1901-1929

16 Patch

Ruth, Eleanor

Date Made: 1901-1929

16 Patch

Creator: Ruth, Eleanor

Location Made: Winterset, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 20 inches x 20 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Mourning Prints, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt maker gave this directly to her granddaughter when the granddaughter was a little girl.

6-3-2257

KID: 6-3-2257

1901-1929

16 Patch

Bigalt, Freda Meyer...

Date Made: 1901-1929

16 Patch

Creator: Bigalt, Freda Meyer

Location Made: Ridgeway, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 80 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1120

KID: 6-3-1120

1876-1900

16 patch with app...

Given, Margaret Ann...

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 patch with applique; signature quilt

Creator: Given, Margaret Ann Morris (?)

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., We think she started the quilt in Ohio and finished it here in ...

5-2-530

KID: 5-2-530

1876-1900

1888 Redwork Sign...

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1876-1900

1888 Redwork Signature Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Contruction: Other Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 65 inches x 77 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

Purchased from a dealer because of potential family connection. How the quilt came to be made and how it came to be in the marketplace are not known. The quilt had been partially researched online prior to my purchase of it. (See ancestry.com's archives for Montgomery Co., Indiana.) I have spent ...

2-33-45

KID: 2-33-45

1930's fabric wit...

Bontrager, Bertha

1930's fabric with black diamond

Creator: Bontrager, Bertha

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.

5-2-384

KID: 5-2-384

1850-1875

24 Patch

Date Made: 1850-1875

24 Patch

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Donated to the Nelson Pioneer Farm.

6-3-2122

KID: 6-3-2122

1901-1929

24 Patch

Nelson, Mary

Date Made: 1901-1929

24 Patch

Creator: Nelson, Mary

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 84 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Donated to the Nelson Pioneer Farm.

6-3-2103

KID: 6-3-2103

25 Patch

Bontrager, Bertha

25 Patch

Creator: Bontrager, Bertha

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.

5-2-379

KID: 5-2-379

1950-1975

2nd Great Grandso...

Mahikoa, Grace

Date Made: 1950-1975

2nd Great Grandson (Kawika's Quilt)

Creator: Mahikoa, Grace

Location Made: Hanalei; Maui Island, Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 64 1/2 x 69

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Plain weave

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-1150

KID: 4-1-1150

1976-1999

30 Ways to Make D...

Grace United Method...

Date Made: 1976-1999

30 Ways to Make Drunkard's Path

Creator: Grace United Methodist Women's Society

Location Made: Neoga, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

This could become a signature quilt.

5-2-2508

KID: 5-2-2508

1901-1929

4 Patch

Fink, Helena

Date Made: 1901-1929

4 Patch

Creator: Fink, Helena

Location Made: DeLoit, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1760

KID: 6-3-1760

1901-1929

4 X Star

Cheney, Rhosena Chr...

Date Made: 1901-1929

4 X Star

Creator: Cheney, Rhosena Christine Fish

Location Made: Deep River, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 inches x 90 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1263

KID: 6-3-1263

1930-1949

48 State Flowers ...

Kelly, Kathryne (Mr...

Date Made: 1930-1949

48 State Flowers and Birds

Creator: Kelly, Kathryne (Mrs. Thomas)

Location Made: Altona, Illinois (IL) United States

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., She loved handiwork.

5-2-631

KID: 5-2-631

1976-1999

50 States Quilt

Blakley, Christena ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

50 States Quilt

Creator: Blakley, Christena M.

Location Made: Athens, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1592

KID: 5-2-1592

1901-1929

6 Crazy Quilt Blo...

Date Made: 1901-1929

6 Crazy Quilt Blocks

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Velvet, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-647

KID: 6-3-647

1950-1975

6 Point Stars (Tw...

Stastny, Mary

Date Made: 1950-1975

6 Point Stars (Twin)

Creator: Stastny, Mary

Location Made: Westchester, Illinois (IL) United States

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

Her quilt making escalated in 1961 after the death of her husband which kept her fingers and her mind occupied. Her last quilt was started in January 1989 and finished in May, two weeks before her death. It was her own design. Her creativity did not stop at quilt making but included home sewing for ...

5-2-479

KID: 5-2-479

1950-1975

6 Point Stars (Tw...

Stastny, Mary

Date Made: 1950-1975

6 Point Stars (Twin)

Creator: Stastny, Mary

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Her quilt making escalated in 1961 after the death of her husband which kept her fingers and mind occupied. Her last quilt was started in January 1989 and finished in May, two weeks before her death. It was her own design. Her creativity did not stop at quilt making but including home sewing for her...

5-2-480

KID: 5-2-480

1976-1999

7 Pointed Log Cab...

Nealand, Elsie

Date Made: 1976-1999

7 Pointed Log Cabin Star

Creator: Nealand, Elsie

Location Made: LaSalle, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Started out as an 8 point star and ended up as a 7 point., Enjoyed it so much my husband decided to quilt. He did all the quilting on this quilt.

5-2-873

KID: 5-2-873

1901-1929

8 Pointed Star

Taylor, Margaret Mc...

Date Made: 1901-1929

8 Pointed Star

Creator: Taylor, Margaret McGinnis

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Domestic, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Margaret died 1932. Wouldn't allow 2 girls to quilt on this as The maker must have been young. She lived most of her life in Wyoming and made many other quilts.

5-2-1237

KID: 5-2-1237

1876-1900

8 Pointed Star

Hallowell, Mrs. Joh...

Date Made: 1876-1900

8 Pointed Star

Creator: Hallowell, Mrs. John

Location Made: Denova, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83 inches x 92.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-524

KID: 6-3-524

1876-1900

8 Pointed Star

Hunerdosse, Rena Ri...

Date Made: 1876-1900

8 Pointed Star

Creator: Hunerdosse, Rena Riggs

Location Made: Newbern, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 81.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-90

KID: 6-3-90

1800-1849

8-Pointed Star

Whisler, Anna Spitt...

Date Made: 1800-1849

8-Pointed Star

Creator: Whisler, Anna Spitter

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 90 inches x 90 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Unknown

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt passed through five generations of family.

6-3-2266

KID: 6-3-2266

1950-1975

9 Patch

Hill, Nina

Date Made: 1950-1975

9 Patch

Creator: Hill, Nina

Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

also made rag rugs

5-2-887

KID: 5-2-887

1876-1900

9 Patch

Carlson, Caroline

Date Made: 1876-1900

9 Patch

Creator: Carlson, Caroline

Location Made: Wyanet or Princeton, Illinois (IL) United States

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.", 1852 - Came to America - crossing the Atlantic in a sailboat

5-2-541

KID: 5-2-541

1976-1999

9 Patch

Richter, Jane

Date Made: 1976-1999

9 Patch

Creator: Richter, Jane

Location Made: Atkinson, Illinois (IL)

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

This is my first quilt to quilt in a big frame. This 9 patch was made from my scrap bag and is still my favorite of all the quilts I've made.

5-2-581

KID: 5-2-581

1930-1949

9 Patch

Stetson, Grace Bump...

Date Made: 1930-1949

9 Patch

Creator: Stetson, Grace Bumphrey

Location Made: Neponset, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 84 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap, Domestic fabric type

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The quilt was a Christmas gift to me from my future father-in-law the first Christmas after I became engaged., She lived most of her life in Neponset, IL.

5-2-684

KID: 5-2-684

1976-1999

9 Patch Heart

Chapman, Carol

Date Made: 1976-1999

9 Patch Heart

Creator: Chapman, Carol

Location Made: Sterling, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-497

KID: 5-2-497

Timespan

A Garden of Frien...

Rose, Scarlett

Date Made: Timespan

A Garden of Friends

Creator: Rose, Scarlett

Location Made: Anderson

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Painting

Quilt Size: 84 inches x 96 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Multiple scrap

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission; California Heritage Quilt Project

The signature blocks were exchanged at an event held in Yreka, CA in October of 1990. A tour group of English quilters were making their way across the USA, picking up American quilters as they travelled. Scarlett drove up to Yreka with members of her local guild, the Quilter's Sew-Ciety of Redding,...

2-33-14

KID: 2-33-14

1901-1929

A House Like He B...

Von Almen, Anna K.

Date Made: 1901-1929

A House Like He Built

Creator: Von Almen, Anna K.

Location Made: Olney, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

He was a man who was proud of his trade, did excellent work, often for those who needed it but could not pay. He built homes for his five children. He and my father built our house, and our family moved in on my second birthday.

5-2-2544

KID: 5-2-2544

1850-1875

A Lily Quilt

Coffman, Susan A.

Date Made: 1850-1875

A Lily Quilt

Creator: Coffman, Susan A.

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 89 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1847

KID: 6-3-1847

1901-1929

A Quilt of Variet...

Hewit, Margaret St....

Date Made: 1901-1929

A Quilt of Variety

Creator: Hewit, Margaret St. Clair

Location Made: Waukon, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 39 inches x 52 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-799

KID: 6-3-799

1976-1999

A Riddling Tale

Lintault, M. Joan

Date Made: 1976-1999

A Riddling Tale

Creator: Lintault, M. Joan

Location Made: Carbondale, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Designs in blocks are painted or printed by artist, and inset into 1 piece of fabric (border and sashing) with machine satin stitching. Blocks are embellished with machine embroidery and beads.

Quilt Size: 86 x 97

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Screen printed, airbrushed, and painted fabric

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Purchased and given to Museum by Michelle and Guerry Suggs in honor of Nancy Suggs Rosse and Margaret Suggs Herath., Joan has worked for many years as a textile artist and has taught at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale since 1973. She has recently retired. She has made many art quilts.

5-2-107

KID: 5-2-107

1901-1929

A Single Tulip va...

Ott, Suzanna Meiche...

Date Made: 1901-1929

A Single Tulip variation

Creator: Ott, Suzanna Meicher

Location Made: Talleyrand, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 74 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt maker was a very good quilter and did quilting for other people. This quilt was given to one of her sons because it was one of his favorite quilts.

6-3-626

KID: 6-3-626

Acorn

Acorn

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 79 x 83

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Plain weave

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-680

KID: 4-1-680

1901-1929

Acorn

Pogue, Emma Victori...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Acorn

Creator: Pogue, Emma Victoria Saffery

Location Made: Maui Island, Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 79 1/2 x 70 1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Twill 2/1; plain weave

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-301

KID: 4-1-301

1901-1929

Acorn

Curry, Mary Stadali...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Acorn

Creator: Curry, Mary Stadalis

Location Made: Spring Valley, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker has made 15-20 other quilts.

5-2-1420

KID: 5-2-1420

1876-1900

Acorn and Oak Lea...

Russell, Jenny Wyck...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Acorn and Oak Leaf

Creator: Russell, Jenny Wyckoff

Location Made: Redfield, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 inches x 82 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-423

KID: 6-3-423

1930-1949

Advanced Nine Pat...

Durham, Hattie C. N...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Advanced Nine Patch

Creator: Durham, Hattie C. Nelson

Location Made: Walnut, Illinois (IL) United States

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."

5-2-502

KID: 5-2-502

1976-1999

After the Rain

Fallert, Caryl Brye...

Date Made: 1976-1999

After the Rain

Creator: Fallert, Caryl Bryer

Location Made: Oswego, Illinois (IL) United States

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

Caryl has been making quilts to hang on the wall since 1983 and has won many national awards. Her work is in many corporate, private and public collections.

5-2-78

KID: 5-2-78

Timespan

Agapanthus (Afric...

Date Made: Timespan

Agapanthus (African Lily); Lily of the Valley

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 78-1/4 x 82-1/4

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Plain weave

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Bishop Museum Collection

4-1-623

KID: 4-1-623

Ahinahina (Silver...

Ahinahina (Silversword)

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 77 x 80 1/4

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Rayon, Satin, Solid/plain

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Kauai Museum Collection

4-1-525

KID: 4-1-525

1976-1999

Alabama Broken St...

Long, Sharon

Date Made: 1976-1999

Alabama Broken Star

Creator: Long, Sharon

Location Made: Sterling, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

About a year ago, I saw a quilt a friend had purchased at a quilt auction in Peoria. It was the most stunning quilt I had seen to date. However, it is not the first quilt I made but am currently working on one like the one that inspired me to start quiltmaking. They lived most of their life in Sterl...

5-2-1008

KID: 5-2-1008

1850-1875

Album

Combs, Virgina Prim...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Creator: Combs, Virgina Primm

Location Made: Tallula, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Smaller version of Album block used as cornerstones of sashing.

Quilt Size: 69 x 85

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Virginia Primm was born near Rock Creek in Menard County, married there, and in the 1880 census she was listed in Talulla, Menard Co. Virginia was married to Amos Combs June 19, 1868. Since Virginia's name and her husband's are the only full names on the quilt and the only date is 1868, quilt may ha...

5-2-92

KID: 5-2-92

1876-1900

Album

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1923

KID: 5-2-1923

1876-1900

Album

Protestant Church W...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album

Creator: Protestant Church Women's Group

Location Made: Lafayette, New Jersey (NJ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79 inches x 80.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt was brought to Conroy, Iowa.

6-3-624

KID: 6-3-624

1901-1929

Album

Date Made: 1901-1929

Album

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 58 inches x 74 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-2285

KID: 6-3-2285

1850-1875

Album

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Location Made: Possibly made in Brooklyn

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 83.5 inches x 83.8 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

Purchased from Jewett-Berdan in 2007. Jewett-Berdan notes that the quilt descended in her husband's family and was made for a member of the Harris family. , This album quilt has very charming block designs that vary in their skill level. The differences in skill seem to indicate that there were seve...

2-33-40

KID: 2-33-40

1876-1900

Album

Goffinet, Lydia

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album

Creator: Goffinet, Lydia

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72.5 inches x 89.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Domestic, Mourning Prints, Checked, Striped, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2487

KID: 5-2-2487

1876-1900

Album

Overpark, Rachel

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album

Creator: Overpark, Rachel

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 79 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-724

KID: 6-3-724

1876-1900

Album

Ingebretson, Mary

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album

Creator: Ingebretson, Mary

Location Made: Thornton, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 80 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1160

KID: 6-3-1160

1850-1875

Album

Miller, Elizabeth

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Creator: Miller, Elizabeth

Location Made: Johnstown, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65.5 inches x 73.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Names on the quilt are all friends and relatives.

6-3-1345

KID: 6-3-1345

1876-1900

Album

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 80 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Museum owned

6-3-1351

KID: 6-3-1351

1876-1900

Album

Watson, Emily Sayer...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album

Creator: Watson, Emily Sayers

Location Made: Elma, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 79 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1442

KID: 6-3-1442

1876-1900

Album

Woodruff sisters

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album

Creator: Woodruff sisters

Location Made: Youngstown, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-491

KID: 6-3-491

1901-1929

Album

Allshouse, Susan

Date Made: 1901-1929

Album

Creator: Allshouse, Susan

Location Made: Tama, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.75 inches x 77.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1073

KID: 6-3-1073

1876-1900

Album

Bordner, Mattie Wil...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album

Creator: Bordner, Mattie Wilson

Location Made: Bedford, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72.5 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1141

KID: 6-3-1141

1901-1929

Album

Baker, Alyce Boyer

Date Made: 1901-1929

Album

Creator: Baker, Alyce Boyer

Location Made: Chelsea, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 inches x 79 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Sisters made the quilt together.

6-3-1521

KID: 6-3-1521

1850-1875

Album

H.H.

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Creator: H.H.

Location Made: Baltimore United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Embroidery, Painting

Quilt Size: 106 inches x 107 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

The quilt was owned by quilt collectors Nancy and Sam Starr of New York. The couple sold this quilt on January 21,1989 through Christie's auction house, to Ardis and Robert James. In the Christie's auction report the provenance is listed as Thomas K. Woodard. , This quilt is inscribed in ink on eac...

2-33-42

KID: 2-33-42

1876-1900

Album

Pelham, Catherine

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album

Creator: Pelham, Catherine

Location Made: Kirkville, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 56 inches x 69 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-911

KID: 6-3-911

1901-1929

Album

Hayes, Mattie Drake...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Album

Creator: Hayes, Mattie Drake

Location Made: Volga, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 85.5 inches x 94 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1216

KID: 6-3-1216