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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1840 - 1860

Album

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1840 - 1860

Album

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 87 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

This quilt was previously owned by collectors Sara Rhodes Dillow and Byron Dillow, M.D. of Fremont, Nebraska. The International Quilt Study Center received the quilt in 2008, from the estate of Sara and Byron Dillow, M.D.

2-33-38

KID: 2-33-38

1930-1949

Album

Date Made: 1930-1949

Album

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1419

KID: 5-2-1419

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

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

1850-1875

Album

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Location Made: Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 100 x 101

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Honolulu Academy of Arts Collection

4-1-605

KID: 4-1-605

Album and 25 Patc...

Album and 25 Patch blocks

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2498

KID: 5-2-2498

1800-1849

Album "My Sweet S...

Martha Ann Knowles

Date Made: 1800-1849

Album "My Sweet Sister Emma"

Creator: Martha Ann Knowles

Location Made: Darby, Pennsylvania United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Other novelty technique

Quilt Size: 109 inches x 107 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

"From M.A. Knowles; To her sweet sister Emma. Darby--1843."

2-33-64

KID: 2-33-64

1800-1849

Album Patch

Date Made: 1800-1849

Album Patch

Location Made: Concord, In addition to Concord, New Hampshire, two other locations are named in inscriptions: Boston and Boscawen (a small town in New Hampshire close to Concord). United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 inches x 83-1/2 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Striped

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

Mary Pollard was born in 1808 in Massachusetts. She lived much of her early life in Concord, New Hampshire After she married Calvin W. Tolford in 1831, the family moved to Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, close enough to Concord to return for frequent visits. In 1845 the Tolford family, including daug...

2-33-19

KID: 2-33-19

1876-1900

Album Quilt

unknown

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album Quilt

Creator: unknown

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The quilt came from New York State to Fayette Co. Vandalia, IL. Has 24 names written in ink in blocks. Stafford name prevalent, probably a family quilt - a goodbye quilt as people left to go west.

5-2-1532

KID: 5-2-1532

1850-1875

Album Quilt

Hill, Parthena Nanc...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album Quilt

Creator: Hill, Parthena Nance

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Menard County Historical Society Collection

5-2-1746

KID: 5-2-1746

1930-1949

Alice Lane Quilt

Date Made: 1930-1949

Alice Lane Quilt

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 1/4" x 83"

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Print

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

The quilt was owned by Alice Lane and when she passed away, it was inherited by Vivian Rybolt, the younger of her two daughters. Vivian passed the quilt on to the eldest of her two daughters, Betty Ann MacDowell (nee Rybolt). Betty gave the quilt to her eldest daughter, Marsha MacDowell, on the oc...

2-33-13

KID: 2-33-13

Timespan

Allen's quilt

Date Made: Timespan

Allen's quilt

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 88 x 96 1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-1152

KID: 4-1-1152

2000-2025

Almost Amish

Lohmar, Jean

Date Made: 2000-2025

Almost Amish

Creator: Lohmar, Jean

Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 81 inches

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

"Pieced; machine trapunto; quilted with 100wt YLI silk thread using Hobbs wool batting. Almost Amish is a large Carpenter's Wheel pattern made with red, green and cheddar prints that appear to give the solid Amish look. I had all of the prints in my quilting stash so this was just a fun, easy q...

5-2-365

KID: 5-2-365

Aloha Hawaii Our ...

Aloha Hawaii Our Crest

Location Made: United States

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

Quilt Size: 72-3/4 x 82-1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Solid/plain

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Daughters of Hawaii Collection

4-1-487

KID: 4-1-487

American Applique...

American Appliqued Flowers

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77 1/4 x 93 3/4

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Grove Farm Museum Collection

4-1-996

KID: 4-1-996

1950-1975

American Eagle

Date Made: 1950-1975

American Eagle

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1955

KID: 5-2-1955

1901-1929

American Flag

Date Made: 1901-1929

American Flag

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 79-1/4 x 79-1/4

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Daughters of Hawaii Collection

4-1-474

KID: 4-1-474

American Flag Qui...

American Flag Quilt

Location Made: United States

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

Quilt Size: 81 x 75 1/4

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-811

KID: 4-1-811

Timespan

Amy and John's We...

Ainsworth, Elizabet...

Date Made: Timespan

Amy and John's Wedding Quilt

Creator: Ainsworth, Elizabeth

Location Made: Davenport, Iowa United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Amy Henderson designed the top by rearranging a Friendship Start block.

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 84.5 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

Elizabeth Powley pieced this quilt while she resided in Davenport, IA, although she did additional piecing in Collbran, CO. The quilt was inscribed during Amy and John's wedding ceremony in White Sulpher Springs Resort, St. Helena, CA. As Amy and John lived in a number of places between 1997 and 20...

2-33-43

KID: 2-33-43

1950-1975

Animal Applique

Logan, Alice M. Gam...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Animal Applique

Creator: Logan, Alice M. Gamble

Location Made: rural Lomax, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Buttonhole stitch applique.

Fabrics: All gingham materials.

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Interesting young life, lived in boarding houses, lived in "Roaring 20s" as a young girl. (We still have flapper dresses of hers, pictures with friends.) Lived through the Depression. Many family members went in covered wagons to Kansas, South Dakota. Worked as a "hired girl" to ...

5-2-2134

KID: 5-2-2134

1976-1999

Anniversary Frien...

Farmingdale Presbyt...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Anniversary Friendship

Creator: Farmingdale Presbyterian Women Association

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

This quilt was made by the women's organization as part of 200 anniversary celebration of Presbyterian church. Each family in church is represented on quilt. Church ladies used Amish friendship quilt design and added symbols.

5-2-1363

KID: 5-2-1363

1976-1999

anniversary quilt...

Vaessen, Carol

Date Made: 1976-1999

anniversary quilt

Creator: Vaessen, Carol

Location Made: Sublette, Illinois (IL) United States

Fabrics: Solid/plain, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-845

KID: 5-2-845

1876-1900

Antique Ohio Star...

Gallup, Sarah F.

Date Made: 1876-1900

Antique Ohio Star Signature Quilt

Creator: Gallup, Sarah F.

Location Made: Leominster, MA United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 79 inches x 79 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Solid/plain

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

In the mid 1970s the prize quilt was auctioned by the Skinner Auction house near Boston, Massachusetts, and was purchased by a couple who had an antique shop in Waltham, Massachusetts. It was placed in their shop to sell as a “friendship quilt”, where the current owner purchased it in 1977. ...

2-33-5

KID: 2-33-5

1850-1875

Applique

Mrs. Horn

Date Made: 1850-1875

Applique

Creator: Mrs. Horn

Location Made: Mason City, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, chain, buttonhole, blanket

Quilt Size: 77 inches x 76.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

She made the quilt and passed it on to her daughter. Her daughter passed it on to Mrs. Burnsmeier [?]. Mrs. Burnsmeier gave it to her best friend just before her death.

5-2-1163

KID: 5-2-1163

1976-1999

Applique

Lambert, Frances L....

Date Made: 1976-1999

Applique

Creator: Lambert, Frances L.

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2225

KID: 5-2-2225

1901-1929

Applique

Studyvin, Olive

Date Made: 1901-1929

Applique

Creator: Studyvin, Olive

Location Made: Hennepin, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, blind

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 93 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

They lived most of their life in Hennepin.

5-2-1017

KID: 5-2-1017

1901-1929

Applique Butterfl...

Brown, Anna A. (Klu...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Applique Butterflies

Creator: Brown, Anna A. (Kluge)

Location Made: Springfield, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1536

KID: 5-2-1536

1930-1949

Applique Iris

Heath, Cynthia

Date Made: 1930-1949

Applique Iris

Creator: Heath, Cynthia

Location Made: Virginia, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

She had quilting frames up in her house all the time and has made 17 other quilts.

5-2-1310

KID: 5-2-1310

1850-1875

Applique Sampler

church members

Date Made: 1850-1875

Applique Sampler

Creator: church members

Location Made: West Virginia United States

Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 81 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

Quilt owned by descendant of the Rev Daniel Hitt Kincheloe Dix, who was a circuit rider for the Methodist Episcopal Church in West Virginia in the towns of Cameron (1859), Grave Creek (1860), New Martinsville (1861-1862). DHK Dix was also a member of the West Virginia Senate 1865-1870.

2-33-65

KID: 2-33-65

1976-1999

Applique Slipper

Schupp, Mary

Date Made: 1976-1999

Applique Slipper

Creator: Schupp, Mary

Location Made: Lacon, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, buttonhole

Quilt Size: 74 inches x 88 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Other, Solid/plain, Floral, Novelty, Fabric fibers include rayon feuille. Fabric type includes cotton sateen, Indian head gingham

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The quilt is an original design by the quiltmaker., She was very energetic...makes a quilt in a few days.

5-2-504

KID: 5-2-504

1930-1949

Applique (unknown...

Ackerman, Dorothy

Date Made: 1930-1949

Applique (unknown pattern)

Creator: Ackerman, Dorothy

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-731

KID: 5-2-731

1850-1875

Applique Wild Ros...

Momeyer, Rebecca Co...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Applique Wild Rose

Creator: Momeyer, Rebecca Conwell

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, applique straight stitch

Quilt Size: 89 inches x 87.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

I do not know if she made it or not.

5-2-1443

KID: 5-2-1443

1976-1999

Arenzville commun...

committee from Aren...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Arenzville community history quilt

Creator: committee from Arenzville, IL

Location Made: Arenzville, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Hand embroidered with outline and satin stitching.

Quilt Size: 76" x 65"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

People who worked on quilt are listed in file as well as additional information about the events and scenes drawn.

5-2-10

KID: 5-2-10

1976-1999

Around the Twist

DeBord, Dixie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Around the Twist

Creator: DeBord, Dixie

Location Made: Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

I have another one just like it. They were made for twin beds., They lived most of their life in Princeton.

5-2-1021

KID: 5-2-1021

1950-1975

Around the World

Himmel, Edith

Date Made: 1950-1975

Around the World

Creator: Himmel, Edith

Location Made: Havana, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 89 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker lived most of their life in Topeka/Havana IL and made many other quilts.

5-2-1487

KID: 5-2-1487

1976-1999

Around the World

Hawkins, Mrs. Rober...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Around the World

Creator: Hawkins, Mrs. Robert (Louise)

Location Made: Greenview and Petersburg, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Completed 38 years of teacing, 5 years rural schools. Remaining years in Henry, Mason City, and Greenview IL. Received my Bachelors degree in education from Illinois State University, Normal IL. Received my Masters in Communication in a technological society from Sangamon State University, Springfie...

5-2-2036

KID: 5-2-2036

1976-1999

Attic Window

Date Made: 1976-1999

Attic Window

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1842

KID: 5-2-1842

1901-1929

Aunt Eliza's Star...

Yoder, Anna Swartze...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Aunt Eliza's Star Medallion

Creator: Yoder, Anna Swartzentruber

Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 x 78

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

17 quilts in Museum's collection.

5-2-209

KID: 5-2-209

1930-1949

Aunt Eliza's Star...

Yoder, Eliza J. Yod...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Aunt Eliza's Star Medallion

Creator: Yoder, Eliza J. Yoder

Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 x 72

Fabrics: Wool, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

See 1998.152.119.

5-2-227

KID: 5-2-227

1976-1999

Aunt Sukey's Quil...

Brauer, Ruth J.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Aunt Sukey's Quilt

Creator: Brauer, Ruth J.

Location Made: Oakford, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1764

KID: 5-2-1764

1901-1929

Autograph

Various ladies of M...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Autograph

Creator: Various ladies of Methodist Church, Duncan's Bridge, Missouri

Location Made: Duncan's Bridge, Missouri (MO) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-629

KID: 5-2-629