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

1876-1900

Embroidered Appli...

Young, Nellie

Date Made: 1876-1900

Embroidered Appliqued Quilt

Creator: Young, Nellie

Location Made: Wheatley, Ontario Canada

Contruction: Embroidery

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Nellie (McLean) Young made this "Friendship" quilt in 1898, when she was pregnan with her first child, Ray (1899-1984). This quilt won first place at the Wheatley, Ontario County Fair in 1898. Each quilt square represents a different month of the year. The backing of this quilt is elaborat...

12-8-2883

KID: 12-8-2883

1930-1949

Hearts & Gizzards...

Young, Lucettia May...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Hearts & Gizzards motif

Creator: Young, Lucettia May Sharp

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 79.5 x 90.5

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Peabody Essex Museum

11-37-2473

KID: 11-37-2473

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

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

1976-1999

Dutchman's Puzzle...

Wolf, Emily May Doe...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Dutchman's Puzzle

Creator: Wolf, Emily May Doerr

Location Made: St. Louis, Missouri (MO) 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

The quiltmaker's husband, John Anthony Wolf III, helped cut pieces for the quilt.

15-11-716

KID: 15-11-716

1976-1999

Double Wedding Ri...

Wolf, Emily Doerr

Date Made: 1976-1999

Double Wedding Ring Quilt

Creator: Wolf, Emily Doerr

Location Made: Cedarburg, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 103.5 in. x 103.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The husband's paternal aunts made the quilt. The quilt top was made in St. Louis, Mo. and the quilting was done in Cedarburg, Wi. They were 60 and 67 years of age when the quilt was made. , A family created this quilt. The makers are the paternal aunts and uncle of the quilt recipient and his wife...

15-11-437

KID: 15-11-437

2000-2025

Weeping Flower, R...

Wilson, Cindy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Weeping Flower, Reaching Flower

Creator: Wilson, Cindy

Location Made: Lakeville, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Fusible Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Other embellishment technique, Black net covers applique pieces and entire quilt top.

Quilt Size: 18 inches x 26 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

19-15-1152

KID: 19-15-1152

2000-2025

Madiba Led the Wa...

Parker, Pat

Date Made: 2000-2025

Madiba Led the Way

Creator: Parker, Pat

Location Made: South Africa

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)

Quilt Size: 45" x 60"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-6033

KID: 12-8-6033

1985

Birds on Branch

Williams, Anita Jan...

Date Made: 1985

Birds on Branch

Creator: Williams, Anita Jan

Location Made: Huntington Beach, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 49 1/2" x 94 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

My aunt Wilma Louise Van Order Chapman is my mother's sister. Family members moved to California from Michigan in the 1903s. Two of my grandchildren, Jessica Suzanne Schmaltz (7) and Ryan Jerome Schmaltz (6), attempted their first quilting stitches on this quilt...none of which were removed. They ...

12-8-4789

KID: 12-8-4789

1999

Hairpin Catcher

Wilkens, Katherine ...

Date Made: 1999

Hairpin Catcher

Creator: Wilkens, Katherine G.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 80 x 80

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Batiks

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: books and quilt cottage (no store) owners Other quilts by the quiltmaker: 1 in Ill, 1 in Calif, 1 in Nebraska She got her English BA at the Univ. Of Chicago, and her MALS at Rosary College.

9-6-161

KID: 9-6-161

1976-1999

Church College of...

Wilder, Louann Guym...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Church College of Hawaii

Creator: Wilder, Louann Guymon

Location Made: Laie; Oahu Island, Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 82 1/4 x 108 1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Brigham Young University Hawaii Collection

4-1-919

KID: 4-1-919

1876-1900

Single/Double Iri...

Whitney, Jane Roger...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Single/Double Irish Chain (variation)

Creator: Whitney, Jane Rogers

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 in. x 84.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Broadcloth, Satin, Checked, Dotted, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Mrs. Whitney's parents lived in New Brunswick, Canada. Two of her children died at the ages of 12 and 16 from small pox. Other quilts have been documented in the Quilt Index under her name at #194, #195 & #197. Her daughter (West, Emma Grace Whitney) has quilts documented in the Quilt Index at ...

15-11-1031

KID: 15-11-1031

1876-1900

Windmill

Whitney, Jane Roger...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Windmill

Creator: Whitney, Jane Rogers

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70.5 in. x 72.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Broadcloth, Satin, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Mrs. Whitney's parents lived in New Brunswick, Canada. Two of her children died at the ages of 12 and 16 from small pox. Another quilt has been documented in the Quilt Index under her name at #194, #196 & #197. Her daughter (West, Emma Grace Whitney) has quilts documented in the Quilt Index at...

15-11-1030

KID: 15-11-1030

1901-1929

French Knot Quilt...

Whitehead, Hattie M...

Date Made: 1901-1929

French Knot Quilt

Creator: Whitehead, Hattie Mae

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other novelty technique, Other embellishment technique, Colonial knots (also called Candlewicking)

Quilt Size: 71 in. x 92 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This design probably came from a commercial published source, either as stamped blocks, an iron-on transfer, or a design to trace.

15-11-50

KID: 15-11-50

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

White, Emma

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: White, Emma

Location Made: Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery

Quilt Size: 61" x 60"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Other, Velvet, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was given to owner by her mother., Made other quilts, Greenville, NC

21-17-1144

KID: 21-17-1144

1901-1929

Crazy

Whitcomb, Mrs.

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy

Creator: Whitcomb, Mrs.

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, embroidered with Oriental motif, flower motif, fauna, household items

Quilt Size: 60 x 80

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Print, rayon, brocade, ribbons, damask, plain weave, pile weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-837

KID: 11-37-837

2000-2025

Floral Reflection...

Weavers, Lorraine V...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Floral Reflections

Creator: Weavers, Lorraine Vander Weerdt

Location Made: Oostburg, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 58 1/2 inches x 73 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Broadcloth, Flannel, Checked, Plaid, Print, Other, flannel is hounds tooth wool; print is marbilized beige and white cotton; some of the wool is hand-dyed

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt maker has taught quilting in tech school and in her house.

15-11-1323

KID: 15-11-1323

2000-2025

Crazy Quilt

Weavers, Lorraine V...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Weavers, Lorraine Vander Weerdt

Location Made: Oostburg, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, See inscription; description of buttons and jewelry, lace, and tatting done by family members.

Quilt Size: 45 inches x 56 1/4 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Other, Print, damask, tapestry, embroidered fabric

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt maker has taught quilting in tech school and in her home.

15-11-1324

KID: 15-11-1324

2000-2025

Hearts A-Plenty

Wasson, Trudy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Hearts A-Plenty

Creator: Wasson, Trudy

Location Made: Eden Prairie, Minnesota (MN) United States

Quilt Size: 23.000 inches x 23.000 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection; Oh Wow! Miniature Quilt Collection

10-7-16

KID: 10-7-16

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Wallschlager, Tilly...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Wallschlager, Tilly

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81 in. x 90.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-1117

KID: 15-11-1117

2000-2025

Pineapple Log Cab...

Wachholz, Karen Sue...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Pineapple Log Cabin

Creator: Wachholz, Karen Sue

Location Made: Mequon, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, variety of machine embroidery stitching along some edges of the block piecing

Quilt Size: 61 in. x 76 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

"This was a class project using up my scraps that turned into a donation to the Brown Deer Library auction that I bought back."

15-11-571

KID: 15-11-571

1901-1929

Floral Quilted De...

Vehring, Wilhelmina...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Floral Quilted Design

Creator: Vehring, Wilhelmina (Minnie)

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Embroidery, French knots

Quilt Size: 27 in. x 34.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, The cotton fabric is very sheer.

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quiltmaker used to sew for many steady customers making clothes, etc. She did a lot of embroidery and other needlework. Maker has another quilt in the Quilt Registry: 15-11-3898.

15-11-3899

KID: 15-11-3899

1901-1929

Pieced Tulip

Vandermey, Sarah

Date Made: 1901-1929

Pieced Tulip

Creator: Vandermey, Sarah

Location Made: Truro, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 inches x 92 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Unknown

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilts were made to pass on to daughters. This quilt was made during World War I and she couldn't get all the fabric that she would have liked.

6-3-2251

KID: 6-3-2251

1876-1900

Pieced Tulip

Vandermey, Sarah

Date Made: 1876-1900

Pieced Tulip

Creator: Vandermey, Sarah

Location Made: Truro, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Unknown

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Made quilts for her three daughters. This quilt went to daughter, Elsie. After Elsie's death it passed to the present owner.

6-3-2253

KID: 6-3-2253

2000-2025

Sunflower Medalli...

Vander Jagt, Marva ...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Sunflower Medallion

Creator: Vander Jagt, Marva Lee

Location Made: Grandville, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 57 1/2" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-5006

KID: 12-8-5006

1901-1929

Crazy Coverlet

Van Tassell, Sarah ...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Coverlet

Creator: Van Tassell, Sarah Edna White

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 68.5 in. x 74.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Other

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Other blends, Broadcloth, Flannel, Floral, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Wool and silk blend, cotton flannel

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-1371

KID: 15-11-1371

1850-1875

Prince's Feather

Unknown, Senah and ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Prince's Feather

Creator: Unknown, Senah and Sarah

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 86 x 86

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Connecticut Quilt Search Project

Yes, information available, See more information of original data form, Where quiltmaker lived: Redding, CT

17-13-1909

KID: 17-13-1909

1876-1900

Friendship

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Friendship

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Painting

Quilt Size: 78" x 79.5"

Fabrics: Silk, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Donated by Mrs. Leonard Henderson, Franklinton, NC, February 14, 1975. Used by Joseph A. Henley, father of donor., Men's silk handkerchiefs sewn together and decorated with crewel and embroidery.

21-17-841

KID: 21-17-841

1860-1880

Log Cabin (Straig...

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1860-1880

Log Cabin (Straight Furrows pattern)

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64" x 71.5"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was a gift to Mrs. Marjory Lowdenslager of Virginia from a friend in Iowa in whose family it was made., Unknown if quiltmaker made other quilts

21-17-214

KID: 21-17-214

1850-1875

Whole Cloth

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whole Cloth

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Location Made: Holman Crossroads, North Carolina (NC) United States

Quilt Size: 90.5" x 93.125"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

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21-17-890

KID: 21-17-890

1800-1849

Medallion

Unknown, quilter

Date Made: 1800-1849

Medallion

Creator: Unknown, quilter

Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 94 inches x 97 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Floral, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain

Project: The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.

20-16-1770

KID: 20-16-1770

Pre-1799

Tree of Life (Pal...

Unknown, quilter

Date Made: Pre-1799

Tree of Life (Palampore)

Creator: Unknown, quilter

Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 100 inches x 106 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral

Project: The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.; Drake House Museum Collection

20-16-2273

KID: 20-16-2273

Boxes

Unknown, purchased ...

Boxes

Creator: Unknown, purchased from Betty Harriman

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 86 x 97

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-7549

KID: 12-8-7549

1901-1929

Pink Kit Quilt

Unknown, Maker

Date Made: 1901-1929

Pink Kit Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 76" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-5403

KID: 12-8-5403

1930-1949

Four Block Appliq...

Unknown, Maker

Date Made: 1930-1949

Four Block Applique

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 77" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-5387

KID: 12-8-5387

1876-1900

Patchwork Quilt: ...

Unknown

Date Made: 1876-1900

Patchwork Quilt: Single Irish Chain

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, The maker was very skilled. The quilt was well thought out with perfect workmanship, design and quilting. All seams throughout the quilt are 1/4".

Quilt Size: 72" x 77.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Marquette Regional History Center Collection

12-8-6516

KID: 12-8-6516

1976-1999

Thunderbird Quilt...

Tyler, Ruth; Tyler,...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Thunderbird Quilt

Creator: Tyler, Ruth; Tyler, Vera

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 49" x 59"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-1166

KID: 12-8-1166

2000-2025

Azy's Calico Cat

Twila L. Richter

Date Made: 2000-2025

Azy's Calico Cat

Creator: Twila L. Richter

Location Made: Coon Rapids, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery, Painting, Other embellishment technique, Machine stitching over fabric pieces - mosaic

Quilt Size: 43.5 inches x 47.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

Has quilt from Paducah Special Exhibit hanging in Hospice House in Duluth, MN.

19-15-1568

KID: 19-15-1568

1850-1875

Heart Wreath in S...

Tucker, Mrs.

Date Made: 1850-1875

Heart Wreath in Star

Creator: Tucker, Mrs.

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

Quilt Size: 77 in. x 77 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt was donated to the museum by Bud Leonard., Quilting designs are unique to quilt, and may have Masonic origin. Quiltmaker was a member of Eastern Star.

15-11-1114

KID: 15-11-1114

1976-1999

Sampler, traditio...

Tighe, Patsy Johnst...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Sampler, traditional patterns

Creator: Tighe, Patsy Johnston

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 76.25 in. x 76.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

"Took a quilt making class from Betty Peterson and fell in love with quilting, piecing, and applique."

15-11-405

KID: 15-11-405

1930-1949

Star of Bethlehem...

Thurston, Edna Powe...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star of Bethlehem

Creator: Thurston, Edna Powell

Location Made: Anoka, Minnesota (MN) United States

Quilt Size: 75.75 in. x 86.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

The quilt was given to the owner by her mother. It was mentioned in a newspaper article from the Anoka Union which read "Interesting Quilts A few days ago while calling on Mrs. Clayton Thurston, we asked to see her quilts and she willingly complied with the request. The first one we were ...

15-11-2742

KID: 15-11-2742

1976-1999

Vintage Rose Gard...

Thompson, Judith

Date Made: 1976-1999

Vintage Rose Garden

Creator: Thompson, Judith

Location Made: Wenonah, New Jersey (NJ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 94.000 inches x 94.500 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

10-7-401

KID: 10-7-401

1800-1849

Courtyard

Thomas, Anna L.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Courtyard

Creator: Thomas, Anna L.

Location Made: Mt. Pleasant, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81.5" x 88.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, unknown; Children: Charles Thomas, Alvin Russell, Oliver and Elmer died young

21-17-1617

KID: 21-17-1617

2000-2025

Whatever It Takes...

Tarrant, Phyllis

Date Made: 2000-2025

Whatever It Takes: An Ovarian Cancer Diary

Creator: Tarrant, Phyllis

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Fusible Applique, Ink drawing

Quilt Size: 50" x 58"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Health

12-8-6793

KID: 12-8-6793

Timespan

Susan Sylvester's...

Sylvester, Susan Ev...

Date Made: Timespan

Susan Sylvester's 1903 Redwork Signature Hemmed Top

Creator: Sylvester, Susan Eva (Dunham) (1856-1925)

Location Made: Deer Isle, Maine United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery, The quiltmaker was presented with 45 blocks of two different initial sizes. She skillfully arranged them so that she used the smaller ones in units of 4 to make a full-size block or she added muslin to all sides to make a full-size block to achieve a total of 36 full-size blocks which she could arrange six by six to make a square quilt top. She then covered her seams with red floss herringbone stitch to add additional interest to the quilt top. She treated the edges the same. They were brought over twice from the front to the back and edgestitched very close to the fold by machine with very small stitches. The back, with the underside of the embroidery was left as is.

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 75 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, one block appears to be a handkerchief

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

Linda Billings inherited the quilt top from her paternal grandmother Vida (Brown) Sylvester (1888-1977), who found it in her mother-in-law Susan E. (Dunham) Sylvester’s house "when Vida was living there." Linda doesn't know when Vida lived in the house. When Susan died at age 70 in 9 Au...

2-33-61

KID: 2-33-61

1901-1929

9 patch

Sundeen, Margaret

Date Made: 1901-1929

9 patch

Creator: Sundeen, Margaret

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-2343

KID: 15-11-2343

1976-1999

Art Deco

Sturmer, Marie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Art Deco

Creator: Sturmer, Marie

Location Made: Traverse City, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 62" x 78 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

., I have had a rewarding lifetime career of art instructing in many public schools. My enthusiasm for stencil work throughout my experience is still a challenge. I have now come to the technique of using hand painted stencil designs of my own making on my quilt tops. My quilts (stenciled quilts) ar...

12-8-7059

KID: 12-8-7059

2000-2025

Comes the Dawn

Stockwell, Peggy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Comes the Dawn

Creator: Stockwell, Peggy

Location Made: Taylor's Falls, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: In Inches: 73.5 x In Inches: 85

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks (for contemporary quilts)

Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

This is her cancer quilt. It helped here get through her chemo treatments

19-15-1806

KID: 19-15-1806

1930-1949

Jerry's baby quil...

Stewart, Anna Louis...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Jerry's baby quilt

Creator: Stewart, Anna Louise Pugsley

Location Made: Staples, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 36 x 35

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Minnesota Quilt Project (MQP)

Number of quilts made by quiltmaker:, many

19-15-2600

KID: 19-15-2600

1976-1999

U.S. Bicentenary ...

Stengren, Alice M.

Date Made: 1976-1999

U.S. Bicentenary Quilt

Creator: Stengren, Alice M.

Location Made: Mt. Pleasant, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 62" x 100"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Denim

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Each square embroidered, cross-stitched, or appliqued with a patriotic motif, Michigan State Bird and Flower, Map of Michigan, Mt. Pleasant marked. Precious memories!

12-8-4258

KID: 12-8-4258

1950-1975

6 Point Stars (Tw...

Stastny, Mary

Date Made: 1950-1975

6 Point Stars (Twin)

Creator: Stastny, Mary

Location Made: Westchester, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 56 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Her quilt making escalated in 1961 after the death of her husband which kept her fingers and her mind occupied. Her last quilt was started in January 1989 and finished in May, two weeks before her death. It was her own design. Her creativity did not stop at quilt making but included home sewing for ...

5-2-479

KID: 5-2-479

1800-1849

Carpenter's Wheel...

Spencer, Lettie and...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Carpenter's Wheel

Creator: Spencer, Lettie and her daughter

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt made by Lettie Spencer's mother.

6-3-37

KID: 6-3-37

1876-1900

Crazy

Spaulding, Emma

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy

Creator: Spaulding, Emma

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Embroidery, flower/bird/butterfly/owl

Quilt Size: 48 x 56.5

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Satin, Print, brocade/ribbons/plain weave/pile weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-2182

KID: 11-37-2182

2000-2025

Crazy Quilt

Sook, Joanne Naulin...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Sook, Joanne Naulin

Location Made: White Fish Bay, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Strip/string Piecing, Hand Applique, Yo-yo, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Ink drawing, Painting, Photography/ photo transfer, Other embellishment technique

Quilt Size: 55 1/2 inches x 45 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Wool, Other synthetic, Other, Broadcloth, Velvet, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, paper

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

Joanne and two friends went to Goodwill stores to collect fabrics and made quilts together. They went to antique stores to collect items for this quilt., Before she started quilting, she hated sewing.

15-11-1503

KID: 15-11-1503

1876-1900

Framed Sunflower

Snipes, Maria

Date Made: 1876-1900

Framed Sunflower

Creator: Snipes, Maria

Location Made: Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-10287

KID: 12-8-10287

1876-1900

Hero's Crown

Smith, Mary Adeline...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Hero's Crown

Creator: Smith, Mary Adeline Eby Smith

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 74 x 73.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-6449

KID: 11-37-6449

2000-2025

Wautauga Way

Skaar, Pamela Sue

Date Made: 2000-2025

Wautauga Way

Creator: Skaar, Pamela Sue

Location Made: Madison, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 86.75 in. x 96 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Conversation Prints, Floral, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This is an original variation of the Buffalo Ridge quilt block pattern. The maker was inspired by several books featuring Barbara Brackman's quilt block pattern 1912. This quilt was featured in a double pink presentation for the Wisconsin Quilt Study Group.

15-11-3779

KID: 15-11-3779

1976-1999

UW Stevens Point ...

Sipiorski, Kanzelbe...

Date Made: 1976-1999

UW Stevens Point Centennial Quilt

Creator: Sipiorski, Kanzelberger Mary

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 87.5 in. x 87.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain, sashing is maroon

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

University of Mississippi contacted her in 1995 asking guidance & permission to use her format to make similar quilt for Old Miss 150 anniversary. She later traveled to Mississippi to see their quilt.

15-11-1917

KID: 15-11-1917