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01-2018
Britt Sc Rhapsody...
Hanken, Karen

Date Made: 01-2018

Britt Sc Rhapsody

Creator: Hanken, Karen

Location Made: Jacksonville, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Glow in the dark thread

Quilt Size: 31½" x 37"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Muslin, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Print

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Southern Oregon Documentation Trip 2018

Karen Hanken was chosen from an open call for artists to create the fine art piece to be used as the event poster for Britt Music and Arts Festival for 2018. The piece was then auctioned for fund raising. , Quiltmaker has created at least 13 original/exhibited quilts.

40-38-1590

KID: 40-38-1590
02-19-2009
40th Anniversary ...
Carroll, Patricia J...

Date Made: 02-19-2009

40th Anniversary Album

Creator: Carroll, Patricia J. (Macdonald)

Location Made: Portland, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Dimensional applique, Gathering/ruching, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Ink drawing, Hand Embroidery; Gold thread; Applied braid

Quilt Size: 102" x 102"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Muslin, Floral, Geometric, Hand-dyed, Print, Solid/plain, Piece of silk from her wedding gown included

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Quiltmaker has made approximately 10 other quilts. Major influences from Ellie Sienkiewic & other professional quilt artists. I have always loved applique and the Baltimore style.

40-38-1324

KID: 40-38-1324
04-19-1849
Counter Pane

Date Made: 04-19-1849

Counter Pane

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 14" x 19½"

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Muslin, Floral, Mourning Prints, Plaid, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

My great-grandmother collected quilts in New England - she died in the 1930's. My daughter will inherit this quilt.

40-38-1642

KID: 40-38-1642
05-11-1968
Wedding Quilt
Ott, Myra Schlatter...

Date Made: 05-11-1968

Wedding Quilt

Creator: Ott, Myra Schlatter

Location Made: West Union, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Hand embroidery

Quilt Size: 71" x 88½"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

This pattern was a favorite on Rodney's grandmother. The quilt came to Oregon when Rodney & Ruth moved in 1970. Our son / granddaughter will inherit this quilt

40-38-1633

KID: 40-38-1633
06-1996
Where Opportunity...
Waldron, Sue

Date Made: 06-1996

Where Opportunity Knocks

Creator: Waldron, Sue

Location Made: Medford, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 29" x 35½"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Southern Oregon Documentation Trip 2018

Quilt designed and completed in two weeks. Family of Quiltmaker will inherit this quilt, Quiltmaker has made at least 160 additional quilts. They are with family and friends. Quilting was self taught, also learned from Mother and school.

40-38-1587

KID: 40-38-1587
06-2018
Sisters Country V...
Hunt, Gilda

Date Made: 06-2018

Sisters Country Values & Visioning Quilt

Creator: Hunt, Gilda

Location Made: Sisters, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 79¼" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

This quilt will remain with the organization. The quilters, Diane & Gilda, are co-leaders of The East of the Cascades Quilters and have been friends for over 20 years. Diane has a machine quilting business., Diane Tolzman has made approx. 100 quilts. Learned quilting in 1998 in Beaverton, OR fr...

40-38-1624

KID: 40-38-1624
07-2017
9/11 Memorial Red...
Waldron, Sue

Date Made: 07-2017

9/11 Memorial Red Work

Creator: Waldron, Sue

Location Made: Medford, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Hand embroidery

Quilt Size: 71½" x 84½"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Southern Oregon Documentation Trip 2018

See file folder for the essay written by the quilt maker entitled "Nine-Eleven" Memorial. The essay speaks to the process of creating this original quilt. Family of quiltmaker will inherit this quilt, Quiltmaker has made at least 170 other quilts. They are with family & friends; Camp...

40-38-1588

KID: 40-38-1588
08-1998
End of the Trail ...
Waldron, Sue

Date Made: 08-1998

End of the Trail Wall Hanging

Creator: Waldron, Sue

Location Made: Medford, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Corduroy feathers Fabric medallions

Quilt Size: 57" x 57½"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain, Other, Corduroy, pseudo Suede fabric

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Southern Oregon Documentation Trip 2018

The wall hanging began with a desire to work with color gradients in a quilt, especially the yellows to gold and rust. Once the center panel was completed it needed a focus and the "End of the Trail" Indian warrior sculpture of James Earle Fraser was chosen. The wall hanging contains four...

40-38-1597

KID: 40-38-1597
08-2006
Friendship Flower...
Little, Sharon

Date Made: 08-2006

Friendship Flowers

Creator: Little, Sharon

Location Made: Medford, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Other applique, Dimensional applique, Folding, Gathering/ruching, Yo-yo, Embroidery, Broderie perse; cording; silk ribbing

Quilt Size: 59" x 72½"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Checked, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Southern Oregon Documentation Trip 2018

Our daughters or grandchildren will inherit this quilt.

40-38-1607

KID: 40-38-1607
08-30-1955
Ruth's Birthday B...
Johnson, Elsie (Str...

Date Made: 08-30-1955

Ruth's Birthday Butterflies

Creator: Johnson, Elsie (Struefert)

Location Made: Paulina, Iowa (IA) United States

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

Quilt Size: 71½" x 77½"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

The top was made/appliquéd butterflies were from the matching mother/daughter sun outfits my grandmother made for my mother & me. To this day I can remember how special I felt wearing those dresses! This quilt came to Oregon when Ruth and her husband, Rodney moved to Oregon. My granddaughter ...

40-38-1637

KID: 40-38-1637
10-16-2013
Honeycomb Patch
Cadwallader, Cathy

Date Made: 10-16-2013

Honeycomb Patch

Creator: Cadwallader, Cathy

Location Made: Toledo, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 85" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Muslin, Conversation Prints, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilt Heritage Project of Lincoln County

Taught hand quilting by Evelyn Perry

40-38-1171

KID: 40-38-1171
10-2004
Eyore - Birth Wal...
Waldron, Sue

Date Made: 10-2004

Eyore - Birth Wallhanging

Creator: Waldron, Sue

Location Made: Medford, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Folding, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Ink drawing, Outline stitch hand embroidery, cording, yarn, fabric feathers.

Quilt Size: 38½" x 46"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Flannel, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Southern Oregon Documentation Trip 2018

Sequoya is the second grandchild in her family. Her wall hanging uses images from the classic version of Winnie the Pooh. Sequoya's family has some Native American heritage which resulted in the dual themes of the wall hanging. There are a number of symbolic features in the hanging, some relate to...

40-38-1599

KID: 40-38-1599
12-16-2016
Sunbonnet Sue
Lusk, Aile Backlund...

Date Made: 12-16-2016

Sunbonnet Sue

Creator: Lusk, Aile Backlund

Location Made: Warren, Oregon (OR) United States

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

Quilt Size: 42 x 56

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Other, Checked, Conversation Prints, Floral, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Garfield Skip A Week Quilt Club

The quilt was never finished. the pin sashing was rotten, but the blocks were still in good shape. Christine replaced the pink with vintage fabric., Mother or sister

40-38-987

KID: 40-38-987
12-1981
Memory Quilt
St. Thomas Episcopa...

Date Made: 12-1981

Memory Quilt

Creator: St. Thomas Episcopal Church members

Location Made: Dallas, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Fusible Applique, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Dimensional applique, Embroidery, Ink drawing, Painting, Rickrack; wool yarn; lace

Quilt Size: 69½" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Muslin, Satin, Dotted, Floral, Stamped, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

One of my daughters: Brenna Cochran or Rebecca Germano will inherit this quilt.

40-38-1659

KID: 40-38-1659
12-2000
Pooh-Baby Birth W...
Waldron, Sue

Date Made: 12-2000

Pooh-Baby Birth Wallhanging

Creator: Waldron, Sue

Location Made: Medford, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Folding, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Ink drawing, Outline stitch hand embroidery. Reverse appliqué. Metallic cording.

Quilt Size: 48" x 42½"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks (for contemporary quilts)

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Southern Oregon Documentation Trip 2018

Skye is the first grandchild in her family. Her grandmother asked for a wall hanging using figures from the classic version of Winnie the Pooh. Sky's family has some Native American heritage which resulted in the dual themes of the wall hanging. There are a number of symbolic features in the hangi...

40-38-1598

KID: 40-38-1598
125 years old
Checker Board

Date Made: 125 years old

Checker Board

Location Made: Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61-1/2" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Mourning Prints, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Baker Heritage Museum

40-38-1428

KID: 40-38-1428
1800's?
Log Cabin - Barn ...
Oliver, Eureka Ashb...

Date Made: 1800's?

Log Cabin - Barn Raising

Creator: Oliver, Eureka Ashburn

Location Made: Suffolk, Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Silk, Wool, Other, Muslin, Satin, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Possible silk men's ties

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Guessing quilt was made by Eureka Ashburn Oliver on the East Coast. No one currently living remembers who or when quilt was made.

40-38-1523

KID: 40-38-1523
1800-1849
White Work Quilt

Date Made: 1800-1849

White Work Quilt

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

She was about 87 when she gave this to me. She thought her mother, Virgil Kleen, had had it for a long time, but when questioned further she wasn't sure. I think this quilt may have been given to her by her companion. My son, Mike Ballweber, will inherit this quilt.

40-38-295

KID: 40-38-295
1800-1849
Tea Rose
Rose, Elma Ruble Ba...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tea Rose

Creator: Rose, Elma Ruble Badger

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 75" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Cottage Grove Historical Museum Collection

Quilt made for her trousseau by Elma Ruble Rose in 1844

40-38-371

KID: 40-38-371
1800-1849
Tufted White on W...
Chambers, Mary "Pol...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tufted White on White

Creator: Chambers, Mary "Polly" Green Scoggin

Contruction: Tufted candlewicking

Quilt Size: 86" x 73.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilts of the Oregon Trail

Year over the trail was 1845, as a wife with second husband James Washington Chambers; five children; his parents, Thomas McCutcheon and Latitia Delzel Chambers, and six children; and his brother and wife, David and Elizabeth Chambers

40-38-637

KID: 40-38-637
1800-1849
Joseph's Coat

Date Made: 1800-1849

Joseph's Coat

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Geometric

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Willamette Heritage Center Collection

40-38-1047

KID: 40-38-1047
1800-1849
Circle Around

Date Made: 1800-1849

Circle Around

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Geometric

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

No family member has requested to inherit quilt.

40-38-1114

KID: 40-38-1114
1800-1849
Tree of Life
Fleming, Nancy Lemi...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tree of Life

Creator: Fleming, Nancy Lemira Harris

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Other applique, Broiderie perse appliqued chintz. Stems are made of a small indigo print that is hand appliqued.

Quilt Size: 97" x 100"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Muslin, Floral, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Latimer Quilt and Textile Center Collection

Coverlet probably made after 1823 but the exact date is unknown. Nancy and Allison's son, James H. Fleming was Virginia's great grandfather.

40-38-1162

KID: 40-38-1162
1800-1849
Whole Cloth Wool
James, Ann Batchelo...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whole Cloth Wool

Creator: James, Ann Batchelor

Location Made: Vermont (VT) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 92" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Hand loomed wool

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Quilt made by Ann Batchelor James in Orange County Vermont, about 1835. Both front and back covering is hand-loomed wool and the quilting is all done with wool thread. She carded the wool and dyed the material.

40-38-1534

KID: 40-38-1534
1800-1849
Tulip variation

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tulip variation

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

40-38-1538

KID: 40-38-1538
1800-1849
Sarah's Star

Date Made: 1800-1849

Sarah's Star

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Other

Fabrics: Silk, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Dress weight silk scraps

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

David S. Freidman will inherit this quilt.

40-38-1836

KID: 40-38-1836
1800-1849
Wandering Foot (T...
Hargrave, Celia

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wandering Foot (Turkey Track)

Creator: Hargrave, Celia

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Indigo Blue

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Mrs. Thomas Hargrave gave this to her daughter on her 16th Birthday in 1844. Nancy's birthday : 8-17-1828

40-38-1840

KID: 40-38-1840
1800-1849
Whole Cloth Quilt...
Green Scoggins Cham...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whole Cloth Quilt / Tufted Candlewick

Creator: Green Scoggins Chambers, Mary

Contruction: Other applique, Candlewicking used in the quilt top construction

Quilt Size: 73" x 86 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, One piece of fabric for top and back

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Given to Martha Chambers by mother when she was 16 in 1856. Born in 1840 married CB Comstock in Washington County, OR., Additional information on file with OQP.

40-38-1842

KID: 40-38-1842
1800-1849
Delectable Mounta...
Guernsey (Wilbur) C...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Delectable Mountains

Creator: Guernsey (Wilbur) Creswell, Effie

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 103 1/2" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Glazed, Muslin, Cheater (fabric with pre-printed appliqué or pieced design), Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

This quilt was originally designed to be used as bedding as part of a dowry chest., Married June 24, 1913. Her sister Mae was married to George's brother John.

40-38-296

KID: 40-38-296
1800-1849
Delectable Mounta...
Mason, Lucretia A

Date Made: 1800-1849

Delectable Mountains

Creator: Mason, Lucretia A

Location Made: Vermont (VT) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 89-3/4" x 77-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Checked, Dotted, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Willamette Heritage Center Collection

Believed to have been made by Ruth Duniway's paternal grandmother, Lucretia Mason.

40-38-428

KID: 40-38-428
1800-1849
Poke Stalk
Foster, Elizabeth C...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Poke Stalk

Creator: Foster, Elizabeth Currier

Contruction: Applique

Quilt Size: 82" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilts of the Oregon Trail

Year over the trail was 1846, as a very young woman with her brother and sister

40-38-644

KID: 40-38-644
1800-1849
Pin Wheel
Glover, Sarah Koont...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Pin Wheel

Creator: Glover, Sarah Koontz

Contruction: Piecing

Quilt Size: 81.75" x 77.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilts of the Oregon Trail

Year over the trail was 1849, as a wife with husband, Philip Glover, and eight of their children, including James Nettle Glover, who would later found Spokane, Year over the trail was 1849. Wahsington; his brother John Glover; and sister-in-law Matilda Glover Koontz, wife of Nicholas Koontz, who had...

40-38-651

KID: 40-38-651
1800-1849
Wandering Foot
Patterson, Arsenone...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wandering Foot

Creator: Patterson, Arsenone and family members

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 87" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilts of the Oregon Trail

Year over the trail was 1852. With family of Cabell and Arsenone Tureman Patterson

40-38-665

KID: 40-38-665
1800-1849
Pine Tree
Helman, Catherine a...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Pine Tree

Creator: Helman, Catherine and Emmeline

Contruction: Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 76"

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilts of the Oregon Trail

Year over the trail was 1853. Sisters, Catherine and Emmeline, made this quilt in Ashland County, Ohio, for their brother Abel Helman and his wife, Martha Kanagy Helman. Abel and Martha Helman brought this quilt to Oregon in 1853.

40-38-686

KID: 40-38-686
1800-1849
Building Blocks V...
Seibert, Matilda Br...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Building Blocks Variation

Creator: Seibert, Matilda Brickner

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Other applique, overcast embroidery

Quilt Size: 90 x 96

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Print

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilt Heritage Project of Lincoln County

40-38-864

KID: 40-38-864
1800-1849
Whigs Retreat

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whigs Retreat

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76" x 77½"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

My Mother-in-law called it Philadelphia Banner. She thought it was made around the 1860's. Anne Marie (Mainwaning) Sandhu will inherit this quilt.

40-38-1326

KID: 40-38-1326
1800-1849
Old Italian Block...
Tichenor, Charlotte...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Old Italian Block

Creator: Tichenor, Charlotte

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, The red block is appliquéd over the top of a pieced block.

Quilt Size: 73" x 81½"

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Stamped, Striped, Block Printed

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Made in 1834 by Charlotte Tichenor [Guerin] in Newark, New Jersey, when she was 19. She was born there on the same day as Queen Victoria of England. She came to Myrtle Point, OR in the 1870's. Navy captain, Wm. Tichenor of Port Orford WA was her brother. Her son, James Tichenor Guerin married Sara...

40-38-1545

KID: 40-38-1545
1800-1849
Red and Green Hea...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Red and Green Hearts and Cherry Wreath

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70" x 93"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

40-38-15

KID: 40-38-15
1800-1849
Triple Irish Chai...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Triple Irish Chain

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 67-1/2" x 78-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

40-38-592

KID: 40-38-592
1800-1849
Star
Member of the Curri...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Star

Creator: Member of the Currier family

Contruction: Piecing

Quilt Size: 86.5" x 67" fragment

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilts of the Oregon Trail

Year over the trail was 1846, with Elizabeth Currier Foster and her brother and sister.

40-38-643

KID: 40-38-643
1800-1849
Star
Riggs, Jane Lieb

Date Made: 1800-1849

Star

Creator: Riggs, Jane Lieb

Contruction: Piecing

Quilt Size: 91" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilts of the Oregon Trail

Year over the trail was 1851, as a wife, with husband Zadoc S. Riggs and five children

40-38-688

KID: 40-38-688
1800-1849
Thousand Pyramids...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Thousand Pyramids

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 19-1/2" x 24-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilt Heritage Project of Lincoln County

40-38-869

KID: 40-38-869
1800-1849
Checkerboard

Date Made: 1800-1849

Checkerboard

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 1/2 x 81

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

According to donor, "This is one of two quilts found hidden in a swamp somewhere in the South during the Civil War. They were found by a Northern soldier, Alfred Jesse Dolittle (the donor's great Uncle) of the 11th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry. He had answered the first call for voluntee...

40-38-1355

KID: 40-38-1355
1800-1849
Great Aunt Margar...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Great Aunt Margaret's Quilt

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 87-1/2" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Quilt was discovered in my mother's attic. The house was in Paso Robles, CA; but it was in a box she had probably packed up in her previous home in Simi Valley, CA. Daughter, Sara Jane Perkins, will inherit quilt

40-38-1696

KID: 40-38-1696
1800-1849
Ohio Star

Date Made: 1800-1849

Ohio Star

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Willamette Heritage Center Collection

40-38-1773

KID: 40-38-1773
1800-1849
Hexagon Mosaic

Date Made: 1800-1849

Hexagon Mosaic

Contruction: English template Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Muslin, Other, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

A farm auction near Pleasant Plains (Springfield, IL) had a lot of quilts along with lots of farm implements. Most of the quilts were 1930's-40's except this one quilt. I was the only bidder-I paid $35. I asked family members about the quilt and they told me that they kept the "pretty" one...

40-38-116

KID: 40-38-116
1800-1849
Leaves and Tulips...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Leaves and Tulips

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 77" x 95"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

The International Quilt Study Center and Museum of Lincoln, Nebraska will inherit this quilt., This quilt was originally designed to be used as bedding.

40-38-257

KID: 40-38-257
1800-1849
Red and Green Tul...
Perkins, Sarah "Sal...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Red and Green Tulip

Creator: Perkins, Sarah "Sally" Hull

Contruction: Applique

Quilt Size: 82" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilts of the Oregon Trail

Year over the trail was 1844, as a wife with husband, Eli, four married children and their families, and one unmarried son.

40-38-640

KID: 40-38-640
1800-1849
Wheel Pattern
Glover, Sarah Koont...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wheel Pattern

Creator: Glover, Sarah Koontz

Contruction: Piecing

Quilt Size: 83.75" x 71.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilts of the Oregon Trail

Year over the trail was 1849, as a wife with husband, Philip Glover, and eight of their children, including James Nettle Glover, who would later found Spokane, Wahsington; his brother John Glover; and sister-in-law Matilda Glover Koontz, wife of Nicholas Koontz, who had come in 1847.

40-38-652

KID: 40-38-652
1800-1849
Single Irish Chai...
Merriman, Artenecia...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Single Irish Chain

Creator: Merriman, Artenecia Riddle Chapman

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 90" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilts of the Oregon Trail

Year over the trail was 1851, as a young widow and daughter with parents William and Maximillia Riddle and family; and her baby son John Chapman.

40-38-660

KID: 40-38-660
1800-1849
Peony with Flying...
Weaver, Grace or We...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Peony with Flying Geese Border

Creator: Weaver, Grace or Weaver, Susanna

Contruction: Piecing, Applique

Quilt Size: 80" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilts of the Oregon Trail

Year over the trail was 1853. With family of Hans Weaver, Jr.

40-38-664

KID: 40-38-664
1800-1849
Double Irish Chai...
Wilson, Sarah

Date Made: 1800-1849

Double Irish Chain

Creator: Wilson, Sarah

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 75-1/2" x 59"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Dotted, Geometric, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

40-38-942

KID: 40-38-942
1800-1849
Mariner's Quilt

Date Made: 1800-1849

Mariner's Quilt

Location Made: Buckland, Massachusetts (MA)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Signatures

Quilt Size: 79½" x 95"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Eastern Oregon Documentation Trip, 2018

Information from Marge Loennig: "The red and white signature quilt was made in Buckland, Massachusetts about 1840. I donated it to the museum when I moved to Haines full-time in 1997. Evelynn Fisher said that the museum did not have a signature quilt at that time and she thought it would be a ...

40-38-1293

KID: 40-38-1293
1800-1849
Double Irish Chai...
Kendrick, Mary Robe...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Double Irish Chain

Creator: Kendrick, Mary Roberta Withers

Location Made: Front Royal, Virginia (VA) United States

Quilt Size: 81" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

40-38-1515

KID: 40-38-1515
1800-1849
Feathered Star of...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Feathered Star of Bethlehem

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 47 x 64

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

According to donor, "This is one of two quilts found hidden in a swamp, somewhere in the south, during the Civil War. They were found by a northern soldier, Alfred Jesse Dolittle (the donor's great-uncle) of the 11th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry. He had answered the first call for volunt...

40-38-1747

KID: 40-38-1747
1800-1849
Cactus Pot

Date Made: 1800-1849

Cactus Pot

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 75 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Print

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

40-38-1778

KID: 40-38-1778
1800-1849
Signature Quilt
Norton, Cynthia Pos...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Signature Quilt

Creator: Norton, Cynthia Post

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Signatures in ink.

Quilt Size: 63 1/2" x 63 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Print, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

40-38-307

KID: 40-38-307
1800-1849
Delectable Mounta...
Purdom, Katherine

Date Made: 1800-1849

Delectable Mountains

Creator: Purdom, Katherine

Contruction: Piecing

Quilt Size: 87" x 66.5"

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilts of the Oregon Trail

Year over the trail was 1853. With daughter Mary Purdom Leonard, her husband Joseph Leonard, and their four children: Catherine Jane, Cyrus, Lucinda Ann, and Joseph

40-38-681

KID: 40-38-681
1800-1849
Grapes and Oak Le...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Grapes and Oak Leaf

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 77-1/2" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

40-38-1118

KID: 40-38-1118
1800-1849
Lincoln Quilt
Ray, Amanda Cowels

Date Made: 1800-1849

Lincoln Quilt

Creator: Ray, Amanda Cowels

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65" x 68"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Harney County Historical Society and Museum

Story associated with the quilt says that Abraham Lincoln assisted with quilting when he stopped by the family farm for a visit. The cotton was raised by Amanda's father, Jacob Cowels, and used in the padding. When William M. Ray was 18 years old, the quilt was given to him by his mother, Amanda (Co...

40-38-1394

KID: 40-38-1394