1901-1929

9 Patch

Toten, Mattie

Date Made: 1901-1929

9 Patch

Creator: Toten, Mattie

Location Made: Huntsville, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Striped, Denim & chambray work clothes

Project: Florida Quilt Project

28-30-518

KID: 28-30-518

1976-1999

9-patch

VanDenburg, Jane Is...

Date Made: 1976-1999

9-patch

Creator: VanDenburg, Jane Isla

Location Made: Montgomery, Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 23" x 23"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

I'm from Ohio.

12-8-9356

KID: 12-8-9356

1950-1975

Airplane

Jemison, Roberta

Date Made: 1950-1975

Airplane

Creator: Jemison, Roberta

Location Made: Boligee, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 90" x 73"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1353

KID: 36-34-1353

1976-1999

Alphabet

Maxtion, Mary

Date Made: 1976-1999

Alphabet

Creator: Maxtion, Mary

Location Made: Boligee, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 89" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1395

KID: 36-34-1395

1930-1949

Attic Window vari...

Stokes, Alice Ima

Date Made: 1930-1949

Attic Window variation

Creator: Stokes, Alice Ima

Location Made: Andalusia, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.5" x 76.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts; Children: Ingram, Janice, Gethral, Gordon, Audrey, Mary, Frances, Gary, Doris, Adren, Lemar

21-17-194

KID: 21-17-194

1950-1975

Attic Windows

Freedom Quilting Be...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Attic Windows

Creator: Freedom Quilting Bee

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 44.5" x 33.75"

Fabrics: Cotton, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1471

KID: 36-34-1471

1901-1929

Aunt Hattie's Qui...

Hall, Hattie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Aunt Hattie's Quilt

Creator: Hall, Hattie

Location Made: Canoe, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 76 1/2 inches x 92 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Other, Checked, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Wool

Project: Florida Quilt Project; Quilt Discovery Days

28-30-267

KID: 28-30-267

1976-1999

Autumn Leaves

Hunt, Dawn

Date Made: 1976-1999

Autumn Leaves

Creator: Hunt, Dawn

Location Made: Montgomery, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 46" x 47"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Novelty, Print, Tonals

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Regina SK; Arlingston VA; Ottawa ON; Calgary AB; Kinston ON(University); Chilliwack BC; Edmonton AB; Winnipeg MB; Cold Lake AB; Germany; Canmore AB

44-45-1177

KID: 44-45-1177

1901-1929

Axe Bit

Marshbanks, Rita

Date Made: 1901-1929

Axe Bit

Creator: Marshbanks, Rita

Location Made: Gordo, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71.5" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1371

KID: 36-34-1371

1950-1975

Backgammon Quilt

Young, Lucile

Date Made: 1950-1975

Backgammon Quilt

Creator: Young, Lucile

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 82.5" x 67.5"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Knit/Double Knit

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1466

KID: 36-34-1466

c. 1880

Bandana

Date Made: c. 1880

Bandana

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 60 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Bandanas

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1244

KID: 22-18-1244

1901-1929

Baseball

Lee, Mildred Beene

Date Made: 1901-1929

Baseball

Creator: Lee, Mildred Beene

Location Made: Bridgeport, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 61 inches x 71.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Print, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1436

KID: 22-18-1436

Baseball Quilt

Mingo, Lucy

Baseball Quilt

Creator: Mingo, Lucy

Location Made: Boykin, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 62" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6716

KID: 12-8-6716

1950-1975

Basket

White, Allie

Date Made: 1950-1975

Basket

Creator: White, Allie

Location Made: Jones, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, The needlework techniques are untilitarian.

Quilt Size: 79" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Multiple scrap

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

The maker also lived in SC, Oklahoma.

53-155-811

KID: 53-155-811

1976-1999

Bear's Paw

Lucas, Mary

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bear's Paw

Creator: Lucas, Mary

Location Made: Prattville, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 89" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1370

KID: 36-34-1370

1850-1875

BEDSPREAD

PATTERSON, AUGUSTA...

Date Made: 1850-1875

BEDSPREAD

Creator: PATTERSON, AUGUSTA PALMYRA

Location Made: OSSWICHEE, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 106 x 109

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Percale

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search

Husband's birthplace: SPARTANBURG SC, Husband's burialplace: COLUMBUS GA, Quiltmaker's burialplace: COLUMBUS GA

26-22-3632

KID: 26-22-3632

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Grant, Cleo P.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Grant, Cleo P.

Location Made: Montgomery, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 88" x 50"

Fabrics: Eagle; stars

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

The maker also lived in Panama City, Fla.

53-155-1590

KID: 53-155-1590

1976-1999

Black Mules

Outland, Lureca

Date Made: 1976-1999

Black Mules

Creator: Outland, Lureca

Location Made: Boligee, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 85.5" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1405

KID: 36-34-1405

1901-1929

Blazing Star

Lee, Mildred Beene

Date Made: 1901-1929

Blazing Star

Creator: Lee, Mildred Beene

Location Made: Bridgeport, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 83.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1428

KID: 22-18-1428

1976-1999

Blazing Star

Maxtion, Mary

Date Made: 1976-1999

Blazing Star

Creator: Maxtion, Mary

Location Made: Boligee, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 85" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1401

KID: 36-34-1401

1901-1929

Blazing Star

Lee, Mildred Beene

Date Made: 1901-1929

Blazing Star

Creator: Lee, Mildred Beene

Location Made: Bridgeport, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 56 inches x 71 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1429

KID: 22-18-1429

1930-1949

Blazing Star

Graham, Aletha

Date Made: 1930-1949

Blazing Star

Creator: Graham, Aletha

Location Made: Dothan, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 64.5 inches x 77 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple Scrap

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1336

KID: 22-18-1336

1950-1975

Blazing Star vari...

Finch, Bettie

Date Made: 1950-1975

Blazing Star variation

Creator: Finch, Bettie

Location Made: Eutaw, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 74.5"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1345

KID: 36-34-1345

1930-1949

Bow Tie

Unknown, quilter

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bow Tie

Creator: Unknown, quilter

Location Made: Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 56 inches x 82 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Feedsack, Floral, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.; Roxbury Township Historical Society Collection

20-16-1582

KID: 20-16-1582

1876-1900

Bow Tie

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bow Tie

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65" x 73.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple Scrap

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-204

KID: 22-18-204

1930-1949

Bow Tie

Campbell, Jenny

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bow Tie

Creator: Campbell, Jenny

Location Made: Mobile, Alabama (AL) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-3121

KID: 39-40-3121

1950-1975

Bow-Ties

Cooper, Reba

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bow-Ties

Creator: Cooper, Reba

Location Made: Bald Mountain, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: The needlework techniques are untilitarian.

Quilt Size: 80" x 66"

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Print, Striped

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

53-155-1597

KID: 53-155-1597

1876-1900

Brick -- Boys' Qu...

Lee, Mildred Beene

Date Made: 1876-1900

Brick -- Boys' Quilt

Creator: Lee, Mildred Beene

Location Made: Bridgeport, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 56 inches x 70 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1430

KID: 22-18-1430

1800-1849

Bride's Quilt

Bryan, Mary Kelly

Date Made: 1800-1849

Bride's Quilt

Creator: Bryan, Mary Kelly

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Panels are sewn by hand.

Quilt Size: 78.5 x 85

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-416

KID: 22-18-416

1950-1975

Britchy Quilt

Somerville, Catheri...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Britchy Quilt

Creator: Somerville, Catherine

Location Made: Aliceville, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72.5" x 69"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Denim

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1436

KID: 36-34-1436

1976-1999

Britchy Quilt

Smith, Maggie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Britchy Quilt

Creator: Smith, Maggie

Location Made: Tesabee, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 67.5"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Twill Weave

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1332

KID: 36-34-1332

1976-1999

Broken dishes

Jones, Dennis

Date Made: 1976-1999

Broken dishes

Creator: Jones, Dennis

Location Made: Vienna, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77" x 69"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Synthetic, Knit/Double Knit

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1364

KID: 36-34-1364

1976-1999

Broken Dishes

Jones, Dennis

Date Made: 1976-1999

Broken Dishes

Creator: Jones, Dennis

Location Made: Vienna, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74.5" x 61"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1359

KID: 36-34-1359

1976-1999

Broken Dishes

Jones, Dennis

Date Made: 1976-1999

Broken Dishes

Creator: Jones, Dennis

Location Made: Vienna, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73.5" x 58"

Fabrics: Synthetic, Knit/Double Knit

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1363

KID: 36-34-1363

1930-1949

Broken Star

Glass, Ola D.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Broken Star

Creator: Glass, Ola D.

Location Made: Florence, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.25 inches x 81.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1496

KID: 22-18-1496

1976-1999

Broken Stove Eye

Maxtion, Mary

Date Made: 1976-1999

Broken Stove Eye

Creator: Maxtion, Mary

Location Made: Boligee, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 92" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1400

KID: 36-34-1400

1976-1999

Cabin in the Pine...

Wamble, Rhonda Rich...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Cabin in the Pines

Creator: Wamble, Rhonda Richards

Location Made: Birmingham, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 inches x 84 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Lands' End All-American Quilt Collection

14-10-171

KID: 14-10-171

1930-1949

Caesar's Crown

Mooney, Ollie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Caesar's Crown

Creator: Mooney, Ollie

Location Made: Wilsonville, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 69" x 85.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made by grandmother, given to owner by aunt, Made other quilts, Alabama; Children: Floyd, JI, Claude David, Mabel, Mildred Morris, Robert C. Jr.

21-17-1553

KID: 21-17-1553

1976-1999

Cathedral Windows...

Ezell, Nora McKeown...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Cathedral Windows variation

Creator: Ezell, Nora McKeown

Location Made: Eutaw, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Dimensional applique

Quilt Size: 90" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Corded

Fabrics: Cotton, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1336

KID: 36-34-1336

2000-2025

Celtic Drunkard's...

Upton, Linzi

Date Made: 2000-2025

Celtic Drunkard's Path

Creator: Upton, Linzi

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United Kingdom

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), antler buttons are tied on

Quilt Size: 29 inches x 52 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, Striped

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

The quilt is one of 24 yurt panels designed for a challenge project initiated by Linzi Upton, Scotland, UK.

15-11-1294

KID: 15-11-1294

Chimney Sweep

Chimney Sweep

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 in. x 83.5 in.

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-280

KID: 15-11-280

1976-1999

Coat of Many Colo...

Freedom Quilting Be...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Coat of Many Colors

Creator: Freedom Quilting Bee

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 49.25" x 39"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1470

KID: 36-34-1470

1976-1999

Coat of Many Colo...

Martin Luther King ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Coat of Many Colors Quilt

Creator: Martin Luther King Jr., Quilting Bee

Location Made: Gees Bend, Alabama (AL) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

8-5-422

KID: 8-5-422

1950-1975

Coat Quilt

Fiedler, Happy Love...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Coat Quilt

Creator: Fiedler, Happy Love Bradbury

Location Made: Union Springs (Bruceville community), Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Constructed of a navy wool coat opened up, sleeves were cut off into strips and used to extend one side, pocket flaps other stitching left on the body of the coat/quilt.

Quilt Size: 60" x 69"

Fabrics: Wool, Solid/plain

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery Collection

62-187-47

KID: 62-187-47

2000-2025

Compassionate Pie...

Taylor, Lillis (des...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Compassionate Pieces: A Community Quilt Project

Creator: Taylor, Lillis (designer)

Location Made: Birmingham, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 4' x 6'

Project: Quilts and Health

41-39-56

KID: 41-39-56

1950-1975

Corn and Beans

Howse, Maggie Wrigh...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Corn and Beans

Creator: Howse, Maggie Wright

Location Made: Cullman, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, The needlework techniques are untilitarian.

Quilt Size: 74" x 62"

Fabrics: Multiple scrap

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

Mrs. Howse made well over 100 quilts.

53-155-820

KID: 53-155-820

1901-1929

CRAZY

HAMILTON, ALICE F...

Date Made: 1901-1929

CRAZY

Creator: HAMILTON, ALICE FANNY

Location Made: BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 52 x 70.5

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted, Not quilted

Fabrics: Rayon, Sateen, Velvet, Plaid, Crepe, Textured weave

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search

Husband's birth year: 1855, Husband's birthplace: SCOTLAND, Husband's date of death: year: 1938, Husband's burialplace: BIRMINGHAM ALA, Quiltmaker's church: 11TH AVE SO BIRMINGHAM, Quiltmaker's burialplace: BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA

26-22-1026

KID: 26-22-1026

1876-1900

Crazy

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 195.5 cm x 208 cm

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Cut velvet

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Donated to the New Hanover County Museum by Ruth Jessup Beulow, daughter of the maker

21-17-1215

KID: 21-17-1215

1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Lindsey, Anna

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Lindsey, Anna

Location Made: Kennedy, Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77" x 74 1/2"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Her Aunt Alice told her she embroidered the white horse because it was a family horse she often rode.

12-8-8708

KID: 12-8-8708

1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Hastings, Alice Erv...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Hastings, Alice Erving Long

Location Made: Huntsville, Alabama or Columbia, Tennessee, Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Embroidery, The needlework techniques are good. Chenille.

Quilt Size: 70" x 67"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Multiple scrap

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

53-155-1588

KID: 53-155-1588

1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Lee, C. Louise

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Lee, C. Louise

Location Made: Bridgeport, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 75.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Other

Fabrics: Wool

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1427

KID: 22-18-1427

1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Smith's, Mrs. relat...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Smith's, Mrs. relatives

Location Made: Montevallo, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Embroidery, The needlework techniques are good to excellent.

Quilt Size: 68" x 59"

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Ribbons; program from music festival; Pres. Cleveland's cabinet

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

53-155-47

KID: 53-155-47

1850-1875

Crazy Quilt

Walthall, Sarah

Date Made: 1850-1875

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Walthall, Sarah

Location Made: Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Various embroidery patterns surround each separate piece of fabric.

Quilt Size: 79.5 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt has been in the family for five generations. The maker lived in Alabama, the wife of a plantation owner. The quilt was made with clothing and uniforms from the Civil War.

15-11-3183

KID: 15-11-3183

1930-1949

Crown of Thorns

Porter, Lelia Rawls...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Crown of Thorns

Creator: Porter, Lelia Rawls

Location Made: Hollins, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 79 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Merikay Waldvogel Legacy Project; Sears Quilt Contest 1933 Chicago World's Fair

In 1985, the quilt was purchased by the Birmingham Museum of Art with funds from the Fashion Group, Inc. in memory of Mary S. Faust., Per an interview with Marguerite Fulbright, the quiltmaker's daughter, she remembered "We had the pattern, but it got lost in the move. She belonged to a club. ...

33-29-15

KID: 33-29-15

1976-1999

Desert Storm Quil...

Maxtion, Mary

Date Made: 1976-1999

Desert Storm Quilt

Creator: Maxtion, Mary

Location Made: Boligee, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 85.5" x 70"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1385

KID: 36-34-1385

1976-1999

Diamond Quilt

Benson, Mozell Step...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Diamond Quilt

Creator: Benson, Mozell Stephens

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: The needlework techniques are good and untilitarian.

Quilt Size: 89" x 69"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Multiple scrap, Solid/plain

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

The maker also lived in Chicago, Ill (1 year - 1950s); Opp, Alabama (1 year - 1960s).

53-155-814

KID: 53-155-814

1850-1875

Double Irish Chai...

Palmer, Martha

Date Made: 1850-1875

Double Irish Chain

Creator: Palmer, Martha

Location Made: Duke, Alabama (AL) United States

Quilt Size: 92 inches x 102.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Plaid

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1662

KID: 22-18-1662

1976-1999

Double Stars

Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Double Stars

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Novelty

Quilt Size: 84" x 67"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1421

KID: 36-34-1421

1930-1949

Double wedding ri...

Kilpatrick, Magdale...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double wedding ring

Creator: Kilpatrick, Magdalena Jenkins

Location Made: New Market, Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Floral, Geometric, Dotted, Checked, Feedsack, Muslin weight fabric. Thread used in contstruction was white cotton.

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Heritage Quilt Study Group of Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, Arizona

38-36-187

KID: 38-36-187

1976-1999

Double Wedding Ri...

Jemison, Roberta

Date Made: 1976-1999

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Jemison, Roberta

Location Made: Boligee, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 87" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1347

KID: 36-34-1347