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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
1976-1999
An American Sampl...
Young, Lynn Lewis

Date Made: 1976-1999

An American Sampler Quilt

Creator: Young, Lynn Lewis

Location Made: Houston, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Other embellishment technique, trapunto

Quilt Size: 78 in. x 78 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Texas Sesquicentennial Quilt Association, Texas Quilt Search

While working in the cancer research field, Lynn Young began taking quilting classes as a source of relief and relaxation. With respect to her "An American Sampler," Lynn Young states that she "was aiming for workmanship of the highest heirloom quality and a setting for the blocks whi...

25-21-94

KID: 25-21-94
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
2000-2025
Ami Sim's dimensi...
Young, Alice M.

Date Made: 2000-2025

Ami Sim's dimensional block

Creator: Young, Alice M.

Location Made: New Castle, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 40.5 inches x 45.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Other, Calico, reproduction and vintage

Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project

30-26-764

KID: 30-26-764
1930-1949
Pomegranate
Yost, Grace

Date Made: 1930-1949

Pomegranate

Creator: Yost, Grace

Location Made: Dayton, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible). Layered applique. The edges of the appliques are turned under.

Quilt Size: 70 5/8” x 83 1/8”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-193

KID: 58-172-193
Timespan
Pikake and Tubero...
Yim, Ethel Hee

Date Made: Timespan

Pikake and Tuberose

Creator: Yim, Ethel Hee

Location Made: Honolulu, Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 86-1/2" x 101-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

The applique top was cut by a relative of Isabella Hee, a Hawaiian native and Ethel Yim's mother., Ethel embraced her appreciation for the cultural heritage passed on to her. She generously shared her love of quilting and continually encouraged her fellow quilters.

40-38-915

KID: 40-38-915
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
2000-2025
Blueberries
Wunsch, Barbara

Date Made: 2000-2025

Blueberries

Creator: Wunsch, Barbara

Location Made: Leesburg, Florida (FL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Cathedral window, Fabric paint to paint blueberries

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

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Premium type

Project: Florida Quilt Project

design by Annette Ornalas, I belong to an art quitl group "Picasso's Piecers"

28-30-349

KID: 28-30-349
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
Patty's Gift
Wood, Patricia Jean...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Patty's Gift

Creator: Wood, Patricia Jean Jordan

Location Made: Shadeland, Indiana (IN) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-2729

KID: 39-40-2729
1901-1929
Butterfly
Wood, Keturah E. Du...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Butterfly

Creator: Wood, Keturah E. Durr

Location Made: Donnellson, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Single motif, button stitch, butterflies

Quilt Size: 70.5" x 82.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-1589

KID: 39-40-1589
1850-1875
Rose of Sharon
Wood, Penelope Vins...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Wood, Penelope Vinson

Location Made: Newport, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Flowers are pieced

Quilt Size: 83.5 x 91

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

Attributed to sisters-in-law (which one is unknown). Possibly quited by Holt (hired quilter).

22-18-135

KID: 22-18-135
1876-1900
Autograph
Women's Auxiliary G...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Autograph

Creator: Women's Auxiliary German Methodist Church

Location Made: Terre Haute, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 78" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Vigo County Historical Society Collection

39-40-467

KID: 39-40-467
1976-1999
Indian Quilt
Wolfe, Ruby Greer

Date Made: 1976-1999

Indian Quilt

Creator: Wolfe, Ruby Greer

Location Made: Lampasas, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 58 in. x 66 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Silk, Novelty, center medallion is a silk bandanna featuring a print of an American Indian in full regalia

Project: Texas Sesquicentennial Quilt Association, Texas Quilt Search

Mrs. Wolfe quilted a bit for necessity as a young child, then stopped quilting once married and raising a family of four children. She picked quilting back up around 1976 and now makes about two quilts per year.

25-21-109

KID: 25-21-109
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
1930-1949
Butterfly Appliqu...
Wise, Edna

Date Made: 1930-1949

Butterfly Applique

Creator: Wise, Edna

Location Made: Moscow, Idaho (ID) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Blanket stitch-outline Bullion knots around appliqued motif. Butterflies.

Quilt Size: 68" x 93"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Husband did much of applique on quilt. Had never stitched before, but said "that doesn't look hard."

38-36-2558

KID: 38-36-2558
1800-1849
some type of Flow...
Wirt, Mary Elich

Date Made: 1800-1849

some type of Flower Basket

Creator: Wirt, Mary Elich

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Single motif, 1 of 16 blocks does not contain red fabric.

Quilt Size: 79" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-5431

KID: 39-40-5431
1930-1949
Dutch Rose
Winther, Gladys

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dutch Rose

Creator: Winther, Gladys

Location Made: Buffalo, Wyoming (WY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.75 to 71 inches x 83.25 to 84.75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Feedsack, Solid/plain

Project: Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.

This quilt was the first one made by this maker. See wqp.2428 for one other by her. There were other quilt tops by this maker that were sold at her estate auction when she had died, in 2002., This was the first quilt made by this maker

27-23-2289

KID: 27-23-2289
1930-1949
YoYo
Winther, Gladys

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Creator: Winther, Gladys

Location Made: Buffalo, Wyoming (WY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79.5 to 80 inches x 103 to 105 inches

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

Project: Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.

The owner reported that Gladys made this as a young woman when she was first married. , See wqp.2427 for another quilt by this maker and for more biographical information about her.

27-23-2306

KID: 27-23-2306
1901-1929
Grandmommy's Quil...
Winchester, Edith R...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Grandmommy's Quilt

Creator: Winchester, Edith Rork

Location Made: Reedsburg, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Blind, single motif

Quilt Size: 80" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-1105

KID: 39-40-1105
2000-2025
Enchantment
Wiltse, Helga Trapp...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Enchantment

Creator: Wiltse, Helga Trapp

Contruction: Other Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Other novelty technique, Flange around large center block

Quilt Size: 56.5 inches x 56.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Original design by Norde Sebens who teaches applique classes at the local quilt shop, Took a college course in Odessa, TX in 1982 on quilting, and has been quilting since.

38-36-1125

KID: 38-36-1125
1930-1949
Grandmother's Fan...
Wilson, Sylvia Pear...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Fan

Creator: Wilson, Sylvia Pearl Palmer

Location Made: Gillette, Wyoming (WY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 69 to 70.5 inches x 81.5 to 82.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Feedsack, Other, Muslin, Striped, Solid/plain, Geometric, Floral, Conversation Prints, Checked, fiber - Acetate cotton blend, Weave - Twill, waffle pique, sateen

Project: Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.

Quiltmaker also lived in Iowa before family moved to Wyoming, The maker raised sheep on her farm, so often her quilts were filled with hand-gleaned wool she made into a batt, this one is probably one of those., granddaughter says: "Pearl was a loving grandmother. As a child I spent summers on ...

27-23-2152

KID: 27-23-2152
1930-1949
Double Wedding Ri...
Wilson, Sylvia Pear...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Wilson, Sylvia Pearl Palmer

Location Made: Gillette, Wyoming (WY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79 3/8 to 79 7/8 inches x 77.5 to 79.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Muslin, Other, Stamped, Solid/plain, Plaid, Novelty, Geometric, Floral, Conversation Prints, Checked, Dotted, Rayon/Acetate; Cord pique, Dobby, Chambray, Momie

Project: Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.

Owner helped to piece this as a young child working with her grandmother, see wqp.2419 for complete biography of quiltmaker. Other quilts by her are wqp.2421 and .2422.

27-23-2221

KID: 27-23-2221
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
1876-1900
Crazy Quilt
Willoughby, Emily A...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Willoughby, Emily Adelia

Location Made: Newport, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Embroidery, Painting, Photography/ photo transfer

Quilt Size: 60" x 62-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Velvet, Other, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Other, Fabric types include many types of silk, damasks, "fake fur" and ribbons

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Lane County Historical Society

Quilt was made in 1898 when quiltmaker was about age 39. The backing is from material from her "Freedom Dress" worn at age 18 to celebrate the 4th of July. Quilt given to Emily's daughter, Sarah Regina Crandall Day. Sarah gave it to her daughter, Virginia Day Robbins in 1972 with handwri...

40-38-1094

KID: 40-38-1094
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
1950-1975
Whirlwind
Williams, Zanna

Date Made: 1950-1975

Whirlwind

Creator: Williams, Zanna

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

38-36-1406

KID: 38-36-1406
1976-1999
Red and White Flo...
Williams, Ruby May ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Red and White Flowers

Creator: Williams, Ruby May Gray

Location Made: Evansville, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Whip stitch, single motif

Quilt Size: 76.25" x 89.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-3739

KID: 39-40-3739
1850-1875
Rails through the...
Williams, Ellen Pri...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Rails through the Mountains

Creator: Williams, Ellen Priscilla Miller

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Very complex piecing in fan-shaped corners, elaborate sashing, and use of some 2,544 small triangles.

Quilt Size: 69 in. x 89 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Texas Sesquicentennial Quilt Association, Texas Quilt Search

The quiltmaker made each of her six children a woolen coverlet. According to the family, "She reared and sheared the sheep, carded the wool, spun it into thread, and wove coverlets, all while rearing her family."

25-21-354

KID: 25-21-354
2000-2025
Life's Adventure ...
Williams, Cora P.

Date Made: 2000-2025

Life's Adventure in Watercolor

Creator: Williams, Cora P.

Location Made: Buffalo, Wyoming (WY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 - 67 inches x 71.125 - 71.75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Other, Mottled

Project: Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.

One of 7 to be given to relatives Christmas 2002, "This was a fun quilting experience -- quick to make after the fabric placement was decided. Arranged [watercolor squares and strips] several times once the wind blew through an open door and dislodged the arrangement. Loved the quilting des...

27-23-824

KID: 27-23-824
2000-2025
Four Patch
Williams, Cora P.

Date Made: 2000-2025

Four Patch

Creator: Williams, Cora P.

Location Made: Buffalo, Wyoming (WY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 53.25 - 53.5 inches x 74.25 - 75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Checked, Conversation Prints, Geometric, Solid/plain, Hand painted Sun motifs purchased

Project: Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.

"Made just for fun. Love the painted blocks and colored quilting. I'm sure one of the recipients will enjoy". Made as a gift for a relative., "I enjoy all my quilts but this was really fun! US Flag- my "logo"

27-23-825

KID: 27-23-825
1976-1999
Broken Dishes
Williams, Cora P.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Broken Dishes

Creator: Williams, Cora P.

Location Made: Buffalo, Wyoming (WY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61 - 62 inches x 72.5 - 72.75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain

Project: Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.

Maker intends this as one of seven quilts she will give to various relatives for Christmas, 2002, Machine pieced and hand quilted, "I love the colors and don't know why they work so well together. I made a couple whole cloth quilts in late 1980's but this is my first at a complete pieced quilt...

27-23-644

KID: 27-23-644
1976-1999

Williams, Carole J....

Date Made: 1976-1999

Creator: Williams, Carole J.

Location Made: Elizabeth, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 49.25" x 49.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Geometric, Paisley, Striped, Other, mottled, tone on tone

Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project

"Celebration" was made to celebrate our 10 year anniversary of the Mon Valley Quilt Club

30-26-1294

KID: 30-26-1294
1930-1949
Around the World ...
Williams, Anna Dann...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Around the World (?)

Creator: Williams, Anna Dannreuther

Location Made: Brook, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Single motif

Quilt Size: 33.5" x 46.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-4834

KID: 39-40-4834
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
Building Blocks
Whittington, Rachel...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Building Blocks

Creator: Whittington, Rachel Frances Scarborough

Location Made: Eastland

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

Made by Rachel Frances Scarborough Whittington (Mrs. George) in Eastland, Texas. Rachel was born in Bienville Parish, Louisiana in 1848. She moved with her parents to Milam County, Texas. Rachel and George Whittington were married after the Civil War on Oct. 25, 1871. They lived for a time in Milam ...

54-159-256

KID: 54-159-256
1930-1949
Butterfly
Whitten, Crescentia...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Butterfly

Creator: Whitten, Crescentia Albrecht

Location Made: Gary, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Single motif. Central medallion with concentric borders, appliqued onto sugar bags. Running stitch, butterflies and black embroidery.

Quilt Size: 73" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-3174

KID: 39-40-3174
1976-1999
Baltimore Album
Whitney, Miyoko

Date Made: 1976-1999

Baltimore Album

Creator: Whitney, Miyoko

Location Made: Columbus, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Dimensional applique, Folding, Gathering/ruching, Other novelty technique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 59.75 in x 74.25 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Other, tonals marbelling

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-658

KID: 44-45-658
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
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
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
1950-1975
Puritan Star
White, Cora

Date Made: 1950-1975

Puritan Star

Creator: White, Cora

Location Made: New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Strip/string Piecing

Quilt Size: 65"-65.75" x 77.5"-80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project

30-26-1342

KID: 30-26-1342
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
1850-1875
Flower Wreath
West, Phoeby Vore

Date Made: 1850-1875

Flower Wreath

Creator: West, Phoeby Vore

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, single motif

Quilt Size: 89 3/4" x 91"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-2525

KID: 39-40-2525
1950-1975
Bedspread
West Zion Mennonite...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bedspread

Creator: West Zion Mennonite Ladies

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, liquid and hand

Quilt Size: 58" x x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project; Didsbury and District Historical Society, Didsbury Museum Collection

44-45-820

KID: 44-45-820
1901-1929
Rose of Sharon
Wendt, Della Brumme...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Wendt, Della Brummer

Location Made: Ireland Grove, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Buttonhole stitch outlining applique

Quilt Size: 80.5" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Glazed, Solid/plain, Cotton thread.

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Heritage Quilt Study Group of Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, Arizona

The quiltmaker lived in: Ireland Grove, IL, 1896-1916; Lewistown, MT, 1916-1969; Scottsdale, AZ, 1969-1983.

38-36-4145

KID: 38-36-4145
1901-1929
Buttefly with sno...
Wells, Edythe G. Ho...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Buttefly with snowball alternate

Creator: Wells, Edythe G. Hogle

Location Made: Downey, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Embroidery, These stitches just listed with no relation to category: French knots, stem stitch, running stitch, buttonhole around butteflies.

Quilt Size: 72.75" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Floral, Geometric, Dotted, Muslin weight fabric. Thread used in contstruction was cotton.

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Heritage Quilt Study Group of Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, Arizona

The quiltmaker lived in: Centraila, KS, 1890s; Topeka, KS, 1900-1915; Downey, CA, 1916-1947; N. Long Beach, CA, 1948-1970s; Lakewood, CA, 1979-1989

38-36-164

KID: 38-36-164
2000-2025
Cosmic Odyssey
Wells, Doris

Date Made: 2000-2025

Cosmic Odyssey

Creator: Wells, Doris

Location Made: Arizona (AZ) United States

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

Quilt Size: 67.5 inches x 82.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Hand-dyed, Print, Other, Other fabrics include hand painted & over dyed

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

38-36-1311

KID: 38-36-1311
1976-1999
Texas Star of Ind...
Weisheit, Marge

Date Made: 1976-1999

Texas Star of Independence Quilt

Creator: Weisheit, Marge

Location Made: Houston, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 98 in. x 98 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Texas Sesquicentennial Quilt Association, Texas Quilt Search

The "Tiny Texas Star" fabric is from a collection of historical prints designed by Texas artist and Chi Omega Ann Eppright. This fabric inspired Chi Omega Quilt Chairman Loine Kauachi, who created this quilt's design. The quilt was pieced, appliqued, and stenciled by members of Chi Omega A...

25-21-98

KID: 25-21-98
1930-1949
Lone Star or Star...
Herb, Lulu M.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lone Star or Star of Bethlehem

Creator: Herb, Lulu M.

Location Made: Pittsburgh (Northside), Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 83.5" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project

Lulu worked in a notions store; Gertrude knitted, quilted, sewed, crocheted, and lived on an Indian reservation

30-26-1383

KID: 30-26-1383
2000-2025
Trifle Dish
Webb, Amy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Trifle Dish

Creator: Webb, Amy

Location Made: Strathmore, Alberta Canada

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

Quilt Size: 68.25" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Quilt as you go, Stationary machine

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batik, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Paisley, Solid/plain, Tonals; Pears, Orange peel, Flowers

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: St. Albert; Edmonton; Wanham; Strathmore; England.

44-45-896

KID: 44-45-896
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
Double Wedding Ri...
Watson, Leslie Davi...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Watson, Leslie Davis

Location Made: High River, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Whole cloth- Double Wedding Ring

Quilt Size: 101.75" x 85.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Cheater fabric, cheater cloth of double wedding ring block

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Florida 1944-63; Calgary, AB 1963-2003; High River, AB 2003-present.

44-45-903

KID: 44-45-903