1930-1949

YoYo

Gingras, Mary Louis...

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Creator: Gingras, Mary Louise Aubin

Quilt Size: 82 x 94

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, waffle, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-2423

KID: 11-37-2423

1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Bayer, Rebecca Roch...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Creator: Bayer, Rebecca Roche

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 84 x 89

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-2012

KID: 11-37-2012

1930-1949

Yo-yo

Losio, Dorothy (Lil...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo-yo

Creator: Losio, Dorothy (Lillvik)

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

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

Quilt Size: 6" x 6"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: New York Quilt Project

This doll quilt comes with a matching pillow (3/4" x 2")., The quiltmaker was a 4-H leader, she took sewing in high school, and she was an MC at a fashion show. The quiltmaker's mother was also a quilter.

49-142-4052

KID: 49-142-4052

1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Burckhalter, Lillie...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Creator: Burckhalter, Lillie Wise

Location Made: Aiken, South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 9" x 14"

Fabrics: Multiple scrap

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

The maker also lived in Columbia, SC.

53-155-1570

KID: 53-155-1570

1850-1875

Yankee Puzzle

Date Made: 1850-1875

Yankee Puzzle

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 24-1/4 x 29

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Willamette Heritage Center Collection

40-38-409

KID: 40-38-409

Wreath of Roses

Wreath of Roses

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 21.25 - 21.75 inches x 22.75 - 23 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.

27-23-2527

KID: 27-23-2527

1876-1900

World Without End...

Date Made: 1876-1900

World Without End

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 18.25 in. x 21 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Doll quilt was purchased by the owner at an antiques show in Cedarburg/Ozaukee, Wisconsin.

15-11-956

KID: 15-11-956

1960

Wool one patch

Moreau, Lucy Lemoin...

Date Made: 1960

Wool one patch

Creator: Moreau, Lucy Lemoine

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 74 x 82

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1704

KID: 9-6-1704

1976-1999

Windsor Garden

Lindahl, Signe

Date Made: 1976-1999

Windsor Garden

Creator: Lindahl, Signe

Location Made: Iron River, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 84" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-2789

KID: 12-8-2789

1901-1929

Windmills

Wills, Morihu Suson...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Windmills

Creator: Wills, Morihu Suson

Location Made: South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 86" x 82"

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap, Print

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

The maker also lived in Orangeburg, SC.

53-155-2603

KID: 53-155-2603

1976-1999

Windblown Tulips

Petersen, Cindy; Pe...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Windblown Tulips

Creator: Petersen, Cindy; Petersen, Raymond

Location Made: Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-4944

KID: 12-8-4944

Windblown Girl (A...

Unknown

Windblown Girl (Appl. Doll)

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 72.5 x 88.5

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

No information available.

9-6-1502

KID: 9-6-1502

Wild Geese

Wild Geese

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 16.875 inches x 16.575 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Plaid, Striped

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-1759

KID: 6-3-1759

1901-1929

Wholecoth

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wholecoth

Location Made: Indianapolis, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Piecing, This quilt is a pink print with gray birds sitting on gold outlined branches of a plant with hot pink and white flowers/leaves.

Quilt Size: 21 in x 16 1/2 in x 1/2 in

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Print

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Indiana State Museum Collection

39-40-6682

KID: 39-40-6682

Wholecloth Doll Q...

Wholecloth Doll Quilt

Location Made: USA

Quilt Size: 13 inches x 13 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked

Project: DAR Museum, Permanent Collection

16-12-298

KID: 16-12-298

Wholecloth Doll Q...

Wholecloth Doll Quilt

Location Made: USA

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 11 inches x 16 3/4 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: DAR Museum, Permanent Collection

16-12-299

KID: 16-12-299

1876-1900

Wholecloth Doll Q...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Wholecloth Doll Quilt

Location Made: USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 12 inches x 13 1/4 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cheater (fabric with pre-printed appliqué or pieced design)

Project: DAR Museum; Permanent Collection

16-12-27

KID: 16-12-27

1876-1900

Wholecloth Doll q...

Unknown

Date Made: 1876-1900

Wholecloth Doll quilt

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 11.5 inches x 18 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; D L Miller Quilt Collection

38-36-4267

KID: 38-36-4267

Wholecloth Doll B...

Wholecloth Doll Blanket

Location Made: USA

Quilt Size: 13 1/4 inches x 21 1/4 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Print

Project: DAR Museum, Permanent Collection

16-12-300

KID: 16-12-300

1950-1975

Wholecloth

Date Made: 1950-1975

Wholecloth

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Quilt Size: 19 in x 12 in

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Solid/plain, White fabric printed with red, yellow, green, and blue flowers and red polka-dots.

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Indiana State Museum Collection; The David Pottinger Collection of Indiana Amish Quilts

39-40-6508

KID: 39-40-6508

1800-1849

Wholecloth

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wholecloth

Location Made: USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 24.5 inches x 28 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: DAR Museum; Permanent Collection

16-12-248

KID: 16-12-248

Whole Cloth Tied ...

Whole Cloth Tied Doll Quilt

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 10.875 - 11.375 inches x 19.75 - 20.375 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.

27-23-1303

KID: 27-23-1303

1930-1949

Whole Cloth Doll ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Whole Cloth Doll Quilt

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 11.25" x 17"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; New England Quilt Museum Collection

11-37-3001

KID: 11-37-3001

1876-1900

Whole cloth doll ...

Simonsen, Anna Umbr...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Whole cloth doll quilt

Creator: Simonsen, Anna Umbreit

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

Quilt Size: 19 in. x 23.25 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Geometric, Printed patchwork

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

What I recall about this doll quilt is based on memories of conversations with my mom as a little girl. I believe she indicated it was made by my great-grandmother, Anna Umbreit Simonsen. I used it for my doll cradle for years as a child. , The quiltmaker is the daughter of Catherine Blockwitz Umb...

15-11-300

KID: 15-11-300

1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 11 x 17

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Toile

Project: Connecticut Quilt Search Project

17-13-41

KID: 17-13-41

Whole cloth

Whole cloth

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 20 inches x 15.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Paisley

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-1810

KID: 6-3-1810

1930-1949

Whole Cloth

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Whole Cloth

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Quilt Size: 7.7" x 15.4"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Donated by Miss Miriam R. Levin, Southern Pines, NC, June 3, 1965.

21-17-813

KID: 21-17-813

1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Chandler, Hannah

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Creator: Chandler, Hannah

Quilt Size: 12 x 14

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, block prints, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Worcester Historical Museum

11-37-4879

KID: 11-37-4879

1976-1999

Whole Cloth

Renkert, Lynn

Date Made: 1976-1999

Whole Cloth

Creator: Renkert, Lynn

Location Made: Royal Oak, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 17" x 19 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, prequited fabric

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-1718

KID: 12-8-1718

1930-1949

Whole Cloth

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Whole Cloth

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Quilt Size: 9.8" x 11.2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Donated by Miss Miriam R. Levin, Southern Pines, NC, June 3, 1965.

21-17-814

KID: 21-17-814

1901-1929

White & Blue doll...

Date Made: 1901-1929

White & Blue doll quilt

Quilt Size: 7.5 x 7.5

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-6286

KID: 11-37-6286

1976-1999

When the Bear Vis...

Schell, Ann-Lillian...

Date Made: 1976-1999

When the Bear Visited Ann's Flower Garden / The Bear Went Over the Mountains on a Wild Goose Chase

Creator: Schell, Ann-Lillian

Location Made: Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) United States

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

Quilt Size: 61 inches x 61 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Other

Project: Lands' End All-American Quilt Collection

14-10-75

KID: 14-10-75

1930-1949

What Are Little G...

Gasperik, Mary

Date Made: 1930-1949

What Are Little Girls Made Of?

Creator: Gasperik, Mary

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 22 inches x 24 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Solid/plain

Project: Mary Gasperik Private Collection

18-14-54

KID: 18-14-54

1930-1949

What Are Little B...

Gasperik, Mary

Date Made: 1930-1949

What Are Little Boys Made Of?

Creator: Gasperik, Mary

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Solid/plain

Project: Mary Gasperik Private Collection

Whereabouts of quilt is not known. Quilt was traded away by three-year-old grand-daughter Linda Krueger. It was retrieved by her mother Elsie Krueger. Later it was lost for good. , The pattern source for this quilt which has not yet been found may be the same for <a href="https://quiltin...

18-14-12

KID: 18-14-12

1932

Wedding Ring

Bradford, Ruby Pear...

Date Made: 1932

Wedding Ring

Creator: Bradford, Ruby Pearson

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 86 x 102

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1252

KID: 9-6-1252

2000-2025

Victory of the Sp...

Zahra, Sauda A.

Date Made: 2000-2025

Victory of the Spirit

Creator: Zahra, Sauda A.

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Photography/photo transfer

Quilt Size: 29.5" x 29.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Applique; African beads and bead lettering

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-79

KID: 50-145-79

Victorian Doll

Victorian Doll

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

Quilt Size: 79 - 80 inches x 97.875 - 98.875 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Rayon, Polyester, Cotton, Other synthetic, Other, Velvet, Muslin, Other, Solid/plain, Plaid, Paisley, Geometric, Floral, Dotted, Conversation Prints, Checked, Striped, Nylon upholstery, backed lame, teflon coated cotton, faux suede, terry cloth, dobby

Project: Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.

27-23-2164

KID: 27-23-2164

1876-1900

Vertical Strippy ...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Vertical Strippy Doll Quilt

Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Striped

Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

19-15-345

KID: 19-15-345

1976-1999

Valentine quilt

Spriggs, Mary Justi...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Valentine quilt

Creator: Spriggs, Mary Justice

Location Made: Wheatfield, Indiana (IN) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-3238

KID: 39-40-3238

1901-1929

Untitled

Lee, Mildred Beene

Date Made: 1901-1929

Untitled

Creator: Lee, Mildred Beene

Location Made: Bridgeport, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Pieced diamonds are appliqued to the background to create the block design.

Quilt Size: 23 inches x 29.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1418

KID: 22-18-1418

1930-1949

Unknown

Carlson, Alberta

Date Made: 1930-1949

Unknown

Creator: Carlson, Alberta

Quilt Size: 10" x 13"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

21-17-2606

KID: 21-17-2606

1930-1949

Unknown

Date Made: 1930-1949

Unknown

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 15" x 15"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Striped

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was made by mother-in-law's grandmother

21-17-2605

KID: 21-17-2605

1930-1949

Umbrella Doll

Falkenberg, Vlasta

Date Made: 1930-1949

Umbrella Doll

Creator: Falkenberg, Vlasta

Location Made: Cadott, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64 in. x 75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

"My mother made many quilts. I helped when young. She passed away in 1970." A photo of the maker is included with the documentation.

15-11-3838

KID: 15-11-3838

1976-1999

Two Christmas Run...

Lindahl, Signe

Date Made: 1976-1999

Two Christmas Runners, Star for All Seasons

Creator: Lindahl, Signe

Location Made: Iron River, Michigan (MI)

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-2977

KID: 12-8-2977

1976-1999

Twelve Months Wal...

Lindahl, Signe

Date Made: 1976-1999

Twelve Months Wall Hangings

Creator: Lindahl, Signe

Location Made: Iron River, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Fusible Applique

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-2976

KID: 12-8-2976

1976-1999

Turkey Tracks

Julia Ann Overton N...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Turkey Tracks

Creator: Julia Ann Overton Needham

Location Made: Knoxville, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 inches x 90 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Floral

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

Julia enjoyed watching or listening to sports events while working on her quilts. She liked most all sports.

22-18-1982

KID: 22-18-1982

Tumbling Blocks

Tumbling Blocks

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

Quilt Size: 19" x 14"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: New York Quilt Project; Oysterponds Historical Society, Inc. Collection

49-142-3920

KID: 49-142-3920

1976-1999

Tumbling Blocks

Wilson, Linda Lee (...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Tumbling Blocks

Creator: Wilson, Linda Lee (Koestner)

Location Made: Peoria Heights, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker made 7 other quilts.

5-2-1290

KID: 5-2-1290

1876-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Date Made: 1876-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 17.5 - 18.375 inches x 24 - 24.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Glazed, Muslin, Satin, Velvet, Geometric, Solid/plain, Brocade

Project: Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.; Wyoming State Museum Collection

The quilt was donated to the Wyoming state Museum by Mrs. Gertrude Cory Hicks, through Mrs. Ross Howard.

27-23-392

KID: 27-23-392

1876-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Date Made: 1876-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 21.5 x 22.25

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Belchertown Historical Association at Stone House Museum

11-37-4660

KID: 11-37-4660

1876-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Date Made: 1876-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Contruction: English template Piecing

Quilt Size: 61 x 72.5

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Print

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; New England Quilt Museum Collection

11-37-807

KID: 11-37-807

1930-1949

Tumbling Block Do...

Unknown

Date Made: 1930-1949

Tumbling Block Doll Quilt

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 23 inches x 25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; D L Miller Quilt Collection

38-36-4671

KID: 38-36-4671

1930-1949

Tumbler

Corriveau, Stella P...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Tumbler

Creator: Corriveau, Stella Paro

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 17.75 x 19.75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-6677

KID: 11-37-6677

1950-1975

Tulip category

Lilly, Cosby Elizab...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Tulip category

Creator: Lilly, Cosby Elizabeth

Location Made: Crab Orchard, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 66 1/2" x 80 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The purple fabric was likely to have been purchased at the Company store in the coal camp. , The maker loved to knit and crochet.

26-22-721

KID: 26-22-721

1976-1999

Triple Irish Chai...

Rippey, Lori

Date Made: 1976-1999

Triple Irish Chain

Creator: Rippey, Lori

Location Made: Iron River, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 90" x 110"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-3101

KID: 12-8-3101

2000-2025

Triple Irish Chai...

Kozlowski, Lynn Mae...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Triple Irish Chain

Creator: Kozlowski, Lynn Mae

Location Made: West Allis, Greenfield, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 107 in. x 82 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt was made for the maker's daughter's wedding., At 8 years of age, my Aunt Elsie Oetken taught me to hand sew doll clothes with her fabric scraps. I still have the mint green corduroy skirt I made with white rick rack. As a teenager I learned how to sew clothing for myself through sewing cla...

15-11-2399

KID: 15-11-2399

1950-1975

Triple Irish Chai...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Triple Irish Chain

Location Made: Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 84.50 inches x 92.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

My aunt (Esther Hess 1910-2008) had this quilt made by a woman in Sterling, Illinois who did all of her sewing - including work dresses for my aunt, doll clothes and toys for numerous nieces (I have a topsy turvey doll from 1960 that she made and Barbie doll clothes from the same era). I don't kno...

38-36-3640

KID: 38-36-3640

1930-1949

Trip Around the W...

Julia Ann Overton N...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Trip Around the World

Creator: Julia Ann Overton Needham

Location Made: Knoxville, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 x 94

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Striped, Checked, Print, Plaid, Solid/plain, Floral, Novelty

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

This is the first quilt made by Julia. She started it at age 17 and completed it at age 52. There are differing stories about the age Julia began this first quilt. Some sources report her age as 13, while others state the beginning date in 1941 which would place Julia at about 17 years old. Both rec...

22-18-1981

KID: 22-18-1981

1976-1999

Trip around the W...

Women of the First ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Trip around the World

Creator: Women of the First Pesbyterian Church

Location Made: Hastings, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 91" x 101"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Carolyn also received a Cabbage Patch Doll, and the couple was given a new car. Later Carolyn asked for any extra material left over, so she could make a matching quilt for her Cabbage Patch. Do not know if it was completed. Wanted a pattern with lots of squares (to sign). Plus wanted a pleasing pat...

12-8-9561

KID: 12-8-9561

1930-1949

Trip Around the W...

Yoder, Katie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Trip Around the World

Creator: Yoder, Katie

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 x 74.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; New England Quilt Museum Collection

11-37-598

KID: 11-37-598