1876-1900

Eight Pointed Sta...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Eight Pointed Star

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 in. x 82.50 in.

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4978

15-11-4978

1930-1949

Periwinkle

Hall, Florence May ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Periwinkle

Creator: Hall, Florence May Howard

Location Made: near Seymore, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71 in. x 82.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4976

15-11-4976

Lily

Lily

Location Made: Indiana (IN)

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68.50 in. x 80 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4977

15-11-4977

08-15-2025

Marcel Waits For ...

Karolus, Donna

Date Made: 08-15-2025

Marcel Waits For the Storm at Sea to Pass

Creator: Karolus, Donna

Location Made: Cleveland, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Other novelty technique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Other embellishment technique, Art quilt: Six colored strips across the top half of the quilt. Miniature blocks in the Storm and Sea pattern are appliqued in the top three blocks. The top rectangle contains two 1.5 in. appliqued pieces. The middle rectangle contains a 1.5 and a .75 in. appliqued blocks and the third rectangle contains two .75 appliqued blocks. There is one horizontal strip on the bottom with raw edge appliqued pieces on the octopus's body. The octopus's body is machine embroidered and fused with shiny fabrics. There are small cut bits glued down over the fused sparkling background of the Storm and Sea blocks in the top four rectangles. There are tiny diamonds and sea glass along the sea bottom.

Quilt Size: 20 in. x 20 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, Bridal tulle, broadcloth, Misty Fuse

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4980

15-11-4980

Late 1880's

Crazy Quilt

Betty White’s gra...

Date Made: Late 1880's

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Betty White’s grandmother; Harvey, J. Beatrice

Location Made: Franklinville, New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, The block or design set is vertical. Feather stitching and painted designs.

Quilt Size: 63" x 94"

Fabrics: Silk, Print, Solid/plain, Velvet

Project: New York Quilt Project

Blocks were made Betty White's, who is not the current owner of the quilt, grandmother. It was later assembled in 1938.

KID: 49-142-2389

49-142-2389

Late 1880's

Crazy Quilt scarf...

Betty White’s gra...

Date Made: Late 1880's

Crazy Quilt scarf

Creator: Betty White’s grandmother

Location Made: New York (NY)

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

Quilt Size: 15" x 69"

Fabrics: Silk, Print, Solid/plain, Velvet

Project: New York Quilt Project

KID: 49-142-2390

49-142-2390

1895

Queen Lili'uokala...

Queen Lili’uokala...

Date Made: 1895

Queen Lili'uokalani Quilt

Creator: Queen Lili’uokalani and companions

Location Made: Honolulu, Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 98 3/8" x 96"

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Including pieces of Lili’uokalani’s clothing.

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

KID: 45-46-34

45-46-34

1876-1900

Flying Geese

grandmother of dono...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Flying Geese

Creator: grandmother of donor (donor’s name was Miss Helen Yeakel)

Location Made: Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61” x 73.5”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Six of the rows have red fabric with a small floral pattern for the large triangle and black fabric with a tan floral design for the two smaller triangles. The other five rows are constructed out of white fabric with a small floral print for the large triangles and a double pink fabric with a floral pattern in the small triangles.

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Collection

KID: 39-40-6038

39-40-6038

1876-1900

Checkerboard

Allen, Dona (donor�...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Checkerboard

Creator: Allen, Dona (donor’s grandmother)

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Half of these 64 squares in each block are darker colored patterned fabrics and half are a plain cream cotton. The first 9-patch variation has five patterned squares and four cream squares while the other variation has four patterned squares and five cream squares. The cornerstone blocks and large checkerboard blocks are laid out in such as way as to produce a diagonal pattern across the quilt. When the 9-patch blocks with the five patterned squares are used there is a diagonal line of patterned squares running through the sashing and the blocks and when the 9-patch block with four patterned squares is used there is a diagonal line of plain cream squares running through the sashing and the blocks. A secondary design such as this demonstrates deliberate and careful planning on the part of the quiltmaker. The sashing does not extend to the outside edges of the quilt top. The top is hand pieced with 12 small and even stitches per inch indicating that the maker of the top was an accomplished seamstress. The seam allowances are 0.25” and the maker did an excellent job of making the corners of the squares meet (which is necessary for producing the clear secondary diagonal design). The seams are pressed to one side instead of open. The top is unfinished and does not have any borders, backing or batting nor any evidence of the planned quilting pattern.

Quilt Size: 66” x 86”

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Striped, Floral, Plaid, Dotted

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Collection

KID: 39-40-6059

39-40-6059

1850-1875

Star Quilt

Date Made: 1850-1875

Star Quilt

Location Made: Indiana (IN)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 90 in. x 91.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The fabrics and the pattern suggest that the quilt was made in Lancaster or Cumberland PA. - Pennsylvania Dutch

KID: 15-11-4985

15-11-4985

1901-1929

Double Irish Chai...

“Olson, Olga; “...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Double Irish Chain

Creator: “Olson, Olga; “Olson, Selma

Location Made: Eau Claire, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70.00 in. x 81.00 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The Olson sisters worked on the quilt together., Quilt owner believes the sisters who made the quilt were in their early 30’s when it was made.

KID: 15-11-4194

15-11-4194

Spring 2017

Quilted Conversat...

Lilly, Kyla; Costil...

Date Made: Spring 2017

Quilted Conversations

Creator: Lilly, Kyla; Costillo, Melissa; Mingus, Tara; Johnson, Tyrice; Forbes, Anita 7th and 8th grade teacher, math and science; Capoccia, Jasmine; Allen, Ja’Terrion; Snyder, Landon; Nelson, Imani; Hands, Abraham; Sauceda, Alondra Sauceda; Andres, Malachi; Abdradoh, Elan; Peresz, Dario R.; Ferris, Aubrey Ferris; Leek, Michael; Fedele, Caitlyn; Hasan, Shahad; Flaga, Max; Hills, Asa; Dilwout, Katura Dilwout; Maddox, Kaleb; Miller, Derek; Dabou, Raghad Dabou; Nichols, Kaiyah; Smith, Jaden; Lopez, Duncan; Chapman, Mikayla; Redding, Hakeem; VanLake, Maia; Trumble, Darynn; Parker, Kayla; Furgala, Haily; Stokes, Oronde; Dilworth, Amarion; McCullough, DeAsia; Yahsha, Eli; Burnett, Niyah; Chapman-King, Chloe; DeLoof, Deegan DeLoof; Hagan, Jeremiah; Hill, Laurel; Loos-Trice, Sydne; Pulliam, Davieon

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Ink drawing, Painting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

KID: 12-8-6819

12-8-6819

42515

Kathy’s Chemo Q...

Gianodis, Eileen; J...

Date Made: 42515

Kathy’s Chemo Quilt

Creator: Gianodis, Eileen; Jones, Dorothy; Kuhlman, Linda; Mueller, Louise; Mielock, Cindy; O’Connor, Phyllis; Schon, Carol; Stark, Roxie; Gagliano, Jan; McKenney-Person, Terry; Wilson, Lisa; Dukelow, Ruth; Bus, Bonnie; Hayden, Georgia; DeHaven, Daisy

Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 45" x 68"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Health

KID: 12-8-6828

12-8-6828

October 2025

Ethan's I Spy Qui...

Karolus, Donna

Date Made: October 2025

Ethan's I Spy Quilt

Creator: Karolus, Donna

Location Made: Cleveland, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Embroidery of the alphabet.

Quilt Size: 63 in. x 75.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4983

15-11-4983

1861

Abraham Lincoln Q...

Bronson, Mary Karr

Date Made: 1861

Abraham Lincoln Quilt

Creator: Bronson, Mary Karr

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 78.5 in. x 74.25 in.

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4987

15-11-4987

1993

A Cabin Made of L...

Graff, Jane

Date Made: 1993

A Cabin Made of Logs

Creator: Graff, Jane

Location Made: Delafield, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 88 in. x 89 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4990

15-11-4990

1950-1975

Grandmother's Flo...

Thomas, Ruby Leona ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Thomas, Ruby Leona Daughtry

Location Made: Childress, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 in. x 77.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4989

15-11-4989

1950-1975

Drunkard's Path

Montgomery, Myrtle ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Drunkard's Path

Creator: Montgomery, Myrtle Mae Swim

Location Made: Casey, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.50 in. x 83.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Myrtle made a Drunkard's Path for all of her grandchildren. She had 5 children. Clay had no children, Ruth Abigail had 2 girls, Thelma Elizabeth had 2 girls and a boy, Opal Martha had 2 boys and a girl, Charles had 2 girls and a boy. Myrtle would have made11 quilts for her grandchildren. Owner's...

KID: 15-11-4986

15-11-4986

1950-1975

Bow Tie

Humphries, Thelma E...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bow Tie

Creator: Humphries, Thelma Elizabeth Montgomery

Location Made: Ashmore, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 90.50 in. x 111 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4982

15-11-4982

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Location Made: Illinois (IL)

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 53 in. x 32 in.

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Wool, Other, Flannel, Velvet, Other, Checked, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

From the estate of Leola Schultz. Her husband's name was Irvin. Leola passed away in the late 1970's in Weyauwega, WI, but she was originally from the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Irvin thought that the quilt top belonged to Leola's mother, name not known. Irvin was going to throw the quilt top ...

KID: 15-11-4676

15-11-4676

1901-1929

Crazy

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy

Location Made: Illinois (IL)

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Wool, Other, Flannel, Checked, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

From the estate of Leola Schultz. Her husband's name was Irvin. Leola passed away in the late 1970's in Weyauwega, WI, but she was originally from the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Irvin thought that the quilt top belonged to Leola's mother, name not known. Irvin was going to throw the quilt block ou...

KID: 15-11-4677

15-11-4677

1930-1949

Poinsettia

“Silvernail, Anni...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Poinsettia

Creator: “Silvernail, Annie

Location Made: Eagle, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Embroidery, White "sugar sacks” were used to make the quilt top, so it is a solid white top with one large “poinsettia” hand embroidered in each block.

Quilt Size: 67 in. x 71 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quiltmaker was eighty years old when she made this quilt. She made other quilts, but quilt owner didn't know if they still existed at the time of the interview. She had help with her quilts at times as she had bad eyesight.

KID: 15-11-4760

15-11-4760

1930-1949

Farmer Boy/Girl

Silvernail, Virgini...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Farmer Boy/Girl

Creator: Silvernail, Virginia Helen

Location Made: Whitewater (WI) and Marion (KY), Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 46 in. x 61.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt was made crib size for the quilt owner’s husband when he was born. Because he liked the quilt (it was his favorite), his mother took it apart and enlarged it by adding on the second border (seven inches). So, the quilt grew with the child. , The quiltmaker was 27 years old when she m...

KID: 15-11-4803

15-11-4803

1930-1949

Star of Bethlehem...

Riley, Alwine

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star of Bethlehem

Creator: Riley, Alwine

Location Made: Park Falls, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 76.75 in. x 88.50 in.

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt maker made this quilt for use on her own bed., The fabric for the star was made from scraps and the backing fabric for the quilt was purchased new., The quilt maker was 28-30 years old when she made this quilt which was made for her and husband's own bed. Quiltmaker made other quilts in ...

KID: 15-11-4758

15-11-4758

1930-1949

Triple Irish Chai...

Doan, Myrtle

Date Made: 1930-1949

Triple Irish Chain

Creator: Doan, Myrtle

Location Made: Fifield, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 75.50 in. x 77 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

According to the quilt owner the quiltmaker made this quilt when she was 38 years old.

KID: 15-11-4755

15-11-4755

1901-1929

Drunkard's Path

“Doan, Ella

Date Made: 1901-1929

Drunkard's Path

Creator: “Doan, Ella

Location Made: Coal Bluff, Indiana (IN) United States

Quilt Size: 73.50 in. x 78.50 in.

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt owner was unsure if others worked on this quilt, but noted that quilting stitches varied, so it was possible someone else may have helped with the quilting., The quiltmaker made this quilt when she was in her mid 30’s. She made many other quilts that are with the owner's brother, Robert...

KID: 15-11-4754

15-11-4754

1901-1929

Embroidered Squar...

Hoffert, Josephine

Date Made: 1901-1929

Embroidered Squares and Patch Work

Creator: Hoffert, Josephine

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 63 in. x 80 in.

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The owner has another item completed by the same maker.

KID: 15-11-4731

15-11-4731

1913

Hour Glass

Davis, Ella Hatch

Date Made: 1913

Hour Glass

Creator: Davis, Ella Hatch

Location Made: Abbotsford, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 in. x 72 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

When the quilt maker lost her only son at the age of 22, she started making quilts to help her recovery from the loss.

KID: 15-11-4874

15-11-4874

1914

Log Cabin

Clark, Nellie Leich...

Date Made: 1914

Log Cabin

Creator: Clark, Nellie Leicher

Location Made: Winneconne, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 14.5 in. x 27.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt is very fragile.

KID: 15-11-4870

15-11-4870

1887

Court House Steps...

Clark, Nellie Leich...

Date Made: 1887

Court House Steps

Creator: Clark, Nellie Leicher

Location Made: Winnecoone, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 46 in. x 72 in.

Fabrics: Silk, Checked, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt top is very fragile.

KID: 15-11-4869

15-11-4869

1938

Grandmother's Flo...

Loehr, Elsie Hoppe

Date Made: 1938

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Loehr, Elsie Hoppe

Location Made: Casper, Wyoming (WY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Other embellishment technique

Quilt Size: 84 in. x 89 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

"My aunt made quilts as an evening pastime as her husband and her daughter had passed away and she lived alone. It was relaxing after working in the store all day."

KID: 15-11-4866

15-11-4866

1933

Sun Bonnet Sue

Loehr, Elsie Hoppe

Date Made: 1933

Sun Bonnet Sue

Creator: Loehr, Elsie Hoppe

Location Made: Casper, Wyoming (WY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, There area French Knots and detailed embroidery on the bonnets.

Quilt Size: 73.75 in. x 90 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

"My aunt made quilts as an evening pastime as her husband and her daughter had passed away and she lived alone. It was relaxing after working in the store all day."

KID: 15-11-4845

15-11-4845

1940's

Crazy Quilt

Nessman, Nannie Ost...

Date Made: 1940's

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Nessman, Nannie Ostborg

Location Made: Park Falls, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 65.5 in. x 83 in.

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted, Tied or tufted

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4811

15-11-4811

1940's

Crazy Quilt

Nessman, Nannie

Date Made: 1940's

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Nessman, Nannie

Location Made: Park Falls WI, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Each piece of fabric has embroidery around its edge.

Quilt Size: 68 in. x 72.25 in.

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Wool, Other, Flannel, Velvet, Checked, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4839

15-11-4839

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Kennedy, Dolly

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Kennedy, Dolly

Location Made: Madison, Mauston area, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 in. x 84 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt maker was doing domestic work and single at the time she was making the quilt. She was inspired by a friend who was making the same quilt pattern.

KID: 15-11-4818

15-11-4818