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1876-1900
Zig Zag with Craz...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Zig Zag with Crazy Center panel

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

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

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilts"

8-5-552

KID: 8-5-552
1876-1900
Wild Goose Chase ...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Wild Goose Chase variant

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of the Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilts".

8-5-405

KID: 8-5-405
1850-1875
Wild Goose Chase

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wild Goose Chase

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

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

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilts"

8-5-549

KID: 8-5-549
1901-1929
Wild Goose Chase

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wild Goose Chase

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilt"

8-5-557

KID: 8-5-557
2000-2025
White and Brown S...
Pauline Parker

Date Made: 2000-2025

White and Brown Stripes

Creator: Pauline Parker

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 12" x 20"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Small Works/Abstract.

12-8-6474

KID: 12-8-6474
1950-1975
Washington Plume
Harriman, Betty Har...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Washington Plume

Creator: Harriman, Betty Harned

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 90" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The top was made by Betty Harriman and Mary Schafer added the original center design and the border., Betty Harriman appliqued four complete and two half plume blocks, following through with an appliqued border on the two sides but only one end. This setting is seen more often in early quilts.

12-8-472

KID: 12-8-472
2000-2025
Walls Talking: Mu...
Roberts, Keisha

Date Made: 2000-2025

Walls Talking: Mulatto Ex-Slave in Her House Near Greensboro, Alabama

Creator: Roberts, Keisha

Location Made: San Fransisco, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Mixed media techniques

Quilt Size: 15" x 19"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-5026

KID: 12-8-5026
2000-2025
Voters Not Politi...
Miller, Karen B.

Date Made: 2000-2025

Voters Not Politicians Quilt

Creator: Miller, Karen B.

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 81 1/4" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-10524

KID: 12-8-10524
1850-1875
Triple Irish Chai...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Triple Irish Chain

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Fabrics: Wool, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilts"

8-5-547

KID: 8-5-547
1850-1875
Triangles and Bar...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Triangles and Bars

Location Made: Massachusetts (MA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Striped, Dotted, Print

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilt"

8-5-544

KID: 8-5-544
1850-1875
Tree Everlasting

Date Made: 1850-1875

Tree Everlasting

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilts".

8-5-392

KID: 8-5-392
1850-1875
Thousand Pyramids...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Thousand Pyramids

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

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

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Sesign in American Quilts"

8-5-576

KID: 8-5-576
1976-1999
The Touch
Faulkner, Jacquelyn...

Date Made: 1976-1999

The Touch

Creator: Faulkner, Jacquelyn Lee

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 51" x 24"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

A painting I saw a collection of paintings in the modern style inspired me to do this quilt. I do not remember the book-only that it ws in the hard cover sale books at Community News Center in mid 1984. The painting was of the arms from Michaelangelo's "Creation of Adam" fresco from the S...

12-8-4858

KID: 12-8-4858
2000-2025
The Peacocks
Pauline Parker

Date Made: 2000-2025

The Peacocks

Creator: Pauline Parker

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 51" x 39"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Small Works/Abstract: two peacocks sit on a branch in front of dark circle, one has a long green tail, tan background, plastic mesh covers dark moon.

12-8-6468

KID: 12-8-6468
2000-2025
Syncopation X: Bo...
Montgomery, Patrici...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Syncopation X: Boss of Nova

Creator: Montgomery, Patricia

Location Made: Oakland, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 33 1/2" x 51"

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6709

KID: 12-8-6709
1976-1999
Sunshine and Shad...
Paquet, Christine

Date Made: 1976-1999

Sunshine and Shadow Amish

Creator: Paquet, Christine

Location Made: Lansing, Grand Ledge, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 45" x 45"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-5755

KID: 12-8-5755
1876-1900
Stripes

Date Made: 1876-1900

Stripes

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilt"

8-5-560

KID: 8-5-560
1876-1900
Stripes

Date Made: 1876-1900

Stripes

Location Made: Vermont (VT) United States

Fabrics: Silk, silk cigar bands

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; International Quilt Museum

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilts".

8-5-578

KID: 8-5-578
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66.25 in x 83 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running w...

12-8-6109

KID: 12-8-6109
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.5 in x 78.125 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Feedsack, Other, Floral, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Other

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6121

KID: 12-8-6121
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70.5 in x 82.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Other, Other, Floral, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6122

KID: 12-8-6122
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65.25 in x 80.75 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Other, Solid/plain, Gabardine

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6128

KID: 12-8-6128
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 in x 86 in

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Other synthetic, Other, Floral, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6133

KID: 12-8-6133
1930-1949
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 in x 79.125 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Flannel, Muslin, Checked, Dotted, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running w...

12-8-6103

KID: 12-8-6103
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64.375 in x 76.75 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running w...

12-8-6105

KID: 12-8-6105
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 in x 78.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Other, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6118

KID: 12-8-6118
1930-1949
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71.125 in x 86 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Floral, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6123

KID: 12-8-6123
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 in x 83 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Other, Floral, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6136

KID: 12-8-6136
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 60 in x 78.5

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Flannel, Other, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6115

KID: 12-8-6115
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.5 in x 80.25 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Flannel, Other, Floral, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6125

KID: 12-8-6125
1930-1949
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64.125 in x 81.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Wool, Satin, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6130

KID: 12-8-6130
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.875 in x 80 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Other, Floral, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running w...

12-8-6106

KID: 12-8-6106
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.25 in x 79.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6113

KID: 12-8-6113
1930-1949
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66.75 in x 77.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Other, Feedsack, Floral, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Nylon

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6116

KID: 12-8-6116
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70.625 in x 84.75 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Flannel, Other, Floral, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Seersucker

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6134

KID: 12-8-6134
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71 in x 78.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Other, Checked, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6135

KID: 12-8-6135
1930-1949
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 63 in x 81.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Other, Solid/plain, Other

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running w...

12-8-6108

KID: 12-8-6108
1930-1949
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 62.5 in x 80.625 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Other synthetic, Other, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6117

KID: 12-8-6117
1950-1975
Strip Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70.063 in x 78 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Flannel, Other, Plaid, Solid/plain, Denim

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6126

KID: 12-8-6126
1901-1929
String Squares

Date Made: 1901-1929

String Squares

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Checked, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of the Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilts".

8-5-548

KID: 8-5-548
1876-1900
Streak of Lightni...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Streak of Lightning

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilts"

8-5-556

KID: 8-5-556
Star Patterns
Barton, Mary

Star Patterns

Creator: Barton, Mary

Location Made: Ame, Iowa (IA) United States

Quilt Size: 45.25 inches x 72.75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Various fabrics used in each of the 18 blocks.

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-2175

KID: 6-3-2175
1950-1975
Star of LeMoyne Q...
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Star of LeMoyne Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73.5 in x 85.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Floral, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running w...

12-8-6104

KID: 12-8-6104
1930-1949
Squares

Date Made: 1930-1949

Squares

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilt"

8-5-570

KID: 8-5-570
1850-1875
Shoo Fly

Date Made: 1850-1875

Shoo Fly

Location Made: Vermont (VT) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilt"

8-5-569

KID: 8-5-569
2000-2025
She Carries Her H...
Worland, Chris

Date Made: 2000-2025

She Carries Her House

Creator: Worland, Chris

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Photography/ photo transfer

Quilt Size: 20 1/4" x 24"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, African prints

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-5012

KID: 12-8-5012
1876-1900
Schoolhouse

Date Made: 1876-1900

Schoolhouse

Location Made: New Hampshire (NH) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Striped, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilts"

8-5-550

KID: 8-5-550
1976-1999
Schoolhouse
Esch, Colleen

Date Made: 1976-1999

Schoolhouse

Creator: Esch, Colleen

Location Made: Houghton, Michigan (MI)

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-7363

KID: 12-8-7363
1876-1900
Sawtooth

Date Made: 1876-1900

Sawtooth

Location Made: Massachusetts (MA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilts"

8-5-394

KID: 8-5-394
1981
Sampler
Gladhart, Gay Rhode...

Date Made: 1981

Sampler

Creator: Gladhart, Gay Rhodes

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 74 x 92.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: She says she is self taught--she learned by watching her mother, grandmother, and great aunts as they quilted. Later, she took some quilting classes. Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Gifts (baby) or with me. 25 - miscellanous, smaller; 4 bed size quilts She says, "Most of...

9-6-228

KID: 9-6-228
1930-1949
Rose of Sharon

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rose of Sharon

Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 85 inches x 85 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

19-15-5604

KID: 19-15-5604
1930-1949
Roman Stripe vari...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Roman Stripe variant

Location Made: Vermont (VT) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon faille

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilts"

8-5-579

KID: 8-5-579
1876-1900
Roman Square

Date Made: 1876-1900

Roman Square

Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) United States

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

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilt"

8-5-584

KID: 8-5-584
1930-1949
Road to Californi...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Road to California

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilt"

8-5-402

KID: 8-5-402
2000-2025
River and Tree
Pauline Parker

Date Made: 2000-2025

River and Tree

Creator: Pauline Parker

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 25" x 14"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Small Works/Abstract.

12-8-6477

KID: 12-8-6477
1876-1900
Redwork
Brett, Tina

Date Made: 1876-1900

Redwork

Creator: Brett, Tina

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, animals/flowers/horseshoe/abstract geometrics

Quilt Size: 60 x 67

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-1342

KID: 11-37-1342
1901-1929
Rainbow Stripes

Date Made: 1901-1929

Rainbow Stripes

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilt

8-5-390

KID: 8-5-390
1876-1900
Puffs

Date Made: 1876-1900

Puffs

Location Made: Maine (ME) United States

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

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilt".

8-5-575

KID: 8-5-575
1876-1900
Pineapples

Date Made: 1876-1900

Pineapples

Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilts"

8-5-551

KID: 8-5-551
1950-1975
Pig Pen Quilt
Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Pig Pen Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.5 in x 82.25 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Flannel, Other, Checked, Floral, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6129

KID: 12-8-6129