top finished 1940s

Shoo Fly

Date Made: top finished 1940s

Shoo Fly

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 88"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Old blocks with newer (1940s) fabric used as border and connecting blocks.

12-8-10434

KID: 12-8-10434

prior to 1899

baskets and wreat...

Date Made: prior to 1899

baskets and wreaths

Location Made: Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77.5 x 85.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee; McMinn County Living Heritage Museum Collection

See attached (in Quilt book) newspaper article about the decent of quilt. The Boone family settled on Middle Creek McMinn County in 1823. She married Samuel Edgemon in 1872

22-18-1946

KID: 22-18-1946

none

Democrat Rose

Smyth, Mrs. Joseph ...

Date Made: none

Democrat Rose

Creator: Smyth, Mrs. Joseph Grigsby

Location Made: Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Gathering/ruching, Other embellishment technique, Roses on this quilt, both large and small, are constructed by ruching; the heavily stuffed roses stand up almost 3/4 in. above the quilt surface.

Quilt Size: 70 in. x 83 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Texas Sesquicentennial Quilt Association, Texas Quilt Search

The present owners of this quilt believe it was made in East Texas. The quiltmaker's husband, Joseph Grisby Smyth, was the son of George W. Smyth, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Joseph Smyth was born in Jasper County, Texas, in 1847 and married Mrs. Smyth in 1868. The couple had ...

25-21-350

KID: 25-21-350

date needs research...

A-Coverlet B-Pill...

Date Made: date needs research

A-Coverlet B-Pillow Sham

Quilt Size: A 79 B 29.5 x A 85 B 74

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Berkshire Historical Society at Arrowhead

11-37-1430

KID: 11-37-1430

c1980

Sawtooth

Vary, Matilda

Date Made: c1980

Sawtooth

Creator: Vary, Matilda

Location Made: Ceresco, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81.25" x 97"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Paisley

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt was made between 1870-80 by Matilda Godfrey Vary (my husbands grandmother). It had been unused until recently because no one especially liked the pineapple color signed Mary Vary. The Vary-Godfrey-McCrory families all settled in the Marshall-Ceresco-Battle Creek area, and like most Mic...

12-8-7305

KID: 12-8-7305

c.2010

Dresden Plate and...

Carr, Sarabeth

Date Made: c.2010

Dresden Plate and Laurel Leaf

Creator: Carr, Sarabeth

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 47" x 47"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

There are templates and prizes, awards, and ribbons where one can find more information regarding this quilt., The quiltmaker took lessons at the Grand Quilt, a shop. She also took Beth Williams and others' courses online at "Quilt University".

12-8-5994

KID: 12-8-5994

c.2002

Celtic Sampler 3

Durcan, Philomena

Date Made: c.2002

Celtic Sampler 3

Creator: Durcan, Philomena

Location Made: Sunnyvale, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 60" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Sateen, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Hand-dyed, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Philomena Durcan Collection

Patrick Durcan Jr. will inherit this quilt., My mother was a lacemaker and taught her craft. She also made lace for the church's altar cloths. She did not require that I learn sewing. I learned to sew and quilt after I married and moved to California.

40-38-573

KID: 40-38-573

c.2001

Summer's End

Pittman, Charlotte

Date Made: c.2001

Summer's End

Creator: Pittman, Charlotte

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 53 1/2 in. x 55 3/4 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

10-7-193

KID: 10-7-193

c.2001

Summer's Romance

Pittman, Charlotte

Date Made: c.2001

Summer's Romance

Creator: Pittman, Charlotte

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 60 1/2 in. x 60 1/2 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

10-7-194

KID: 10-7-194

c.2000

Tree of Life II

Reed, Dallas

Date Made: c.2000

Tree of Life II

Creator: Reed, Dallas

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 36 1/2 in. x 42 1/2 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

10-7-199

KID: 10-7-199

c.1996

Winter Garden

Campbell, Patricia ...

Date Made: c.1996

Winter Garden

Creator: Campbell, Patricia B.

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 27 1/4, 27 1/2, 27 1/2 in. x 83 1/4, 83 1/4, 83 1/8 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

10-7-204

KID: 10-7-204

c.1992

Tree of Life

Campbell, Patricia ...

Date Made: c.1992

Tree of Life

Creator: Campbell, Patricia B.

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 35 in. x 42 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

10-7-197

KID: 10-7-197

c.1990-91

Elizabethan Woods...

Date Made: c.1990-91

Elizabethan Woods

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68 in. x 84 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

10-7-152

KID: 10-7-152

c.1982

Celtic Mini Inter...

Durcan, Philomena

Date Made: c.1982

Celtic Mini Interlace

Creator: Durcan, Philomena

Location Made: Sunnyvale, California (CA) United States

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Philomena Durcan Collection

This quilt is a miniature version of a larger quilt incorporating the interlace designs in "Celtic Quilt Designs" by Philomena Durcan, 1980. Lucy Sweetman of Ireland will inherit this quilt., My mother was a lacemaker and taught her craft. She also made lace for the church's altar cloths...

40-38-575

KID: 40-38-575

c.1929

Rose Applique

Fiegl, Lois Eldridg...

Date Made: c.1929

Rose Applique

Creator: Fiegl, Lois Eldridge

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, The quilt is running and whip stitched.

Quilt Size: 82" x 82 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: New York Quilt Project

Her mother was a quilter.

49-142-2449

KID: 49-142-2449

c.1925-35

Embroidered Windb...

Walck, Ernestine (H...

Date Made: c.1925-35

Embroidered Windblown Tulips

Creator: Walck, Ernestine (Haseley)

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

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

Quilt Size: 81" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: New York Quilt Project

The quiltmaker was a farmer's wife.

49-142-4684

KID: 49-142-4684

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.1830-1850

Cog Wheels

Foster, Mary E.

Date Made: c.1830-1850

Cog Wheels

Creator: Foster, Mary E.

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 73½" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

40-38-1555

KID: 40-38-1555

c. 1959

Crazy Quilt

Cook, Ethel

Date Made: c. 1959

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Cook, Ethel

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Painting, Black ginkgo leaves appliquéd on red patches - Ginkgo leaves mean Good Fortune.

Quilt Size: 46" x 68½"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Velvet, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain, Striped, Burnout Velvet (Devoré)

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

After surviving polio, Ethel Cook began this quilt of velvet and taught her new stitches. She hand stitched this quilt and then set it aside, completing it in 1959 as a gift for her son (James') 30th birthday. The maroon velvet on the border came from her Mother's wedding dress.

40-38-1457

KID: 40-38-1457

c. 1920

Block Pattern

Owner's great aunt ...

Date Made: c. 1920

Block Pattern

Creator: Owner's great aunt - no name listed.

Location Made: Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 63 in. x 83.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-2115

KID: 15-11-2115

c 1930

Rose of Sharon

Thom, Ulrika Mallon...

Date Made: c 1930

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Thom, Ulrika Mallon

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Flowers, leaves and stems are hand appliqued with the blanket stitch using the color thread compatible with the fabric. She embroidered a French knot in the center of each large rose.

Quilt Size: 73.5 in. x 82 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

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

The quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts., The quilt maker was married but had no children. She made other quilts and some of them are in the possession of the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fine Arts. As a member of the Ladies Aid Society of Milwaukee, Wiscon...

15-11-506

KID: 15-11-506

c 1930

Dancing Daffodils...

Thom, Ulrika Mallon...

Date Made: c 1930

Dancing Daffodils

Creator: Thom, Ulrika Mallon

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Flowers, leaves and stems are hand embroidered with the blanket stitch using the color of thread compatible with the fabric. Every daffodil has deep gold stitching in the trumpet to represent depth.

Quilt Size: 76.5 in. x 84.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

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

The quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts., Quilt maker purchased fabric at Schuster's and Goldman's Department Stores in Milwaukee, Wisconsin., The quilt maker was married but had no children. She made other quilts and some of them are in the possession of the W...

15-11-504

KID: 15-11-504

c 1930

Bluebells (Variat...

Thom, Ulrika Mallon...

Date Made: c 1930

Bluebells (Variation)

Creator: Thom, Ulrika Mallon

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Flowers and leaves are hand appliqued with the blanket stitch using the color of thread compatible with the fabric. Fine stems embroidered with brown thread using the stem stitch.

Quilt Size: 65 in. x 78.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

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

The quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts., The quilt maker was married but had no children. She made other quilts and some of them are in the possession of the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fine Arts. As a member of the Ladies Aid Society of Milwaukee, Wiscon...

15-11-526

KID: 15-11-526

Unknown

Rose Wreath

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: Unknown

Rose Wreath

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Other applique

Quilt Size: 97.5" x 95.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner found quilt in trunk in mother-in-law's attic

21-17-171

KID: 21-17-171

Unknown

Tulips

England, Arvilla Pr...

Date Made: Unknown

Tulips

Creator: England, Arvilla Preston

Location Made: Lamar, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82 in. x 84 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-268

KID: 15-11-268

Timespan

Star of Many Poin...

Olsen, Anne (partia...

Date Made: Timespan

Star of Many Points

Creator: Olsen, Anne (partial)

Location Made: Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73.000 inches x 85.000 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Solid/plain, Plaid, Geometric, Floral, Feedsack, Dotted, Checked, Stamped

Project: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Collection

This is part of the Anne Olsen collection. Quilt. Star of Many Points or Arrowhead Star. 74" x 85 3/4". White, blue, multi-colored pastels, feed sacks. Hand and machine pieced, hand quilted. Anne Olsen, of Laramie, WY, is known for her work of restoring and finishing old quilts and qu...

24-20-95

KID: 24-20-95

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

Timespan

White Wholecloth ...

Date Made: Timespan

White Wholecloth Quilt

Location Made: New Smyrna Beach, Florida (FL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Lace lattice

Quilt Size: 68 1/2 inches x 81 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Florida Quilt Project; Geneva Historical Society

28-30-478

KID: 28-30-478

Timespan

Crazy

Stevens, Betty

Date Made: Timespan

Crazy

Creator: Stevens, Betty

Location Made: Brownsville, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Attachments include beads and sequins.

Quilt Size: 61" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Sateen, Satin, Velvet, Other, Floral, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Fabric type: brocade

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Quilt will be inherited by Pickens Family or Koenig Family

40-38-1140

KID: 40-38-1140

Timespan

Red And Green Flo...

Date Made: Timespan

Red And Green Floral Applique

Location Made: Monongahela, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project

Purchased from friend of family, who was breaking up household of recently deceased grandmother. Martha Gandley/Quilt Owner rescued many quilts and coverlets destined for Goodwill

30-26-433

KID: 30-26-433

Timespan

Autumn Colors (Au...

Wassum, Grace Hodil...

Date Made: Timespan

Autumn Colors (Autumn Leaves)

Creator: Wassum, Grace Hodil

Location Made: Rimersburg/Sligo, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77.5" x 92.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project

30-26-1452

KID: 30-26-1452

Timespan

Wreath of Leaves

Date Made: Timespan

Wreath of Leaves

Location Made: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81 in. x 91.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-2265

KID: 15-11-2265

Timespan

Star of Many Poin...

Olsen, Anne

Date Made: Timespan

Star of Many Points

Creator: Olsen, Anne

Location Made: Arkansas (AR) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72.25 - 73 inches x 84.75 - 85 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Other

Project: Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.; Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Collection

Quiltmaker has had about 20 timespan quilts published in Quiltmaker and Quilter's Newsletter magazines. One of her timespan quilts will be in the book "Quiltmaker's Fancies" published by C&T Publishing. Quiltmaker's maternal great-grandmother, Ida Emmaline Fox Thornburg, and her great-...

27-23-56

KID: 27-23-56

Timespan

White Wholecloth ...

Date Made: Timespan

White Wholecloth Quilt

Location Made: New Smyrna Beach, Florida (FL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Lace lattice

Quilt Size: 68 1/2 inches x 81 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Florida Quilt Project; Geneva Historical Society

28-30-479

KID: 28-30-479

Timespan

Clover Blossom

Olsen, Anne

Date Made: Timespan

Clover Blossom

Creator: Olsen, Anne

Location Made: Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 23.000 inches x 33.000 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Collection

This is part of the Anne Olsen collection. Quilt. Clover Blossom or English Ivy. 23 1/4" x 33 1/4". Six blocks, approximately 8 1/4" x 8 1/2", set with 2" green sash. Border on one end is alternating triangles of green print and white. Other 3 sides of quilt are unpieced gr...

24-20-93

KID: 24-20-93

Timespan

Baltimore Bride

Blackmer, Lorraine ...

Date Made: Timespan

Baltimore Bride

Creator: Blackmer, Lorraine Porter

Location Made: Aloha, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Gathering/ruching, Other novelty technique, Embroidery, Ribbon embroidery

Quilt Size: 74-1/2" x 87-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Granddaughter, Eva will be given quilt for her wedding in June 2016., Lorraine was a sewer. When she & her husband & son moved to Homewood, IL (suburb of Chicago) in the late '60's, she became a member of a small quilt group, probably in the 1970's. Major infludences on quilt making: quilt ...

40-38-583

KID: 40-38-583

Timespan

Bamboo and Monste...

Yim, Ethel Hee

Date Made: Timespan

Bamboo and Monstera Leaves

Creator: Yim, Ethel Hee

Location Made: Honolulu, Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 100-1/2" x 100-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Pattern was designed by John Serrao for Ethel Yim. Kathy Yim Yee brought quilt to Oregon in 2001 to complete. Ethel died in 2002., Ethel embraced her appreciation for the cultural heritage passed on to her. She generously shared her love of quilting and continually encouraged her fellow quilter.

40-38-912

KID: 40-38-912

Timespan

Pine Tree variati...

Date Made: Timespan

Pine Tree variation

Location Made: United States

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

Quilt Size: 70-1/2" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Other, Floral, Solid/plain, Fabric types include chambray

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Willamette Heritage Center Collection

Quilt rescued from St. Vincent dePaul by Lorraine Robertson of Arizona. Ms. Robertson researched the names and traced them back to an Oregon pioneer family that settled in the Salem, Oregon area. Note to Lorraine Robertson on letter from Willamette Heritage Center dated November 11, 2016: "We...

40-38-1046

KID: 40-38-1046

Timespan

Irish Chain

Date Made: Timespan

Irish Chain

Location Made: State: Tennessee or North Carolina ? United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 84" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

I was told by my mother that my grandmother (Margaret M. Furr) tok care of Janie Moffat in her home in Marks, MS, before she died. I believe Janie M. Moffat's quilts were stored in the upstairs of my grandmother's home since about 1938. Owner is searching for accurate data about quilt maker. Q...

40-38-1458

KID: 40-38-1458

Timespan

4 Patch Triangles...

Date Made: Timespan

4 Patch Triangles

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Piecing, Hand Applique, The block or design set is horizontal. The quilt top is sewn with running stitches.

Quilt Size: 57" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

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

Project: New York Quilt Project

The quiltmaker's family was American.

49-142-1706

KID: 49-142-1706

Timespan

Embroidered Block...

Readling

Date Made: Timespan

Embroidered Blocks

Creator: Readling

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Other applique, The block or design set is horizontal and vertical.

Quilt Size: 68" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: New York Quilt Project

This quilt is hand embroidered.

49-142-4824

KID: 49-142-4824

Timespan

Railroad Crossing...

Date Made: Timespan

Railroad Crossing

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible).

Quilt Size: 78” x 89”

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

58-172-167

KID: 58-172-167

Timespan

Mary Ann's Quilt

Maughan, Mary Ann W...

Date Made: Timespan

Mary Ann's Quilt

Creator: Maughan, Mary Ann Weston

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Other novelty technique, stuffed work berries

Quilt Size: 71.5 in. x 84 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-354

KID: 15-11-354

Timespan

Tulip

Brooks, Retta

Date Made: Timespan

Tulip

Creator: Brooks, Retta

Location Made: Ohio? United States

Contruction: Applique, The center of each block resembles four pots for flowers, with a stem, tulip, and two leaves projecting from each.

Quilt Size: 80 3/4 in x 68 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Print

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Indiana State Museum Collection

39-40-6140

KID: 39-40-6140

Timespan

Embroidered Flowe...

Rogers, Susan

Date Made: Timespan

Embroidered Flowers

Creator: Rogers, Susan

Location Made: Springfield, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Hand embroidery

Quilt Size: 86" x 113.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

My grandmother, Emma Dickenson, embroidered the flowers. I inherited them upon the death of my grandparents. I made the quilt as a healing process after the death of my mother 2006., Setting for blocks designed by owner/ maker, Love of sewing from Jr Hi to present; working with hands; friends; I kne...

40-38-594

KID: 40-38-594

Timespan

Wholecloth

Date Made: Timespan

Wholecloth

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Piecing, Hand Applique, The quilt top is sewn with running stitches.

Quilt Size: 70" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Linen, Other, Print, Cotton (?); possibly handwoven

Project: New York Quilt Project

49-142-92

KID: 49-142-92

Timespan

LeMoyne Star

Richmond, Alida (Sm...

Date Made: Timespan

LeMoyne Star

Creator: Richmond, Alida (Smith)

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Piecing, Applique, The block or design set is horizontal and vertical. The quilt top is sewn with running stitches.

Quilt Size: 84" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: New York Quilt Project

This quilt could have been quilted by the quiltmaker's female relatives. , The quiltmaker was well-educated. She had a dairy farm where she raised horses.

49-142-1689

KID: 49-142-1689

Timespan

Grandmother's Flo...

Date Made: Timespan

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Piecing, Hand Applique, The block or design set is horizontal. The quilt top is sewn with running stitches.

Quilt Size: 42" x 58 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: New York Quilt Project

49-142-1708

KID: 49-142-1708

Timespan

Princess Feather ...

Campbell, Florence ...

Date Made: Timespan

Princess Feather with Oak Leaves

Creator: Campbell, Florence Edna Evans Harter

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 73" x 80.125"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project

Moses B Harter 05-19-1819 to 10-06-1900 (father of Moses W); Moses W Harter (03-24-1862 to 11-05-1906) married Florence Evans Harter Campbell); Ross J Dye (4-27-1887 to ?) married May Harter Dye; Victor E Yost 8-18-1900 to 5-22-1977 married Alma Iona Dye Yost 3-8-1906 to 08-20-1991; Walter A Burns ...

30-26-1313

KID: 30-26-1313

Timespan

Hearts and Circle...

Burnham, Katherine

Date Made: Timespan

Hearts and Circles with Leaves

Creator: Burnham, Katherine

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Applique, The block or design set is horizontal and vertical. The quilt top is sewn with blind stitches.

Quilt Size: 83" x 100"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: New York Quilt Project

49-142-597

KID: 49-142-597

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Lady of the Lake ...

Date Made: Timespan

Lady of the Lake

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Piecing, Hand Applique, The quilt top is sewn with running stitches.

Quilt Size: 78" x 92 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Print

Project: New York Quilt Project

The quiltmaker's family was American.

49-142-1704

KID: 49-142-1704

Timespan

Fancy Dresden Pla...

Date Made: Timespan

Fancy Dresden Plate

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Piecing, Hand Applique, The block or design set is horizontal. The quilt top is sewn with running stitches.

Quilt Size: 89" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: New York Quilt Project

49-142-1710

KID: 49-142-1710

Timespan

Cross-stitched Sq...

Date Made: Timespan

Cross-stitched Squares with Flowers

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

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

Quilt Size: 80" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: New York Quilt Project

49-142-1711

KID: 49-142-1711

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Variable Star

Lindenberger, Ruth ...

Date Made: Timespan

Variable Star

Creator: Lindenberger, Ruth Winifred Eason

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68.75 inches x 82.50 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-789

KID: 15-11-789

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8 Points in a Squ...

Braun, Rosemary

Date Made: Timespan

8 Points in a Square variation

Creator: Braun, Rosemary

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 62 x 80

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

quilted in 1989

11-37-6495

KID: 11-37-6495

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Biscuit

Date Made: Timespan

Biscuit

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, The block or design set is horizontal. The quilt top is sewn with blind stitches.

Quilt Size: 56" x 56"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Silk, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: New York Quilt Project

The quiltmaker's family was American.

49-142-1705

KID: 49-142-1705

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Grandmother's Flo...

Date Made: Timespan

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, The block or design set is horizontal. The quilt top is sewn with whipped stitches.

Quilt Size: 75" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: New York Quilt Project

49-142-1709

KID: 49-142-1709

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Whig Rose variati...

Trowbridge, Daisy C...

Date Made: Timespan

Whig Rose variation

Creator: Trowbridge, Daisy Chester relative of

Location Made: Colonna, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Applique, Red and yellow appliqued flowers with green leaves.

Quilt Size: 90 in x 90 in

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Indiana State Museum Collection; The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection

39-40-6702

KID: 39-40-6702

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Broken Dishes

Unknown

Date Made: Timespan

Broken Dishes

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

Linda Fisher was a prolific quilter beginning with her first quilt as an adult beginning in 1994 and continuing through the present (2019). She taught many people in West Texas to quilt. She was a member of the Lubbock day quilt guild (The South Plains Quilt Guild) and the Caprock Art Quilters. S...

54-159-195

KID: 54-159-195

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Lucy's Leaf

Beck, Carol

Date Made: Timespan

Lucy's Leaf

Creator: Beck, Carol

Location Made: Missouri and Durham, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Machine embroidery, Photography/photo transfer, Hand-whipped/blanket stitch, appliqued oak leaves, original stylized cameo, fused photos and fabric, flower images, pink sheer tulle overlay

Quilt Size: 77 3/4" x 78 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks, Pink tulle

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6720

KID: 12-8-6720