dotted, Paisley, Solid/plain, Other, metallic print
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1288
19-15-1288
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1876-1900
Jasper County Cou... Ladies of Grace Epi...
Date Made: 1876-1900
Jasper County Courthouse 1895 Quilt
Creator: Ladies of Grace Episcopal Church Guild
Location Made: Carthage, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, All names appear to have been made in one signature hand (written out by one person). Courthouse image appears to have been made free-hand and only right vertical edge of roof tower seems to exhibit any distortion in perspective. Courthouse image is done in same embroidery technique as names and appears to have been done in stem stitch.
Quilt Size: 69 inches x 90 3/4 inches
Fabrics: Cotton
Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission
Quilt honors construction of the Jasper County Courthouse in Carthage, Missouri, 1894 to 1895. Also was fundraising quilt for local church (Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Howard Street). Quilt was displayed at the church in 1969 for its centennial celebration and again in 1989. It was donated to Power...
KID: 2-33-60
2-33-60
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1997
JCL 005 Jean Loken
Date Made: 1997
JCL 005
Creator: Jean Loken
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 93 inches x 99 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-394
19-15-394
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2006
Jewel Box I Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 2006
Jewel Box I
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 38.5 inches x 50 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"I had blocks left from a full quilt I pieced so made this baby quilt."
KID: 5-2-420
5-2-420
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1980
Joseph's Coat of ... Bee, Gee's Bend Fre...
Date Made: 1980
Joseph's Coat of Many Colors
Creator: Bee, Gee's Bend Freedom Quilting
Location Made: Gee's Bend, Alabama (AL) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 38" x 55"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton
Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection
This quilt was collected by Cuesta Benberry to further her research on quiltmaking and/or African American quiltmaking. In 1992, the quilt was loaned to the exhibition: Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt: Always There - The African American Presence in American Quilts. Louisville, KY. February...
KID: 12-8-5245
12-8-5245
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June 2020
Journaling Corona... Schaldenbrand, Meen...
Date Made: June 2020
Journaling Corona Virus from A to Z
Creator: Schaldenbrand, Meena
Location Made: Plymouth, Michigan (MI) United States
Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Fusible Applique, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Ink drawing, Painting, Other embellishment technique, Die cuts designed on computer and cut with an electronic cutter
Quilt Size: 18" x 22"
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic
Project: Michigan Quilt Project
KID: 12-8-10516
12-8-10516
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1930-1949
Kaleidoscope Vari... Ola Mae Vaughn
Date Made: 1930-1949
Kaleidoscope Variation
Creator: Ola Mae Vaughn
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 66 inches x 80 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Print
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1421
19-15-1421
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05-05-1991
Lacey Flowers Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 05-05-1991
Lacey Flowers
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 82 inches x 96 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Print, Ditzies
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1296
19-15-1296
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03-1995
Language of Love Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 03-1995
Language of Love
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 66 inches x 66 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Geometric, Plaid, Other, ditzies
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1292
19-15-1292
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2000-2025
LAST ROCK OF THE ... KAY, AGNETE
Date Made: 2000-2025
LAST ROCK OF THE ROCKIES
Creator: KAY, AGNETE
Location Made: CALGARY, Minnesota (MN) Canada
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Machine Applique, Other novelty technique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), RIC RAC FUSSY CUT MACHINE SATIN STITCH
Quilt Size: 28 3/4 INCHES x 23 3/4 INCHES
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batik, Dotted, Printed patchwork, Solid/plain, REVERSE SIDE OF TWO FABRICS WERE USED
Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project
KID: 44-45-2
44-45-2
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1990
Little Animal Qui... Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 1990
Little Animal Quilt
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 32 inches x 44 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"I painted different animals on blocks and set them together."
KID: 5-2-419
5-2-419
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early 1990's
Little Bears Riley, Lyla
Date Made: early 1990's
Little Bears
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 43 inches x 56 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"I just made the quilt to use when needed. I just think it made up really neat."
KID: 5-2-416
5-2-416
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2007
Little Red School... Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 2007
Little Red School House
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 98 inches x 100 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
This quilt was made "because they were school teachers for 30 years, both of them. Nancy likes red, and Joe likes forest, so I combined the different materials. Nancy always wanted a quilt of the school house pattern. I wanted to make it for them both."
KID: 5-2-410
5-2-410
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c.1996
Log Cabin Date Made: c.1996
Log Cabin
Location Made: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Machine Applique
Quilt Size: 58.25in x 63.50in
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Homespun
Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project
Entered in magazine contest in 1996. Almost didn't enter contest because the "bird was ugly" but went on to win.
KID: 30-26-236
30-26-236
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1876-1900
Log Cabin Date Made: 1876-1900
Log Cabin
Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Strip/string Piecing
Quilt Size: 77 x 65
Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project (MQP)
KID: 19-15-4678
19-15-4678
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1930-1949
log cabin straigh... Peterson, Signa H.
Date Made: 1930-1949
log cabin straight furrow
Creator: Peterson, Signa H.
Location Made: Duluth, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Strip/string Piecing
Quilt Size: 105 x 82
Quilting Techniques: Not quilted
Fabrics: Silk, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project (MQP)
KID: 19-15-2412
19-15-2412
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1876-1900
Log Cabin-Barn Ra... Fish, Frances Faulk...
Date Made: 1876-1900
Log Cabin-Barn Raising
Creator: Fish, Frances Faulkner
Location Made: Portsmouth, Rhode Island (RI) United States
Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 82 1/2 inches x 83 inches
Quilting Techniques: Not quilted
Fabrics: Cotton, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project
KID: 23-19-182
23-19-182
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1930-1949
Lone Star Else, Mary Elizabet...
Date Made: 1930-1949
Lone Star
Creator: Else, Mary Elizabeth
Location Made: Wolford, North Dakota (ND) United States
Contruction: Not recorded - Construction techniques used in quilt top: piecing techniques
Quilt Size: 87.5 - 89.75 inches x 92.75 - 93.25 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Solid/plain
Project: Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.
KID: 27-23-275
27-23-275
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1930-1949
Many Trips Date Made: 1930-1949
Many Trips
Location Made: North Dakota (ND)
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 71 inches x 81 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1309
19-15-1309
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1915-1916
Map of Bureau Cou... 7th and 8th grade g...
Date Made: 1915-1916
Map of Bureau County
Creator: 7th and 8th grade geography pupils of Berlin Center School Dist #82
Location Made: Malden, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 68 inches x 76 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
This "Map of Bureau County" quilt was made in 1915-1916 by the 7th and 8th grade geography pupils of the Berlin Center School District #82. The class members were: Lily Rick (Mrs. Russell Carlon), Irvin Fiste, Arta Morrison (Mrs. Lawrence Church), Eleanor Ewalt (Mrs. Herman Husser), Emma S...
KID: 5-2-445
5-2-445
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1976-1999
Maryland Kelley, Helen
Date Made: 1976-1999
Maryland
Creator: Kelley, Helen
Location Made: Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 34.5 in x 48.5 in
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-450
19-15-450
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1930-1949
Maypole Crib Quil... Date Made: 1930-1949
Maypole Crib Quilt
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Quilt Size: 47 inches x 68 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain
Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; D L Miller Quilt Collection
KID: 38-36-1885
38-36-1885
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ca. 1830
Medallion Quilt Garnhart, Anna Cath...
Date Made: ca. 1830
Medallion Quilt
Creator: Garnhart, Anna Catherine Hummel Markey
Location Made: Maryland (MD) USA
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 91 inches x 91 1/2 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, Floral
Project: DAR Museum; Permanent Collection
Anna Catherine Hummel Markey Garnhart was known to have made at least 11 quilts including a crib quilt, a quilt owned by the Pioneer Museum in Oklahoma, and one still in a private collection. She lived her entire life in Frederick County, Maryland.
KID: 16-12-101
16-12-101
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2014
Migrant Quilt: Tu... Amann, Nancy
Date Made: 2014
Migrant Quilt: Tucson Sector 2007-2008
Creator: Amann, Nancy
Location Made: Tucson, Arizona (AZ) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Painting, Photography/ photo transfer
Quilt Size: 64" x 82"
Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain, denim, bandana
Project: Quilts and Human Rights; Migrant Quilt Project; Arizona Historical Society, Tucson History Museum
Quilt was made by a volunteer for The Migrant Quilt Project
KID: 45-46-13
45-46-13
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2000-2025
Millefleur Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 2000-2025
Millefleur
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Embroidery, Ink drawing
Quilt Size: 79 inches x 78 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Other
Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1294
19-15-1294
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05-1992
Miller's Christma... Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 05-1992
Miller's Christmas 1992
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 76 inches x 76 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Geometric, Ditzies
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
Pattern by Dixie Heywood From a Stitch & Sew magazine December 1989
KID: 19-15-1301
19-15-1301
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2016
Mitzi's Woodland ... Mitzi Sharon Wicklu...
Date Made: 2016
Mitzi's Woodland Creatures
Creator: Mitzi Sharon Wicklund
Location Made: Edina, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 77.75 inches x 98 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1414
19-15-1414
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December 1956
Monkey Wrench Date Made: December 1956
Monkey Wrench
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 74 inches x 85 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Geometric, Paisley, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1320
19-15-1320
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early 1990's
Morning Glory Riley, Lyla
Date Made: early 1990's
Morning Glory
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 74 inches x 85 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-417
5-2-417
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2014
Mosic Shield Date Made: 2014
Mosic Shield
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 63.5 inches x 79.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Hand-dyed
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1348
19-15-1348
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2000-2025
Mrs. Browns Victoria Miller
Date Made: 2000-2025
Mrs. Browns
Creator: Victoria Miller
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 76.5 inches x 78 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Print
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
1st place Minnesota Quilters 2010 Show for Applique Large Quilt
KID: 19-15-5588
19-15-5588
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2008
Mrs. Miller's Qui... Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 2008
Mrs. Miller's Quilt
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Strips are woven before applique
Quilt Size: 86 inches x 86 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Dotted, Floral, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
Inspired by Mrs. Miller's Antique quilt from Canada (Small black & wht photo in Lady's Circle Patchwork Quilts Jan 1989
KID: 19-15-1285
19-15-1285
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2011
Ms. MacDonald Had... Keller, Bonnie; Abn...
Date Made: 2011
Ms. MacDonald Had a Farm
Creator: Keller, Bonnie; Abnet, Penny; Czaban, Lynn; Jones, Norine; Kiser, Marie; Lund, Phyllis; McClure, Mary Fran; Oakes, Judy; Prothero, Audrey; Sanders, Nadine; Smith, Margie; Zabriskie, Ann; Hanging by a Thread Quilt Group
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Fusible Applique, Photography/ photo transfer
Quilt Size: 52 inches x 77 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Printed Treasures printable fabrics
Project: National Quilt Museum Collection
KID: 10-7-208
10-7-208
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February 19, 2010
No Horizon Enid Gjelten Weichs...
Date Made: February 19, 2010
No Horizon
Creator: Enid Gjelten Weichselbaum
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Ink drawing, Painting, Ink writing: With a white sky and a little fog there is no horizon on the prairie - only leafless trees sketch the rolling plains.
Quilt Size: 31 inches x 21.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-5593
19-15-5593
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July 1994
Of Wine & Roses Miller, Victoria
Date Made: July 1994
Of Wine & Roses
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 100 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Print
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
Inspired by Mrs S. J. Soden's 1935 quilt titled "Kansas"
KID: 19-15-1287
19-15-1287
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1876-1900
Ohio Star Unknown, quilter
Date Made: 1876-1900
Ohio Star
Creator: Unknown, quilter
Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 80 inches x 82 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Geometric, Paisley, Print, Striped
Project: The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.
KID: 20-16-1178
20-16-1178
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06-1990
Old Rose and Silv... Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 06-1990
Old Rose and Silver
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 88 inches x 89.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work
Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Floral, Solid/plain, Ditzies
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1297
19-15-1297
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2000-2025
Once Upon A Starr... Judy Lofgren
Date Made: 2000-2025
Once Upon A Starry Night
Creator: Judy Lofgren
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 97.5inches x 86 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Print, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-5592
19-15-5592
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2001
Parrots & Smilax ... Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 2001
Parrots & Smilax Leaves
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 72 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"The border is of special interest to me. I think it's exceptional. I like special borders on quilts. It adds a lot to a quilt." The quilt was started in 1999 and completed in 2001.
KID: 5-2-412
5-2-412
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2000-2025
Patriotic Plumes Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 2000-2025
Patriotic Plumes
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 90 inches x 90 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Other, textures, mottled, some vine prints
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1290
19-15-1290
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Timespan
Playful Lamb Date Made: Timespan
Playful Lamb
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 36 inches x 54.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Flannel, Solid/plain, only lamb is flannel
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1234
19-15-1234
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Timespan
Playtime Date Made: Timespan
Playtime
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 37.5 inches x 54.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1230
19-15-1230
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2005
Prairie Garden Mitzi Sharon Wicklu...
Date Made: 2005
Prairie Garden
Creator: Mitzi Sharon Wicklund
Location Made: Edina, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 90 inches x 91 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Print
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1416
19-15-1416
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1950-1975
Pretty Pansey Date Made: 1950-1975
Pretty Pansey
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 75.5 inches x 94 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-826
19-15-826
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1840-1850
Princess Feathers... Carle, Dorothy Henr...
Date Made: 1840-1850
Princess Feathers
Creator: Carle, Dorothy Henrietta Scharff
Location Made: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) USA
Contruction: Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 81 1/2 inches x 83 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton
Project: DAR Museum; Permanent Collection
KID: 16-12-88
16-12-88
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1960
Prospector Quilt Richmond, Goldie
Date Made: 1960
Prospector Quilt
Creator: Richmond, Goldie
Location Made: , Pennsylvania (PA)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Folding, Yo-yo, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 81.5 inches x 98 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Muslin, Satin, Cheater (fabric with pre-printed appliqué or pieced design), Conversation Prints, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Rayon
Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Historical Society
KID: 38-36-3281
38-36-3281
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c.1935
Purple Star Osborn, Olliva Jess...
Date Made: c.1935
Purple Star
Creator: Osborn, Olliva Jesse Ingram
Location Made: Charleston, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 65 inches x 82 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-332
5-2-332
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5/13/2012
Quilt Index QR Co... Donaldson, Beth
Date Made: 5/13/2012
Quilt Index QR Code
Creator: Donaldson, Beth
Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 23" x 23"
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Print
Project: Michigan Quilt Project
KID: 12-8-5964
12-8-5964
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1930-1949
Rainbow Quilt Boe, Caroline Solia...
Date Made: 1930-1949
Rainbow Quilt
Creator: Boe, Caroline Soliah
Location Made: Fergus Falls, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 87 x 70
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project (MQP)
KID: 19-15-2536
19-15-2536
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2013
Raspberry Ribbons... Peggy Stockwell
Date Made: 2013
Raspberry Ribbons
Creator: Peggy Stockwell
Location Made: Taylors Falls, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 61.5 inches x 79.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Hand-dyed, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-5709
19-15-5709
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1901-1929
Red and White Qu... Agnes Dowell Umpleb...
Date Made: 1901-1929
Red and White Quilt
Creator: Agnes Dowell Umpleby
Location Made: Pana, Illinois (IL) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 79 inches x 94 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1456
19-15-1456
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1998
Red, White, and B... Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 1998
Red, White, and Blue Quilt
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 80 inches x 82 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
She just worked out the pattern as she pieced it. She started it in 1987 and completed it in 1998.
KID: 5-2-411
5-2-411
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04-2004
Remembrance Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 04-2004
Remembrance
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Folding, Embroidery, Ink drawing
Quilt Size: 80 inches x 92 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Print
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
Inspired by quilt top from the Museum of American Folk Art
KID: 19-15-1284
19-15-1284
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1950-1975
Ride 'em Cowboy Date Made: 1950-1975
Ride 'em Cowboy
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Heavy embroidery details
Quilt Size: 47 inches x 67 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-864
19-15-864
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1939
Road to Recovery Gasperik, Mary
Date Made: 1939
Road to Recovery
Creator: Gasperik, Mary
Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States
Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 78 inches x 95 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Mary Gasperik Private Collection
Elsie Gasperik kept and maintained the quilts her mother left behind in the East Hazelcrest house after Mary Gasperik died, in May 1969. In about 1980 she and her siblings divided up 19 quilts. This quilt was among that group and Elsie selected it. Gasperik tended to keep those quilts which she and ...
KID: 18-14-98
18-14-98
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1901-1929
Rose of Sharon Date Made: 1901-1929
Rose of Sharon
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 77 inches x 92 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1240
19-15-1240
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1930-1949
Rose Wreath Date Made: 1930-1949
Rose Wreath
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 80 inches x 92 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1237
19-15-1237
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2000-2025
Sassy Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 2000-2025
Sassy
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 29.5 inches x 29.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Print
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1304
19-15-1304
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2015
Sawtooth 2005 Lynette Wass
Date Made: 2015
Sawtooth 2005
Creator: Lynette Wass
Location Made: Minnespolis, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 83.5 inches x 99 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Solid/plain, Bermartex blue fabric 'colonial', white on white backgound, navy blue print reproducation
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1413
19-15-1413
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2003
Scott and Mary's ... Ruth Herbst
Date Made: 2003
Scott and Mary's Wedding Quilt
Creator: Ruth Herbst
Location Made: Roseville, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 93.5 inches x 104 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Print, White on muslin
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1415
19-15-1415
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1933
Sears Pavilion Montgomery, Lora Mc...
Date Made: 1933
Sears Pavilion
Creator: Montgomery, Lora McKinley
Location Made: Fort Wayne, Indiana (IN) United States
Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 66 inches x 77 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain
Project: Merikay Waldvogel Legacy Project; Sears Quilt Contest 1933 Chicago World's Fair
KID: 33-29-3
33-29-3
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1950-1975
Snowflake Quilt Agnes Dowell Umpleb...
Date Made: 1950-1975
Snowflake Quilt
Creator: Agnes Dowell Umpleby
Location Made: Pana, Illinois (IL) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 71 inches x 108.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1457
19-15-1457
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c.1933
Spectrum Matthews, Edith
Date Made: c.1933
Spectrum
Creator: Matthews, Edith
Location Made: Winnamuca, Nevada (NV) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 76.5" x 92"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain
Project: Oregon Quilt Project
It won 1st prize in the 1933 LA regional contest of the Sears and Roebuck Co. "Century of Progress Quilt Contest"
KID: 40-38-560
40-38-560
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07-1993
Spoken Without Wo... Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 07-1993
Spoken Without Words
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 62 inches x 62 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Print, Printed butterflies
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
This quilt was made for a contest Ellie Sienkiewicz was holding also made for our 30th Wedding Anniversary
KID: 19-15-1302
19-15-1302
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Spools Pevytoe, Florence A...
Spools
Creator: Pevytoe, Florence Ann Holland
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced
Quilt Size: 58 x 79
Fabrics: Other, Print, Solid/plain, Flannel, Cordoroy
Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project
KID: 9-6-1281
9-6-1281
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2000-2025
Spring Bouquet Date Made: 2000-2025
Spring Bouquet
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Other applique, Embroidery, Woven basket
Quilt Size: 40 inches x 39.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work
Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Print
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1305
19-15-1305
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1934
Star Arcturus-Cen... Gasperik, Mary
Date Made: 1934
Star Arcturus-Century of Progress
Creator: Gasperik, Mary
Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 77 inches x 91 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Mary Gasperik Private Collection
KID: 18-14-4
18-14-4
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1901-1929
Star of Bethlehem... Harwick, Sue
Date Made: 1901-1929
Star of Bethlehem
Creator: Harwick, Sue
Location Made: Allentown, Pennsylvania (PA) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 73 1/2 inches x 72 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project
KID: 23-19-184
23-19-184
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Star of the Blueg... Unknown
Star of the Bluegrass
Creator: Unknown
Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 77 inches x 90 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain
Project: Merikay Waldvogel Legacy Project; Sears Quilt Contest 1933 Chicago World's Fair
KID: 33-29-17
33-29-17
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1990
Starlight - Starb... Wildemuth, Susan
Date Made: 1990
Starlight - Starbright
Creator: Wildemuth, Susan
Location Made: Atkinson, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 77 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-475
5-2-475
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1950-1975
Strawberry Date Made: 1950-1975
Strawberry
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, raw edge applique
Quilt Size: 63.5 x 76.5
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-852
19-15-852
-
1999-12-28
Strawberry Shortc... Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 1999-12-28
Strawberry Shortcake
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 43 inches x 56 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quilt was made from a "cheater's cloth." It was cut and set together in a quilt.
KID: 5-2-418
5-2-418
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1937
Sun Bonnet Babies... Schoonover, Mary El...
Date Made: 1937
Sun Bonnet Babies
Creator: Schoonover, Mary Elizabeth Hochtel
Location Made: Kewanee, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 80 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-326
5-2-326
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1930-1949
Sunbonnet Sue Date Made: 1930-1949
Sunbonnet Sue
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 72 inches x 88 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1239
19-15-1239
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2000-2025
Sunny Days Lynette Wass
Date Made: 2000-2025
Sunny Days
Creator: Lynette Wass
Location Made: Minnespolis, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 81.5 inches x 83.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Solid/plain, 30's reproduction fabrics
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1412
19-15-1412
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1950-1975
Teddy Bear Date Made: 1950-1975
Teddy Bear
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, running stitch medallion outlines, french knots, satin stitch, outline stitch
Quilt Size: 44.5 inches x 63 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-868
19-15-868
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1901-1929
The 'B' Quilt Susan Emily Berbeln...
Date Made: 1901-1929
The 'B' Quilt
Creator: Susan Emily Berbeln Georges
Location Made: St. Michael, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique
Quilt Size: 64 inches x 85 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Dotted, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1430
19-15-1430
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1990
The Giant Dahlia ... Chilson, Valerie
Date Made: 1990
The Giant Dahlia Quilt
Creator: Chilson, Valerie
Location Made: Laramie, Wyoming (WY) United States
Contruction: Not recorded - Construction techniques used in quilt top: piecing techniques
Quilt Size: 84.75 - 85.5 inches x 85 - 86 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Conversation Prints, Paisley, Solid/plain
Project: Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.
KID: 27-23-270
27-23-270
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c.1979
The Sun Sets on S... Brackman, Barbara; ...
Date Made: c.1979
The Sun Sets on Sunbonnet Sue
Creator: Brackman, Barbara; Metinger, Nancy; Dwigans, Cathy; Metzinger, Laurie Schwarm; Hood, Gloria; Englinski, Georgann; Dill, Bonnie; Boyer, Patty; Kelley, Bette; Jones, Carol Gilham; Dangerfield, Nadra; Anderson, Bryan
Location Made: Lawrence, Kansas (KS)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 62 x 78
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Velvet, Multiple scrap
Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection
Purchased by collector Kitty Clark Cole and donated to the Michigan State University Museum in 2001.
KID: 12-8-1
12-8-1
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2006
Trick or Treat, S... Callahan, Jeana Mar...
Date Made: 2006
Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet
Creator: Callahan, Jeana Marie
Location Made: Casey, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 56 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
This quilt has pictures of Jeana M. Callahan and her maternal cousin, John Marcus Winters, in Halloween costumes ironed onto the blocks.
KID: 5-2-329
5-2-329
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1876-1900
Trip Around the W... Rigdon, Martha M. S...
Date Made: 1876-1900
Trip Around the World
Creator: Rigdon, Martha M. Sitton
Location Made: Cullowhee, North Carolina (NC) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 67 1/4" x 77"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Mountain Heritage Center; Southern Appalachian Quilts
KID: 13-9-7
13-9-7
-
Trumpet Vine Trumpet Vine
Location Made: North Carolina (NC)
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 72 inches x 72 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Eli Walker Prints
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1400
19-15-1400
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1950-1975
Tulip or Tulip Ti... Date Made: 1950-1975
Tulip or Tulip Time
Location Made: North Carolina (NC)
Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 76 inches x 86 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-823
19-15-823
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1876-1900
Tumbling Blocks Date Made: 1876-1900
Tumbling Blocks
Location Made: North Carolina (NC)
Contruction: English template Piecing, Hand Piecing, Other Piecing
Quilt Size: 64 inches x 67 inches
Fabrics: Silk, Checked, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-842
19-15-842
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1800-1849
Tumbling Blocks Date Made: 1800-1849
Tumbling Blocks
Location Made: North Carolina (NC)
Quilt Size: 2170mm x 2300mm
Quilting Techniques: Not quilted
Fabrics: Velvet, Brocade
Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; South African Quilters' Guild - National Quilt Search; East London Museum
KID: 31-27-284
31-27-284
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1937
TVA Quilt Pickwick Dam Negro ...
Date Made: 1937
TVA Quilt
Creator: Pickwick Dam Negro Women's Association
Location Made: Pickwick Dam Village, Mississippi (MS) United States
Contruction: Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 62" x 81"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Project: Quilts and Human Rights
KID: 45-46-23
45-46-23
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2008
Two Wrongs Make a... Callahan, Jeana Mar...
Date Made: 2008
Two Wrongs Make a Right
Creator: Callahan, Jeana Marie
Location Made: Casey, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 62 inches x 65 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
This quilt was made from a quilt top that was cut up because it wasn't properly made. This is hand pieced and quilted by hand.
KID: 5-2-330
5-2-330
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1983
Umbrella Girl Qui... Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 1983
Umbrella Girl Quilt
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 82 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
There were three of us here in Arthur who made a quilt like this at the same time: myself, Eva Wheeler, and Dean (?) Davies. The quilt top was started in the 1970's. It was quilted in 1983.
KID: 5-2-409
5-2-409
-
03-1999
Victoria's Garden... Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 03-1999
Victoria's Garden
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 80.5 inches x 96 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work
Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Print, Striped, butterfly
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1291
19-15-1291
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06-1995
Victorian Bouquet... Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 06-1995
Victorian Bouquets
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Other novelty technique, Embroidery, Other embellishment technique, Woven baskets, braiding, lace flowers stitched down (Queen Ann's Lace)
Quilt Size: 72 inches x 72 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Plaid, Striped, Other, Ditzies
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1293
19-15-1293
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January 17, 1986
Victorian Kaleido... Lutz, Marcia
Date Made: January 17, 1986
Victorian Kaleidoscope
Creator: Lutz, Marcia
Location Made: Canton, Georgia (GA) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 80.5 inches x 80.5 inches
Fabrics: Cotton
Project: Lands' End All-American Quilt Collection
KID: 14-10-100
14-10-100
-
03-1996
Victoriana Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 03-1996
Victoriana
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Ink drawing
Quilt Size: 62 inches x 55 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Paisley, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1289
19-15-1289
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1930-1949
Victory Date Made: 1930-1949
Victory
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Quilt Size: 72 x 59
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project (MQP)
KID: 19-15-2569
19-15-2569
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2018
Voters Not Politi... Worland, Chris; Arm...
Date Made: 2018
Voters Not Politicians Quilt
Creator: Worland, Chris; Armock-Schaaf, Irene; Booth, Kathy; Brown, Mary; Delind, Laura B.; Johnson, Johnie; Trojanowski, Carol; Miller, Karen B.
Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 81 1/4" x 90"
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton
Project: Michigan State University Museum Collection
KID: 12-8-10524
12-8-10524
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1930-1949
Wedding Ring Ola Mae Vaughn
Date Made: 1930-1949
Wedding Ring
Creator: Ola Mae Vaughn
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 72 inches x 88 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1422
19-15-1422
-
1930-1949
Wedding Ring Ola Mae Vaughn
Date Made: 1930-1949
Wedding Ring
Creator: Ola Mae Vaughn
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 86 inches x 86 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1423
19-15-1423
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1876-1900
Wheel Of Fortune Date Made: 1876-1900
Wheel Of Fortune
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 65" x 77"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Checked, Conversation Prints, Floral, Geometric, Mourning Prints, Multiple scrap, Striped
Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project
KID: 30-26-532
30-26-532
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1989
Will the Circle B... Ziegler, Madge
Date Made: 1989
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Creator: Ziegler, Madge
Location Made: Newark, Delaware (DE) United States
Quilt Size: 90 inches x 104 inches
Fabrics: Cotton
Project: Lands' End All-American Quilt Collection
KID: 14-10-115
14-10-115
-
2000-2025
Wouldn't it be ni... Miller, Victoria
Date Made: 2000-2025
Wouldn't it be nice to be a bird
Creator: Miller, Victoria
Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 77 inches x 77 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Dotted, Floral, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1286
19-15-1286
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1950-1975
Yo-Yo Date Made: 1950-1975
Yo-Yo
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo
Quilt Size: 79 x 91
Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project (MQP)
KID: 19-15-5188
19-15-5188
-
1930-1949
Yo-Yo Date Made: 1930-1949
Yo-Yo
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo
Quilt Size: 59 inches x 85.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Not quilted
Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-839
19-15-839
-
2009
Zack and Kellie's... Herbst, Ruth
Date Made: 2009
Zack and Kellie's Wedding Quilt
Creator: Herbst, Ruth
Location Made: Lauderdale, MN, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 104 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1147
19-15-1147
-
1930's fabric wit... Bontrager, Bertha
1930's fabric with black diamond
Creator: Bontrager, Bertha
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 104 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Purchased it as a top in antique shop near Peoria, Illinois. It was hand quilted by Bertha Bontrager from the Macomb area. I added more hand quilting after it came back.
KID: 5-2-384
5-2-384
-
1976-1999
1979 Collection Q... Date Made: 1976-1999
1979 Collection Quilt
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 81.5 inches x 82.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Cheater (fabric with pre-printed appliqué or pieced design), Floral, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-5707
19-15-5707
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25 Patch Bontrager, Bertha
25 Patch
Creator: Bontrager, Bertha
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Quilt Size: 81.5 inches x 82.5 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
This quilt top was purchased in Galesburg IL. It was hand quilted by Bertha Bontrager (Amish lady) who lived near Macomb IL.
KID: 5-2-379
5-2-379
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ca. 1940s
48 State Flowers ... Kelly, Kathryne (Mr...
Date Made: ca. 1940s
48 State Flowers and Birds
Creator: Kelly, Kathryne (Mrs. Thomas)
Location Made: Altona, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 81.5 inches x 82.5 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Mrs. Lou (Minnie) Gingery - my aunt - quilted this quilt with the Mennonite women for their mission project in Tiskilwa IL. 48 states flowers and birds make this a special gift.
KID: 5-2-631
5-2-631
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1961
6 Point Stars (Tw... Stastny, Mary
Date Made: 1961
6 Point Stars (Twin)
Creator: Stastny, Mary
Location Made: Westchester, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 56 inches x 86 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Other, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-479
5-2-479
-
1961
6 Point Stars (Tw... Stastny, Mary
Date Made: 1961
6 Point Stars (Twin)
Creator: Stastny, Mary
Location Made: Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 56 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-480
5-2-480
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1982
9 Patch Richter, Jane
Date Made: 1982
9 Patch
Creator: Richter, Jane
Location Made: Atkinson, Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 56 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-581
5-2-581
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1988
9 Patch Heart Chapman, Carol
Date Made: 1988
9 Patch Heart
Creator: Chapman, Carol
Location Made: Sterling, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 56 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-497
5-2-497
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1935
Advanced Nine Pat... Durham, Hattie C. N...
Date Made: 1935
Advanced Nine Patch
Creator: Durham, Hattie C. Nelson
Location Made: Walnut, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 66 inches x 74 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quilt owner indicated that "Esthe Ploch helped me quilt."
KID: 5-2-502
5-2-502
-
1993
After the Rain Fallert, Caryl Brye...
Date Made: 1993
After the Rain
Creator: Fallert, Caryl Bryer
Location Made: Oswego, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Machine Applique, Raw edge machine applique of rainbow rectangles.
Quilt Size: 44 x 46
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Hand-dyed
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection
KID: 5-2-78
5-2-78
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1930-1949
Album Maker, Unknown
Date Made: 1930-1949
Album
Creator: Maker, Unknown
Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 77.5" x 70.5"
Fabrics: Cotton, Calico
Project: International Quilt Museum; Ardis and Robert James Collection
KID: 36-34-268
36-34-268
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c.1990
American Tulip Callahan, Sherry Ma...
Date Made: c.1990
American Tulip
Creator: Callahan, Sherry Marie Winters
Location Made: Casey, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 90 inches x 103 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-343
5-2-343
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2001
Apple Blossom Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 2001
Apple Blossom
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 80 inches x 92 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Just a pattern I liked the looks of"
KID: 5-2-405
5-2-405
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1901-1929
Applique and Piec... Date Made: 1901-1929
Applique and Pieced Star of Bethlehem Quilt
Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States
Quilt Size: 80 inches x 92 inches
Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Shelburne Museum Collection
KID: 12-8-10522
12-8-10522
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1980
Applique Slipper Schupp, Mary
Date Made: 1980
Applique Slipper
Creator: Schupp, Mary
Location Made: Lacon, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, buttonhole
Quilt Size: 74 inches x 88 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Other, Solid/plain, Floral, Novelty, Fabric fibers include rayon feuille. Fabric type includes cotton sateen, Indian head gingham
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quilt is an original design by the quiltmaker.
KID: 5-2-504
5-2-504
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Around the World Crabtree, Geneva Ru...
Around the World
Creator: Crabtree, Geneva Ruth Peeler
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 74 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-325
5-2-325
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1912
Autograph Various ladies of M...
Date Made: 1912
Autograph
Creator: Various ladies of Methodist Church, Duncan's Bridge, Missouri
Location Made: Duncan's Bridge, Missouri (MO) USA
Quilt Size: 74 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-629
5-2-629
-
1979
Autumn Leaves Stastny, Mary
Date Made: 1979
Autumn Leaves
Creator: Stastny, Mary
Location Made: Westchester, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch
Quilt Size: 90 inches x 103.25 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-432
5-2-432
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1989
Autumn Leaves Knuth, Beverly Durh...
Date Made: 1989
Autumn Leaves
Creator: Knuth, Beverly Durham
Location Made: Peru, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 90 inches x 103.25 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-503
5-2-503
-
? 1957-62 (closer t...
Baby Quilt Gingery, Minnie
Date Made: ? 1957-62 (closer to 62)
Baby Quilt
Creator: Gingery, Minnie
Location Made: Tiskilwa, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 90 inches x 103.25 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"We used it for our babies. The ribbon trim wore out."
KID: 5-2-630
5-2-630
-
1993-94
Bargello Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 1993-94
Bargello
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 94 inches x 104 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
She took a class to learn to do this quilt.
KID: 5-2-402
5-2-402
-
early 1990's
Barn Door Riley, Lyla
Date Made: early 1990's
Barn Door
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 86 inches x 100 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
It was partly pieced when I got it. I added borders and finished the quilt. A friend went to the Dakotas and someone there gave this top to her to give to me so I finished the top and quilted it. The top was probably pieced in the 1970's.
KID: 5-2-394
5-2-394
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1920
Barn Raising Hammer, Miriam McCo...
Date Made: 1920
Barn Raising
Creator: Hammer, Miriam McCord
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 85 1/2" x 85 1/2"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Glazed, Muslin, Dotted, Striped, Checked, Plaid, Floral, Geometric
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-427
5-2-427
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2001
Barndoor and Cand... Schnider, Mary
Date Made: 2001
Barndoor and Candle Wicking
Creator: Schnider, Mary
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 56 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Mary Schnider made the quilt top. Lyla bought it at a rummage sale.
KID: 5-2-399
5-2-399
-
Basket States, Maude (Lapp...
Basket
Creator: States, Maude (Lappin)
Location Made: Densmore, Kansas (KS) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 56 inches x 88 inches
Project: Kansas Quilt Project
KID: 7-4-9865
7-4-9865
-
1907-03-23
Basket Sipple, Elizabeth
Date Made: 1907-03-23
Basket
Creator: Sipple, Elizabeth
Location Made: Noblesville, Indiana (IN) USA
Quilt Size: 56 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-561
5-2-561
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1920s or early 1930...
Basket Thompson, Martha
Date Made: 1920s or early 1930s
Basket
Creator: Thompson, Martha
Location Made: LaSalle, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 76 inches x 87 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-524
5-2-524
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1952
Basket of Flowers... Philbrook, Nellie K...
Date Made: 1952
Basket of Flowers
Creator: Philbrook, Nellie K.
Location Made: RR Buda, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 71 inches x 92.75 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, Floral, Geometric, Other, some of the fabric has small animals
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The St. Matthews quilt group helped finish.
KID: 5-2-463
5-2-463
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1976-1999
Basket of Flowers... Date Made: 1976-1999
Basket of Flowers
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 24.5 inches x 24.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-5703
19-15-5703
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1850-1875
Basket of Flowers... Maker, Unknown
Date Made: 1850-1875
Basket of Flowers
Creator: Maker, Unknown
Location Made: Possibly made in Indiana or Ohio or Pennsylvania, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 80" x 86"
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin
Project: International Quilt Museum; Ardis and Robert James Collection
KID: 36-34-10
36-34-10
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1949
Baskets Heisl, Sophia Emma ...
Date Made: 1949
Baskets
Creator: Heisl, Sophia Emma Erdman
Location Made: Kewanee, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 72 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-327
5-2-327
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1930-1949
Baskets of Flower... Date Made: 1930-1949
Baskets of Flowers
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Bias tape zig-zag framing
Quilt Size: 73.5 x 89.5
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-825
19-15-825
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1950s-1960s
Bed Covering Maker, Unknown
Date Made: 1950s-1960s
Bed Covering
Creator: Maker, Unknown
Location Made: Illinois (IL) China
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Foundation Piecing, Machine Applique
Quilt Size: 47" x 63 1/2"
Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Satin, Floral, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain
Project: China Quilt Project; Michigan State Univeristy Museum Collection
Purchased from Textile Treasures, Pamela Najdowski, Santa Fe, NM
KID: 43-41-35
43-41-35
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c.2009
Belgian Bouquet Date Made: c.2009
Belgian Bouquet
Location Made: Carnegie, Pennsylvania (PA) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Hem tape for window panes - netting for shadow
Quilt Size: 45.25in x 51in
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Polyester, Silk, Floral, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Other, Tie-dyed
Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project
Created because of interest in genealogy.
KID: 30-26-244
30-26-244
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1955
Bird Quilt Palmer, Maud
Date Made: 1955
Bird Quilt
Creator: Palmer, Maud
Location Made: Kewanee, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 45.25in x 51in
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Oreta Eyer, the quilt owner's mother, quilted the quit.
KID: 5-2-627
5-2-627
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1876-1900
Birds in the Air Date Made: 1876-1900
Birds in the Air
Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 88.5 x 88.5
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain
Project: Connecticut Quilt Search Project
KID: 17-13-464
17-13-464
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1986
Blocks - Patchwor... Trahd, Vivian S.
Date Made: 1986
Blocks - Patchwork
Creator: Trahd, Vivian S.
Location Made: Spring Valley, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 88.5 x 88.5
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quilt is entirely hand stitched except for joining. The newspaper photographed Amy Nodari's class members of years with their quilts.
KID: 5-2-611
5-2-611
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Fall of 1986
Blue Daisy Shull, Grace Elizab...
Date Made: Fall of 1986
Blue Daisy
Creator: Shull, Grace Elizabeth Rieker Nelson
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 75 inches x 82 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-606
5-2-606
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c.1990
Blue delft Darling, Betty
Date Made: c.1990
Blue delft
Creator: Darling, Betty
Location Made: Casey, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 90 inches x 99 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
It was embroidered (cross-stitched) by Betty Darling and quilted by First Presbyterian Quilters in Mattoon, IL. There are matching pillow shams for this quilt.
KID: 5-2-337
5-2-337
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c.1990
Blue Delft embroi... Callahan, Sherry Ma...
Date Made: c.1990
Blue Delft embroidered in tan
Creator: Callahan, Sherry Marie Winters
Location Made: Casey, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 90 inches x 103 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-342
5-2-342
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1966
Blue Embroidery Snedden, O'Celia El...
Date Made: 1966
Blue Embroidery
Creator: Snedden, O'Celia Elizabeth Hibberd
Location Made: Colfax, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 90 inches x 103 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
My mother had made other quilts, and these embroidered pieces were cut-outs from one of those quilts. She appliqued them to make this interesting quilt.
KID: 5-2-565
5-2-565
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1920s
Blue Twin Carlson, Emma
Date Made: 1920s
Blue Twin
Creator: Carlson, Emma
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 90 inches x 103 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-545
5-2-545
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1983-84
Bow tie Kaiser, Ina
Date Made: 1983-84
Bow tie
Creator: Kaiser, Ina
Location Made: Neponset, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 90 inches x 103 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
This pattern was enlarged.
KID: 5-2-587
5-2-587
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1876-1900
Bow Tie Olive Pratt; Ella P...
Date Made: 1876-1900
Bow Tie
Creator: Olive Pratt; Ella Pratt Anderson
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Quilt Size: 68 inches x 77 inches
Fabrics: Cotton
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
quilt given by owners mother
KID: 19-15-1615
19-15-1615
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1978
Bowtie Anderson, Mrs. Lee ...
Date Made: 1978
Bowtie
Creator: Anderson, Mrs. Lee F. (Florence)
Location Made: Pontiac, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 68 inches x 77 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-468
5-2-468
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2006
Braid Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 2006
Braid
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 68 inches x 85 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Lyla completed the quilt top. She had it machine quilted by a friend in Sullivan IL, Carol Risley. Lyla saw a picture and directions in Quiltworks issue number 54, March 1998.
KID: 5-2-400
5-2-400
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2000-2025
Brown is the New ... Lori Allison
Date Made: 2000-2025
Brown is the New Black
Creator: Lori Allison
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 58 inches x 58 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Print
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-5594
19-15-5594
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1984
Butterflies Ploch, Esther
Date Made: 1984
Butterflies
Creator: Ploch, Esther
Location Made: Peru, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 58 inches x 58 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Mother of quiltmaker got this pattern many years ago but never used it - when it was re-discovered in 1980 the quilt was made.
KID: 5-2-506
5-2-506
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1957
Butterflies Williams, Joan
Date Made: 1957
Butterflies
Creator: Williams, Joan
Location Made: Miami, Florida (FL) USA
Quilt Size: 58 inches x 58 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The lady who taught the quilter (Aunt Sula) was a prolific quilter and had a huge collection of her own work which she would not sell. The lady also gave me an additional block in case something happened to one of the quilt blocks I could replace it. Aunt Sula made a practice of doing this with her ...
KID: 5-2-578
5-2-578
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Butterfly Patton, Hilda (Grif...
Butterfly
Creator: Patton, Hilda (Griffin)
Location Made: Logan, Kansas (KS) United States
Contruction: Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 58 inches x 58 inches
Project: Kansas Quilt Project
KID: 7-4-9836
7-4-9836
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1934-35
Butterfly Thompson, Ila Pauli...
Date Made: 1934-35
Butterfly
Creator: Thompson, Ila Pauline Brown (Mrs. Leon A.)
Location Made: Henry, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 58 inches x 58 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Quilted by Mrs. Charlie Woods, Putnam County (Mary Myrtle Anderson) pioneer family living on family homestead in hollow on Lake Senachwine Rd. Long windows and bay window filled with antique glassware could be seen from road. The quilting was done 2 or 3 years after the top was pieced. The quilt ...
KID: 5-2-624
5-2-624
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c.1940
Butterfly Appliqu... Hamm, Charlotte E.
Date Made: c.1940
Butterfly Applique
Creator: Hamm, Charlotte E.
Location Made: Hennepin, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 58 inches x 58 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-645
5-2-645
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1973
Cathedral Eyer, Mrs. Guy (Ore...
Date Made: 1973
Cathedral
Creator: Eyer, Mrs. Guy (Oreta)
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 58 inches x 58 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-628
5-2-628
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1975
Cathedral Window Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 1975
Cathedral Window
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 58 inches x 58 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"This is one of my earlier quilts when I was still a hand quilter. I saw a Cathedral Window pillow in a McCall's magazine. I decided I would like to make a quilt. This quilt was made using 50 yards of muslin I purchased from J.C. Penney fabric department. I think it was all on one bolt. All was...
KID: 5-2-374
5-2-374
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1979
Cathedral Window Dabler, Helena M.
Date Made: 1979
Cathedral Window
Creator: Dabler, Helena M.
Location Made: Manlius, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 58 inches x 58 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-559
5-2-559
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1976
Cathedral Window Dabler, Helena M.
Date Made: 1976
Cathedral Window
Creator: Dabler, Helena M.
Location Made: Manlius, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 58 inches x 58 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
She made the quilt for a historical event - the village was 75 years old in the 1976 celebration.
KID: 5-2-560
5-2-560
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1986
Cathedral Windows... Stastny, Mary
Date Made: 1986
Cathedral Windows
Creator: Stastny, Mary
Location Made: Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 58 inches x 58 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-431
5-2-431
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ca.1930
Chain Link; Blue ... Carlson, Emma
Date Made: ca.1930
Chain Link; Blue Twin
Creator: Carlson, Emma
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 56 inches x 82 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-546
5-2-546
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1976-1999
Cookbook Miniture... S. Lee
Date Made: 1976-1999
Cookbook Minitures
Creator: S. Lee
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 22.5 inches x 27.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-5706
19-15-5706
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Corn and Beans Bontrager, Bertha
Corn and Beans
Creator: Bontrager, Bertha
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Quilt Size: 22.5 inches x 27.5 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
This quilt top was found in the upstairs of the old home where I grew up in Madison County, Illinois. My mother was not a quilter so I assume that my Dad bought this at an auction for 25 cents. (He always said, "If you could get it for a quarter, it was worth bringing home.") Has had a bit...
KID: 5-2-383
5-2-383
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1850-1875
Cotton Boll Johnson, Frances
Date Made: 1850-1875
Cotton Boll
Creator: Johnson, Frances
Location Made: Cherry Hill, North Carolina (NC) United States
Contruction: Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 89" x 106.3"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: North Carolina Quilt Project
Donated by Mrs. William Taylor Long, Blanch, NC, April 6, 1972.
KID: 21-17-2929
21-17-2929
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Courthouse Square... Bontrager, Bertha
Courthouse Square
Creator: Bontrager, Bertha
Location Made: North Carolina (NC)
Quilt Size: 89" x 106.3"
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quilt was hand quilted by Bertha Bontrager (an Amish woman) near Macomb IL in the mid-1990s. "I like the old quilts and brought [???] because I thought it was well priced."
KID: 5-2-378
5-2-378
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1906
Crazy Quilt Immel, Maria
Date Made: 1906
Crazy Quilt
Creator: Immel, Maria
Location Made: Granville, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 89" x 106.3"
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
It was passed down from the quiltmaker to her daughter and then to daughter's grandson and wife.
KID: 5-2-509
5-2-509
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ca.1890
Crazy Quilt Stowell, Lena; Carl...
Date Made: ca.1890
Crazy Quilt
Creator: Stowell, Lena; Carlson, Caroline
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 89" x 106.3"
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-550
5-2-550
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ca.1910
Crazy Quilt Boyle, Artimissa
Date Made: ca.1910
Crazy Quilt
Creator: Boyle, Artimissa
Location Made: Lostant, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 89" x 106.3"
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Contains pieces of family and friends dresses. The initials [illegible] are the owners dress or tie.
KID: 5-2-555
5-2-555
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late 1890-early1900...
Crazy Quilt Boyle, Artimissa; G...
Date Made: late 1890-early1900
Crazy Quilt
Creator: Boyle, Artimissa; Griffith, Caroline Boyle; Griffith, Gertie
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 89" x 106.3"
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
I chose this quilt to show the materials that women's dresses and men's suits were made from.
KID: 5-2-556
5-2-556
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c.1910
Crazy Quilt Cuthbertson, Margar...
Date Made: c.1910
Crazy Quilt
Creator: Cuthbertson, Margaret Gaston
Location Made: Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 89" x 106.3"
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-579
5-2-579
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1850-1875
Crazy quilt Johansen, Bertha
Date Made: 1850-1875
Crazy quilt
Creator: Johansen, Bertha
Location Made: Illinois (IL) Norway
Contruction: Embroidery
Quilt Size: 69 in. x 71 in.
Quilting Techniques: Not quilted
Fabrics: Silk, Other blends, Velvet, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project
KID: 15-11-195
15-11-195
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1930-1949
Crazy Quilt Edna Selstad Borup
Date Made: 1930-1949
Crazy Quilt
Creator: Edna Selstad Borup
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Embroidery, Embroidered flowers, moon, spider web, fence. Perle cotton heavily embroidered stitching over the seams is varied, wonderful embroidered fence.
Quilt Size: 58 inches x 70 inches
Fabrics: Satin, Velvet
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1612
19-15-1612
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1901-1929
Crazy Quilt Date Made: 1901-1929
Crazy Quilt
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Embroidery
Quilt Size: 81 x 66
Quilting Techniques: Not quilted
Fabrics: Unknown
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project (MQP)
KID: 19-15-3262
19-15-3262
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Crazy Quilt Crazy Quilt
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Foundation Piecing
Quilt Size: 64 inches x 80.2 inches
Fabrics: Silk, Wool, Plaid, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-5732
19-15-5732
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1920
Crazy Quilt; Carr... Lindstrom, Anna
Date Made: 1920
Crazy Quilt; Carriage Robe
Creator: Lindstrom, Anna
Location Made: Pocahontas, Iowa (IA) USA
Quilt Size: 64 inches x 80.2 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-549
5-2-549
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1925
Cross Patch Hibberd, Marion And...
Date Made: 1925
Cross Patch
Creator: Hibberd, Marion Anderson Snedden
Location Made: Peoria, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 64 inches x 80.2 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quilt was made from scraps left over from making clothing.
KID: 5-2-572
5-2-572
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Winter of 1985
Cross Stitch Shull, Grace E. (Ri...
Date Made: Winter of 1985
Cross Stitch
Creator: Shull, Grace E. (Rieker Nelson)
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 64 inches x 80.2 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-608
5-2-608
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c.1970
Cross Stitch Zearing, Nancy Nobl...
Date Made: c.1970
Cross Stitch
Creator: Zearing, Nancy Noble
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 64 inches x 80.2 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Was embroidered by the maker, quilted by ladies at St. Matthew's Church.
KID: 5-2-633
5-2-633
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1954
cross-stitch embr... Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 1954
cross-stitch embroidery
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 64 inches x 80.2 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"This quilt was made from a Bucilla kit I purchased at [?] Johnson's fabric department the first year I was married. It was hand quilted by a lady near Alexis IL for $25.00."
KID: 5-2-385
5-2-385
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1937-1938
Double Irish Chai... Stansell, Laura Bus...
Date Made: 1937-1938
Double Irish Chain
Creator: Stansell, Laura Bush
Location Made: Champaign, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 77 inches x 88.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-534
5-2-534
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Double Irish Chai... Double Irish Chain
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 77 inches x 88.5 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-426
5-2-426
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1931 or 32
Double Irish Chai... Decker, Maud M.
Date Made: 1931 or 32
Double Irish Chain
Creator: Decker, Maud M.
Location Made: Spring Valley, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 77 inches x 88.5 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Maud pieced the top around 1931 or 1932. Helen Molter quilted it about 1950.
KID: 5-2-489
5-2-489
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1960s
Double Irish Chai... Rolander, Camilla
Date Made: 1960s
Double Irish Chain
Creator: Rolander, Camilla
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 77 inches x 88.5 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-543
5-2-543
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c.1940
double wedding ri... Osborn, Olliva Jess...
Date Made: c.1940
double wedding ring
Creator: Osborn, Olliva Jesse Ingram
Location Made: Charleston, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 71 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
It was well-used. It was used as a bedspread. It was later given as a gift to Jeana from her maternal grandmother, Ida Marie Osborn (Olliva's daughter).
KID: 5-2-331
5-2-331
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Double Wedding Ri... Double Wedding Ring
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 71 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"Quilt top was purchased in a shop in Bishop Hill, Illinois, in the mid-1990's. I had it hand quilted but don't remember by whom."
KID: 5-2-382
5-2-382
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early 1930s
Double Wedding Ri... Stansell, Laura Bus...
Date Made: early 1930s
Double Wedding Ring
Creator: Stansell, Laura Bush
Location Made: Champaign, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 71 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
My mother spent much time, when shopping, looking for appropriate materials for her quilts. Mother made 5 quilts of the double wedding ring pattern, one for each of her children.
KID: 5-2-533
5-2-533
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early 1930s
Double Wedding Ri... Stansell, Laura Bus...
Date Made: early 1930s
Double Wedding Ring
Creator: Stansell, Laura Bush
Location Made: Champaign, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 71 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
She spent much time when shopping looking for material for her quilts. She made 5 quilts of the double wedding ring pattern, one for each of her children.
KID: 5-2-537
5-2-537
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c.1935
Double Wedding Ri... Ewald, Mary
Date Made: c.1935
Double Wedding Ring
Creator: Ewald, Mary
Location Made: Sigourney, Iowa (IA) USA
Quilt Size: 71 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-595
5-2-595
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Summer of 1990
Double Wedding Ri... Shull, Grace E. Rie...
Date Made: Summer of 1990
Double Wedding Ring
Creator: Shull, Grace E. Rieker Nelson
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 92 inches x 92 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-604
5-2-604
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1980-81
Double Wedding Ri... Kaiser, Ina
Date Made: 1980-81
Double Wedding Ring
Creator: Kaiser, Ina
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 92 inches x 92 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Bureau County Fair 1990
KID: 5-2-612
5-2-612
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1971-1972
Double Wedding Ri... Kaiser, Ina
Date Made: 1971-1972
Double Wedding Ring
Creator: Kaiser, Ina
Location Made: Neponset, Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 92 inches x 92 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-615
5-2-615
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1933
Double Wedding Ri... Halblieb, Belle Tho...
Date Made: 1933
Double Wedding Ring
Creator: Halblieb, Belle Thompson (Mrs. Casper)
Location Made: Henry, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 92 inches x 92 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
She made many quilts, don't know all the patterns, had a couple of chests full and gave to other nieces. About 8 years before her death, she couldn't do too much because arthritis bothered her hands. She had many books and magazines, read a great deal, including daily papers. Was the oldest of 13 ch...
KID: 5-2-622
5-2-622
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1943-5
Double Wedding Ri... Walter, Renata Lack...
Date Made: 1943-5
Double Wedding Ring
Creator: Walter, Renata Lack
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 92 inches x 92 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Mrs. Castner did the quilting on this because she had a quilting frame.
KID: 5-2-640
5-2-640
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late 1920-1930
Double Wedding Ri... Carlson, Emma
Date Made: late 1920-1930
Double Wedding Ring (quilt plus bolster)
Creator: Carlson, Emma
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 92 inches x 92 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Friends from the "Mission Church" helped to make it. My aunt had me to put a few quilting stitches on it.
KID: 5-2-547
5-2-547
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1969-1970
Double Windmill Kaiser, Ina
Date Made: 1969-1970
Double Windmill
Creator: Kaiser, Ina
Location Made: Neponset, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 92 inches x 92 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
I am re-quilting on this quilt as some threads are broken.
KID: 5-2-617
5-2-617
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1931-1932
Dresden Plate Moore, Minerva McCo...
Date Made: 1931-1932
Dresden Plate
Creator: Moore, Minerva McColl
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 92 inches x 92 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Most of this quilt is made from scraps of material left from homemade clothing made for her baby.
KID: 5-2-597
5-2-597
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1989
Dresden Plate Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 1989
Dresden Plate
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 87 inches x 102 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"I made my pattern for the small stars, also worked out my border. This may not be an original border but I worked this one out without a pattern." The quilt was started in 1988 and completed in 1989.
KID: 5-2-413
5-2-413
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1940s?
Dresden Plate Thorpe, Hattie Mari...
Date Made: 1940s?
Dresden Plate
Creator: Thorpe, Hattie Marie Schreck
Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) USA
Quilt Size: 87 inches x 102 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-446
5-2-446
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1960
Dresden Plate Oxley, Dena Hills
Date Made: 1960
Dresden Plate
Creator: Oxley, Dena Hills
Location Made: Modesto, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 87 inches x 102 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-466
5-2-466
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1985
Dresden Plate Johnson, Virginia
Date Made: 1985
Dresden Plate
Creator: Johnson, Virginia
Location Made: Sterling, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 87 inches x 102 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Quiltmaker's grandmother, Emma Anderson, made the dresden plates before her death. Quiltmaker appliqued and quilted the quilt. Quiltmaker indicates this is a three-generation quilt. Plates made by grandmother, appliques by daughter, quilted by mother (Mary Jane) and Virginia. Grandmother was a seams...
KID: 5-2-511
5-2-511
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1920s or early 1930...
Dresden Plate Thompson, Martha
Date Made: 1920s or early 1930s
Dresden Plate
Creator: Thompson, Martha
Location Made: LaSalle, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 87 inches x 102 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-522
5-2-522
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1937-38
Dresden Plate Kidd, Mrs. Maude
Date Made: 1937-38
Dresden Plate
Creator: Kidd, Mrs. Maude
Location Made: Osceola, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 87 inches x 102 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-613
5-2-613
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Sept. 1934
Dresden Plate (em... Tri-Sigma Society o...
Date Made: Sept. 1934
Dresden Plate (embroidered)
Creator: Tri-Sigma Society of Methodist Episcopal Church
Location Made: Wyanet, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 87 inches x 102 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
It was made as a money-making project: 10 cents per name, 25 cents for the center. The name Tri-Sigma (3 S's) means service, sincerity, and steadfastness. 1939 Methodist Episcopal merged. Now United Methodist Church of Wyanet, IL.
KID: 5-2-620
5-2-620
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Spring of 1980
Dresden Plate red... Shull, Grace Elizab...
Date Made: Spring of 1980
Dresden Plate red/green
Creator: Shull, Grace Elizabeth Rieker Nelson
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 74 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-602
5-2-602
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1930-1949
Drunkard's Path Date Made: 1930-1949
Drunkard's Path
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 63.5 inches x 76 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-444
5-2-444
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1987-88
Drunkard's Path Kaiser, Ina
Date Made: 1987-88
Drunkard's Path
Creator: Kaiser, Ina
Location Made: Neponset, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 63.5 inches x 76 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
I used the back hand stitch when quilting this quilt. It is all hand stitched.
KID: 5-2-614
5-2-614
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1938
Embroidered Flowe... Wilson, O'Celia Eli...
Date Made: 1938
Embroidered Flower Garden
Creator: Wilson, O'Celia Elizabeth Hibberd
Location Made: Sapbrook, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 63.5 inches x 76 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
My mother was sent patterns for the quilt by her sister. Patterns published in Peoria Journal Star. She then pieced the picket fence border and hand quilted the quilt.
KID: 5-2-571
5-2-571
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1930
Embroidered Flowe... Kiley, M. Lucile
Date Made: 1930
Embroidered Flowers
Creator: Kiley, M. Lucile
Location Made: Cullom, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Other novelty technique, The quilt top is embroidered.
Quilt Size: 70 inches x 87 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Since Lucile Kiley had no children and was a widow at the time of her death, she left her home and its furnishings to her sister, Julie (?) O'Connor Schiffgens, my mother. We found the quilt when clearing out the house. This quilt brings beautiful memories of my Aunt Lucile who loved flowers and won...
KID: 5-2-515
5-2-515
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2000
Fan Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 2000
Fan
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 76 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-387
5-2-387
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1893
Fan Stratton, Emma
Date Made: 1893
Fan
Creator: Stratton, Emma
Location Made: Toluca, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 76 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"E S" and "1893" are embroidered in the lower left hand corner. A "face" (called Jim in a note) is embroidered left center of the quilt.
KID: 5-2-483
5-2-483
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1934
Fan Bruns, Lizzie Brown...
Date Made: 1934
Fan
Creator: Bruns, Lizzie Brown
Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 76 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quilt owner's mother and grandmother's sister-in-law assisted in making the quilt. The material came from brothers and cousins shirts and pants; aunts, grandmother's and her dresses.
KID: 5-2-520
5-2-520
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1883-4
Fan Stansell, Laura Bus...
Date Made: 1883-4
Fan
Creator: Stansell, Laura Bush
Location Made: Mt. Palatine, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 76 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-531
5-2-531
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1988
Fan Spencer, Mary Ruth
Date Made: 1988
Fan
Creator: Spencer, Mary Ruth
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 76 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-562
5-2-562
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1958
Fan Wilson, O'Celia Eli...
Date Made: 1958
Fan
Creator: Wilson, O'Celia Elizabeth Hibberd
Location Made: Arrowsmith, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 76 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-573
5-2-573
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1936
Flower Basket Holmes, Henrietta W...
Date Made: 1936
Flower Basket
Creator: Holmes, Henrietta Wherry
Location Made: Henry, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Other novelty technique, The quilt top is embroidered. The blocks alternate and are on-point.
Quilt Size: 66 inches x 75 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
No one helped embroidery it. Did it the year before marriage in 1937, Jan. In 1938, had it quilted by Mrs. Albert Bodine, Henry IL. She charged $5. Henrietta worked at the AAA office and later in the Farm Bureau office and embroidered the quilt in free evenings. The embroidery floss was silk. The li...
KID: 5-2-478
5-2-478
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late 1970's
Flower Garden Browning, Wynette
Date Made: late 1970's
Flower Garden
Creator: Browning, Wynette
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Wynette Browning pieced the top. Lyla Riley finished the quilt. Lyla gave the quilt to Wynette Browning's granddaughter, Pamela Hortenstine, of Sullivan IL, in 2005 or 2006.
KID: 5-2-406
5-2-406
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1958
Flower Garden Schoof, Edna Shreve...
Date Made: 1958
Flower Garden
Creator: Schoof, Edna Shreve
Location Made: Toluca, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Grandmother made a quilt for all 8 of her grandchildren. When I was a high school senior (1959) Grandma taught me to piece a flower garden quilt. That quilt is still unfinished and in grandma's quilt frame. "Maybe next year!"
KID: 5-2-485
5-2-485
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1931-1935
Flower Garden Michel, Helen Sweig...
Date Made: 1931-1935
Flower Garden
Creator: Michel, Helen Sweigert
Location Made: Sterling, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quiltmaker was confined to home with bronchial pneumonia and did it to occupy time.
KID: 5-2-499
5-2-499
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1940
Flower Garden Prettyman, Ella C.
Date Made: 1940
Flower Garden
Creator: Prettyman, Ella C.
Location Made: Wyanet, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quilt was made in 1940. Velma Oloffson, Mary Prettyman, and Jennie Golding helped quilt it. Ella Prettyman made three of these quilts - one for each of her grandchildren. Ella Prettyman also belonged to the Willing Workers of the Church. They made many quilts for church organizations.
KID: 5-2-513
5-2-513
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mid 1930s
Flower Garden Stansell, Laura Bus...
Date Made: mid 1930s
Flower Garden
Creator: Stansell, Laura Bush
Location Made: Champaign, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
She made one of these flower garden quilts for each of her five children. When shopping, she was always looking for materials for her quilts.
KID: 5-2-536
5-2-536
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mid 1930s
Flower Garden Stansell, Laura Bus...
Date Made: mid 1930s
Flower Garden
Creator: Stansell, Laura Bush
Location Made: Champaign, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
She made one of these flower garden quilts for each of her five children. When shopping, she was always looking for material for her quilts.
KID: 5-2-539
5-2-539
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1932
Flower Garden Wilson, O'Celia Eli...
Date Made: 1932
Flower Garden
Creator: Wilson, O'Celia Elizabeth Hibberd
Location Made: Arrowsmith, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
I remember as a child my mother working by lamplight tediously sewing these small pieces together, then quilting inside of each piece and finally the tiny stitches overcasting the edge.
KID: 5-2-570
5-2-570
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c.1935
Flower Garden Ewald, Mary
Date Made: c.1935
Flower Garden
Creator: Ewald, Mary
Location Made: Sigourney, Iowa (IA) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-596
5-2-596
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1930-31
Flower Garden Moore, Minerva McCo...
Date Made: 1930-31
Flower Garden
Creator: Moore, Minerva McColl
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Most of the pieces in the quilt are from scraps of clothing made for her daughter.
KID: 5-2-598
5-2-598
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1975
Flower Garden Rasmussen, Florence...
Date Made: 1975
Flower Garden
Creator: Rasmussen, Florence G.
Location Made: Amboy, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-487
5-2-487
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mid 1930s
Flower Garden Stansell, Laura Bus...
Date Made: mid 1930s
Flower Garden
Creator: Stansell, Laura Bush
Location Made: Champaign, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-532
5-2-532
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1934
Flower Garden Brown, Stella Orisa...
Date Made: 1934
Flower Garden
Creator: Brown, Stella Orisa Babcock (Mrs. M.L.)
Location Made: Milton, Wisconsin (WI) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
She was left handed and quilted with her sister (right handed) Emmeretta Babcock Whitford. She quit quilting due to ill health. Grandmother pieced quilts. Made flower garden for me and Dresden Plate for Mother. She sewed clothes and many articles, crocheted, and embroidered. Mother would send he...
KID: 5-2-623
5-2-623
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1850-1875
Flower Garden Warren, Emma; Warre...
Date Made: 1850-1875
Flower Garden
Creator: Warren, Emma; Warren, Mary
Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches
Project: Kentucky Quilt Project
KID: 8-5-240
8-5-240
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1930-1949
Flower Garden Date Made: 1930-1949
Flower Garden
Location Made: Kentucky (KY)
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Crayon coloring of flower elements. Outline of flowers & details satin stitched & lazy daisy, French knots.
Quilt Size: 70.5 inches x 79.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-858
19-15-858
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1950-1975
Flower Wreath Huhn, Mrs.
Date Made: 1950-1975
Flower Wreath
Creator: Huhn, Mrs.
Location Made: Kentucky (KY)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 66 inches x 90 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-867
19-15-867
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1885-1890
Flowered Quilt Riley, Alma Jontz
Date Made: 1885-1890
Flowered Quilt
Creator: Riley, Alma Jontz
Location Made: Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 66 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Quilt was made with assistance of ladies in the neighborhood or a church group.
KID: 5-2-460
5-2-460
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1950-1975
Flowers and Picke... Date Made: 1950-1975
Flowers and Picket Fence
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 69 inches x 85.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1419
19-15-1419
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2001
Flying Geese Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 2001
Flying Geese
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Minnesota (MN)
Quilt Size: 72 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
She made the quilt in order to use up scraps.
KID: 5-2-388
5-2-388
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1930
Friendship Wilson, O'Celia Hib...
Date Made: 1930
Friendship
Creator: Wilson, O'Celia Hibberd
Location Made: Colfax, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 72 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-577
5-2-577
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1933
Friendship Mother's of the chi...
Date Made: 1933
Friendship
Creator: Mother's of the children I taught 1931-34 Bureau Township Consolidated School 1931-1934
Location Made: Bureau Township, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 72 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The Mothers of the children in her classroom, 1933-34, pieced the blocks. The Mothers of the children she from 1931-33 furnished the rest of the quilt. In the lower left corner there are three letters. "L" is for Lela Wilson. "E" is for Elveria Johnson. They put in the last stitc...
KID: 5-2-619
5-2-619
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1950-1975
Garden Poppies Date Made: 1950-1975
Garden Poppies
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, French knots, outline
Quilt Size: 71.5 inches x 93.25 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-837
19-15-837
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probably before 190...
Giltner Quilt Giltner, Henrietta ...
Date Made: probably before 1900?
Giltner Quilt
Creator: Giltner, Henrietta Rommel
Location Made: RR Putnam, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 73 inches x 92 inches
Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Floral, Novelty
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
This quilt was given to me in 1937 after my marriage. I used it and laundered it. Henrietta Giltner lived with her daughters following her husband's death when she could no longer maintain her home. She was not an idle person, and I presume this quilt was made during those years.
KID: 5-2-476
5-2-476
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1950-1975
Gingham Rose Date Made: 1950-1975
Gingham Rose
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Cross Stitch design
Quilt Size: 87 inches x 94.5 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1404
19-15-1404
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1935 - maybe 1934
Grandmother's Dre... Downey, Henrietta G...
Date Made: 1935 - maybe 1934
Grandmother's Dresden Plate
Creator: Downey, Henrietta Giltner
Location Made: Henry, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 87 inches x 94.5 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Henrietta G. Downey rested much in the afternoons and worked on quilts including this one. Often she had guests and would often work on it as she visited.
KID: 5-2-477
5-2-477
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1989
Grandmother's Fan... Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 1989
Grandmother's Fan
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 67 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
It's a good scrap quilt. Most of my quilts are just scrap quilts. That is the kind I like to make - use up lots of scraps.
KID: 5-2-407
5-2-407
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Grandmother's Flo... Bontrager, Bertha
Grandmother's Flower Garden
Creator: Bontrager, Bertha
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 67 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Hand quilted by an Amish woman, Bertha Bontrager, near Macomb IL.
KID: 5-2-380
5-2-380
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Grandmother's Flo... Grandmother's Flower Garden
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 67 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-430
5-2-430
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1950-1975
Hexagon Quilt Date Made: 1950-1975
Hexagon Quilt
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 77" x 92"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Feedsack, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Paisley, Print
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-862
19-15-862
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1800s
Hexagons Carlson, Caroline
Date Made: 1800s
Hexagons
Creator: Carlson, Caroline
Location Made: Wyanet or Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 77" x 92"
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
My father told of playing under the quilting frame. He was born in 1864.
KID: 5-2-542
5-2-542
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1927
Historical (Embro... Stone, Marjorie M. ...
Date Made: 1927
Historical (Embroidered)
Creator: Stone, Marjorie M. Wilson
Location Made: Arrowsmith, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 77" x 92"
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quiltmaker did the embroidery. Her mother set the pieces together and quilted it. Her aunt transferred the pattern to material and sent to her to embroider. Patterns were in Peoria Journal, weekly (Peoria IL).
KID: 5-2-564
5-2-564
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1985
Honey Bee Wiemken, Adeleine
Date Made: 1985
Honey Bee
Creator: Wiemken, Adeleine
Location Made: Apple River, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 77" x 92"
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quilt was quilted by the Ladies Aid Society, Lutheran Church in Schapville, Illinois. The maker makes a quilt for each grandchild. This one may be given to one later.
KID: 5-2-521
5-2-521
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1930-1949
Iris Basket Date Made: 1930-1949
Iris Basket
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 80 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1406
19-15-1406
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1930s
Kittens in Basket... Hamm, Charlotte E. ...
Date Made: 1930s
Kittens in Basket
Creator: Hamm, Charlotte E. (Nash)
Location Made: Hennepin, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 80 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-646
5-2-646
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c.1955
Lavender embroide... Conley, Ruby Jean O...
Date Made: c.1955
Lavender embroidered quilt
Creator: Conley, Ruby Jean Osborn
Location Made: Charleston, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 66 inches x 79 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-336
5-2-336
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1976-1999
Lee Bradford's Pr... Date Made: 1976-1999
Lee Bradford's President Quilt I
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Folding, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 70.5 inches x 71 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Print, Solid/plain, Striped
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-5708
19-15-5708
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1976-1999
Lee Bradford's Pr... Date Made: 1976-1999
Lee Bradford's Presidents Quilt II
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Dimensional applique, Embroidery, rick rack trim
Quilt Size: 73.5 inches x 73 inches
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-5705
19-15-5705
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1930-1949
Liliuokalani's Fa... Quinn, Therese Kaai...
Date Made: 1930-1949
Liliuokalani's Fans and Kahilis
Creator: Quinn, Therese Kaaimalani Isaacs Kapiko
Location Made: Honolulu; Oahu Island, Hawaii (HI) United States
Contruction: Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 97-1/4 x 96-1/2"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Plain weave
Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Washington Place Collection
KID: 4-1-1
4-1-1
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1850-1875
Log Cabin Date Made: 1850-1875
Log Cabin
Location Made: Hawaii (HI)
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 78.5 inches x 67.5 inches
Fabrics: Other synthetic, Wool, Other, Multiple scrap
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-434
5-2-434
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2002
Log Cabin Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 2002
Log Cabin
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 88 inches x 104 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
used up a lot of scraps
KID: 5-2-393
5-2-393
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1988-1990
Log Cabin Chapman, Carol J.
Date Made: 1988-1990
Log Cabin
Creator: Chapman, Carol J.
Location Made: Sterling, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 88 inches x 104 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
She made the quilt from 1988-1990.
KID: 5-2-496
5-2-496
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1990
Log Cabin Gugerty, Julie Schi...
Date Made: 1990
Log Cabin
Creator: Gugerty, Julie Schiffgens
Location Made: Walnut, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 88 inches x 104 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-516
5-2-516
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c.1880
Log Cabin Pierce, Ann Elizabe...
Date Made: c.1880
Log Cabin
Creator: Pierce, Ann Elizabeth
Location Made: Dover, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 88 inches x 104 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Quiltmaker attended and graduated (?) from Dover Academy, a private high school.
KID: 5-2-636
5-2-636
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1850-1875
Lone Star Date Made: 1850-1875
Lone Star
Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA)
Quilt Size: 87" x 88 1/2"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Print, Solid/plain
Project: Ray and Claire Vlasin Antique Quilt Collection
KID: 47-89-205
47-89-205
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1929
Lone Star Rimmerman, Mary
Date Made: 1929
Lone Star
Creator: Rimmerman, Mary
Location Made: Lincoln, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 87" x 88 1/2"
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Quiltmaker also designed the quilting design used on the quilt. Mary Jane was the first grandchild, therefore she was given this quilt upon her grandmother's death.
KID: 5-2-510
5-2-510
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1876-1900
Lone Star Vanzant, Ellen Smit...
Date Made: 1876-1900
Lone Star
Creator: Vanzant, Ellen Smith Tooke
Location Made: Kentucky (KY) USA
Quilt Size: 87" x 88 1/2"
Project: Kentucky Quilt Project
KID: 8-5-179
8-5-179
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1930-1949
Lone Star Date Made: 1930-1949
Lone Star
Location Made: Kentucky (KY)
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 76.5 x 83.5
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-946
19-15-946
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1876-1900
Lone Star Seacord, Martha
Date Made: 1876-1900
Lone Star
Creator: Seacord, Martha
Location Made: Chattanooga, Tennessee (TN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 100 x 102
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Quilts of Tennessee
According to the surveyed owner, the quiltmaker was born in New York and moved to Illinois (?) after her marriage. Her husband and children died tragically, and the quiltmaker moved to Chattanooga to live with her sister and brother-in-law. Dates of these moves are not noted. This quilt could have b...
KID: 22-18-486
22-18-486
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2000-2025
Lone Star Ind... Kelley, Helen
Date Made: 2000-2025
Lone Star Indian Star
Creator: Kelley, Helen
Location Made: Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 66in x 74 in
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Muslin, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1057
19-15-1057
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ca 1920
Lone Star with fl... David, Anna
Date Made: ca 1920
Lone Star with floral applique
Creator: David, Anna
Location Made: Peshawbestown, Michigan (MI)
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 76 x 91
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton
Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection
Caption from the Michigan Quilts book; These two quilts of the Star of Bethlehem or Lone Star pattern are known to have been made by two Native American women from Leelanau County, Michigan. According to James M. McClurken, co-author with James A. Clifton and George L. Cornell, of People of the Th...
KID: 12-8-9139
12-8-9139
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about 1980
Maple Leaf Molter, Helen
Date Made: about 1980
Maple Leaf
Creator: Molter, Helen
Location Made: Lenoir City, Tennessee (TN) USA
Quilt Size: 76 x 91
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quilt was made approximately 1978-1980.
KID: 5-2-488
5-2-488
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July 1987
Masonic Date Made: July 1987
Masonic
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 76 x 91
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
It's one-of-a-kind.
KID: 5-2-586
5-2-586
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1930-1949
May Tulips Date Made: 1930-1949
May Tulips
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 79 inches x 97.5 inch
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1405
19-15-1405
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2000-2025
Minnesota Summer Chaska Area Quilt C...
Date Made: 2000-2025
Minnesota Summer
Creator: Chaska Area Quilt Club
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Dimensional applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 78 inches x 75 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Print
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-5589
19-15-5589
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1950-1975
Mist of Kaala Halderbaun, Hattie
Date Made: 1950-1975
Mist of Kaala
Creator: Halderbaun, Hattie
Location Made: Kauai Island, Hawaii (HI) United States
Contruction: Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 78 3/4 x 82 1/2
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Plain weave
Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project
KID: 4-1-1076
4-1-1076
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1850-1875
Mohaning Rose Crowe, Mrs.
Date Made: 1850-1875
Mohaning Rose
Creator: Crowe, Mrs.
Location Made: Kentucky (KY) USA
Quilt Size: 78 3/4 x 82 1/2
Project: Kentucky Quilt Project
KID: 8-5-261
8-5-261
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1932
Mohawk Trail Hibberd, Marion And...
Date Made: 1932
Mohawk Trail
Creator: Hibberd, Marion Anderson Snedden
Location Made: Peoria, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 78 3/4 x 82 1/2
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-566
5-2-566
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1964
Mohawk Trail Wilson, O'Celia Eli...
Date Made: 1964
Mohawk Trail
Creator: Wilson, O'Celia Elizabeth Hibberd
Location Made: Arrowsmith, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 78 3/4 x 82 1/2
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
My grandmother made this quilt for me for my high school graduation.
KID: 5-2-575
5-2-575
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2006
Mohawk Trail Riley, Lila Mae
Date Made: 2006
Mohawk Trail
Creator: Riley, Lila Mae
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 80 inches x 100 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
I like to do the old patterns.
KID: 5-2-392
5-2-392
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1986
Monkey Wrench Zellmer, Anna
Date Made: 1986
Monkey Wrench
Creator: Zellmer, Anna
Location Made: Tonica, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 80 inches x 100 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
This was the last one the quiltmaker made at age 86.
KID: 5-2-505
5-2-505
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1901-1929
Morning Glory Date Made: 1901-1929
Morning Glory
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 80 inches x 92 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1407
19-15-1407
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1934
Mosaic 1 Small, Albert
Date Made: 1934
Mosaic 1
Creator: Small, Albert
Location Made: Ottawa, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 83 x 101
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection
KID: 5-2-130
5-2-130
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1876-1900
Nine Patch Made by Eversalt Si...
Date Made: 1876-1900
Nine Patch
Creator: Made by Eversalt Sisters
Location Made: Rock Creek, Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 78 inches x 85 inches
Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Unknown
Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection
KID: 6-3-650
6-3-650
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1931
Nine Patch Wilson, O'Celia Eli...
Date Made: 1931
Nine Patch
Creator: Wilson, O'Celia Elizabeth Hibberd
Location Made: Arrowsmith, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 78 inches x 85 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-574
5-2-574
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1993
Ohio Rose Lohmar, Jean
Date Made: 1993
Ohio Rose
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 92 inches x 107 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Published in "Traditional Quiltworks," May 1995 issue. Published in "Heirloom Machine Quilting" by Harriet Hargrave in 1995. Ohio Rose is a large quilt of twenty four [30?] blocks made from the traditional old Ohio rose pattern. It was made with invisible machine applique with...
KID: 5-2-346
5-2-346
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1850-1875
Orange Peel Spiggle, Frances Re...
Date Made: 1850-1875
Orange Peel
Creator: Spiggle, Frances Reed
Location Made: Riceville, Tennessee (TN) United States
Contruction: Hand Applique, Appliqued stuffed circles at block intersections
Quilt Size: 70 x 84
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Quilts of Tennessee
Husband was captured confederate soldier in Union Army prison six months. When wife died, his second wife saved all the quilts for the first wife's children. Second wife died at age 101.
KID: 22-18-109
22-18-109
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1935
Orchid Applique Date Made: 1935
Orchid Applique
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, whipstitch
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 84 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-544
5-2-544
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1950
Original design Walter-Norris, Mary...
Date Made: 1950
Original design
Creator: Walter-Norris, Mary Win
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 84 inches x 84 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Mrs. Lena May of Peru, Illinois, quilted the piece.
KID: 5-2-643
5-2-643
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1952
Overall Sam Oloffson, Ida
Date Made: 1952
Overall Sam
Creator: Oloffson, Ida
Location Made: Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 40.5 inches x 52 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-514
5-2-514
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Christmas 1979
Patches - Memory ... Fecht, Pauline A. L...
Date Made: Christmas 1979
Patches - Memory - Friendship
Creator: Fecht, Pauline A. Litchfield
Location Made: Toluca, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 40.5 inches x 52 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quilt, and another like it for Bill, was started with a collection of cap patches. Patches were added each year with the latest ones being from Bob's July 1990 honeymoon.
KID: 5-2-486
5-2-486
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1890s
Patchwork Snedden, Margaret G...
Date Made: 1890s
Patchwork
Creator: Snedden, Margaret Gebbie
Location Made: Peoria, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 40.5 inches x 52 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-568
5-2-568
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1920
Patchwork Loebach, Helena Boh...
Date Made: 1920
Patchwork
Creator: Loebach, Helena Bohn
Location Made: LaSalle, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 40.5 inches x 52 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-635
5-2-635
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1850-1875
Patchwork Wilson, Jane Carr
Date Made: 1850-1875
Patchwork
Creator: Wilson, Jane Carr
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Other novelty technique, feather stitch
Quilt Size: 86.75 inches x 95.75 inches
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Other, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-433
5-2-433
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1927
Patchwork Star Wilson, O'Celia Eli...
Date Made: 1927
Patchwork Star
Creator: Wilson, O'Celia Elizabeth Hibberd
Location Made: Arrowsmith, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 86.75 inches x 95.75 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-569
5-2-569
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December 1989
Peaches and Green... Mauzy, Josa B.
Date Made: December 1989
Peaches and Greens Quadruple Irish Chain
Creator: Mauzy, Josa B.
Location Made: Streator, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 86.75 inches x 95.75 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
She indicates that she did some machine quilting on this quilt. "Made for our double bed - it hangs way down - when we roll over we have plenty of covers."
KID: 5-2-601
5-2-601
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ca.1870
Peony Guither, Caroline R...
Date Made: ca.1870
Peony
Creator: Guither, Caroline Rapp
Location Made: Walnut, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 69 inches x 77 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Floral, Novelty
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-551
5-2-551
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1934
Pinwheel Ploch, Esther
Date Made: 1934
Pinwheel
Creator: Ploch, Esther
Location Made: Granville, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 69 inches x 77 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Quiltmaker's mother, Anna Zellmer, helped with the quilting. It was traditional in the family to have several quilts before a girl married. The quiltmaker used the quilt then gave it to her daughter, who has also used it as a bed cover.
KID: 5-2-507
5-2-507
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1941
Pinwheel Wilson, O'Celia Eli...
Date Made: 1941
Pinwheel
Creator: Wilson, O'Celia Elizabeth Hibberd
Location Made: Arrowsmith, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 69 inches x 77 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-576
5-2-576
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2001
Pinwheels and Che... Rouse, Kathryn
Date Made: 2001
Pinwheels and Cherries
Creator: Rouse, Kathryn
Location Made: Racine, Wisconsin (WI) United States
Contruction: Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 82 in. x 82 in.
Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Conversation Prints
Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project
KID: 15-11-181
15-11-181
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1930-1949
Pomegranate Date Made: 1930-1949
Pomegranate
Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 75 inches x 77 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-854
19-15-854
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1930-1949
Pond Lily Date Made: 1930-1949
Pond Lily
Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Other embellishment technique, stem stitch veins in leaves & pads
Quilt Size: 86" x 88"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-869
19-15-869
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1930s
Postage Stamp Litchfield, Ada Nao...
Date Made: 1930s
Postage Stamp
Creator: Litchfield, Ada Naomi Stratton
Location Made: Toluca, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 74 inches x 88 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-484
5-2-484
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1930-1949
Postage Stamp Date Made: 1930-1949
Postage Stamp
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 74 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-443
5-2-443
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Postage Stamp Clayberg Circle of ...
Postage Stamp
Creator: Clayberg Circle of Avon Federation Church
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 74 inches x 88 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Hand quilted by Clayberg Circle of Avon Federation Church, mid 1990's.
KID: 5-2-381
5-2-381
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1876-1900
Princess Feather Maker, Unknown
Date Made: 1876-1900
Princess Feather
Creator: Maker, Unknown
Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 94" x 92.5"
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin
Project: International Quilt Museum; Ardis and Robert James Collection
KID: 36-34-237
36-34-237
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mid-1800s
Printed Red Trian... Thomas, Elizabeth (...
Date Made: mid-1800s
Printed Red Triangles and Squares
Creator: Thomas, Elizabeth (nee Jarbo)
Location Made: Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 94" x 92.5"
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-634
5-2-634
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ca.1890-1900
Pyramid Date Made: ca.1890-1900
Pyramid
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 81 inches x 86 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Glazed, Striped, Plaid, Solid/plain, Geometric
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-582
5-2-582
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1984
Quilted Candlewic... St. Joseph's Altar ...
Date Made: 1984
Quilted Candlewick
Creator: St. Joseph's Altar and Rosary
Location Made: Apple River, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 81 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
St. Joseph's Altar and Rosary Society makes a quilt every year as a money raiser. I was lucky enough to win in 1985. I also worked on this quilt.
KID: 5-2-518
5-2-518
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1978
Raggedy Ann and A... Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 1978
Raggedy Ann and Andy
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 68 inches x 85 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-390
5-2-390
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Rail Fence Lohmar, Jean
Rail Fence
Creator: Lohmar, Jean
Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 68 inches x 85 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"This was one of my early machine made and machine quilted quilts. My friend, Cheri [?] and I each taught and began quilts in an all night workshop we conducted for the Prairie Queens Guild in Bishop Hill, IL."
KID: 5-2-376
5-2-376
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1930-1949
Rainbow Block Sam... Date Made: 1930-1949
Rainbow Block Sampler
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery
Quilt Size: 78 inches x 92 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-1402
19-15-1402
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Summer of 1990
Rebecca's Flower ... Shull, Grace E. Rie...
Date Made: Summer of 1990
Rebecca's Flower Garden
Creator: Shull, Grace E. Rieker Nelson
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 80 inches x 90 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-605
5-2-605
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1898
Red and White Iri... Hammer, Miriam McCo...
Date Made: 1898
Red and White Irish Chain
Creator: Hammer, Miriam McCord
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 75 1/4" x 86 1/2"
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Floral
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-428
5-2-428
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2006
Rocky Road to Kan... Riley, Lyla
Date Made: 2006
Rocky Road to Kansas
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 85 inches x 86 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
She made it to use up little scrapes. Notice each piece is made up of 2" or less. She made the border of diamonds made from 2" or less scraps - use up a lot of scraps of material.
KID: 5-2-401
5-2-401
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quilted in 1975
Roosevelt Rose Pennington, Annie M...
Date Made: quilted in 1975
Roosevelt Rose
Creator: Pennington, Annie McGlasson
Location Made: Abilene, Texas (TX) United States
Contruction: Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Yo-yo, Yo-Yos and puffs used for flowers
Quilt Size: 86 in. x 88 in.
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Other, Floral, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain, black cotton sateen; bias fold tape used for stems and vining that creates central medallion
Project: Texas Sesquicentennial Quilt Association, Texas Quilt Search
The quiltmaker made this quilt in 1939-40, when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president. According to the family, the quiltmaker's husband was a life-long Democrat (the family called him a "brass collar Democrat") and a strong supporter of the President. Nearly forty years separate the making ...
KID: 25-21-37
25-21-37
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1780-1820 (? ca.186...
Rose Wreath with ... Thompson, Easter; T...
Date Made: 1780-1820 (? ca.1860?)
Rose Wreath with Tulips
Creator: Thompson, Easter; Thompson, MaryAnn; Elizabeth B. (wife of Matthew) b.7/22/1818 - d.3/14/1869
Location Made: Newville, Mifflin Township, Pennsylvania (PA) USA
Quilt Size: 86 in. x 88 in.
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
It's estimated the quilt was made late 1700s or early 1800s. I was told it was over 100 years old in 1928. Discovered the house across the street was on fire and my mother grabbed the quilt out of her cedar chest in upstairs hall and we ran downstairs. Aunt Belle Thompson Halblieb was oldest of ...
KID: 5-2-621
5-2-621
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early 80's
Sampler Riley, Lyla
Date Made: early 80's
Sampler
Creator: Riley, Lyla
Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 88 inches x 96 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
"When I first started quilting, I made blocks to learn how - these are some of the blocks. I set them together for a quilt - still have several blocks I haven't used. Made 3 quilts out of the blocks. Don't remember where they got to. I don't have them now."
KID: 5-2-408
5-2-408
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1983
Sampler Members of the Bure...
Date Made: 1983
Sampler
Creator: Members of the Bureau County Homemakers Extension
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 88 inches x 96 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-435
5-2-435
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1986
Sampler Quilt Stephen, Elizabeth ...
Date Made: 1986
Sampler Quilt
Creator: Stephen, Elizabeth 'Susie' Carr Callahan
Location Made: Greenup, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 76 inches x 95 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
It commemorated the birth of Sherry's daughter (Susie's granddaughter), Jeana.
KID: 5-2-340
5-2-340
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1999
Sampler Quilt wit... Donaldson, Beth
Date Made: 1999
Sampler Quilt with Card Trick border
Creator: Donaldson, Beth
Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 68" x 82"
Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting
Fabrics: Cotton
Project: Michigan Quilt Project
KID: 12-8-1000
12-8-1000
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1989-1990
Shoe Fly Kaiser, Ina
Date Made: 1989-1990
Shoe Fly
Creator: Kaiser, Ina
Location Made: Neponset, Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 68" x 82"
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-616
5-2-616
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1976-1999
Showy Pink Ladysl... Lois Bering
Date Made: 1976-1999
Showy Pink Ladyslipper
Creator: Lois Bering
Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing
Quilt Size: 20 inches x 20 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-5704
19-15-5704
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early 1920s or late...
small black and w... Ottman, Della
Date Made: early 1920s or late 1910s
small black and white print
Creator: Ottman, Della
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 20 inches x 20 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
This quilt was made from new shirt waist material left over from sewing new shirt waists of female family members.
KID: 5-2-554
5-2-554
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ca.1930
Snake's Trail Guither, Caroline R...
Date Made: ca.1930
Snake's Trail
Creator: Guither, Caroline Rapp
Location Made: Walnut, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 20 inches x 20 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-552
5-2-552
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in 1930s
Snow Ball Decker, Mary A.
Date Made: in 1930s
Snow Ball
Creator: Decker, Mary A.
Location Made: Spring Valley, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 20 inches x 20 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-491
5-2-491
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1938
Snow Ball Taylor, Hannah
Date Made: 1938
Snow Ball
Creator: Taylor, Hannah
Location Made: Wichita, Kansas (KS) USA
Quilt Size: 20 inches x 20 inches
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The quilt is crib size in pastel colors.
KID: 5-2-495
5-2-495
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Snowflake Snowflake
Location Made: Kansas (KS)
Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique
Quilt Size: 77.75 x 93.25
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Solid/plain
Project: Minnesota Quilt Project
KID: 19-15-872
19-15-872
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1989
Spring Star Chapman, Carol J.
Date Made: 1989
Spring Star
Creator: Chapman, Carol J.
Location Made: Sterling, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 77.75 x 93.25
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Started in spring 1989, finished January 1990
KID: 5-2-498
5-2-498
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1925-1930?
Squares Harms, Dena
Date Made: 1925-1930?
Squares
Creator: Harms, Dena
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 77.75 x 93.25
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
The orchid white and black square in the middle of the quilt and the gray and blue on white diagonally adjoining were dresses worn by Lulu as a child. That fabric was 3 yards for 25 cents mail order. Elizabeth Polte and her daughter Lulu and step-daughter Hilda bought the fabric for dresses, aprons,...
KID: 5-2-447
5-2-447
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1945
Star Walter, Renata
Date Made: 1945
Star
Creator: Walter, Renata
Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA
Quilt Size: 77.75 x 93.25
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
Mrs. Castner did the quilting because she had a quilting frame.
KID: 5-2-641
5-2-641
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c.1930
Star Date Made: c.1930
Star
Location Made: Illinois (IL)
Quilt Size: 77.75 x 93.25
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-423
5-2-423
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in 1930s
Star Decker, Mary A.
Date Made: in 1930s
Star
Creator: Decker, Mary A.
Location Made: Spring Valley, Illinois (IL) USA
Contruction: Machine Piecing
Quilt Size: 76 inches x 80 inches
Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting
Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain
Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project
KID: 5-2-493
5-2-493
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1971
Star Kaiser, Ina
Date Made: 1971
Star
Creator: Kaiser, Ina
Location Made: Neponset, Il
