1930-1949

Hour Glass

Zylka, Agnes

Date Made: 1930-1949

Hour Glass

Creator: Zylka, Agnes

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 81 in. x 109 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-867

KID: 15-11-867

1850-1875

Lone Star

Zweifel, Verena

Date Made: 1850-1875

Lone Star

Creator: Zweifel, Verena

Location Made: Bellview, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 85 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-2865

KID: 15-11-2865

1930-1949

Princess Feather ...

Zuengler, Anna Bork...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Princess Feather and Stars

Creator: Zuengler, Anna Borkenhagen

Location Made: Adell, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 67 in. x 85 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

, Fabric was purchased from the local Seamannn-Schilling Store and H. C. Prange., The quiltmaker was 74 years old when this quilt was made. According to the owner, "The pattern was copied from a quilt made by a lady who lived in Sheboygan. She enjoyed making quilts and thought it would be i...

15-11-2272

KID: 15-11-2272

1930-1949

Ohio Rose

Zuengler, Anna Bork...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Ohio Rose

Creator: Zuengler, Anna Borkenhagen

Location Made: Adell, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 74 in. x 89 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Owner received the quilt from her aunt Sophia Zuengler Neumann. , Fabric was purchased at Seamannn-Schilling Store., The quiltmaker was 71 years old when this quilt was made. According to the owner "She enjoyed making quilts and thought it would be interesting to make a black and white quilt....

15-11-2271

KID: 15-11-2271

Timespan

Variation of Doub...

Zoesch, Ruth Klein

Date Made: Timespan

Variation of Double Irish Chain

Creator: Zoesch, Ruth Klein

Location Made: Rhinelander, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 81 In. x 81 In.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Daughter found top of the quilt in a drawer. Decided to quilt and finish it.

15-11-3261

KID: 15-11-3261

1901-1929

Log Cabin - Barn ...

Zoesch, Rose

Date Made: 1901-1929

Log Cabin - Barn Raising

Creator: Zoesch, Rose

Location Made: Butternut, WI, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 in x 102 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The fabrics were from sample books from quiltmakers family general store. Others were from wool garments.

15-11-3342

KID: 15-11-3342

1901-1929

Square within a S...

Zoesch, Rose

Date Made: 1901-1929

Square within a Square

Creator: Zoesch, Rose

Location Made: Butternut, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 86 in. x 88 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-3345

KID: 15-11-3345

1901-1929

Single Irish Chai...

Zoesch, Rose

Date Made: 1901-1929

Single Irish Chain

Creator: Zoesch, Rose

Location Made: Butternut, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 in. x 82 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt made for daughter's (quilt owners) twin bed. Daughter picked out material

15-11-3343

KID: 15-11-3343

1930-1949

Double Wedding Ri...

Zoesch, Rose

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Zoesch, Rose

Location Made: Butternut, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76.5 in. x 92.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-3344

KID: 15-11-3344

Timespan

Jacob's Ladder

Zoesch, Rose Klein

Date Made: Timespan

Jacob's Ladder

Creator: Zoesch, Rose Klein

Location Made: Rhinelander, Wisconsin (WI) United Nations

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 80 In. x 102 In.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt was made for personal use. Mother gave the pieced center to her daughter who put on borders and quilted the quilt.

15-11-3260

KID: 15-11-3260

1976-1999

Lone Star

Zimmerman, Hattie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Lone Star

Creator: Zimmerman, Hattie

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.50 in. x 89.50 in.

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Solid/plain

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

15-11-3980

KID: 15-11-3980

1930-1949

Eight Point Star

Zimmerman, Bertha G...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Eight Point Star

Creator: Zimmerman, Bertha Gindt

Location Made: Boyd, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 In. x 86 In.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt's owner made the quilt top using sewing scraps from her mother. She was raising five kids and also helping her husband on the farm. She had no time to finish the quilt. She had a used blanket and bought material for backing. Her friend tied the quilt and blanket stitched around it to finis...

15-11-3833

KID: 15-11-3833

Crazy Quilt

Ziemann, Anna

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Ziemann, Anna

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 23 inches x 23 inches; 28 inches with frame x 23 inches; 28 inches with frame

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-2185

KID: 15-11-2185

Doves

Ziemann, Anna

Doves

Creator: Ziemann, Anna

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Same throughout

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-2189

KID: 15-11-2189

2000-2025

Day Lily Garden

Zieman, Nancy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Day Lily Garden

Creator: Zieman, Nancy

Location Made: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Fusible Applique, Machine Applique, Painting

Quilt Size: 38.75 in. x 28.25 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

This wall hanging is now part of the collection at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts., "Sewing with Nancy" host/producer; founder of "Nancy's Notion's; Author

15-11-510

KID: 15-11-510

1976-1999

Wild Goose Chase

Ziehr, Jeanette Emm...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wild Goose Chase

Creator: Ziehr, Jeanette Emma Wilkens

Location Made: Fredonia, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 88" x 101-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

She made a quilt for each of her daughters and daughter-in-law. This quilt was made for Judi Ziehr.

15-11-2000

KID: 15-11-2000

1976-1999

Triple Irish Chai...

Zieger, Vivian Doro...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Triple Irish Chain

Creator: Zieger, Vivian Dorothy Spaltholz

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 74.5 in. x 87 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Mrs. Zieger and her daughter Joan started out making the quilt together. Joan chose the fabric. They pieced 10 blocks each. When they went to put it together, Mrs. Zieger realized they had different sizes for the seam allowance. Mrs. Zieger redid Joan's blocks, made the top, quilted the quilt and...

15-11-1152

KID: 15-11-1152

Timespan

Postage Stamp

Zieger, Joan

Date Made: Timespan

Postage Stamp

Creator: Zieger, Joan

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66.5 in. x 88 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The fabric for this quilt was collected by taking apart a poorly made 1930's quilt top. Joan cut the fabric into 2.5 in. squares and requested her mother, Vivian, design the top by placing them on a large bed sheet. Vivian designed, quilted and bound the quilt. Joan cut out the pieces and made the ...

15-11-1171

KID: 15-11-1171

1950-1975

American Provinci...

Zieger, Joan

Date Made: 1950-1975

American Provincial Cross-stitch Quilt Kit - Bucilla #2868

Creator: Zieger, Joan

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 80 in. x 94.25 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt kit was a grade school graduation present from Joan Zieger's parents. Mrs. Zieger helped her daughter quilt the quilt. It took approximately 5 years for Joan to finish the quilt., The personal information in this document is in reference to Joan Zieger. Joan Zieger has made over 115 qu...

15-11-1153

KID: 15-11-1153

2000-2025

Happy Knee Quilt

Zieger, Joan

Date Made: 2000-2025

Happy Knee Quilt

Creator: Zieger, Joan

Location Made: Madison, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Paper piecing

Quilt Size: 55.25 in. x 71.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Other, Jane Sassaman fabrics

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Joan had an accident and required 50 stitches on her knee. She made this quilt while recovering., Jane Sassman fabrics were used for the top and back. The dotted fabric is from the "Olivia the Pig" line. Some of the solids are vintage fabric. Anne Smith, the long arm machine quilter, desi...

15-11-1184

KID: 15-11-1184

2000-2025

Double Irish Chai...

Zieger, Joan

Date Made: 2000-2025

Double Irish Chain

Creator: Zieger, Joan

Location Made: Madison, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 49.25 in. x 71.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Kaffe Fassett's quilt fabric "Chard" is the feature fabric in the design of this quilt. Joan wanted to include a Jan Mullen "whimsical" fabric and "make it work." The quilt patterns were designed by the long arm machine quilter, Anne Smith., Joan Zieger has made over 11...

15-11-1176

KID: 15-11-1176

1976-1999

Double Irish Chai...

Zieger, Joan

Date Made: 1976-1999

Double Irish Chain

Creator: Zieger, Joan

Location Made: Madison, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 87 in. x 103 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Joan Zieger has made over 115 quilts up to this point in her life. Her quilts can be found in the Quilt Index at A1159, A1160, A1161, A1162, A1163 & A1164.

15-11-1175

KID: 15-11-1175

1930-1949

Morning Star

Zehner, Mrs. George...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Morning Star

Creator: Zehner, Mrs. George (Alice Jones)

Location Made: Antigo, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 66.25 in. x 79 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt was made by the owner's aunt and given as a wedding gift in 1944., She did sewing and tailoring. She had no children of her own but she raised her niece, Norma Zehner Stone from the age of five.

15-11-2944

KID: 15-11-2944

1930-1949

Double Wedding Ri...

Zacher, Regine Kraf...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Zacher, Regine Kraft

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 in. x 94 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quiltmaker "quilted full time from 1944 on till her death"quilting "for over 50 years till the day before she passed. She sold all her quilts as she made them." The owner added her grandmother's "quilts are all over the country".

15-11-3635

KID: 15-11-3635

Per owner quilt was...

Sampler

Young, Anna Walters...

Date Made: Per owner quilt was made prior to 1950.

Sampler

Creator: Young, Anna Walters

Location Made: Appleton, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 84 in. x 84 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quiltmaker died at the age of 93 years in 1974.

15-11-1809

KID: 15-11-1809

1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Yeager, Tillie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Creator: Yeager, Tillie

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 In. x 82 In.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-3752

KID: 15-11-3752

1930-1949

Embroidered squar...

Yanny, Rose

Date Made: 1930-1949

Embroidered squares

Creator: Yanny, Rose

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 67 1/2 inches x 82 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-2179

KID: 15-11-2179

1901-1929

Dresdent Plate

Yahr, Mrs. William

Date Made: 1901-1929

Dresdent Plate

Creator: Yahr, Mrs. William

Location Made: Unity, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This quilt was made by Mrs. William Yahr as a gift to her daughter Mayme Yahr when she matriculated to University of Wisconsin in 1916. Miss Mayme Yahr accepted a teaching position in Cedar Rapids Iowa and her entire teaching career was in Iowa. She retired in 1963 to Unity, Wisconsin. The quilt ...

15-11-2593

KID: 15-11-2593

1976-1999

H'mong tapestry

Xiong, May

Date Made: 1976-1999

H'mong tapestry

Creator: Xiong, May

Location Made: Ban Vinae refugee camp near Loei Thailand

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Other embellishment technique

Quilt Size: 96 in. x 116 in.

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Purchased for her by the owner's husband from AAL, Traditional H'mong designs were used: the rickrack reverse applique motif of steps or centipede, the dragon tail or rooster comb motif couched with thread, and the triangle border for mountains. Classic color scheme for earth and sky.

15-11-1837

KID: 15-11-1837

1901-1929

Dresden Plate

Wuerger, Edith Gall...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Dresden Plate

Creator: Wuerger, Edith Galler Wiessen

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70 in. x 86 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-4101

KID: 15-11-4101

1976-1999

Village Picture F...

Wroblewski, Adelyn

Date Made: 1976-1999

Village Picture Family Tree

Creator: Wroblewski, Adelyn

Location Made: Greendale, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 61 in. x 64.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Owner related this quilt was "Self designed, sewn quilted and researched". Fabric for the quilt was purchased at Boston Store. , Quiltmaker was 72 when this quilt was made. She has other quilts in her possession that she has made.

15-11-2266

KID: 15-11-2266

1930-1949

Cross-Stitch Star...

Wright, Wobina Hele...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Cross-Stitch Star

Creator: Wright, Wobina Helena

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 71 in. x 85 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt was presented to the owner as a wedding gift from her mother in 1949. , Mrs. Wright's knickname was "Bena". She has quilts documented in the Quilt Index at A1180, A1181 and A1186.

15-11-1239

KID: 15-11-1239

1901-1929

Hexagon, Honeycom...

Wright, Wobina Hele...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Hexagon, Honeycomb

Creator: Wright, Wobina Helena

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: English template Piecing, Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 45 in. x 55.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Other blends, Plaid

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Mrs. Wright's nickname was "Bena". Her quilts have been documented in the Quilt Index at A1180, A1181 and A1186.

15-11-1241

KID: 15-11-1241

1876-1900

Hexagon, Honeycom...

Wright, Wobina Hele...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Hexagon, Honeycomb

Creator: Wright, Wobina Helena

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: English template Piecing, Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 66.5 in. x 88 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Other blends, Broadcloth, Flannel, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Mrs. Wright's knickname was "Bena". Her quilts have been documented in the Quilt Index at A1180, A1181 and A1186.

15-11-1240

KID: 15-11-1240

1930-1949

Embroidered patte...

Wright, Wobbena Gar...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Embroidered patterns with Penny Squares

Creator: Wright, Wobbena Garrels

Location Made: Wall Lake, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 59 inches x 63 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This was a baby quilt made for the owner, the daughter of the quilt maker.

15-11-1335

KID: 15-11-1335

1850-1875

Log Cabin

Wright, Grace Brook...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Log Cabin

Creator: Wright, Grace Brooks

Location Made: Cardiff, Wales United Kingdom

Contruction: Foundation Piecing

Quilt Size: 56 in. x 63 in.

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Sateen, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The maker's granddaughter, Grace Wirtz, came to the current owner in 1986 because she knew the owner preserved old quilts. Ms. Wirtz sold her the quilt for $100. , According to her granddaughter, Mrs. Wright was a very devout woman, modest and unassuming, and a strong advocate of truth. She had a...

15-11-778

KID: 15-11-778

1930-1949

Triple Irish Chai...

Wright, Elizabeth P...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Triple Irish Chain

Creator: Wright, Elizabeth P.

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 82.50 in. x 101.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-1552

KID: 15-11-1552

1954

Cross-stitched w...

Wright, Alma S.

Date Made: 1954

Cross-stitched whole cloth quilt

Creator: Wright, Alma S.

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 84.25 inches x 94.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-1541

KID: 15-11-1541

1976-1999

Monarch

Wordell, Kit Ann Ev...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Monarch

Creator: Wordell, Kit Ann Evans

Location Made: LaFarge, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 74 in. x 94 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-3316

KID: 15-11-3316

2000-2025

Harebell

Wordell, Kit Ann Ev...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Harebell

Creator: Wordell, Kit Ann Evans

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 79 in. x 104 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Maker was a dear friend of the owner who categorized her as a renaissance woman, a master gardener, a novelist and an organized housekeeper as well as an avid quilter. Owner read and enjoyed the maker's novel and learned many gardening tips for her. Maker also clipped and shared many newspaper art...

15-11-3310

KID: 15-11-3310

2000-2025

Maple Leaf

Wordell, Kit Ann Ev...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Maple Leaf

Creator: Wordell, Kit Ann Evans

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Other embellishment technique, Stencil with paint

Quilt Size: 88.50 in. x 89 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Leaf pattern is a stencil made of a maple leaf from our Vernon Co. farm. Stencil was also used to make framed prints.

15-11-3318

KID: 15-11-3318

1876-1900

Irish Chain

Eversole, Josephine...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Irish Chain

Creator: Eversole, Josephine Wilcox

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 62.5 in. x 78 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Owner's mother-in-law gave it to her because she is also a quilter. Quilt was made by the owner's husband's grandmother and great-grandmother.

15-11-1909

KID: 15-11-1909

1901-1929

Lone Star

Woodcock, Delia (De...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Lone Star

Creator: Woodcock, Delia (DeeDee)

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI)

Quilt Size: 77.50 in. x 89.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

When Ethel Pierick's household was disassambled several years ago, the quilt was used to wrap a piece of art. Owner's husband always knew this as the "hot chocolate quilt " because he and his brother put it on their laps in Grandma Pierick's sun room and sip hot chocolate.

15-11-2451

KID: 15-11-2451

2000-2025

memory

Latham, Kari

Date Made: 2000-2025

memory

Creator: Latham, Kari

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 106 in x 131 in

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Started as an anniversary gift, but was made as a gift for the owner and given as a Christmas gift after the death of the owner's husband., banana square made from father's ties. Wedding block and birth block for each child. Middle square is applique of family farm. Also includes family photos and m...

15-11-188

KID: 15-11-188

1930-1949

Mosaic

Wood, Prudence Down...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Mosaic

Creator: Wood, Prudence Downey

Location Made: Madison, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: English template Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 in. x 93.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

According to the quilt owner the maker was inspired to make this quilt after seeing a picture of a medallion quilt in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York., The quiltmaker was in her 50's when this quilt was made. According to the quilt owner the quiltmaker was "stitchi...

15-11-3624

KID: 15-11-3624

1976-1999

Jewel Box, Buckey...

Wood, Connie Dees

Date Made: 1976-1999

Jewel Box, Buckeye Beauty variation

Creator: Wood, Connie Dees

Location Made: Port Washington, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75 in. x 90.25 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This quilt was made while the maker's husband was in a cast & off from work for 9 months. She calls it "my therapy quilt'.

15-11-1962

KID: 15-11-1962

1976-1999

Wheel of Fortune

Wood, Connie Dees

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wheel of Fortune

Creator: Wood, Connie Dees

Location Made: Port Washington, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 78.5 in x 92 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Grandmother Naome Dees picked the pattern, donated the fabric, and helped make the template and cut pieces for the maker, Connie Dees Wood

15-11-1914

KID: 15-11-1914

1930-1949

Turkey Tracks

Larabee, Amelia Koe...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Turkey Tracks

Creator: Larabee, Amelia Koeppe

Location Made: Withee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 in. x 92 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Amelia and Harriet were mother and daughter. When the quilt was made Amelia was 68 and Harriet was 48. Quilt owner (daughter of Harriet) states that the quiltmakers made many quilts that have been distributed among many grandchildren. Amelia's parents emigrated from Germany to Pennsylvania and ...

15-11-3796

KID: 15-11-3796

1901-1929

Autograph quilt

Women of St. Patric...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Autograph quilt

Creator: Women of St. Patrick Catholic Church

Location Made: Elkhorn, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76.50 in. x 86 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-3508

KID: 15-11-3508

2000-2025

Jim's "World's Fi...

Wolter, Mary Siira

Date Made: 2000-2025

Jim's "World's Finest Quilt"

Creator: Wolter, Mary Siira

Location Made: Raymond, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Machine Applique, Ink drawing, Photography/ photo transfer, Machine satin stitched applique

Quilt Size: 83.5 in. x 96.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Hand-dyed, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain, Other, Tone-on-tone, photo transferred comic book covers

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Owner made and gave the quilt to her husband because he collects comic books., My husband collects comic books. In exchange for my attending more quilt retreats, I promised I'd make him a comic book quilt. Superman and Batman were drawn from some of his figurines. The border includes photo transfer...

15-11-966

KID: 15-11-966

1976-1999

The Country Bride...

Wolter, Mary Siira

Date Made: 1976-1999

The Country Bride

Creator: Wolter, Mary Siira

Location Made: Raymond, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 87 in. x 105 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain, Other, Tone-on-tone

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The book was promoted by "Brides Magazine". It came with clear instructions and ready to use templates for applique pieces. Suggested quilt designs were provided. Mrs. Wolter mainly purchased new fabric to make the quilt. She added some sewing scraps from other quilts she had made for her ...

15-11-953

KID: 15-11-953

2000-2025

Daisy Dash

Wolter, Mary Siira

Date Made: 2000-2025

Daisy Dash

Creator: Wolter, Mary Siira

Location Made: Raymond, Wisconsin (WI) United States

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

Quilt Size: 83 in. x 92 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Conversation Prints, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

"Just wanted to dive into my stash of reproduction 1930's fabrics, barely made a dent in them." Quilt pattern was designed by Helen C. Thorn. Mrs. Wolter added a variation of McTavish free motion quilting., Mrs. Wolter has other quilts documented in the Quilt Index under her name at #A611 ...

15-11-954

KID: 15-11-954

2000-2025

Leaf Dance

Wolfe, Victoria Fin...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Leaf Dance

Creator: Wolfe, Victoria Findlay

Location Made: New York, New York (NY) United States

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

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 70 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3331

KID: 15-11-3331

1976-1999

Wholecloth

Wolfe, Marion

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wholecloth

Creator: Wolfe, Marion

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Quilt as you go technique

Quilt Size: 82 x 98

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This is the first quilt Marion made on her own. She also made two pillows to go with it., Marion was a founding member of the Wisconsin Quilt History Project, served as its president and was an avid promoter of local philanthropic interests, primarily in Wisconsin.

15-11-733

KID: 15-11-733

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

1976-1999

Alphabet Quilt

Wolfe, Marion

Date Made: 1976-1999

Alphabet Quilt

Creator: Wolfe, Marion

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

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

Quilt Size: 36 in. x 47 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain, Other, 1930s reproduction fabrics

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Note pinned to quilt reads: Alphabet Quilt 1999 Made by Marion Wolfe During the 1930s the Milwaukee Journal featured this alphabet quilt pattern by designer Florence LaGanke, with a different letter being printed weekly in the Shopping News section. The fabrics and block settings were to be det...

15-11-1143

KID: 15-11-1143

1976-1999

Watercolor

Wolfe, Marion

Date Made: 1976-1999

Watercolor

Creator: Wolfe, Marion

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 29.5 in. x 29.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Multiple scrap

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

While Marion was working on this quilt, her oldest grandson, C. J. (Christian James) Wolfe, was visiting her. They worked together on arranging the pieces, and C.J. made his own square to take home. C.J. was 14 years old., Marion was a founding member of the Wisconsin Quilt History Project, serve...

15-11-947

KID: 15-11-947

1976-1999

Apple Wall Hangin...

Wolfe, Marion Hayne...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Apple Wall Hanging

Creator: Wolfe, Marion Hayner

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 8.75 in. x 17.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Marion was a founding member of the Wisconsin Quilt History Project, served as its president and was an avid promoter of local philanthropic interests, primarily in Wisconsin.

15-11-1220

KID: 15-11-1220

1976-1999

Tumbling Blocks

Wolfe, Marion Hayne...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Tumbling Blocks

Creator: Wolfe, Marion Hayner

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 22 in. x 40.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Marion was a founding member of the Wisconsin Quilt History Project, served as its president and was an avid promoter of local philanthropic interests, primarily in Wisconsin.

15-11-1891

KID: 15-11-1891

1976-1999

Skirting the Issu...

Wolfe, Marion Hayne...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Skirting the Issue

Creator: Wolfe, Marion Hayner

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

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

Quilt Size: 24.75 in. x 24.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Marion was a founding member of the Wisconsin Quilt History Project, served as its president and was an avid promoter of local philanthropic interests, primarily in Wisconsin.

15-11-1174

KID: 15-11-1174