"Late 1930's, early...

Pieced Eight Poin...

Vass, Addie Mae Sik...

Date Made: "Late 1930's, early 1940"s"

Pieced Eight Point Star

Creator: Vass, Addie Mae Sikes

Location Made: Barton, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66.50 in. x 88 in.

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Owner related her great grandmother "like to quilt alone". She also related the maker was a published poet and the owner has one of the maker's poems. Owner noted the quilt maker's "family and home were very important".

15-11-2062

KID: 15-11-2062

"My husband's grand...

Wedding Ring

Unknown

Date Made: "My husband's grandmother, Susie , gave it to us in the late 1960's."

Wedding Ring

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Illinois (IL)

Quilt Size: 72 in. x 84 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

"My husband's grandmother, Susie Pierce, gave the quilt to us in the late 1960's. She always lived in Polo, IL. Grandmother, Susie, tied the top to the backing, but she did not piece it." Quilt top maker is unknown.

15-11-1646

KID: 15-11-1646

"Quilt probably fin...

Medallion with Oh...

Brewer, Frances Buc...

Date Made: "Quilt probably finished years later."

Medallion with Ohio Star in each corner

Creator: Brewer, Frances Buckminster

Location Made: Massachusetts (MA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 57 in. x 57.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Frances Buckminster became the wife of Col. Jonathon Brewer who directed one section of the Colonial forces in the battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. Her freedom dress was made into three quilts using the blue from the dress of a cousin for the corners. One quilt was given to each of her children an...

15-11-3431

KID: 15-11-3431

00-00-1865

Original Triangle...

Buckbee, Loretta Ho...

Date Made: 00-00-1865

Original Triangle

Creator: Buckbee, Loretta Hood

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 63 In. x 74 In.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-3155

KID: 15-11-3155

00-00-1910

Hexagon Snowflake...

Pifer, Matilda Ross...

Date Made: 00-00-1910

Hexagon Snowflakes

Creator: Pifer, Matilda Ross Silvey

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Strip/string Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 In. x 76 In.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-3162

KID: 15-11-3162

01-2008

Girl Gang

Havens, Marilyn

Date Made: 01-2008

Girl Gang

Creator: Havens, Marilyn

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 60" x 68.5"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

There are patterns of this quilt available.

12-8-6010

KID: 12-8-6010

01/2010

Mathew's Quilt

Date Made: 01/2010

Mathew's Quilt

Location Made: Prospect, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 46in x 46in

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Novelty, T-shirts

Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project

30-26-175

KID: 30-26-175

02-05-2007

Rain Window

Date Made: 02-05-2007

Rain Window

Contruction: Machine Piecing, pillow turn edge finish

Quilt Size: 12 in x 12 in

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection; Footies

10-7-190

KID: 10-7-190

03-2004

Felines in the Fl...

Klimpke, Norma Ande...

Date Made: 03-2004

Felines in the Flower Garden

Creator: Klimpke, Norma Anderson

Location Made: Cedarburg, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery, Free motion machine outline stitching with gold metallic thread and various coordinating colors was used to applique the flowers and fussy cut cats. Hand embroidered French knots were also used for some of the details.

Quilt Size: 69.5 in. x 88 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt maker said, "Laurel Burch's (feline fabric) was my inspiration for "Felines in the Garden". I drew and designed all the rest of the flowers for this quilt with the exception of the Iris." Some of the fabric was purchased at the Cedarburg Woolen Mill. The rest came from ...

15-11-660

KID: 15-11-660

04-17-12

Relay For Life 20...

Pocius, Gloria

Date Made: 04-17-12

Relay For Life 2012

Creator: Pocius, Gloria

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Health

Two daughters have also made some quilts.

12-8-5990

KID: 12-8-5990

06-00-2001

Somewhere in Time...

Lydecker, Marjorie ...

Date Made: 06-00-2001

Somewhere in Time

Creator: Lydecker, Marjorie Haight

Location Made: Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts (MA) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Broderie perse

Quilt Size: 90.00 inches x 90.00 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

10-7-113

KID: 10-7-113

06-2008

Stained Glass Win...

Walker, Rose

Date Made: 06-2008

Stained Glass Window

Creator: Walker, Rose

Location Made: Allegan, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70" x 70"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

There are patterns and templates of the quilt available. Photos of the quilter are also available.

12-8-6022

KID: 12-8-6022

06-2008

Delectable Mounta...

Frederiksen, Victor...

Date Made: 06-2008

Delectable Mountains

Creator: Frederiksen, Victoria Roebken

Location Made: Wadsworth, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 100 in. x 105 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Print, Solid/plain, Tone on tone

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

She bound the quilt while she waited for the quilt to be documented because the wedding day was the following week.

15-11-566

KID: 15-11-566

07-1999

The Story Teller

Havens, Marilyn

Date Made: 07-1999

The Story Teller

Creator: Havens, Marilyn

Location Made: kentwood, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine embroidery, stuffed work/ trapunto, open/dimensional work

Quilt Size: 36.5" x 39.5"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The quiltmaker's daughter is also a quiltmaker.

12-8-6011

KID: 12-8-6011

1

Swartz, Mary E. Roo...

Date Made: 1

Creator: Swartz, Mary E. Rook

Location Made: Nebraska (NE) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Nebraska Quilt Project (Lincoln Quilters Guild)

Quilt pieced by one person

29-24-1800

KID: 29-24-1800

1/1982

Double Wedding Ri...

Bules, Mary Zimmer

Date Made: 1/1982

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Bules, Mary Zimmer

Location Made: Harrison, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 93"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Feedsack

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

This was the first quilt quilted by the Clare County Crazy Quilters club. Some experienced and many new quilters. Members of the club who quilted on this include: mother, Freda Oberlin; mother-in-law Jewell Hartsell; aunt Harriet Hartsell; aunt, Jeanette Chamberlain; daughter, Sandy Hartsell and Deb...

12-8-647

KID: 12-8-647

1/1984

Sampler

Elliott, Luella Mae...

Date Made: 1/1984

Sampler

Creator: Elliott, Luella Mae

Location Made: Marlette, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 84" x 104"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Batting came from Christmas window display at menswear store where husband worked. Son Ron contributed a button used on Churn Dash block.

12-8-7219

KID: 12-8-7219

1/1986

Heart quilt

Oikarinen, Lorri

Date Made: 1/1986

Heart quilt

Creator: Oikarinen, Lorri

Location Made: Calumet, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 32 5/8" x 41 5/8"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-9322

KID: 12-8-9322

10-2003

Crazy-Pieced Budc...

LeValley Methodist ...

Date Made: 10-2003

Crazy-Pieced Budcks

Creator: LeValley Methodist Church women

Location Made: Lake Odessa, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 86" x 97.5"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

There are patterns, templates, prizes, awards, ribbons, and photos of the quilter available., There are other quiltmakers in the family. The quiltmaker took lessonsat J.D. Shumway in Grand Rapids.

12-8-6018

KID: 12-8-6018

10-28-2008

Nine Patch With R...

Havlik, Helen

Date Made: 10-28-2008

Nine Patch With Rose Applique

Creator: Havlik, Helen

Location Made: Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 91" x 92"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

There are patterns and templates of this quilt available, as well as photos of the quilter., There are other quiltmakers in this quiltmaker's family. This quiltmaker took classes at Attic Window in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

12-8-6000

KID: 12-8-6000

10-XX-1941

String

Date Made: 10-XX-1941

String

Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 88"

Fabrics: Cotton, Flannel, Other, Feedsack, Floral, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Suiting

Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

Patches are sewn on to newspaper - there is a date of 1940.

19-15-1546

KID: 19-15-1546

10/1994

Irish Chain

Johnson, Terry

Date Made: 10/1994

Irish Chain

Creator: Johnson, Terry

Location Made: Laurium, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 53 1/2" x 53 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-528

KID: 12-8-528

11-84

Becky's Quilt

Olmsted, Hazel

Date Made: 11-84

Becky's Quilt

Creator: Olmsted, Hazel

Location Made: Millersburg, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 56" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Completely reversible.

12-8-10098

KID: 12-8-10098

11/1978

Pinwheels and Dia...

Hoag, Hildegard S.

Date Made: 11/1978

Pinwheels and Diamonds

Creator: Hoag, Hildegard S.

Location Made: Flushing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 81" x 93"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-6985

KID: 12-8-6985

11930-1949

DEVIL'S PUZZLE

BRANNON, MITTIE

Date Made: 11930-1949

DEVIL'S PUZZLE

Creator: BRANNON, MITTIE

Location Made: GLENVILLE, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61.5 x 75.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Percale

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search

Husband's birth month: December, Husband's birth day: 12, Husband's birth year: 1868, Husband's birthplace: GLENVILLE, WV, Husband's date of death: month: June, Husband's date of death: day: 18, Husband's date of death: year: 1940, Husband's burialplace: PISGAH, WV, Quiltmaker's church: GLENVILLE ME...

26-22-856

KID: 26-22-856

12-1997

T-Shirt Quilt

Brooks, April K.

Date Made: 12-1997

T-Shirt Quilt

Creator: Brooks, April K.

Location Made: Charlotte, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 44" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-3258

KID: 12-8-3258

12-25-1991

Cats

Tremba, Rosemary

Date Made: 12-25-1991

Cats

Creator: Tremba, Rosemary

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 18.75 in. x 30.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Dotted, Geometric, Print, Striped, Other, textural prints that imply cat fur. Printed muslin.

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This original design was inspired by her friend's love of cats.

15-11-435

KID: 15-11-435

12/1984

Sampler

Gyomory, Clara J.

Date Made: 12/1984

Sampler

Creator: Gyomory, Clara J.

Location Made: North Branch, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 96" x 108"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-7837

KID: 12-8-7837

12/1985

Double 4-patch

Braund, Susie

Date Made: 12/1985

Double 4-patch

Creator: Braund, Susie

Location Made: Brighton, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 41" x 54"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

I'm currently working on a Mourning (Memory) Quilt. All the fabrics are from my grandmothers old cotton dresses. (She died 23 years ago.) It's an album block and each block will have all her family names in them. My mother made several string quilts. My mother made me an "Oak Leaf" for my ...

12-8-9231

KID: 12-8-9231

12/85

Standing At the G...

Lamoreaux, Jenny La...

Date Made: 12/85

Standing At the Gate

Creator: Lamoreaux, Jenny Laine

Location Made: Orangeville twp., Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Reverse Applique, Embroidery, Open/Dimensional work Applique

Quilt Size: 72" x 72"

Fabrics: Velveteen

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

It includes the results of a lifetime of studying US History nad practicing the traditional needle arts. LIBERTY QUILT This quilt shows Liberty dressed as an ordinary woman of 1776. She holds a letter of thanks for standing with her torch at the gate of America for a century. I have made he move s...

12-8-9698

KID: 12-8-9698

1728

Whole cloth

Date Made: 1728

Whole cloth

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78-80" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-2314

KID: 12-8-2314

1750

Star

Williams, Sarrah

Date Made: 1750

Star

Creator: Williams, Sarrah

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was passed down through seven generations to the eldest daughter, Home spun material and cotton, Made other quilts

21-17-2352

KID: 21-17-2352

1793

Eight Point Star/...

Harrell, Mary Biggs...

Date Made: 1793

Eight Point Star/LeMoyne Star

Creator: Harrell, Mary Biggs

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 70 x 83

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1074

KID: 9-6-1074

1800

Virginia Star (St...

Wilhersan, Mrs. Bal...

Date Made: 1800

Virginia Star (Star Quilt)

Creator: Wilhersan, Mrs. Balas

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 77.5 x 79

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1478

KID: 9-6-1478

1800

Double Star

Stallard Family

Date Made: 1800

Double Star

Creator: Stallard Family

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Pieced, zigzag

Quilt Size: 71 x 84

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1554

KID: 9-6-1554

1800

GRAMA HEDRICKS SP...

HEDRICK FAMILY, Unk...

Date Made: 1800

GRAMA HEDRICKS SPREA

Creator: HEDRICK FAMILY, Unknown

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 76 x 35

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Wool

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search

26-22-4727

KID: 26-22-4727

1800

Cobweb

Golson, Lula Ransom...

Date Made: 1800

Cobweb

Creator: Golson, Lula Ransom

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 74.5 x 81.5

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1770

KID: 9-6-1770

1800

Poor Folks' Quilt...

Logan, Ellen Johnso...

Date Made: 1800

Poor Folks' Quilt

Creator: Logan, Ellen Johnson

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 78 x 90

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1151

KID: 9-6-1151

1800

Unknown

Date Made: 1800

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Wholecloth

Quilt Size: 84 x 93

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

No information available.

9-6-1550

KID: 9-6-1550

1800

Quershot Hickory ...

Harrell, Mary Biggs...

Date Made: 1800

Quershot Hickory Lead

Creator: Harrell, Mary Biggs

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Other, Woven Coverlet

Quilt Size: 84 x 93

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1073

KID: 9-6-1073

1800

Maple Leaf

Logan, Ellen Johnso...

Date Made: 1800

Maple Leaf

Creator: Logan, Ellen Johnson

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 72 x 78

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1152

KID: 9-6-1152

1800

Irish Chain (4-9 ...

Unknown

Date Made: 1800

Irish Chain (4-9 Block Square)

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 82.25 x 92

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

No information available.

9-6-1491

KID: 9-6-1491

1800

Golson, Lula Ransom...

Date Made: 1800

Creator: Golson, Lula Ransom

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 66 x 89

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1769

KID: 9-6-1769

1800'S

Sampler

Bougher, Jane (Geil...

Date Made: 1800'S

Sampler

Creator: Bougher, Jane (Geil)

Location Made: Orion, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Project: Kansas Quilt Project

7-4-105

KID: 7-4-105

1800'S

Feathered Star

States, Sarah (Smit...

Date Made: 1800'S

Feathered Star

Creator: States, Sarah (Smith)

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Project: Kansas Quilt Project

7-4-9864

KID: 7-4-9864

1800's

Rose Wreath

Sheldon, Lydia (or ...

Date Made: 1800's

Rose Wreath

Creator: Sheldon, Lydia (or Lucinda)

Location Made: Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64'' x 71.5''

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-9095

KID: 12-8-9095

1800's

Sixteen Patch on ...

Unknown, quilter

Date Made: 1800's

Sixteen Patch on Point w/alt squares

Creator: Unknown, quilter

Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 96 inches x 108 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Striped, Other, shirting prints

Project: The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.

20-16-226

KID: 20-16-226

1800's per owner

Fifty-four Forty ...

Ely, Mrs. Andrew

Date Made: 1800's per owner

Fifty-four Forty or Fight

Creator: Ely, Mrs. Andrew

Location Made: Mauston, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 77 in. x 77 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt was passed down in the family. Owner related: "As a little girl I would use this quilt as my bedspread and call it proudly "my grandmother's quilt"., Owner has another quilt by the same maker - see Index #15-11-1629. Other quilts by this maker are privately owned in Fresno, C...

15-11-1627

KID: 15-11-1627

1800-1820

PIN CUSHION (IN C...

ETHERIDGE, MARTHA

Date Made: 1800-1820

PIN CUSHION (IN CENTER)

Creator: ETHERIDGE, MARTHA

Location Made: PORTSMOUTH, Virginia (VA) United States

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

Quilt Size: 111.5 x 111.5

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Velvet, Plaid, Striped, Other, Scenic, Gingham, TAPESTRY

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search

p2 ID: Border is applique design & embroidered; sketch of design p4 border width: 24 blocks in border p7 Fabric Design: scenic T* * block printing Folder includes two letters from quilt owner with some sketchy geneology and names; also includes copy of award received in 1933

26-22-2247

KID: 26-22-2247

1800-1849

Wholecloth

Davis, Sarah Petts

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wholecloth

Creator: Davis, Sarah Petts

Location Made: Sandwich, Massachusetts (MA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, All hand sewn.

Quilt Size: 92 x 100

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Handwoven, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

5-2-23

KID: 5-2-23

1800-1849

Eight-pointed sta...

Kincaid, Anne P.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Eight-pointed star (#50)

Creator: Kincaid, Anne P.

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Lincoln's New Salem Historic Site Collection

5-2-1063

KID: 5-2-1063

1800-1849

Unknown - Appliqu...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Unknown - Applique

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Owner received the quilt from her grandfather, Edward Bowman Keller.

6-3-4

KID: 6-3-4

1800-1849

Whig's Defeat

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whig's Defeat

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 inches x 90 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-28

KID: 6-3-28

1800-1849

Rose Tree

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rose Tree

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 90 inches x 93 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Donated to the Nelson Pioneer Farm.

6-3-2120

KID: 6-3-2120

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

1800-1849

Turkey Tracks (Yo...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Turkey Tracks (York Ct. Quilt Documentation

Location Made: Pennsylvania United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Ink drawing

Quilt Size: 104 inches x 93 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

The quilt was purchased at an auction in St. Paul, MN. The auction house owners didn't know if the quilt was part of the family's history or part of their collections. It was purchased in 2005., I have begun research on this quilt but have a long way to go. The Reiffs all seem to be grandchildren...

2-33-62

KID: 2-33-62

1800-1849

Star variation wi...

Givens, Mary Louisa...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Star variation with nine patch centers

Creator: Givens, Mary Louisa

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Print, Checked, Striped, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-132

KID: 8-5-132

1800-1849

Tulip

Hart, Mary Lucy

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tulip

Creator: Hart, Mary Lucy

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-159

KID: 8-5-159

1800-1849

Eight Point Star

Gilmore, Mrs. Eliza...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Eight Point Star

Creator: Gilmore, Mrs. Elizabeth

Location Made: Somerset, Maine (ME) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-199

KID: 8-5-199

1800-1849

Date Made: 1800-1849

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Maker picked the cotton, spun and wove the material prior to making the quilt.

8-5-232

KID: 8-5-232