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1930-1949
Aunt Bessie's Qui...
Brown, Bessie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Aunt Bessie's Quilt

Creator: Brown, Bessie

Location Made: Santa Maria, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 65" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Floral, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain

Project: California Heritage Quilt Project

New quilter since 2022, Bessie Brown grew up in IL and moved to Santa Maria and also lived in San Luis Obispo. She was a dress designer, dress make and seamstress.

KID: 51-148-536

51-148-536
August 2020
King of the Roost...
Romo, Bernice Bryan...

Date Made: August 2020

King of the Roost

Creator: Romo, Bernice Bryant

Location Made: Tehachapi, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 57.5 inches x 64 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Conversation prints, Novelty

Project: California Heritage Quilt Project

Bernice Romo is a retired microbiologist from the medical device industry. Quilting since 2010, sewing since childhood. Raises chickens and makes cheese.

KID: 51-148-537

51-148-537
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
1930-1949
Joseph's Coat
Loretta Agnes Hunt ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Joseph's Coat

Creator: Loretta Agnes Hunt Traxler

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 x 79

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Glazed, Solid/plain

Project: Minnesota Quilt Project (MQP)

KID: 19-15-3214

19-15-3214
1901-1929
Triple Irish Chai...
Anna Gesch Kieper

Date Made: 1901-1929

Triple Irish Chain

Creator: Anna Gesch Kieper

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 88 x 74

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Minnesota Quilt Project (MQP)

KID: 19-15-3215

19-15-3215
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
March 2022
Escher Intertwine...
Weinhold, Christoph...

Date Made: March 2022

Escher Intertwined

Creator: Weinhold, Christopher

Location Made: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 58.50 in. x 67 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4432

15-11-4432
June 2021
Escher's Christma...
Weinhold, Christoph...

Date Made: June 2021

Escher's Christmas

Creator: Weinhold, Christopher

Location Made: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 40.75 in. x 42 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4431

15-11-4431
March 2020
Escher Cubed
Weinhold, Christoph...

Date Made: March 2020

Escher Cubed

Creator: Weinhold, Christopher

Location Made: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 58 in. x 60.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This is one of a number of quilts and their patterns based on triangles made and designed by the quiltmaker.

KID: 15-11-4429

15-11-4429
May 2021
Escher in Shadow
Weinhold, Christoph...

Date Made: May 2021

Escher in Shadow

Creator: Weinhold, Christopher

Location Made: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 61 in. x 68 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This is one of a number of quilts and their patterns based on triangles made and designed by the quiltmaker.

KID: 15-11-4428

15-11-4428
2018
Escher
Weinhold, Christoph...

Date Made: 2018

Escher

Creator: Weinhold, Christopher

Location Made: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 58.25 in. x 60 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This the first of a number of quilts and their patterns based on triangles made and designed by the quiltmaker.

KID: 15-11-4426

15-11-4426
1950-1975
Great Grandma's Q...
Reimann, Margaret F...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Great Grandma's Quilt

Creator: Reimann, Margaret Fischer

Location Made: Los Angeles, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 64" x 64"

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Other synthetic, Feedsack, Multiple scrap, Novelty

Project: California Heritage Quilt Project

Margaret Fischer Reimann was born in New Orleans on Dec. 24, 1865. She and her husband and 5 children moved to Los Angeles in 1909, traveling by train. Her husband died in 1911. She supported her family by being a home health care nurse.

KID: 51-148-535

51-148-535
1976-1999
Bridal Bouquet
Brennan, June

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bridal Bouquet

Creator: Brennan, June

Location Made: Norwalk, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 73" x 88.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Print

Project: California Heritage Quilt Project

Started quilting n 1975. Makes very traditional quilts. Hand appliques and a hand quilter.

KID: 51-148-534

51-148-534
December 1994
Cabin in the Wood...
Money, Kathleen Ann...

Date Made: December 1994

Cabin in the Woods

Creator: Money, Kathleen Ann Weiland

Location Made: Hoffman Estates, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

This was made for my secret sister, Betty Lou, from Sarah's Grove Quilters' Circle. She loves red. All year long, I saved red and made this for her new log home in Wisconsin. The trees and house are appliqued. The log pile is yo-yos. She has this hanging in her log home.

KID: 5-2-3182

5-2-3182
1943
Periwinkle
Chester, Alvah Marl...

Date Made: 1943

Periwinkle

Creator: Chester, Alvah Marling

Location Made: Vienna, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 60 inches x 70 inches

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

KID: 5-2-3068

5-2-3068
2000-2025
Sampler
Chester, Mary

Date Made: 2000-2025

Sampler

Creator: Chester, Mary

Location Made: Rantoul, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 108 inches

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

KID: 5-2-3062

5-2-3062
1850-1875
PAT UNK APPLIQUE ...
REGER, JEMIMA

Date Made: 1850-1875

PAT UNK APPLIQUE PINEAPPLE

Creator: REGER, JEMIMA

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Other applique, Standard applique

Quilt Size: 92 x 81.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Percale

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search

This quilt has passed through family via sons - typically @ their marriage. maker------>oldest son------>youngest son(1st married)---->son (Enter's note: names have been excluded) page 1 education: probably could not read or write maker's ancestry: German ...

KID: 26-22-2156

26-22-2156
1945 at least
Weeping Willow

Date Made: 1945 at least

Weeping Willow

Location Made: Illinois (IL)

Quilt Size: 64 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

KID: 5-2-2911

5-2-2911
1930-1949
Dresden Plate68.5...
Stein, Alice Bradle...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dresden Plate68.50 in.

Creator: Stein, Alice Bradley

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI)

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

Quilt Size: 68.50 in. x 81.25 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Conversation Prints, Floral, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4438

15-11-4438
Goose in the Pond...

Goose in the Pond, Rolliing Stone, Nest & Fledgling

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80.50 in. x 83.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This quilt was originally documented in the Wisconsin Quilt History Project on 04-23-1990. The owner donated the quilt to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts on 6-15-2013.

KID: 15-11-2155

15-11-2155
1901-1929
Thousand Pyramids...
Pagel, Emma

Date Made: 1901-1929

Thousand Pyramids

Creator: Pagel, Emma

Location Made: Leland, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72.50 in. x 86.00 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4384

15-11-4384
1930-1949
Fan - variation
Pagel, Amelia

Date Made: 1930-1949

Fan - variation

Creator: Pagel, Amelia

Location Made: North Freedom, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 75.00 in. x 84.00 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Some fabrics were scraps collected from friends. She was 87 when she made the quilt.

KID: 15-11-4349

15-11-4349
1901-1929
Dresden Plate
Marsh, Doris

Date Made: 1901-1929

Dresden Plate

Creator: Marsh, Doris

Location Made: Rochester, Vermont (VT) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76.75 in. x 91.50 in.

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt maker worked as young girl, in Washington, D.C. She was married twice. She also made maple syrup in Vermont.

KID: 15-11-4348

15-11-4348
1855
Baltimore Album Q...
Gilborn, Ledema; Sh...

Date Made: 1855

Baltimore Album Quilt with 15 Signatures

Creator: Gilborn, Ledema; Shepard, Rebecca; Miles, Kate; Weaver, E.P.; Northrup, Lucy Ann; Hewit, R.E.; Holms, Amanda; Couse, Helen; Wickham, Martha; Wickham, A.; Schramling, Amanda E.; Schramling, Delila A.; Schramling, Sara M.; Hodge M.; Weaver, M A

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Folding, Embroidery, Reverse applique

Quilt Size: 84 in. x 94.625 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, In addition to the embroidery, there are applique pieces and stuffed work that gives the flowers a three dimension quality. The red embroidery of the names is so fine, it almost looks like ink work.

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

KID: 15-11-4401

15-11-4401
May 2014
Leaf Dance
Wolfe, Victoria Fin...

Date Made: May 2014

Leaf Dance

Creator: Wolfe, Victoria Findlay

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

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

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 70 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

KID: 15-11-3331

15-11-3331