Flower Pot/Basket...

Gale, Edna

Flower Pot/Basket

Creator: Gale, Edna

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 85 1/4 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2191

15-11-2191

1930-1949

Variation of Gran...

Winkelman, Hazel

Date Made: 1930-1949

Variation of Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Winkelman, Hazel

Location Made: Merrill (Possibly), Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 57 in. x 66 in.

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Purchased by the owner at an antique show in Wausau, Wisconsin in February 1990. The antique dealer was able to give the purchaser the name of the quilt top maker., Owner wrote that the quiltmaker was in her mid 40's when the quilt made in the mid 1940's and added, "She made many quilts in Mer...

KID: 15-11-2367

15-11-2367

1901-1929

Amish Flavor

Osgood,

Date Made: 1901-1929

Amish Flavor

Creator: Osgood,

Location Made: Granton, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 66.50 in. x 68 in.

Fabrics: Silk, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This quilt top was made for the wedding hope chest of Beatrice Pietenpol Salzer for her wedding, June 26, 1929 by a woman know to the recipient since her childhood as "Grandma". The maker was thought to be in her 80's when it was made., The quilt owner related the quilt maker made many ot...

KID: 15-11-2368

15-11-2368

Baby Aster, Dresd...

Baby Aster, Dresden Plate

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 79 in. x 96 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Wool, Other, Velvet, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Purchased by the ower at a rummage sale in Granton, Wisconsin in 1989.

KID: 15-11-2370

15-11-2370

1930-1949

Star

Weiler, Emma A.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star

Creator: Weiler, Emma A.

Location Made: Athens, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 89 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Other, Multiple scrap, Variety of fabrics types used, no broadcloth, most new, mostly scraps. Variety of solids, prints, stripes, checks, pastels, plaids

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2439

15-11-2439

1886

Crazy Quilt

Case, Lydia E.

Date Made: 1886

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Case, Lydia E.

Location Made: probably Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 53 1/2 inches x 50-51 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Other synthetic, Velvet, Checked, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt owner's friend's father bought the quilt.

KID: 15-11-2440

15-11-2440

1930-1949

Rose Window

Stauffacher, Mary; ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rose Window

Creator: Stauffacher, Mary; Babler, Julia

Location Made: Monroe, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quiltmaker was in her fifties when the quilt was made.

KID: 15-11-2441

15-11-2441

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Grauer, Mrs. Ernst

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Grauer, Mrs. Ernst

Location Made: Wausau, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: English template Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 92 in. x 95.25 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The owner noted, "This loving grandmother made four of these - one for each of her grandchildren. She used to tell me that she and Rev. Grauer (her husband) would spend evenings arranging the designs on the parsonage floor. ". The quiltmaker was 50 - 55 years old when the quilt was made...

KID: 15-11-2372

15-11-2372

1901-1929

Star Chain

Schalz, Mary

Date Made: 1901-1929

Star Chain

Creator: Schalz, Mary

Location Made: South Dakota (SD) United States

Quilt Size: 77 in. x 89 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quiltmaker made the quilt for her sister-in-law's hope chest.

KID: 15-11-2481

15-11-2481

1901-1929

Friendship Ring, ...

Schalz, Mary

Date Made: 1901-1929

Friendship Ring, Dresden Plate

Creator: Schalz, Mary

Location Made: South Dakota (SD) United States

Quilt Size: 72.50 in. x 86 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2371

15-11-2371

1901-1929

Beacon Light Vari...

Unknown

Date Made: 1901-1929

Beacon Light Variation

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Granton, Wisconsin (WI) United Nations

Quilt Size: 66.50 in. x 79.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This quilt was on the bed of the owner's mother as a child. The owner related the quilt could possibly have been made by her grandmother.

KID: 15-11-2369

15-11-2369

2000-2025

Hip To Be Square

Harmon, Anne

Date Made: 2000-2025

Hip To Be Square

Creator: Harmon, Anne

Location Made: Stowe, Vermont (VT) United States

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

Quilt Size: 31.5 in. x 53 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, Lame

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Linzi Upton of Scotland suggested the challenge of constructing a Yurt with quilted panels. This quilted panel is one of 24 panels used for the project. It has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

KID: 15-11-1285

15-11-1285

c. 2010

Tweed Compasses

Lowseth, Shirley

Date Made: c. 2010

Tweed Compasses

Creator: Lowseth, Shirley

Location Made: Rock Springs, Wyoming (WY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 28 .75 in. x 52.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Other, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, lame

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

KID: 15-11-1310

15-11-1310

2000-2025

Gees Bend Glitz

Darlington, Sandra

Date Made: 2000-2025

Gees Bend Glitz

Creator: Darlington, Sandra

Location Made: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery

Quilt Size: 29.50 in. x 52.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Other, Solid/plain, Lame

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Linzi Upton from Scotland suggested the challenge of constructing a Yurt with quilted panels. This is one of 24 panels used for the project. It has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

KID: 15-11-1287

15-11-1287

1950-1975

Grandmother's Flo...

Meyers, Barbara G.

Date Made: 1950-1975

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Meyers, Barbara G.

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 60 inches x 94 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt was made for children's bedroom, Quiltmaker was 22 years old when she made the quilt.

KID: 15-11-2240

15-11-2240

1901-1929

Log Cabin

West, Mary Jane Tho...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Log Cabin

Creator: West, Mary Jane Thompson

Location Made: Evansville, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 73 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Other, Velvet

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2208

15-11-2208

Double Irish Chai...

Mahlberg, Mary Eliz...

Double Irish Chain

Creator: Mahlberg, Mary Elizabeth (Bertha)

Location Made: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Other

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quiltmaker's parents lived in Mount Calvery, WI. "Married June 17, 1886" is on the form but it does not indicate who was married then. The quilt was given as a gift from husband's godmother (Aunt) to quiltowner's husband.

KID: 15-11-2207

15-11-2207

1901-1929

Hour Glass

Steward, Mary Adela...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Hour Glass

Creator: Steward, Mary Adelaide Alexander

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 70 in. x 88.50 in.

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Owner described the fabrics used in the quilt top as "left-over scraps from the seamstress who came spring and fall to make clothing for the family"., The owner added her grandmother, "probably sat in the back yard in Bay View in Milwaukee overlooking Lake Michigan" while she pie...

KID: 15-11-2366

15-11-2366

Grandmother's Flo...

Mahlberg, Mary Eliz...

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Mahlberg, Mary Elizabeth (Bertha) (Hensgen)

Location Made: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quiltmaker's parents lived in Mount Calvery, WI. "Married June 17, 1886" is on the form but it does not indicate who was married then. The quilt was given as a gift from husband's godmother to quiltowner's husband.

KID: 15-11-2206

15-11-2206

1930-1949

Butterfly

Chopp, Helen K.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Butterfly

Creator: Chopp, Helen K.

Location Made: Kohler, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 67 3/4 inches x 68 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt was made for the owner by her mother., The quiltmakers parents lived in Hika, Wisconsin which is now Centerville, WI

KID: 15-11-2205

15-11-2205

1950-1975

Dresden plate - S...

Strattman, Norma; K...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Dresden plate - Sunflower or Sunburst

Creator: Strattman, Norma; Kneevers, Charmaine

Location Made: South Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other applique, Design: applique. Form does not indicated if it is by hand or machine.

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 86 1/4 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Multiple scrap

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Current quilt owner and her Aunt made and quilted the quilt together in 1950., The quilt was made for the current quilt owner (Charmaine L. Kneevers) by her Aunt (Norma B. Strattman) and Charmaine helped.. Her Aunt was 50 years old and Charmaine was 30 years old. Norma made quilts for her sisters,...

KID: 15-11-2204

15-11-2204

1876-1900

Sho Fly

Forward, Amanda Ale...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Sho Fly

Creator: Forward, Amanda Alexander

Location Made: Seymour, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 23 in. x 25 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

According to the owner the quiltmaker was 40 years old when the quilt was made. Also noted by the owner, this quilt has been "used by 3 generations" and the owner uses it every Christmas., Owner has other quilts by this same quiltmaker.

KID: 15-11-2365

15-11-2365

1876-1900

Carolina Lily

Gale, Edna

Date Made: 1876-1900

Carolina Lily

Creator: Gale, Edna

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 95 1/2 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2190

15-11-2190

Doves

Ziemann, Anna

Doves

Creator: Ziemann, Anna

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Same throughout

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2189

15-11-2189

Bow Tie

Gale, Edna or Arthu...

Bow Tie

Creator: Gale, Edna or Arthur

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 71 1/2 inches x 86 1/4 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Pattern: Bow Tie

KID: 15-11-2187

15-11-2187

1901-1929

Blue Nursery Rhym...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Blue Nursery Rhymes Quilt

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 71 1/2 inches x 86 1/4 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cheater (fabric with pre-printed appliqué or pieced design), Conversation Prints, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2512

15-11-2512

Crazy Quilt

Ziemann, Anna

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Ziemann, Anna

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 23 inches x 23 inches; 28 inches with frame x 23 inches; 28 inches with frame

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2185

15-11-2185

c1920

Pink Nursery Rhym...

Date Made: c1920

Pink Nursery Rhyme Quilt

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75.50 in. x 84 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Printed patchwork, Solid/plain, Other, Hankies

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2511

15-11-2511

1854

Blue and white Bu...

Date Made: 1854

Blue and white Burgoyne Surrounded

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 77 in. x 91 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2510

15-11-2510

Nine Patch

Nine Patch

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Quilt Size: 64 1/2 inches x 71 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt was purchased in western WI

KID: 15-11-2184

15-11-2184

c1860

Blue and white 8 ...

Date Made: c1860

Blue and white 8 point star

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 in. x 80 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Other, Leaf

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2509

15-11-2509

Double Wedding Ri...

Burmester, Amelia

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Burmester, Amelia

Location Made: Hillpoint, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 83 1/4 inches x 98 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2182

15-11-2182

c1860

Blue and white fe...

Date Made: c1860

Blue and white feathered star with cross on point centers

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 8 in. x 84 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Geometric, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2508

15-11-2508

c1860

Blue and white Fe...

Date Made: c1860

Blue and white Feathered star with sawtooth border

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 87.50 in. x 88.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Solid/plain, Other, Two sizes of dotted fabrics

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2507

15-11-2507

Double Irish Chai...

Dorcas Society

Double Irish Chain

Creator: Dorcas Society

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 78 3/4 inches x 83 1/8 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt owner's mother, Mrs. Otto H. Puchner was a member of a women's group of quilters of the Sherman Park Lutheran Church. The group, Dorcas Society, quilted one day a week at Mrs. Puchuer's home. The members of the group were in their 70's and 80's. Top was pieced by the Dorcas Society.

KID: 15-11-2181

15-11-2181

1850-1875

Blue and White Tr...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Blue and White Tree Everlasting

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 3/4 inches x 83 1/8 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Print, Solid/plain, Other, Stars

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2492

15-11-2492

1930-1949

Martha Washington...

Burmester, Amelia

Date Made: 1930-1949

Martha Washington's Flower Garden

Creator: Burmester, Amelia

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 88 1/2 inches x 103 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Unknown, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt owner's mother, Mrs. Otto H. Puchner was a member of a women's group of quilters of the Sherman Park Lutheran Church. The group, Dorcas Society, quilted one day a week at Mrs. Puchuer's home. The members of the group were in their 70's and 80's. Top was pieced by Amelia Burmester.

KID: 15-11-2177

15-11-2177

1850-1875

Blue and white ce...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Blue and white center medallion snowflake

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 86 in. x 85 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Other, Stars

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2491

15-11-2491

Appliqued Flower ...

Rahr, Olga

Appliqued Flower Wreath

Creator: Rahr, Olga

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Other applique

Quilt Size: 75 3/4 inches x 95 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt owner's mother, Mrs. Otto H. Puchner was a member of a women's group of quilters of the Sherman Park Lutheran Church. The group, Dorcas Society, quilted one day a week at Mrs. Puchuer's home. The members of the group were in their 70's and 80's. Mrs. Olga Rahr, who appliqued the design was i...

KID: 15-11-2176

15-11-2176

c1860

Blue and White fl...

Date Made: c1860

Blue and White fleur de lis

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 79 in. x 80.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Geometric

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2490

15-11-2490

1850-1875

Crib quilt

Date Made: 1850-1875

Crib quilt

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 50 in. x 45.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2489

15-11-2489

Stars and Cubes

Thelen, Lucy

Stars and Cubes

Creator: Thelen, Lucy

Location Made: Houlton, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 inches x 86 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2175

15-11-2175

1876-1900

Crazy quilt

Shepard, Bertha Ber...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy quilt

Creator: Shepard, Bertha Berry

Location Made: Maybe St. Louis County, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Cigar bands were used. Decoration was painted on some pieces.

Quilt Size: 50 inches x 68 1/2 inches

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2106

15-11-2106

1876-1900

Triple Irish chai...

Gallagher, Dora (Ca...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Triple Irish chain

Creator: Gallagher, Dora (Cadwallader)

Location Made: Possibly Cincinnati OH or Berkeley, CA, Minnesota (MN)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

I have two sons, so probably the younger, Todd will inherit this quilt. The quilt came to Oregon: My mother grew up in Sacramento, CA but went to Oregon State and married my father, Harry Tarbel who was going to Univ. of Oregon, but grew up in Portland where I grew up.

KID: 40-38-1666

40-38-1666

Kaua Kipuu puu (R...

Kaua Kipuu puu (Raindrops spattering dust)

Location Made: Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 78.75 in. x 82.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Hawaiian style quilt. Many variations exist of similar patterns.

KID: 15-11-2294

15-11-2294

Pika Pua (Pitcher...

Smith, Martha (Matt...

Pika Pua (Pitcher and flowers)

Creator: Smith, Martha (Mattie) Kalani Stevens

Location Made: Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82.25 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2295

15-11-2295

Japanese Fan

Smith, Martha ( Mat...

Japanese Fan

Creator: Smith, Martha ( Mattie) Kalani Stevens

Location Made: Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76.50 in. x 88.25 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quiltmaker was able to complete the hand applique or as the family described it as "over casting" before 1950 and prior to the quiltmaker's death. The quilting was done sometime between 1960 and 1965 by the quiltmaker's daughter in law., Hawaiian style quilt. Many variations exist of simil...

KID: 15-11-2296

15-11-2296

1930-1949

Double Wedding Ri...

Board, Minnie Hilde...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Board, Minnie Hildebrand

Location Made: Town of Wonewoc, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 in. x 76.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Checked, Feedsack, Print, Striped, Other, Pastels

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Additional quilts are owned by other grandchildren in Kansas and Oklahoma. Diaries are owned by Ted Board who is 90 and has recently written a family history.

KID: 15-11-2521

15-11-2521

1930-1949

Double Wedding Ri...

Board, Minnie Hilde...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Board, Minnie Hildebrand

Location Made: Town of Wonewoc, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 in. x 77 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Feedsack, Print, Solid/plain, Pastels

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Additional quilts are owned by other grandchildren in Kansas and Oklahoma. Diaries are owned by Ted Board who is 90 and has recently written a family history.

KID: 15-11-2522

15-11-2522

1930-1949

Grandmother's flo...

Board, Minnie Hilde...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's flower garden

Creator: Board, Minnie Hildebrand

Location Made: Town of Wonewoc, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75.50 in. x 76.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Feedsack, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt was made for Betty Gavin, granddaughter of maker., Additional quilts are owned by other grandchildren in Kansas and Oklahoma. Diaries are owned by Ted Board who is 90 and has recently written a family history.

KID: 15-11-2523

15-11-2523

c. 1928

Star of the West

Kempt, Johanna

Date Made: c. 1928

Star of the West

Creator: Kempt, Johanna

Location Made: Sheboygan, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76 1/2 inches x 90 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-2524

15-11-2524

1932

Grandmother's Flo...

Kempt, Johanna

Date Made: 1932

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Kempt, Johanna

Location Made: Sheboygan, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 95 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The backing was made from an orange nursery rhyme print.

KID: 15-11-2525

15-11-2525

Kahili and Fan

Smith, Martha (Matt...

Kahili and Fan

Creator: Smith, Martha (Mattie) Kalani Stevens

Location Made: Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 71 in. x 75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Hawaiian style quilt. Many variations exist of similar patterns., Family members have other quilts made by this quiltmaker.

KID: 15-11-1850

15-11-1850

c. 1885

Postage Stamp

Date Made: c. 1885

Postage Stamp

Location Made: Hawaii (HI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 inches x 85.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Gift givers wife had gotten from a cousin, but the wife is no longer living

KID: 15-11-610

15-11-610

c. 1915

Crazy comforter

Clements, Kathryn S...

Date Made: c. 1915

Crazy comforter

Creator: Clements, Kathryn Smeenk

Location Made: On farm near town of Portland, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 67 in. x 80 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Velvet, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt maker always had lemon drops. She was a very serious lady.

KID: 15-11-673

15-11-673

Fan quilt.

Sandman, Emma Hemke...

Fan quilt.

Creator: Sandman, Emma Hemker

Location Made: West Salem, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 69 in. x 76 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Family clothing - owner remembers some of the clothing, especially the green and orange print from her dress which she hated because it reminded her of having to eat peas and carrots.

KID: 15-11-671

15-11-671

1918

Crazy

Hemker, Wilhelmina ...

Date Made: 1918

Crazy

Creator: Hemker, Wilhelmina Wege

Location Made: West Salem, Wisconsin (WI) United States

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

Quilt Size: 76 in. x 74 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Wool, Other blends, Checked, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-670

15-11-670

1876-1900

Star of Bethlehem...

Norris, Hattie

Date Made: 1876-1900

Star of Bethlehem

Creator: Norris, Hattie

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74.75 inches x 77.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This quilt was made by Hattie Norris for the wedding of her son Norval Norris who married Lillie Pierce on 2-17-1899.

KID: 15-11-609

15-11-609

c. 1901

1901 Name Quilt

E.L.C.A. Ladies Gro...

Date Made: c. 1901

1901 Name Quilt

Creator: E.L.C.A. Ladies Group

Location Made: LaCrosse/Galesville, Wisconsin (WI) United States

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

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-604

15-11-604

Basket

Basket

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65.5 inches x 75.5 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Ken Falkendahl's mother made this quilt.

KID: 15-11-602

15-11-602