unknown

Court House Steps...

Date Made: unknown

Court House Steps

Location Made: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64 inches x 75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, new, old, scraps

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-3663

KID: 15-11-3663

unknown

Irish Chain

England, Arvilla Pr...

Date Made: unknown

Irish Chain

Creator: England, Arvilla Preston

Location Made: Lamar, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 77.5 in. x 77.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-267

KID: 15-11-267

pre-1898 (maker die...

Crazy

Orianna Seymour

Date Made: pre-1898 (maker died in 1898)

Crazy

Creator: Orianna Seymour

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Embroidery, Other embellishment technique, Gold fringe on top and bottom

Quilt Size: 56.5 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Multiple scrap

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quiltmaker's parents lived in and around Holdridge, Nebraska.

15-11-1741

KID: 15-11-1741

not known

Sunburst variatio...

Jensen, Violet Knox...

Date Made: not known

Sunburst variation of Dresden Plate

Creator: Jensen, Violet Knox

Location Made: Antigo, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 76 in. x 88 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-3079

KID: 15-11-3079

late 1800's

Flower Pot/Basket...

Gale, Edna

Date Made: late 1800's

Flower Pot/Basket

Creator: Gale, Edna

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 85 1/4 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-2191

KID: 15-11-2191

late 1800's

Log Cabin

Date Made: late 1800's

Log Cabin

Quilt Size: 58 inches x 73 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt was purchased at the Wisconsin State Park Craft Fair.

15-11-2263

KID: 15-11-2263

estimate c.1928

red work

Foster, Eleanor Fra...

Date Made: estimate c.1928

red work

Creator: Foster, Eleanor Frances Foley

Location Made: Tamaqua, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other novelty technique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 71 in x 74 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt done as a teenager? Her mother was a seamstress

15-11-272

KID: 15-11-272

don't know

Pincushion

Mortenson, Ruth

Date Made: don't know

Pincushion

Creator: Mortenson, Ruth

Location Made: Easton, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 74 in. x 83 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Other quilts she made have been given to her daughter and grandchildren

15-11-3065

KID: 15-11-3065

c.1992

Cactus Pot

Wolfe, Marion

Date Made: c.1992

Cactus Pot

Creator: Wolfe, Marion

Location Made: Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 59.5 inches x 59.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Plaid, Printed patchwork, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Blocks were made by North Shore Quilter's Guild members on the death of Marion's husband, Jim. Quilt displayed in Wisconsin Quilters Inc. show in OCtober 1993. Quilt was used as a decorative item in Mario Wolfe's kitchen., Marion was a founding member of the Wisconsin Quilt History Project, serve...

15-11-1996

KID: 15-11-1996

c.1990

Pinwheel

Boggs, Pearl Hamilt...

Date Made: c.1990

Pinwheel

Creator: Boggs, Pearl Hamilton

Location Made: Town of Liberty, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 63.50 in. x 70.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Per owner maker was between 79 and 80 years old when she made the quilt for her daughter.

15-11-2147

KID: 15-11-2147

c.1986

Dresden Plate

DeFrane, Margaret

Date Made: c.1986

Dresden Plate

Creator: DeFrane, Margaret

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 in. x 90.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-1653

KID: 15-11-1653

c.1940

Butterfly flowers...

Gilson, Clara (Aunt...

Date Made: c.1940

Butterfly flowers

Creator: Gilson, Clara (Aunt)

Location Made: Namur, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Dimensional applique

Quilt Size: 77 in. x 93.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quiltmakers made a quilt for the owner's daughter "for a wedding present which was thrown out because it was worn out".

15-11-2029

KID: 15-11-2029

c.1930

Sun Bonnet Sue

Olson, Lena

Date Made: c.1930

Sun Bonnet Sue

Creator: Olson, Lena

Location Made: Madison, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 68 in x 76 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Owners recalled maker lived "alone in Madison. Not a seamstress. Gave everyone the devil cause they didn't visit her. Not remembered as a cuddly aunt.". Other quilt made by this maker: Index number 42-75-76D.

15-11-1609

KID: 15-11-1609

c.1915

Crazy quilt

Date Made: c.1915

Crazy quilt

Location Made: Rural area outside of Whittenberg , Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 67 in. x 79 .50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Velvet, Checked, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt was made by a church group and given to the owner's mother at a shower after the family lost their home and contents to a house fire around 1915. The owner was 12 at the time (now 87) and had to walk in the winter cold in her bare feet to find a warm home to stay in. Each group member m...

15-11-2684

KID: 15-11-2684

c.1910

Dresden Plate

Copps, Lillian Betl...

Date Made: c.1910

Dresden Plate

Creator: Copps, Lillian Betlach

Location Made: Stevens Point, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75 in. x 94 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-1651

KID: 15-11-1651

c.1902

Sun Bonnet Sue

Fritz, Molly

Date Made: c.1902

Sun Bonnet Sue

Creator: Fritz, Molly

Location Made: Belleville, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

According to the family, this crib size quilt was made with the maker was in her 20's.

15-11-2904

KID: 15-11-2904

c.1900

Strip pieced

Smith, Laura Nelson...

Date Made: c.1900

Strip pieced

Creator: Smith, Laura Nelson

Location Made: Oshkosh, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75.5 in. x 76 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Other synthetic, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-1655

KID: 15-11-1655

c.1900

Old Fashioned Sta...

Bauer, Alice Hickey...

Date Made: c.1900

Old Fashioned Star

Creator: Bauer, Alice Hickey

Location Made: Around River Falls, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 67 in. x 77 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quiltmaker died in 1940 when she was 40 years old from tuberculosis.

15-11-1597

KID: 15-11-1597

c. 2000

Log Cabin Variati...

Smith, Tammy Lynn S...

Date Made: c. 2000

Log Cabin Variation

Creator: Smith, Tammy Lynn Steinich

Location Made: Pardeeville, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Photography/ photo transfer

Quilt Size: 78 in. x 108 in.

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Fabric for the quilt was purchased at Nancy's Notions, Gingham Goose and Homespun Primitives.

15-11-2148

KID: 15-11-2148

c. 1990

Crazy Quilt

Webster, Mrs. Sam

Date Made: c. 1990

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Webster, Mrs. Sam

Location Made: Columbus (in or near per owner), Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 49.50 in. x 69 in.

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Satin, Velvet, Other, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Brocade, taffeta

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Per owner quilt was started by her great grandmmother and completed by her grandmother.

15-11-1637

KID: 15-11-1637

c. 1971

Animal Applique

Baird, Anna Wright

Date Made: c. 1971

Animal Applique

Creator: Baird, Anna Wright

Location Made: Waukesha, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 53 in. x 81.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The owner noted the original pattern was from the 1940's and her grandmother adapted that original design for numerous family members over the years., The quiltmaker was 87 years old when this quilt was made.

15-11-2339

KID: 15-11-2339

c. 1960

Unnamed odd eight...

Selle, Eleanor Hahn...

Date Made: c. 1960

Unnamed odd eight pointed star

Creator: Selle, Eleanor Hahn

Location Made: Neenah, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 68 in. x 87 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-1681

KID: 15-11-1681

c. 1960

Floral Cross Stit...

Stein, Minnie

Date Made: c. 1960

Floral Cross Stitch

Creator: Stein, Minnie

Location Made: Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Other embellishment technique, Cross Stitch

Quilt Size: 77.50 in. x 92.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-2314

KID: 15-11-2314

c. 1955

Log Cabin

Wanasek, Rose Mies

Date Made: c. 1955

Log Cabin

Creator: Wanasek, Rose Mies

Location Made: Burlington, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 in. x 93 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Denim

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Owner remembers "the quilt convering my Aunt Leona's bed in Kenosha, WI.", She married very young in Milwaukee and moved with her Blacksmith husband to Burlington, WI in 1903. She lived there the rest of her life.

15-11-1840

KID: 15-11-1840

c. 1952

Log Cabin - Strai...

Ormson, Mrs. Gilber...

Date Made: c. 1952

Log Cabin - Straight Furrows

Creator: Ormson, Mrs. Gilbert G.

Location Made: New Lisbon, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 in. x 86 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Plaid, Solid/plain, Other, Tweeds

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-1630

KID: 15-11-1630

c. 1950

Dresden Plate

Cole, Esther

Date Made: c. 1950

Dresden Plate

Creator: Cole, Esther

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 69 in. x 94 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Family has "poetry and other letters - some for public speaking" authored by the quiltmaker.

15-11-1539

KID: 15-11-1539

c. 1950

Grandmother's Flo...

Date Made: c. 1950

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 93 inches x 93 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Floral, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilt and Fiber Arts - Quilt Documentation

15-11-1416

KID: 15-11-1416

c. 1950

Pyramids

Date Made: c. 1950

Pyramids

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 in. x 82 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Other quilts by this maker are owned by this quilt owner's sister-in-law and niece in Ohio, a daughter in Indiana and her husband's aunt in Arizona.

15-11-2037

KID: 15-11-2037

c. 1950

Dresden Plate

Cole, Esther

Date Made: c. 1950

Dresden Plate

Creator: Cole, Esther

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 72 in. x 94 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Family has "poetry and other letters - some for public speaking" authored by the quiltmaker.

15-11-1538

KID: 15-11-1538

c. 1950

Sunflower Variati...

Unknown

Date Made: c. 1950

Sunflower Variation

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Portage, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 69.50 in. x 79 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Other synthetic, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Other, Hand painted pictures and designs

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This quilt was commissioned by the owner's mother (Marion Eulberg) as a gift for the owner's father (W. J. "Dietz" Eulberg) and given to the father as a Christmas present in the early 1950's. The quilt is a sunflower design and the 16 petals of the flowers are made from ties that had belo...

15-11-2153

KID: 15-11-2153

c. 1946

Fan quilt.

Sandman, Emma Hemke...

Date Made: c. 1946

Fan quilt.

Creator: Sandman, Emma Hemker

Location Made: West Salem, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 69 in. x 76 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Family clothing - owner remembers some of the clothing, especially the green and orange print from her dress which she hated because it reminded her of having to eat peas and carrots.

15-11-671

KID: 15-11-671

c. 1945

Flower Pot Quilt...

Wagner, Olieta

Date Made: c. 1945

Flower Pot Quilt

Creator: Wagner, Olieta

Location Made: Manitowoc, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 68.50 in. x 90 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Per owner her mother did the cutting of the quilt blocks.

15-11-2309

KID: 15-11-2309

c. 1940

Basket of Flowers...

Lavina, Broom

Date Made: c. 1940

Basket of Flowers

Creator: Lavina, Broom

Location Made: Juka, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 56 in. x 80 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Owner related the maker was a "shirt tail relative"., Owner related quiltmaker "was a farmer's wife passing the winters quilting" and made "many" other quilts some of which are owned by the maker's children.

15-11-2015

KID: 15-11-2015

c. 1940

Flower Petals - s...

Kurth, Jennie Duesl...

Date Made: c. 1940

Flower Petals - similar to pumpkin seeds

Creator: Kurth, Jennie Duesler

Location Made: Barneveld, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Biscuits

Quilt Size: 76 in. x 87 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quiltmaker and friends on her street had quilting bees and may have helped with quilting per owner., Other quilts made by this maker: Index number 42-75-73A, 42-75-73C, 42-75-73D, 42-75-73E, 42-75-73F.

15-11-1562

KID: 15-11-1562

c. 1940

Many Trips Around...

Krings, Josphine

Date Made: c. 1940

Many Trips Around the World

Creator: Krings, Josphine

Location Made: Winneconne, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 83 in. x 95 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-1632

KID: 15-11-1632

c. 1940

Quilt Square, Dia...

Hahn, Alice Ewer

Date Made: c. 1940

Quilt Square, Diamond or Diagonal

Creator: Hahn, Alice Ewer

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 in. x 84 in.

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Fabrics described as scraps, "housedresses", and pastels.

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

According to the owner the quiltmaker lived in a 3 room tar paper shack on a hill outside of Gordon, Wisconsin. She made many quilts and gave many of them to relatives and for the church bazaar. She died at age 85 inn 1956.

15-11-1635

KID: 15-11-1635

c. 1940

Hahn, Alice Ewer

Date Made: c. 1940

Creator: Hahn, Alice Ewer

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 63.50 in. x 79.50 in.

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Fabric is noted as old, scraps, housedresses.

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quiltmaker lived in a 3 room tar paper shack on a hill outside of Gordon, Wisconsin. She died at the age of 85 in 1956. She made many quilts giving them away to relatives and for the church bazaar.

15-11-1636

KID: 15-11-1636

c. 1940

Grandmother's Flo...

Moore, Freda Meyer

Date Made: c. 1940

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Moore, Freda Meyer

Location Made: St. Louis, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82 in. x 98 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilter was in her 90's when she made this and had no vision in one eye at the time.

15-11-713

KID: 15-11-713

c. 1940

Eight Pointed Sta...

Unknown

Date Made: c. 1940

Eight Pointed Stars

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 in. x 78 in.

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-2144

KID: 15-11-2144

c. 1939

Aunt Sukey's Choi...

Probizanski, Joseph...

Date Made: c. 1939

Aunt Sukey's Choice and Odd Fellow's Cross variation

Creator: Probizanski, Josephine

Location Made: Hortonville, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilts were made for her family's use.

15-11-2433

KID: 15-11-2433

c. 1937

Crazy Quilt

Herman, Pauline

Date Made: c. 1937

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Herman, Pauline

Location Made: Bovine Township, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 60 in. x 76 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-1622

KID: 15-11-1622

c. 1934

Double Wedding Ri...

Haessly, Margaret

Date Made: c. 1934

Double Wedding Ring - borrowed from Peter to pay Paul

Creator: Haessly, Margaret

Location Made: Campbellsport, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 69.25 in. x 85 in.

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Made by the quiltmaker for her daughter and then passed on to her daughter. , The owner added the quiltmaker "quilted all of her life and had to be busy" and "She made quilts for years for other people as a means of self support.".

15-11-2906

KID: 15-11-2906

c. 1933

Grandmother's Flo...

Gehl, Irene

Date Made: c. 1933

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Gehl, Irene

Location Made: Town of Center, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 in. x 68 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This quilt was made for the sister of the maker. The daughter of the maker later inherited the quilt. The maker was 29 years old when the quilt was made. Scraps from clothing the maker had made for the family were used for the construction of the quilt.

15-11-2014

KID: 15-11-2014

c. 1932

Alphabet Blocks

Stein, Minnie

Date Made: c. 1932

Alphabet Blocks

Creator: Stein, Minnie

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 38.50 in. x 56 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This Alphabet Quilt, an original design by the maker, was made in 1932 for the maker's first born child and owner of the quilt. The quiltmaker was 32 years old when the quilt was made.

15-11-2313

KID: 15-11-2313

c. 1930 or c. 1940

Grandmother's Flo...

Bonesteel, Fannie S...

Date Made: c. 1930 or c. 1940

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Bonesteel, Fannie Sweeton

Location Made: United States

Contruction: English template Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 in. x 89 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Other quilts made by this maker: Index number 42-75-741, 42-75-73B.

15-11-1564

KID: 15-11-1564

c. 1930

Yo Yo

Date Made: c. 1930

Yo Yo

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: English template Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 in. x 87 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Presented to the Wisconsin Musuem of Quilts and Fiber Arts by Mal and Jill Hepburn, son and daughter in law of the maker. The quilt was part of the estate of the maker Jean B. Hepburn and was inherited by the maker's son and his wife.

15-11-2305

KID: 15-11-2305

c. 1930

Snowball, Nine Pa...

Jackson, Bertha

Date Made: c. 1930

Snowball, Nine Patch, Flagstone

Creator: Jackson, Bertha

Location Made: Cartwright, North Dakota (ND) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 62.50 in. x 77.50 in.

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-2058

KID: 15-11-2058

c. 1930

Churn Dash

Schulze, Augusta

Date Made: c. 1930

Churn Dash

Creator: Schulze, Augusta

Location Made: Appleton, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 in. x 84 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Other grandchildren in the family have quilts made by this maker. Also see Index 42-75-7CF.

15-11-1709

KID: 15-11-1709

c. 1930

Clay's Choices

Messenger, Mercy Me...

Date Made: c. 1930

Clay's Choices

Creator: Messenger, Mercy Melinda

Location Made: Rockford, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 86.50 in. x 86.50 in.

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt was given to her by her mother Myrtle Taylor Farris.

15-11-1621

KID: 15-11-1621

c. 1930

Crazy Quilt

Hahn, Alice Ewer

Date Made: c. 1930

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Hahn, Alice Ewer

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 54 in. x 78 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Other, Men's suitings.

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt was given to her by her mother in law, daughter of the quilt maker., From documentation owner added, "In the depression years, when men's suits were worn, they would wear them for work clothes. When the suits were worn out the best pieces were cut out and made into crazy quilts. This is...

15-11-1633

KID: 15-11-1633

c. 1930

China Plate

Manion, Margaret Ro...

Date Made: c. 1930

China Plate

Creator: Manion, Margaret Roche

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 85 in. x 74 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This quilt, "traveled to Tucson, Arizona, in 1947 when my parents moved there. In about 1980 it went temporarily to Vacaville, Calif. to my sister's home. It came back to Milwaukee about 1986 because I had acqutred an old bed from my mother-in-law that was the right size for the quilt.",...

15-11-2459

KID: 15-11-2459

c. 1930

Sunflower

Boggs, Pearl Hamilt...

Date Made: c. 1930

Sunflower

Creator: Boggs, Pearl Hamilton

Location Made: Town of Liberty, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Maker gave the 20 unquilted Sunflower blocks to her daughter as a gift. Per owner, maker was in her 20's when the blocks were made., Per owner of these blocks the maker "Quilted when she was younger and then again when she was older. Made most of her children's clothing."

15-11-2132

KID: 15-11-2132

c. 1930

Log Cabin

Voelz, Mrs.

Date Made: c. 1930

Log Cabin

Creator: Voelz, Mrs.

Location Made: Town of Brookfield (?), Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 73 in. x 103 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The source person related, "the 2 women above quilted the top, the backing was more recently done."

15-11-2325

KID: 15-11-2325

c. 1930

Crazy Quilt

Hahn, Alice Ewer

Date Made: c. 1930

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Hahn, Alice Ewer

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 55.50 in. x 80 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Given to quilt owner by her mother-in-law Lucy Lastofka, daughter of the quiltmaker., Per owner, "Mrs. Hahn made many quilts. She gave them to relatives and to the church bazaars. She lived in a 3 room tar paper shack on a hill in the woods outside Gordon, Wisconsin."

15-11-1634

KID: 15-11-1634

c. 1929

Grandmother's Flo...

Unknown

Date Made: c. 1929

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 63.50 in x 90 in.

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Owner purchased this quilt at a house sale in Madison, Wisconsin

15-11-2150

KID: 15-11-2150

c. 1928

Colonial Lady Qui...

Searles, Quadine Be...

Date Made: c. 1928

Colonial Lady Quilt

Creator: Searles, Quadine Beebe

Location Made: Kaukauna, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 87 in. x 98 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt was made by the owner when she was 15 years of age., Per owner fabric was most likely purchased at Runte's Department Store in Kaukauna, Wisconsin , The owner/maker related she made three other quilts. A Double Wedding Ring quilt is also included in the Quilt Index.

15-11-2237

KID: 15-11-2237

c. 1925

Glorified nine pa...

Pittner, Mrs.

Date Made: c. 1925

Glorified nine patch, Improved nine patch

Creator: Pittner, Mrs.

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 69 in. x 85 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Owner thinks this quilt was made by her great grandmother Mrs. Pittner. Owner's sister in Green Bay, Wisconsin also has a quilt. The owner "received the top & back finished to that point, but not quilted".

15-11-1623

KID: 15-11-1623

c. 1925

Olsen, Anne Gatley

Date Made: c. 1925

Creator: Olsen, Anne Gatley

Location Made: Iron Mountain, Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: 77 in. x 77 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Other, Solid/plain, Crepe sateen

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

According to the owner her great grandfather and grandmother helped with the cutting of the squares for the quilt. Her grandmother helped to sew the squares. The owner received the quilt as a gift from her aunt.

15-11-2267

KID: 15-11-2267

c. 1925

Embroidered Picto...

Ringle, Adele

Date Made: c. 1925

Embroidered Pictorial Quilt

Creator: Ringle, Adele

Location Made: Wausau , Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 49 1/2 inches x 70 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-2526

KID: 15-11-2526

c. 1920-1930

Brick Pattern, Al...

Baerwold, Florence ...

Date Made: c. 1920-1930

Brick Pattern, Alternate Blocks

Creator: Baerwold, Florence Paepke

Location Made: Portage, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 in. x 81 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Checked, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Owner purchased this quilt from the maker. He related, "I purchased the quilt from her for $30 sometime in the 1980's.". The fabric was "from a relative by the name of Bill Paepke who was a tailor. His shop was located in the back of our clothing store. Bill helped her learn to s...

15-11-2154

KID: 15-11-2154