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  • 1980

    Cathedral Window

    Ackerman, Marian

    Date Made: 1980

    Cathedral Window

    Creator: Ackerman, Marian

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-440

    5-2-440

  • 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

  • 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

  • Grandmother's Fl...

    Agnet Olsen Brendon...

    Grandmother's Flower Garden

    Creator: Agnet Olsen Brendon

    Location Made: Peterson, Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

    Quilt Size: inches x inches

    Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Checked, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Shirtings

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-5785

    19-15-5785

  • 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 - Arizona History Museum

    Quilt was made by a volunteer for The Migrant Quilt Project.

    KID: 45-46-13

    45-46-13

  • 1978

    Bowtie

    Anderson, Mrs. Lee ...

    Date Made: 1978

    Bowtie

    Creator: Anderson, Mrs. Lee F. (Florence)

    Location Made: Pontiac, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 64" x 82"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-468

    5-2-468

  • 1926

    Sunbonnet Sue

    Bartz, Emma

    Date Made: 1926

    Sunbonnet Sue

    Creator: Bartz, Emma

    Location Made: Geneseo, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 64" x 82"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    The quilt was made in 1925. It was made to fit a 3/4 size bed, a common size for children.

    KID: 5-2-519

    5-2-519

  • between 1910-1930

    Triangles sewn in...

    Baxter, Ruth Ottman...

    Date Made: between 1910-1930

    Triangles sewn in block pattern

    Creator: Baxter, Ruth Ottman

    Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 64" x 82"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    My mother and her sister pieced quilts made from dresses my sister and I had in the 20s and 30s, and from their dresses too. The quilts were quilted in the 1960s by my sister, Betty Pollinque.

    KID: 5-2-553

    5-2-553

  • 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; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

    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

  • 1901-1929

    Butterflies

    Berit Sagdalen Oves...

    Date Made: 1901-1929

    Butterflies

    Creator: Berit Sagdalen Ovestrud

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery

    Quilt Size: 72.75 inches x 84 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Muslin, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Plaid, Print

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-5782

    19-15-5782

  • 1915

    Star

    Billings, Henrietta...

    Date Made: 1915

    Star

    Creator: Billings, Henrietta

    Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) USA

    Contruction: Hand Piecing

    Quilt Size: 69 inches x 75.5 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Other, Dotted, Checked, Floral, Novelty, Multiple scrap

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-652

    5-2-652

  • 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

  • Courthouse Square...

    Bontrager, Bertha

    Courthouse Square

    Creator: Bontrager, Bertha

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN)

    Quilt Size: 87 x 70

    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

  • 25 Patch

    Bontrager, Bertha

    25 Patch

    Creator: Bontrager, Bertha

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN)

    Quilt Size: 87 x 70

    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

  • Grandmother's Flo...

    Bontrager, Bertha

    Grandmother's Flower Garden

    Creator: Bontrager, Bertha

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN)

    Quilt Size: 87 x 70

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Hand quilted by an Amish woman, Bertha Bontrager, near Macomb IL.

    KID: 5-2-380

    5-2-380

  • Corn and Beans

    Bontrager, Bertha

    Corn and Beans

    Creator: Bontrager, Bertha

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN)

    Quilt Size: 87 x 70

    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

  • 1930's fabric wit...

    Bontrager, Bertha

    1930's fabric with black diamond

    Creator: Bontrager, Bertha

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN)

    Quilt Size: 87 x 70

    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

  • 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

  • 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: Oregon (OR)

    Quilt Size: 71" x 71"

    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

  • ca.1910

    Crazy Quilt

    Boyle, Artimissa

    Date Made: ca.1910

    Crazy Quilt

    Creator: Boyle, Artimissa

    Location Made: Lostant, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 71" x 71"

    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

  • ca.1870

    Double Irish Chai...

    Boyle, Artimissa

    Date Made: ca.1870

    Double Irish Chain

    Creator: Boyle, Artimissa

    Location Made: Illinois (IL)

    Contruction: Hand Piecing

    Quilt Size: 68.75 inches x 84.75 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain, Novelty

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-558

    5-2-558

  • ca.1860

    Pond Lily

    Boyle, Mrs. Abner; ...

    Date Made: ca.1860

    Pond Lily

    Creator: Boyle, Mrs. Abner; Boyle, Artimissa

    Location Made: Illinois (IL)

    Contruction: Hand Piecing

    Quilt Size: 68 inches x 83.5 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, Geometric

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-557

    5-2-557

  • 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

  • 1950-1975

    String

    Brock, Amelia Ridne...

    Date Made: 1950-1975

    String

    Creator: Brock, Amelia Ridner

    Location Made: Kokomo, Indiana (IN) United States

    Quilt Size: 62 x 78

    Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

    KID: 39-40-3999

    39-40-3999

  • 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: 62 x 78

    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

  • 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

  • 1934

    Fan

    Bruns, Lizzie Brown...

    Date Made: 1934

    Fan

    Creator: Bruns, Lizzie Brown

    Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 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

  • 1928

    Sunshine and Shad...

    Bush, Julia Hyatt

    Date Made: 1928

    Sunshine and Shadow

    Creator: Bush, Julia Hyatt

    Location Made: Hennepin, Illinois (IL) USA

    Contruction: Hand Piecing

    Quilt Size: 82 inches x 91 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Striped, Solid/plain, Novelty

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    The quilting was done by the ladies of the Hennepin Methodist Church. Grandma Bush was very pleased that she could still piece a quilt at the age of eighty.

    KID: 5-2-535

    5-2-535

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 2008/2009

    Yo-yo quilt

    Callahan, Jeana Mar...

    Date Made: 2008/2009

    Yo-yo quilt

    Creator: Callahan, Jeana Marie

    Location Made: Casey, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 50 inches x 60 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-334

    5-2-334

  • 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: 50 inches x 60 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-341

    5-2-341

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • during the 1800s

    Pinwheel

    Carlson, Caroline

    Date Made: during the 1800s

    Pinwheel

    Creator: Carlson, Caroline

    Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA)

    Quilt Size: 81 1/2 inches x 83 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-540

    5-2-540

  • during the 1800s

    9 Patch

    Carlson, Caroline

    Date Made: during the 1800s

    9 Patch

    Creator: Carlson, Caroline

    Location Made: Wyanet or Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 81 1/2 inches x 83 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    My father told of playing under the quilting frame. He was born in 1864. Quilt owner indicates she has "an interesting story to related when my grandmother arrived in NY."

    KID: 5-2-541

    5-2-541

  • 1800s

    Hexagons

    Carlson, Caroline

    Date Made: 1800s

    Hexagons

    Creator: Carlson, Caroline

    Location Made: Wyanet or Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 81 1/2 inches x 83 inches

    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

  • 1920s

    Blue Twin

    Carlson, Emma

    Date Made: 1920s

    Blue Twin

    Creator: Carlson, Emma

    Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 81 1/2 inches x 83 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-545

    5-2-545

  • 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

  • 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: 56 inches x 82 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

  • 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: 56 inches x 82 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    She made the quilt from 1988-1990.

    KID: 5-2-496

    5-2-496

  • 1989

    Spring Star

    Chapman, Carol J.

    Date Made: 1989

    Spring Star

    Creator: Chapman, Carol J.

    Location Made: Sterling, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 56 inches x 82 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Started in spring 1989, finished January 1990

    KID: 5-2-498

    5-2-498

  • 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 82 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-497

    5-2-497

  • 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

  • 2000-2025

    Country Time

    Cheri Gott Hand

    Date Made: 2000-2025

    Country Time

    Creator: Cheri Gott Hand

    Location Made: Roseville, Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Machine Piecing

    Quilt Size: 71 inches x 65 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Printed panels

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-5783

    19-15-5783

  • Dresden Plate

    Cherrie Eide

    Dresden Plate

    Creator: Cherrie Eide

    Location Made: Peterson, Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

    Quilt Size: 65 inches x 81.5 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Checked, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Shirtings

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-5784

    19-15-5784

  • 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

  • 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

  • Postage Stamp

    Clayberg Circle of ...

    Postage Stamp

    Creator: Clayberg Circle of Avon Federation Church

    Location Made: Michigan (MI)

    Quilt Size: 68 1/4 x 93 1/2

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Hand quilted by Clayberg Circle of Avon Federation Church, mid 1990's.

    KID: 5-2-381

    5-2-381

  • 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; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

    KID: 12-8-10505

    12-8-10505

  • 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

  • 1930-1949

    Connie Pearl Anders...

    Date Made: 1930-1949

    Creator: Connie Pearl Anderson

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Strip/string Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

    Quilt Size: 59 inches x 90 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-5790

    19-15-5790

  • 1930-1949

    Gladiolus Appliqu...

    Connie Pearl Anders...

    Date Made: 1930-1949

    Gladiolus Applique

    Creator: Connie Pearl Anderson

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Hand Applique

    Quilt Size: 75 inches x 88 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-5791

    19-15-5791

  • c. 1990

    Hexagon Tesselati...

    Cox, Patricia

    Date Made: c. 1990

    Hexagon Tesselations

    Creator: Cox, Patricia

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN) 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

  • Around the World

    Crabtree, Geneva Ru...

    Around the World

    Creator: Crabtree, Geneva Ruth Peeler

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN)

    Quilt Size: 50.5 in. x 80.75 in.

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-325

    5-2-325

  • 1850-1875

    Mohaning Rose

    Crowe, Mrs.

    Date Made: 1850-1875

    Mohaning Rose

    Creator: Crowe, Mrs.

    Location Made: Kentucky (KY) USA

    Quilt Size: 50.5 in. x 80.75 in.

    Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

    KID: 8-5-261

    8-5-261

  • Crump, Carolyn

    Creator: Crump, Carolyn

    Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

    Quilt Size: 50.5 in. x 80.75 in.

    Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Carolyn Mazloomi Private Collection; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

    KID: 50-145-70

    50-145-70

  • c.1910

    Crazy Quilt

    Cuthbertson, Margar...

    Date Made: c.1910

    Crazy Quilt

    Creator: Cuthbertson, Margaret Gaston

    Location Made: Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 50.5 in. x 80.75 in.

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-579

    5-2-579

  • 1979

    Cathedral Window

    Dabler, Helena M.

    Date Made: 1979

    Cathedral Window

    Creator: Dabler, Helena M.

    Location Made: Manlius, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 50.5 in. x 80.75 in.

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-559

    5-2-559

  • 1976

    Cathedral Window

    Dabler, Helena M.

    Date Made: 1976

    Cathedral Window

    Creator: Dabler, Helena M.

    Location Made: Manlius, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 50.5 in. x 80.75 in.

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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: 30.5 inches x 35 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-491

    5-2-491

  • 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

  • 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: 76 inches x 80 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

  • 1932

    Sunbonnet Sue

    Decker, Maud M.

    Date Made: 1932

    Sunbonnet Sue

    Creator: Decker, Maud M.

    Location Made: Spring Valley, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 80 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-492

    5-2-492

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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, Michigan (MI)

    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

  • 07-25-2009

    Autumn Run

    Dorris Jane McManis...

    Date Made: 07-25-2009

    Autumn Run

    Creator: Dorris Jane McManis

    Location Made: St. Louis, Missouri, Michigan (MI) 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

  • 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: 12 1/4 in x 12 in

    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

  • 1876-1900

    Log Cabin

    Durant, Amanda Bark...

    Date Made: 1876-1900

    Log Cabin

    Creator: Durant, Amanda Barkley

    Location Made: Illinois (IL)

    Contruction: Hand Piecing

    Quilt Size: 69" x 75"

    Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

    Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Floral, Mourning Prints, Plaid, Print, Shirtings

    Project: Columbia River Basin Documentation Project; White Bluffs Quilt Museum Collection

    KID: 46-52-59

    46-52-59

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 1928

    Weather Vane

    Englund, Mrs. Willi...

    Date Made: 1928

    Weather Vane

    Creator: Englund, Mrs. William

    Location Made: North Dakota (ND)

    Quilt Size: 87.5 - 89.75 inches x 92.75 - 93.25 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-436

    5-2-436

  • 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

  • c.1910

    Double Squares

    Ewald, Mary

    Date Made: c.1910

    Double Squares

    Creator: Ewald, Mary

    Location Made: Sigourney, Iowa (IA) USA

    Quilt Size: 31 inches x 21.5 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-588

    5-2-588

  • c.1890

    Ocean Waves

    Ewald, Mary

    Date Made: c.1890

    Ocean Waves

    Creator: Ewald, Mary

    Location Made: Sigourney, Iowa (IA) USA

    Quilt Size: 31 inches x 21.5 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-589

    5-2-589

  • c.1920

    Basket

    Ewald, Mary

    Date Made: c.1920

    Basket

    Creator: Ewald, Mary

    Location Made: Iowa (IA)

    Quilt Size: 31 inches x 21.5 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-590

    5-2-590

  • c.1940

    Patch Star ; Four...

    Ewald, Mary

    Date Made: c.1940

    Patch Star ; Four Kites

    Creator: Ewald, Mary

    Location Made: Sigourney, Iowa (IA) USA

    Quilt Size: 31 inches x 21.5 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-591

    5-2-591

  • c.1950

    Cactus Basket

    Ewald, Mary

    Date Made: c.1950

    Cactus Basket

    Creator: Ewald, Mary

    Location Made: Iowa (IA)

    Quilt Size: 31 inches x 21.5 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-594

    5-2-594

  • 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: 31 inches x 21.5 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-595

    5-2-595

  • c.1935

    Flower Garden

    Ewald, Mary

    Date Made: c.1935

    Flower Garden

    Creator: Ewald, Mary

    Location Made: Sigourney, Iowa (IA) USA

    Quilt Size: 31 inches x 21.5 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-596

    5-2-596

  • 1940

    Vine

    Eyer, Mrs. Guy (Ore...

    Date Made: 1940

    Vine

    Creator: Eyer, Mrs. Guy (Oreta)

    Location Made: Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 31 inches x 21.5 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-626

    5-2-626

  • 1973

    Cathedral

    Eyer, Mrs. Guy (Ore...

    Date Made: 1973

    Cathedral

    Creator: Eyer, Mrs. Guy (Oreta)

    Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 31 inches x 21.5 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-628

    5-2-628

  • 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

  • 2008

    While Watching TV...

    Faye Utech

    Date Made: 2008

    While Watching TV

    Creator: Faye Utech

    Location Made: Spring Grove, Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Hand Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Folding, Gathering/ruching, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Ink drawing

    Quilt Size: 82.75 inches x 82.25 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Hand-dyed, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-5780

    19-15-5780

  • 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: 82.75 inches x 82.25 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

  • 1863

    The Christmas Qui...

    Field, Mary Ann Cat...

    Date Made: 1863

    The Christmas Quilt

    Creator: Field, Mary Ann Catherine Schebley

    Location Made: Peoria?, Illinois (IL)

    Quilt Size: 82.75 inches x 82.25 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Owner remembers that the quilt was always placed on the guest room bed during the Christmas season. He and his wife decorated a guest room using the quilt as a focal point, then later retired it and saved it for their daughter. The quilt has embroidered in the corners the names of quiltmaker and...

    KID: 5-2-637

    5-2-637

  • 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

  • 1930-1949

    Wind Mill

    Fisher, Sophia Bloc...

    Date Made: 1930-1949

    Wind Mill

    Creator: Fisher, Sophia Block

    Location Made: Rhode Island (RI)

    Quilt Size: 82 1/2 inches x 83 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Elizabeth Polte and her daughters Hilda Polte Schwenk and Lula Polte Hanes furnished scraps and purchased back and cotton for batting. Quiltmaker was aunt of John and Helen Block, neighbors of Elizabeth and Frederick Polte.

    KID: 5-2-450

    5-2-450

  • c. late 1940's

    Tulip

    Fitzpatrick, Mabel ...

    Date Made: c. late 1940's

    Tulip

    Creator: Fitzpatrick, Mabel 'Fitz'

    Location Made: Charleston, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 78 inches x 80 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    It was a gift to Ruby Jean Osborn Conley from Mabel Fitzpatrick. It was then passed on to Jeana Marie Callahan (Ruby's great niece).

    KID: 5-2-335

    5-2-335

  • 1957

    Sunbonnet Boy

    Garman, Cecilia (Ba...

    Date Made: 1957

    Sunbonnet Boy

    Creator: Garman, Cecilia (Barth)

    Location Made: Geneseo, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 78 inches x 80 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    My mother and maker Cecilia Barth had help from her sister to do the quilting.

    KID: 5-2-580

    5-2-580

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • ? 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: 73 inches x 92 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    "We used it for our babies. The ribbon trim wore out."

    KID: 5-2-630

    5-2-630

  • ca.1880

    16 patch with app...

    Given, Margaret Ann...

    Date Made: ca.1880

    16 patch with applique; signature quilt

    Creator: Given, Margaret Ann Morris (?)

    Location Made: Illinois (IL)

    Quilt Size: 73 inches x 92 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Mrs. Wilson is unable to help us record this information, and we are unable to give much information, either. We're not totally certain as to who made it. Different people must have written their own names on the various little pieces.

    KID: 5-2-530

    5-2-530

  • 1990

    Log Cabin

    Gugerty, Julie Schi...

    Date Made: 1990

    Log Cabin

    Creator: Gugerty, Julie Schiffgens

    Location Made: Walnut, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 73 inches x 92 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-516

    5-2-516

  • 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

  • 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: 69 inches x 77 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-552

    5-2-552

  • 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: 69 inches x 77 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

  • 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

  • 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: 78 3/4 x 82 1/2

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-646

    5-2-646

  • 1930s

    Nine patch - LAC

    Hamm, Charlotte E. ...

    Date Made: 1930s

    Nine patch - LAC

    Creator: Hamm, Charlotte E. (Nash)

    Location Made: Hennepin, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 78 3/4 x 82 1/2

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-649

    5-2-649

  • 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: 78 3/4 x 82 1/2

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-645

    5-2-645

  • 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

  • 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

  • Log Cabin Variati...

    Hammer, Miriam McCo...

    Log Cabin Variation

    Creator: Hammer, Miriam McCord

    Location Made: Illinois (IL)

    Quilt Size: 75 1/4" x 86 1/2"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-429

    5-2-429

  • 1925-1930?

    Squares

    Harms, Dena

    Date Made: 1925-1930?

    Squares

    Creator: Harms, Dena

    Location Made: Illinois (IL)

    Quilt Size: 75 1/4" x 86 1/2"

    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

  • 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

  • 1876-1900

    Star Burst

    Haviland, Florence

    Date Made: 1876-1900

    Star Burst

    Creator: Haviland, Florence

    Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

    Contruction: Hand Piecing

    Quilt Size: 74 x 83

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

    Project: Connecticut Quilt Search; Sherman Historical Society Collection

    KID: 17-13-2597

    17-13-2597

  • 1992 (?)

    Red Bud quilt

    Heck, Clara; Heck, ...

    Date Made: 1992 (?)

    Red Bud quilt

    Creator: Heck, Clara; Heck, Eugene

    Location Made: Evansville, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 74 x 83

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-386

    5-2-386

  • 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

  • 1876-1900

    Honeycomb

    Helm, Sarah

    Date Made: 1876-1900

    Honeycomb

    Creator: Helm, Sarah

    Location Made: Illinois (IL)

    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

  • 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

  • middle 1800's

    Cactus Basket

    Hewitt, Maria

    Date Made: middle 1800's

    Cactus Basket

    Creator: Hewitt, Maria

    Location Made: rural, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 84 inches x 104 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    No doubt other neighbors assisted in the quilting as that was the usual custom of the families. It contains some unusual cloth pieces.

    KID: 5-2-455

    5-2-455

  • 1899

    Unique Stitching ...

    Hewitt, Maria

    Date Made: 1899

    Unique Stitching Crazy Quilt

    Creator: Hewitt, Maria

    Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 84 inches x 104 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Some patterns were obtained from local newspapers and magazines. There are very unique stitchings used in the assembly of the quilt.

    KID: 5-2-456

    5-2-456

  • 1870

    Log Cabin

    Hewitt, Maria

    Date Made: 1870

    Log Cabin

    Creator: Hewitt, Maria

    Location Made: rural, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 84 inches x 104 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    No doubt other neighbors assisted in the quilting as that was the usual custom of the families. It was made using unusual cloth pieces.

    KID: 5-2-457

    5-2-457

  • 1870

    Hexagons

    Hewitt, Maria

    Date Made: 1870

    Hexagons

    Creator: Hewitt, Maria

    Location Made: rural, Illinois (IL)

    Quilt Size: 84 inches x 104 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    No doubt other neighbors assisted in the quilting as that was the usual custom of the families. Made with unusual cloth pieces.

    KID: 5-2-458

    5-2-458

  • 1932

    Mohawk Trail

    Hibberd, Marion And...

    Date Made: 1932

    Mohawk Trail

    Creator: Hibberd, Marion Anderson Snedden

    Location Made: Peoria, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 84 inches x 104 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-566

    5-2-566

  • 1925

    Cross Patch

    Hibberd, Marion And...

    Date Made: 1925

    Cross Patch

    Creator: Hibberd, Marion Anderson Snedden

    Location Made: Peoria, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 84 inches x 104 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    The quilt was made from scraps left over from making clothing.

    KID: 5-2-572

    5-2-572

  • 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: 84 inches x 104 inches

    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

  • 1930-1949

    DAHLIA VARIATION

    HOLLISTER, ELIZABE...

    Date Made: 1930-1949

    DAHLIA VARIATION

    Creator: HOLLISTER, ELIZABETH REBECCA ANN

    Location Made: WASHINGTON, Washington D.C. United States

    Contruction: Machine Piecing

    Quilt Size: 90 x 75

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Rayon, Sateen, Velvet, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Crepe, Textured weave

    Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search

    Registered quilt with WVHQS

    KID: 26-22-4681

    26-22-4681

  • 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

  • 1950-1975

    Flower Wreath

    Huhn, Mrs.

    Date Made: 1950-1975

    Flower Wreath

    Creator: Huhn, Mrs.

    Location Made: Illinois (IL)

    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

  • 1906

    Crazy Quilt

    Immel, Maria

    Date Made: 1906

    Crazy Quilt

    Creator: Immel, Maria

    Location Made: Granville, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 66 inches x 90 inches

    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

  • 1960's

    Dresden Plate

    Iva Skrukred Spande...

    Date Made: 1960's

    Dresden Plate

    Creator: Iva Skrukred Spande; Anna Olara Skrukrud

    Location Made: Lanesboro, Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

    Quilt Size: 76.5 inches x 88.5 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Muslin, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Striped

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-5781

    19-15-5781

  • 1940 or 41

    Parasol Lady

    Iverson, Asta; Sand...

    Date Made: 1940 or 41

    Parasol Lady

    Creator: Iverson, Asta; Sandberg, Nina

    Location Made: Council Bluffs, Iowa (IA) USA

    Contruction: Hand Applique, blind

    Quilt Size: 77 inches x 83 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Other, Solid/plain, Floral, domestic

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-439

    5-2-439

  • 2000-2025

    Gilded Bouquets

    Jamie Kouba

    Date Made: 2000-2025

    Gilded Bouquets

    Creator: Jamie Kouba

    Location Made: Byron, Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Other novelty technique, Embroidery

    Quilt Size: 52.5 inches x 53 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Hand-dyed, Solid/plain

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-5792

    19-15-5792

  • 2004

    Jean Loken

    Date Made: 2004

    Creator: Jean Loken

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Machine Piecing

    Quilt Size: 44.25 inches x 55.25 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-390

    19-15-390

  • 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

  • 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

  • 2000-2025

    Block of the Mont...

    JoAnn Holznecht; Pa...

    Date Made: 2000-2025

    Block of the Month

    Creator: JoAnn Holznecht; Patricia Cox; Patty VanArx

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)

    Quilt Size: 582.5 inches x 58.25 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Print, Solid/plain

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-5778

    19-15-5778

  • 1850-1875

    Crazy quilt

    Johansen, Bertha

    Date Made: 1850-1875

    Crazy quilt

    Creator: Johansen, Bertha

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN) 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

  • 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

  • 1985

    Dresden Plate

    Johnson, Virginia

    Date Made: 1985

    Dresden Plate

    Creator: Johnson, Virginia

    Location Made: Sterling, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 89" x 106.3"

    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

  • 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

  • 1983-84

    Bow tie

    Kaiser, Ina

    Date Made: 1983-84

    Bow tie

    Creator: Kaiser, Ina

    Location Made: Neponset, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 97.5inches x 86 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    This pattern was enlarged.

    KID: 5-2-587

    5-2-587

  • 1980-81

    Double Wedding Ri...

    Kaiser, Ina

    Date Made: 1980-81

    Double Wedding Ring

    Creator: Kaiser, Ina

    Location Made: Illinois (IL)

    Quilt Size: 97.5inches x 86 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Bureau County Fair 1990

    KID: 5-2-612

    5-2-612

  • 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: 97.5inches x 86 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

  • 1971-1972

    Double Wedding Ri...

    Kaiser, Ina

    Date Made: 1971-1972

    Double Wedding Ring

    Creator: Kaiser, Ina

    Location Made: Neponset, Illinois (IL)

    Quilt Size: 97.5inches x 86 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-615

    5-2-615

  • 1989-1990

    Shoe Fly

    Kaiser, Ina

    Date Made: 1989-1990

    Shoe Fly

    Creator: Kaiser, Ina

    Location Made: Neponset, Illinois (IL)

    Quilt Size: 97.5inches x 86 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-616

    5-2-616

  • 1969-1970

    Double Windmill

    Kaiser, Ina

    Date Made: 1969-1970

    Double Windmill

    Creator: Kaiser, Ina

    Location Made: Neponset, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 97.5inches x 86 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

  • 1971

    Star

    Kaiser, Ina

    Date Made: 1971

    Star

    Creator: Kaiser, Ina

    Location Made: Neponset, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 97.5inches x 86 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-618

    5-2-618

  • 2000-2025

    LAST ROCK OF THE ...

    KAY, AGNETE

    Date Made: 2000-2025

    LAST ROCK OF THE ROCKIES

    Creator: KAY, AGNETE

    Location Made: CALGARY, Illinois (IL) 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

  • 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: Illinois (IL)

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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: 8.5 in x 10.5 in

    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

  • 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: 8.5 in x 10.5 in

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-613

    5-2-613

  • 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

  • 1989

    Autumn Leaves

    Knuth, Beverly Durh...

    Date Made: 1989

    Autumn Leaves

    Creator: Knuth, Beverly Durham

    Location Made: Peru, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 70 inches x 87 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-503

    5-2-503

  • 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, Illinois (IL) 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

  • about 1940

    Star and Cubes

    Lane, Alma

    Date Made: about 1940

    Star and Cubes

    Creator: Lane, Alma

    Location Made: Illinois (IL)

    Quilt Size: 69 inches x 90 3/4 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    The top was pieced 1940 (approximately) and quilted in 1980.

    KID: 5-2-490

    5-2-490

  • 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: 69 inches x 90 3/4 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

  • 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

  • c.1930

    Embroidered top

    Lebo, Maude Reese

    Date Made: c.1930

    Embroidered top

    Creator: Lebo, Maude Reese

    Location Made: Colorado (CO)

    Quilt Size: 31.500 inches x 36.500 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-592

    5-2-592

  • c.1920

    Jacob's Ladder

    Lebo, Maude Reese

    Date Made: c.1920

    Jacob's Ladder

    Creator: Lebo, Maude Reese

    Location Made: Colorado (CO)

    Quilt Size: 31.500 inches x 36.500 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-593

    5-2-593

  • c.1900

    Lily, Caroline

    Date Made: c.1900

    Creator: Lily, Caroline

    Location Made: Colorado (CO)

    Quilt Size: 31.500 inches x 36.500 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-421

    5-2-421

  • 1920

    Crazy Quilt; Carr...

    Lindstrom, Anna

    Date Made: 1920

    Crazy Quilt; Carriage Robe

    Creator: Lindstrom, Anna

    Location Made: Pocahontas, Iowa (IA) USA

    Quilt Size: 31.500 inches x 36.500 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-549

    5-2-549

  • 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

  • 1920

    Patchwork

    Loebach, Helena Boh...

    Date Made: 1920

    Patchwork

    Creator: Loebach, Helena Bohn

    Location Made: LaSalle, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 74 inches x 88 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-635

    5-2-635

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 1985

    "Calico Sunflower...

    Lohmar, Jean

    Date Made: 1985

    "Calico Sunflower"

    Creator: Lohmar, Jean

    Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 86 inches x 86 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

  • 1975

    Cathedral Window

    Lohmar, Jean

    Date Made: 1975

    Cathedral Window

    Creator: Lohmar, Jean

    Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 86 inches x 86 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

  • Rail Fence

    Lohmar, Jean

    Rail Fence

    Creator: Lohmar, Jean

    Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 86 inches x 86 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

  • 1989

    Triple Irish Chai...

    Lohmar, Jean

    Date Made: 1989

    Triple Irish Chain

    Creator: Lohmar, Jean

    Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 86 inches x 86 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    This quilt is hand pieced and hand quilted by me -- one of the few I did before I became a machine quilter. I made this quilt during the winter months when my children were growing up. I didn't have much time for quilting at that time. I sewed many clothes items and curtains, drapes, etc. for our ho...

    KID: 5-2-377

    5-2-377

  • 1954

    cross-stitch embr...

    Lohmar, Jean

    Date Made: 1954

    cross-stitch embroidery

    Creator: Lohmar, Jean

    Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 86 inches x 86 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 1876-1900

    Princess Feather

    Maker, Unknown

    Date Made: 1876-1900

    Princess Feather

    Creator: Maker, Unknown

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN) 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

  • 1930-1949

    Album

    Maker, Unknown

    Date Made: 1930-1949

    Album

    Creator: Maker, Unknown

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN) 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

  • 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

  • 1950s-1960s

    Bed Covering

    Maker, Unknown

    Date Made: 1950s-1960s

    Bed Covering

    Creator: Maker, Unknown

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN) 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

  • 1876-1900

    THE ZWICKER QUILT...

    MANNERS, Unknown

    Date Made: 1876-1900

    THE ZWICKER QUILT

    Creator: MANNERS, Unknown

    Location Made: WHEELING, West Virginia (WV) United States

    Contruction: Hand Piecing

    Quilt Size: 70 x 69.5

    Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

    Fabrics: Silk, Other, Sateen, Velvet, Textured weave, Gingham, VELVET

    Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search

    KID: 26-22-2

    26-22-2

  • 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: 70 x 69.5

    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

  • 1990

    Twinkle Twinkle G...

    Mauzy, Josa Beth

    Date Made: 1990

    Twinkle Twinkle Garrett's Star

    Creator: Mauzy, Josa Beth

    Location Made: Streator, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 70 x 69.5

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    She made it because she wanted to make her son a quilt. She started it in April 1989 and finished in February 1990. Background fabric was dyed to look "old" (used Rit Dye). Dome some of the prints to make them look old. Ran out of fabric and had to dye more and it did not turn out the same...

    KID: 5-2-599

    5-2-599

  • 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: 70 x 69.5

    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

  • 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

  • 1930

    Sampler

    McCutchan, Ruth

    Date Made: 1930

    Sampler

    Creator: McCutchan, Ruth

    Location Made: near Plymouth, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 70 inches x 81 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Every block is different, though made up of 16 squares, 32 half squares, and many variations, but still squares or half squares. The quilt was given to William and Dessie McCutchan as a wedding gift in 1930. After they both died, the quilt was returned to Ruth McCutchan, who then gave it to her son ...

    KID: 5-2-584

    5-2-584

  • 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: 70 inches x 81 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • about 1980

    Maple Leaf

    Molter, Helen

    Date Made: about 1980

    Maple Leaf

    Creator: Molter, Helen

    Location Made: Lenoir City, Tennessee (TN) USA

    Quilt Size: 42.375 inches x 58.25 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    The quilt was made approximately 1978-1980.

    KID: 5-2-488

    5-2-488

  • 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

  • 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: 66 inches x 77 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

  • 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: 66 inches x 77 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

  • prior to 1936

    Whole Cloth

    Morris, Alice

    Date Made: prior to 1936

    Whole Cloth

    Creator: Morris, Alice

    Location Made: Ohio, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 75.25 inches x 83 inches

    Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-437

    5-2-437

  • c.1865

    Folk Art Quilt

    Munroe, Emily L. Wi...

    Date Made: c.1865

    Folk Art Quilt

    Creator: Munroe, Emily L. Wiley

    Location Made: Lynnfield, Massachusetts (MA) United States

    Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

    Quilt Size: 60 x 68

    Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

    Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Other, Solid/plain, crewel thread of wool, twill and plain weave fabrics

    Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; New England Quilt Museum Collection

    KID: 11-37-1211

    11-37-1211

  • 1930-1949

    Alice Lane Quilt

    Date Made: 1930-1949

    Alice Lane Quilt

    Location Made: Detroit, Michigan, Massachusetts (MA) 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

  • c.1930

    Storybook Quilt

    Noble, Harriet B. D...

    Date Made: c.1930

    Storybook Quilt

    Creator: Noble, Harriet B. Daniels

    Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 72 1/4" x 83"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-632

    5-2-632

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • c.1940

    Star Quilt

    Osborn, Olliva Jess...

    Date Made: c.1940

    Star Quilt

    Creator: Osborn, Olliva Jesse Ingram

    Location Made: Charleston, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 70 inches x 84 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    The quilt was a gift to Jeana from her maternal great-aunt, Ruby Jean Osborn Conley (Olliva's daughter).

    KID: 5-2-333

    5-2-333

  • 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: 70 inches x 84 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

  • 1960

    Wedding Ring

    Oxley, Dena Dohrs H...

    Date Made: 1960

    Wedding Ring

    Creator: Oxley, Dena Dohrs Hills

    Location Made: Modesto, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 70 inches x 84 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-467

    5-2-467

  • 1960

    Dresden Plate

    Oxley, Dena Hills

    Date Made: 1960

    Dresden Plate

    Creator: Oxley, Dena Hills

    Location Made: Modesto, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 70 inches x 84 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-466

    5-2-466

  • 1955

    Bird Quilt

    Palmer, Maud

    Date Made: 1955

    Bird Quilt

    Creator: Palmer, Maud

    Location Made: Kewanee, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 70 inches x 84 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Oreta Eyer, the quilt owner's mother, quilted the quit.

    KID: 5-2-627

    5-2-627

  • Pilgrams' Prayer ...

    Patricia Quirk Spit...

    Pilgrams' Prayer 2008

    Creator: Patricia Quirk Spitzmueller

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

    Quilt Size: 24.5 inches x 46.5 inches

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-5776

    19-15-5776

  • Butterfly

    Patton, Hilda (Grif...

    Butterfly

    Creator: Patton, Hilda (Griffin)

    Location Made: Logan, Kansas (KS) United States

    Contruction: Hand Applique

    Quilt Size: 24.5 inches x 46.5 inches

    Project: Kansas Quilt Project

    KID: 7-4-9836

    7-4-9836

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • around 1900

    Velvet Satin Craz...

    Philbrook, Nellie K...

    Date Made: around 1900

    Velvet Satin Crazy Quilt

    Creator: Philbrook, Nellie K.

    Location Made: RR Buda, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 71 inches x 92.75 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    This was probably her 1st quilt to make by herself.

    KID: 5-2-464

    5-2-464

  • 1946

    Wool Crazy Quilt

    Philbrook, Nellie K...

    Date Made: 1946

    Wool Crazy Quilt

    Creator: Philbrook, Nellie K.

    Location Made: RR Buda, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 71 inches x 92.75 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-465

    5-2-465

  • 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: 71 inches x 92.75 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Quiltmaker attended and graduated (?) from Dover Academy, a private high school.

    KID: 5-2-636

    5-2-636

  • 1984

    Butterflies

    Ploch, Esther

    Date Made: 1984

    Butterflies

    Creator: Ploch, Esther

    Location Made: Peru, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 71 inches x 92.75 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

  • 1934

    Pinwheel

    Ploch, Esther

    Date Made: 1934

    Pinwheel

    Creator: Ploch, Esther

    Location Made: Granville, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 71 inches x 92.75 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

  • 1930-1949

    Tree of Life

    Poholsky, Maria

    Date Made: 1930-1949

    Tree of Life

    Creator: Poholsky, Maria

    Location Made: Ellwood City, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

    Contruction: Other applique

    Quilt Size: 74" x 84.5"

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

    Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

    KID: 21-17-2669

    21-17-2669

  • 1990

    Trip Around the W...

    Polte, Phyllis

    Date Made: 1990

    Trip Around the World

    Creator: Polte, Phyllis

    Location Made: Rock Falls and Sheffield, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 74" x 84.5"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    The fabric cost $20. Class was taken with a friend, Vera Edlefson. When I signed up for the class, they asked what size we wanted to make and because it was the first time we said "baby size." - when we got to class we found out larger quilts were the same number of squared pieces just lar...

    KID: 5-2-452

    5-2-452

  • 1976-1999

    Monkey Wrench, Ch...

    Pope, Alberta J. Sk...

    Date Made: 1976-1999

    Monkey Wrench, Churn Dash

    Creator: Pope, Alberta J. Skjelver

    Location Made: Nebraska (NE) USA

    Quilt Size: 74" x 84.5"

    Project: Nebraska Quilt Project (Lincoln Quilters Guild)

    Quilt maker did not quilt it.; Quilt pieced by one person

    KID: 29-24-3989

    29-24-3989

  • 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

  • 1944

    Triangles; Half-s...

    Prettyman, Ella C.

    Date Made: 1944

    Triangles; Half-square triangles

    Creator: Prettyman, Ella C.

    Location Made: Wyanet, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 15 inches x 15 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    The quilt was made in 1944. Velma Oloffson, Mary Prettyman, and Jennie Golding helped quilt it. Ella Prettyman made three of these quilts - one for each of her grandchildren. However, being the only granddaughter, my squares were smaller than the ones made for the two grandsons. Ella Prettyman belon...

    KID: 5-2-512

    5-2-512

  • 1940

    Flower Garden

    Prettyman, Ella C.

    Date Made: 1940

    Flower Garden

    Creator: Prettyman, Ella C.

    Location Made: Wyanet, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 15 inches x 15 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

  • God's Blessings

    Quilting Queens of ...

    God's Blessings

    Creator: Quilting Queens of Minden

    Location Made: Illinois (IL) 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

  • 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

  • 1975

    Flower Garden

    Rasmussen, Florence...

    Date Made: 1975

    Flower Garden

    Creator: Rasmussen, Florence G.

    Location Made: Amboy, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 97-1/4 x 96-1/2"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-487

    5-2-487

  • c.1890

    Velvet Star

    Read, Helen Roxanna...

    Date Made: c.1890

    Velvet Star

    Creator: Read, Helen Roxanna

    Location Made: Illinois (IL)

    Quilt Size: 97-1/4 x 96-1/2"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    The quilt might have been made in New Hampshire? It appears to be English paper pieced. The pieces were backed with family letters.

    KID: 5-2-638

    5-2-638

  • 1981

    Double Wedding Ri...

    Read, Margery

    Date Made: 1981

    Double Wedding Ring

    Creator: Read, Margery

    Location Made: Illinois (IL)

    Quilt Size: 97-1/4 x 96-1/2"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-650

    5-2-650

  • 1960

    Prospector Quilt

    Richmond, Goldie

    Date Made: 1960

    Prospector Quilt

    Creator: Richmond, Goldie

    Location Made: , Illinois (IL)

    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

  • 1982

    9 Patch

    Richter, Jane

    Date Made: 1982

    9 Patch

    Creator: Richter, Jane

    Location Made: Atkinson, Illinois (IL)

    Quilt Size: 81.5 inches x 98 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-581

    5-2-581

  • 1989

    Star Flower

    Richter, Jane

    Date Made: 1989

    Star Flower

    Creator: Richter, Jane

    Location Made: Atkinson, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 81.5 inches x 98 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-583

    5-2-583

  • 1987

    Template quilted ...

    Richter, Jane

    Date Made: 1987

    Template quilted blocks

    Creator: Richter, Jane

    Location Made: Atkinson, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 81.5 inches x 98 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    I purchased the blocks for this quilt in a shop with the templates traced on the blocks. I love to quilt and enjoyed quilting this very much.

    KID: 5-2-585

    5-2-585

  • 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

  • 1880

    Crazy Quilt

    Riley, Alma Jontz

    Date Made: 1880

    Crazy Quilt

    Creator: Riley, Alma Jontz

    Location Made: North Carolina (NC)

    Quilt Size: 67 1/4" x 77"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-453

    5-2-453

  • late 1800's

    Crazy Quilt

    Riley, Alma Jontz

    Date Made: late 1800's

    Crazy Quilt

    Creator: Riley, Alma Jontz

    Location Made: rural, North Carolina (NC)

    Quilt Size: 67 1/4" x 77"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    do not know names of others only that there were ladies of the clubs in Tampico, Illinois, and Princeton, Illinois

    KID: 5-2-459

    5-2-459

  • 1885-1890

    Flowered Quilt

    Riley, Alma Jontz

    Date Made: 1885-1890

    Flowered Quilt

    Creator: Riley, Alma Jontz

    Location Made: Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 67 1/4" x 77"

    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

  • 1885

    Wedding Ring - na...

    Riley, Alma Jontz

    Date Made: 1885

    Wedding Ring - name given by owner

    Creator: Riley, Alma Jontz

    Location Made: Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 67 1/4" x 77"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Probably had assistance making the quilt from ladies in the neighborhood in Tampico IL and Princeton IL.

    KID: 5-2-461

    5-2-461

  • 1878

    Crazy Quilt

    Riley, Alma Jontz

    Date Made: 1878

    Crazy Quilt

    Creator: Riley, Alma Jontz

    Location Made: Tampico, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 67 1/4" x 77"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    She likely had assistant from other ladies in clubs and church people.

    KID: 5-2-462

    5-2-462

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 2001

    Flying Geese

    Riley, Lyla

    Date Made: 2001

    Flying Geese

    Creator: Riley, Lyla

    Location Made: Illinois (IL)

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 2007

    Crazy Quilt #1

    Riley, Lyla

    Date Made: 2007

    Crazy Quilt #1

    Creator: Riley, Lyla

    Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 87 inches x 102 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

  • 2007

    Crazy Quilt #2

    Riley, Lyla

    Date Made: 2007

    Crazy Quilt #2

    Creator: Riley, Lyla

    Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 87 inches x 102 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-415

    5-2-415

  • 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

  • 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: 43 inches x 56 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-417

    5-2-417

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 1929

    Lone Star

    Rimmerman, Mary

    Date Made: 1929

    Lone Star

    Creator: Rimmerman, Mary

    Location Made: Lincoln, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 38.5 inches x 50 inches

    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

  • 1960s

    Double Irish Chai...

    Rolander, Camilla

    Date Made: 1960s

    Double Irish Chain

    Creator: Rolander, Camilla

    Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 38.5 inches x 50 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-543

    5-2-543

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 1976-1999

    Cookbook Miniatur...

    S. Lee

    Date Made: 1976-1999

    Cookbook Miniatures

    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

  • 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

  • 1858

    Triple Sunflower

    Schilling, Saloma

    Date Made: 1858

    Triple Sunflower

    Creator: Schilling, Saloma

    Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) USA

    Quilt Size: 18" x 22"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Her husband was a farmer. They grew the flax from which the cloth was woven. The quilt was quilted by candlelight. Saloma and her husband grew the flax. She spun the threads and wove them into muslin. We have been told this was a quilt used on special occasions. It is still in excellent condition.

    KID: 5-2-482

    5-2-482

  • 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

  • 1958

    Flower Garden

    Schoof, Edna Shreve...

    Date Made: 1958

    Flower Garden

    Creator: Schoof, Edna Shreve

    Location Made: Toluca, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 56 inches x 88 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Spring 1979

    State Bird

    Shull, Grace E. (Ri...

    Date Made: Spring 1979

    State Bird

    Creator: Shull, Grace E. (Rieker Nelson Shull)

    Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 72 inches x 88 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-603

    5-2-603

  • Fall of 1979

    State Flowers

    Shull, Grace E. (Ri...

    Date Made: Fall of 1979

    State Flowers

    Creator: Shull, Grace E. (Rieker Nelson Shull)

    Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 72 inches x 92 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-609

    5-2-609

  • 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: 72 inches x 92 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-608

    5-2-608

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Winter of 1980

    Star green/natura...

    Shull, Grace Elizab...

    Date Made: Winter of 1980

    Star green/natural

    Creator: Shull, Grace Elizabeth Rieker Nelson

    Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 85 inches x 95 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-607

    5-2-607

  • Spring of 1987

    Tulip

    Shull, Grace Elizab...

    Date Made: Spring of 1987

    Tulip

    Creator: Shull, Grace Elizabeth Rieker Nelson

    Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-610

    5-2-610

  • 1907-03-23

    Basket

    Sipple, Elizabeth

    Date Made: 1907-03-23

    Basket

    Creator: Sipple, Elizabeth

    Location Made: Noblesville, Indiana (IN) USA

    Quilt Size: 84 inches x 90 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-561

    5-2-561

  • 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

  • 1890s

    Patchwork

    Snedden, Margaret G...

    Date Made: 1890s

    Patchwork

    Creator: Snedden, Margaret Gebbie

    Location Made: Peoria, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 83 x 101

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-568

    5-2-568

  • 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: 83 x 101

    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

  • 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

  • 1988

    Fan

    Spencer, Mary Ruth

    Date Made: 1988

    Fan

    Creator: Spencer, Mary Ruth

    Location Made: Colorado (CO)

    Quilt Size: 25.500 inches x 35.000 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-562

    5-2-562

  • 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

  • c.1940

    Churn Dash variat...

    Spratt, Lily White ...

    Date Made: c.1940

    Churn Dash variation

    Creator: Spratt, Lily White Young

    Location Made: Tennessee (TN)

    Quilt Size: 70 x 84

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-644

    5-2-644

  • 1800-1849

    Lone Star Broderi...

    Stansberry, Margare...

    Date Made: 1800-1849

    Lone Star Broderie Perse

    Creator: Stansberry, Margaret Young

    Location Made: Tennessee (TN)

    Contruction: Hand Applique

    Quilt Size: 103 x 105

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Glazed, Print, plain weave

    Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; New England Quilt Museum Collection

    KID: 11-37-6147

    11-37-6147

  • 1883-4

    Fan

    Stansell, Laura Bus...

    Date Made: 1883-4

    Fan

    Creator: Stansell, Laura Bush

    Location Made: Mt. Palatine, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 103 x 105

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-531

    5-2-531

  • 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: 103 x 105

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-532

    5-2-532

  • 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: 103 x 105

    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

  • 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

  • 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: 77 inches x 88.5 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

  • 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: 77 inches x 88.5 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

  • 1920s

    Sunbonnet Baby

    Stansell, Laura Bus...

    Date Made: 1920s

    Sunbonnet Baby

    Creator: Stansell, Laura Bush

    Location Made: McNabb, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 77 inches x 88.5 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    She made a sunbonnet baby quilt for each of her 5 granddaughters.

    KID: 5-2-538

    5-2-538

  • 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: 77 inches x 88.5 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

  • 1986

    Cathedral Windows...

    Stastny, Mary

    Date Made: 1986

    Cathedral Windows

    Creator: Stastny, Mary

    Location Made: Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 77 inches x 88.5 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-431

    5-2-431

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 86 inches

    Project: Kansas Quilt Project

    KID: 7-4-9865

    7-4-9865

  • 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

  • 1937?

    Nine Patch

    Still, Margaret Elv...

    Date Made: 1937?

    Nine Patch

    Creator: Still, Margaret Elvina Johnson

    Location Made: New Bedford, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 95 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    The 7 children of Phyllis Krone Polte used this quilt for many years of hard use.

    KID: 5-2-451

    5-2-451

  • 1927

    Historical (Embro...

    Stone, Marjorie M. ...

    Date Made: 1927

    Historical (Embroidered)

    Creator: Stone, Marjorie M. Wilson

    Location Made: Arrowsmith, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 95 inches

    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

  • 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: 76 inches x 95 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-550

    5-2-550

  • 1893

    Fan

    Stratton, Emma

    Date Made: 1893

    Fan

    Creator: Stratton, Emma

    Location Made: Toluca, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 95 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 1876-1900

    Susan Emily Berbeln...

    Date Made: 1876-1900

    Creator: Susan Emily Berbeln Georges

    Location Made: St. Michael, Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Machine Piecing

    Quilt Size: 68.25 inches x 80 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Solid/plain, Stamped, Shirtings

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-1429

    19-15-1429

  • 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

  • 1920

    Tied Comforter

    Sweigert, Evelyn Ma...

    Date Made: 1920

    Tied Comforter

    Creator: Sweigert, Evelyn Mae

    Location Made: Sterling, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 64 inches x 85 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Later quilt was given to daughter-in-law who then gave it back to daughter. She then gave it to one of her daughters (granddaughter of quiltmaker). The quiltmaker's brother-in-law was a tailor and gave scraps of fabric to her. It was from these scraps that she made this quilt. They were originally s...

    KID: 5-2-500

    5-2-500

  • 1940

    Triple Irish Chai...

    Taylor, Hannah

    Date Made: 1940

    Triple Irish Chain

    Creator: Taylor, Hannah

    Location Made: Wichita, Kansas (KS) USA

    Quilt Size: 64 inches x 85 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-494

    5-2-494

  • 1938

    Snow Ball

    Taylor, Hannah

    Date Made: 1938

    Snow Ball

    Creator: Taylor, Hannah

    Location Made: Wichita, Kansas (KS) USA

    Quilt Size: 64 inches x 85 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    The quilt is crib size in pastel colors.

    KID: 5-2-495

    5-2-495

  • 1880s

    Pinwheel

    Taylor, Sarah Ann

    Date Made: 1880s

    Pinwheel

    Creator: Taylor, Sarah Ann

    Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 64 inches x 85 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Made by Sarah Ann Taylor and possibly daughter Charlotte. Could have been quilted by ladies of Presbyterian church.

    KID: 5-2-642

    5-2-642

  • Tied 2012

    Great Grandmother...

    Thea (Olsgard) Flat...

    Date Made: Tied 2012

    Great Grandmother's Quilt

    Creator: Thea (Olsgard) Flatin

    Location Made: Spring Grove, Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Machine Applique, Reverse Applique

    Quilt Size: 89 inch x 68 inch

    Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

    Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Feedsack, Solid/plain, Other, Old dresses

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-1550

    19-15-1550

  • 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: 89 inch x 68 inch

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-634

    5-2-634

  • 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: 89 inch x 68 inch

    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

  • 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: 89 inch x 68 inch

    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

  • 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: 89 inch x 68 inch

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-522

    5-2-522

  • 1900s

    Fleur de Lis

    Thompson, Martha

    Date Made: 1900s

    Fleur de Lis

    Creator: Thompson, Martha

    Location Made: LaSalle, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 89 inch x 68 inch

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Owner approximates the quilt was made around 1919.

    KID: 5-2-523

    5-2-523

  • 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

  • 1920s or early 1930...

    Triple Irish Chai...

    Thompson, Martha

    Date Made: 1920s or early 1930s

    Triple Irish Chain

    Creator: Thompson, Martha

    Location Made: LaSalle, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 87 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Maker had help quilting the quilt: Miss Minnie Thompson, Mrs. Jennie Featherstone, Miss Nellie Schriener, other ladies from the church who attended Grandma's Quilting Bees.

    KID: 5-2-525

    5-2-525

  • 1900s

    Blue-Green Appliq...

    Thompson, Martha

    Date Made: 1900s

    Blue-Green Applique

    Creator: Thompson, Martha

    Location Made: LaSalle, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 87 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-526

    5-2-526

  • ca.1910

    Pinwheel

    Thompson, Martha

    Date Made: ca.1910

    Pinwheel

    Creator: Thompson, Martha

    Location Made: LaSalle, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 87 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-527

    5-2-527

  • ca.1910

    Basket

    Thompson, Martha

    Date Made: ca.1910

    Basket

    Creator: Thompson, Martha

    Location Made: LaSalle, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 87 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-528

    5-2-528

  • 1924

    Shoo Fly

    Thompson, Martha

    Date Made: 1924

    Shoo Fly

    Creator: Thompson, Martha

    Location Made: LaSalle, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 87 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-529

    5-2-529

  • 1940s?

    Dresden Plate

    Thorpe, Hattie Mari...

    Date Made: 1940s?

    Dresden Plate

    Creator: Thorpe, Hattie Marie Schreck

    Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 87 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-446

    5-2-446

  • [September 27, 1978...

    Crazy quilt

    Todd, Zenna

    Date Made: [September 27, 1978]

    Crazy quilt

    Creator: Todd, Zenna

    Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

    Quilt Size: inches x inches

    Project: Blue Ridge Parkway Folklife Project Collection

    KID: 14-10-252

    14-10-252

  • 2000-2025

    Urns of Flowers

    Tomi Jane Willems

    Date Made: 2000-2025

    Urns of Flowers

    Creator: Tomi Jane Willems

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

    Quilt Size: 54 inches x 54 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

    Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

    KID: 19-15-5599

    19-15-5599

  • 1850

    Tree of Life

    Tomlinson, Mary Ann...

    Date Made: 1850

    Tree of Life

    Creator: Tomlinson, Mary Ann (John)

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN)

    Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

    Quilt Size: 86 inches x 84.5 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Geometric

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    The quilt was finished in 1850. It's signed and dated on the back of the quilt in India ink.

    KID: 5-2-481

    5-2-481

  • 1986

    Blocks - Patchwor...

    Trahd, Vivian S.

    Date Made: 1986

    Blocks - Patchwork

    Creator: Trahd, Vivian S.

    Location Made: Spring Valley, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 86 inches x 84.5 inches

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • c.1930s

    Dresden Plate

    unknown

    Date Made: c.1930s

    Dresden Plate

    Creator: unknown

    Location Made: New Jersey (NJ)

    Quilt Size: 80 inches x 82 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-653

    5-2-653

  • 1876-1900

    Log Cabin

    Unknown

    Date Made: 1876-1900

    Log Cabin

    Creator: Unknown

    Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) USA

    Quilt Size: 80 inches x 82 inches

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Project: Nebraska Quilt Project (Lincoln Quilters Guild)

    KID: 29-24-1620

    29-24-1620

  • Star of the Blueg...

    Unknown

    Star of the Bluegrass

    Creator: Unknown

    Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) 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

  • 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: 77 inches x 90 inches

    Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

    KID: 8-5-179

    8-5-179

  • 1901-1929

    Rose of Sharon

    Vaught, Ann

    Date Made: 1901-1929

    Rose of Sharon

    Creator: Vaught, Ann

    Location Made: Kentucky (KY)

    Contruction: Hand Applique, Single motif.

    Quilt Size: 72 3/4" x 73"

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

    Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

    KID: 39-40-3146

    39-40-3146

  • 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

  • 1939

    Tree of Life

    Voelker, Bertha

    Date Made: 1939

    Tree of Life

    Creator: Voelker, Bertha

    Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

    Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

    Quilt Size: 79" x 90"

    Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

    Fabrics: Cotton

    Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

    Historic Museum Pattern Is Copied by Quilter by Edith B. Crumb The favorite pasttime of Mrs. Charles Voelker, 12055 Harwell avenue, is making quilts from difficult patterns. Her latest achievement in this line, a Tree of Life quilt, is shown in the picture. Mrs. Voelker first got the idea from ...

    KID: 12-8-10120

    12-8-10120

  • 1950

    Original design

    Walter-Norris, Mary...

    Date Made: 1950

    Original design

    Creator: Walter-Norris, Mary Win

    Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 79" x 90"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Mrs. Lena May of Peru, Illinois, quilted the piece.

    KID: 5-2-643

    5-2-643

  • 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: 79" x 90"

    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

  • 1945

    Star

    Walter, Renata

    Date Made: 1945

    Star

    Creator: Walter, Renata

    Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 79" x 90"

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Mrs. Castner did the quilting because she had a quilting frame.

    KID: 5-2-641

    5-2-641

  • 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: 79" x 90"

    Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

    KID: 8-5-240

    8-5-240

  • c.1940

    "Little Dutch Boy...

    Welsh, Goldie

    Date Made: c.1940

    "Little Dutch Boy and Girl"

    Creator: Welsh, Goldie

    Location Made: Kentucky (KY)

    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

  • 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

  • 1985

    Honey Bee

    Wiemken, Adeleine

    Date Made: 1985

    Honey Bee

    Creator: Wiemken, Adeleine

    Location Made: Apple River, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 76 inches

    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

  • 1989

    Blue Royalle

    Wildemuth, Susan

    Date Made: 1989

    Blue Royalle

    Creator: Wildemuth, Susan

    Location Made: Atkinson, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 76 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-474

    5-2-474

  • 1990

    Starlight - Starb...

    Wildemuth, Susan

    Date Made: 1990

    Starlight - Starbright

    Creator: Wildemuth, Susan

    Location Made: Atkinson, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 76 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-475

    5-2-475

  • 1957

    Butterflies

    Williams, Joan

    Date Made: 1957

    Butterflies

    Creator: Williams, Joan

    Location Made: Miami, Florida (FL) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 76 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

  • 1888

    Broken Dishes

    Wilson, Anna Morris...

    Date Made: 1888

    Broken Dishes

    Creator: Wilson, Anna Morris

    Location Made: Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 76 inches x 76 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    Pieced in 1888, quilted in 1958. In 1958, her granddaughters put on backing and quilted the top which had been in a trunk in attic with Anna M. Wilson's things. Prints (black on white) were scraps of dress material for the (Quaker) women of the family. When it was finished it was designate...

    KID: 5-2-651

    5-2-651

  • 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

  • 1955

    Wool Postcard Cov...

    Wilson, O'Celia Eli...

    Date Made: 1955

    Wool Postcard Coverlet

    Creator: Wilson, O'Celia Elizabeth Hibberd

    Location Made: Colfax, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 86.75 inches x 95.75 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-567

    5-2-567

  • 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

  • 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: 86.75 inches x 95.75 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

  • 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: 86.75 inches x 95.75 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

  • 1958

    Fan

    Wilson, O'Celia Eli...

    Date Made: 1958

    Fan

    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: 5-2-573

    5-2-573

  • 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: 86.75 inches x 95.75 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-574

    5-2-574

  • 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: 86.75 inches x 95.75 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    My grandmother made this quilt for me for my high school graduation.

    KID: 5-2-575

    5-2-575

  • 1941

    Pinwheel

    Wilson, O'Celia Eli...

    Date Made: 1941

    Pinwheel

    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: 5-2-576

    5-2-576

  • 1930

    Friendship

    Wilson, O'Celia Hib...

    Date Made: 1930

    Friendship

    Creator: Wilson, O'Celia Hibberd

    Location Made: Colfax, Illinois (IL) USA

    Quilt Size: 86.75 inches x 95.75 inches

    Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

    KID: 5-2-577

    5-2-577

  • 1932

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