1976-1999

1976 Bicentennial...

Date Made: 1976-1999

1976 Bicentennial Quilt Meyer School

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery, Ink drawing, Painting, Other embellishment technique, Also embellished with applied polyester patches.

Quilt Size: 27.5 inches x 43 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Polyester, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Tempe History Museum

38-36-2098

KID: 38-36-2098

1976-1999

1976 National Bic...

Unknown

Date Made: 1976-1999

1976 National Bicentennial Symbol

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 83 inches x 106 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain, Synthetic Polyester

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

38-36-1470

KID: 38-36-1470

1976-1999

4 Patch and Tree ...

Hawley, Sons and Da...

Date Made: 1976-1999

4 Patch and Tree Blocks

Creator: Hawley, Sons and Daughters

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: - x -

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-3301

KID: 11-37-3301

1950-1975

A Tale of the Ame...

Date Made: 1950-1975

A Tale of the American Revolution

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, crewel style embroidery

Quilt Size: 76.5 x 90.5

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Lexington Historical Society Collection

11-37-454

KID: 11-37-454

1976-1999

American Bicenten...

Date Made: 1976-1999

American Bicentennial Quilt

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 105 inches x 106.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Polyester, Solid/plain, Possible sheet

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Tempe History Museum

38-36-2070

KID: 38-36-2070

1976-1999

America's Bicente...

Arnold, Florence H....

Date Made: 1976-1999

America's Bicentennial

Creator: Arnold, Florence H. Duerfeldt

Location Made: Nebraska (NE) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Nebraska Quilt Project (Lincoln Quilters Guild)

Quilt maker also quilted it.; Quilt pieced by one person

29-24-1379

KID: 29-24-1379

1976-1999

Arenzville commun...

committee from Aren...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Arenzville community history quilt

Creator: committee from Arenzville, IL

Location Made: Arenzville, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Hand embroidered with outline and satin stitching.

Quilt Size: 76" x 65"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

People who worked on quilt are listed in file as well as additional information about the events and scenes drawn.

5-2-10

KID: 5-2-10

1976-1999

Autograph Patriot...

St. Mary's GS Troup...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Autograph Patriotic Quilt

Creator: St. Mary's GS Troup 642

Location Made: Winona, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 59.5 inches x 69.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Polyester, Other, Solid/plain, Polyester Doubleknit

Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

GS 1776-1976 in center with shield and eagle. Names on blocks. St. Mary's Troop 642.

19-15-288

KID: 19-15-288

1976-1999

Bark River Bicent...

Bark River Bicenten...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bark River Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Bark River Bicentennial Committee

Location Made: Bark River, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 90" x 108"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-9013

KID: 12-8-9013

1976-1999

Betsy Ross House

Rogers, Mildred Tat...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Betsy Ross House

Creator: Rogers, Mildred Tate

Location Made: Vincennes, Indiana (IN) United States

Quilt Size: 67" x 91"

Fabrics: Cotton/synthetic blend, Multiple scrap

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-1462

KID: 39-40-1462

1975-1976

Bi-Centennial Qui...

Provisional members...

Date Made: 1975-1976

Bi-Centennial Quilt

Creator: Provisional members of the Junior League of Fayetteville, NC

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

Contruction: Other applique, Other embellishment technique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 78" x 101"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Print, Solid/plain, Plaid

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner won the quilt in a raffle, Purchased at Belks and Kay Bryant's Quilt Studio, Did not make other quilts; The 1976 provisional members of the Junior League made this to commemorate Fayetteville's bicentennial.

21-17-335

KID: 21-17-335

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Elm Heights Element...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Elm Heights Elementary School

Location Made: Bloomington

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Monroe County History Center Collection

39-40-2175

KID: 39-40-2175

1976-1999

BiCentennial

Sarber, Minne Ham

Date Made: 1976-1999

BiCentennial

Creator: Sarber, Minne Ham

Location Made: Bloomington, Indiana (IN) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-2367

KID: 39-40-2367

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Gordon, Evadean Vau...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Gordon, Evadean Vaught

Location Made: Evansville, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 89" x 100"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Cotton/synthetic blend, muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-3750

KID: 39-40-3750

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Students, Home Ec

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Students, Home Ec

Location Made: Maryville, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 85 x 102

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

The girls presented the quilt to their teacher, Gladys DeVore Fletcher.

22-18-86

KID: 22-18-86

1950-1975

Bicentennial

Charlotte School St...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bicentennial

Creator: Charlotte School Students

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 80" x 114"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of H.A. Aux.

21-17-2476

KID: 21-17-2476

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Gifford Elementary ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Gifford Elementary School Carol Stark Hilmony's 5th Grade class

Location Made: Gifford, Illinois (IL)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Applique

Quilt Size: 39" x 68"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Collection

12-8-7261

KID: 12-8-7261

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Harris, Vera G. Tay...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Harris, Vera G. Taylor

Location Made: Muncie, Indiana (IN) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-5187

KID: 39-40-5187

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Warner, Ruth Elizab...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Warner, Ruth Elizabet Metzger

Location Made: North Manchester, Indiana (IN) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-239

KID: 39-40-239

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Lehigh Elementary S...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Lehigh Elementary School Mrs. Portis' class

Location Made: LeHigh Acres, Florida (FL)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Crayon transfer

Quilt Size: 54 7/8" x 87 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Collection

12-8-7279

KID: 12-8-7279

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

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

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

19-15-331

KID: 19-15-331

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Hornet's Nest Girl ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Hornet's Nest Girl Scout Council

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 67" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

21-17-2506

KID: 21-17-2506

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Dabb, Dorothy

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Dabb, Dorothy

Location Made: Stambaugh, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 90" x 102"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-5201

KID: 12-8-5201

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Munson, Lela

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Munson, Lela

Location Made: Ionia, Michigan (MI)

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-6914

KID: 12-8-6914

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Schacht, Carol M.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Schacht, Carol M.

Location Made: Petersburg, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1738

KID: 5-2-1738

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Scott-Thompson, Vio...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Scott-Thompson, Viola F. W.

Location Made: Evansville, Indiana (IN) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-3586

KID: 39-40-3586

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Grant, Cleo P.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Grant, Cleo P.

Location Made: Montgomery, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 88" x 50"

Fabrics: Eagle; stars

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

The maker also lived in Panama City, Fla.

53-155-1590

KID: 53-155-1590

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Wilmington Communit...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Wilmington Community Arts Center quilting class

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 188 cm x 244 cm

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Donated to the New Hanover County Museum by Ruth Jessup Beulow, daughter of the maker, Group "met once a week for 6 months to quilt. Estimate cost, $10.00."

21-17-1216

KID: 21-17-1216

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Meyer, Nancy Lela C...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Meyer, Nancy Lela Campbell

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Single motif

Quilt Size: 85" x 103.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton/synthetic blend, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-1391

KID: 39-40-1391

1976-1999

Bicentennial appl...

Elm Heights Element...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial applique

Creator: Elm Heights Elementary School

Location Made: Bloomington, Indiana (IN)

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Monroe County History Center Collection

39-40-2172

KID: 39-40-2172

1976-1999

Bicentennial Brid...

McLaughin, Teresa A...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Bride's Quilt

Creator: McLaughin, Teresa Ann Barkley

Location Made: Wilmington, Delaware (DE) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery, Novelty embroidered

Quilt Size: 74 1/2" x 116"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-405

KID: 39-40-405

1976-1999

Bicentennial Comf...

Burnet Junior High ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Comforter

Creator: Burnet Junior High School Anderson's Needle Craft class, Austin, TX

Location Made: Austin, Texas (TX)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 95 3/4" x 98 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Collection

Squares embroidered in outline stitching show names of historically important people, places, and legislative acts; white squares have more detailed pictorial embroidery including the Liberty Bell and an eagle

12-8-7252

KID: 12-8-7252

1950-1975

Bicentennial Comm...

Erhart, Charles

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bicentennial Commemorative Man's quilt

Creator: Erhart, Charles

Location Made: New Castle, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Piecing, Embroidery, Each state with its state flower in color outline stitch.

Quilt Size: 92 3/4 in x 75 1/2 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Indiana State Museum Collection

39-40-6680

KID: 39-40-6680

1976-1999

Bicentennial Eagl...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Eagle

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 63.50 inches x 81.50 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Geometric, Solid/plain, Double-Knit

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

38-36-3859

KID: 38-36-3859

1976-1999

Bicentennial Embr...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Embroidered Quilt

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 83-1/2" x 97-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

It will be sold or used for a raffle quilt for a fundraiser for RVGS

40-38-1927

KID: 40-38-1927

1976-1999

Bicentennial Embr...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Embroidered States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 89 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

38-36-3864

KID: 38-36-3864

1976-1999

Bicentennial Flag...

Raymond, Ellen E.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Flag

Creator: Raymond, Ellen E.

Location Made: Baraga, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 80" x 96 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Most of the star are 5 point - one has 6 pointed stars 1 flag has 15 stripes. All the stars I embroidered turned out to be 6-pointed and had to be ripped out and done over. Then 1 flag does have 6 pointed stars!

12-8-2764

KID: 12-8-2764

1976-1999

Bicentennial Kit

Krebs, Ella M.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Kit

Creator: Krebs, Ella M.

Location Made: United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Nebraska Quilt Project (Lincoln Quilters Guild)

Quilt maker also quilted it.; Quilt pieced by one person

29-24-1180

KID: 29-24-1180

1976-1999

Bicentennial Meda...

Geiger, Christi

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Medallion

Creator: Geiger, Christi

Location Made: Freeport, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Applique

Quilt Size: 86" x 104"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Stamped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-9493

KID: 12-8-9493

1976-1999

Bicentennial of T...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial of Tippecanoe County

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Embroidery, Tippecanoe County Court house etc.

Quilt Size: 82.5 x 95

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Multiple scrap, Muslin weight, cotton/synthetic blend

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Tippecanoe County Historical Association Collection

39-40-4481

KID: 39-40-4481

1976-1999

Bicentennial Pict...

150 Brownie Jr. & C...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Pictorial Quilt

Creator: 150 Brownie Jr. & Cadette Scouts

Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 90 inches x 120 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

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

Center panel is State of NJ outline with dots corresponding to points of interest. 16 applique blocks with scenes of NJ.

20-16-684

KID: 20-16-684

1950-1975

Bicentennial Pill...

Micka, Jeanne

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bicentennial Pillow

Creator: Micka, Jeanne

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 12" x 12"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-4365

KID: 12-8-4365

1976-1999

Bicentennial Plus...

Riggs, Marguerite E...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Plus Eleven

Creator: Riggs, Marguerite E. Hyfield

Location Made: Bloomington, Indiana (IN) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-4047

KID: 39-40-4047

1976-1999

BiCentennial Pres...

Tippin, Loma Viola

Date Made: 1976-1999

BiCentennial Presidents

Creator: Tippin, Loma Viola

Location Made: Harrison, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Open/Dimensional work

Quilt Size: 84" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

I deleted the center blocks and designed a center of my own. I embroidered 13 stars around the dome of Independence Hall, which was applicated and embroidered. Around the building I quilted spaces for future presidents. And dated the quilt 1976-2176. I heard on the radio that President Ford would b...

12-8-8869

KID: 12-8-8869

2/1976

Bicentennial Pres...

Bloomingdale Elemen...

Date Made: 2/1976

Bicentennial Presidents List

Creator: Bloomingdale Elementary School 5th and 6th grade classes

Location Made: Fort Wayne, Indiana (IN)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 53" x 80 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Burlap

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Collection

12-8-7251

KID: 12-8-7251

1976-1999

Bicentennial Proj...

Campfire girls

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Project

Creator: Campfire girls

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

Quilt Size: 76 1/2" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Monroe County Historical Museum Collection

12-8-5603

KID: 12-8-5603

1976-1999

Bicentennial Quil...

Palte, Clara

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Palte, Clara

Location Made: Glandorf, Ohio (OH)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 71 3/4" x 97 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Collection

The students worked and earned their own way to Washington, D.C. Congressman Delbert Latta was responsible for President Ford's presence. It took 4-5 months to make the quilt. Clara was the school cook, Ken was the teacher in charge., Ken Heath chose the design and colors. The inspiration was the Bi...

12-8-7248

KID: 12-8-7248

1976-1999

Bicentennial Quil...

Sizemore, Alzoa

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Sizemore, Alzoa

Location Made: Battle Ground, Washington (WA)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 100 1/2" x 105"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Collection

Statue of Liberty, launching spacecraft, George Washington, President Ford, American flag.

12-8-7255

KID: 12-8-7255

1976-1999

Bicentennial Quil...

Inman Elementary Sc...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Inman Elementary School 3rd Grade class

Location Made: Red Oak, Iowa (IA)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 40" x 77"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Collection

12-8-7256

KID: 12-8-7256

1976-1999

Bicentennial Quil...

Rochester Elementar...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Rochester Elementary School David L. Behymer's 5th Grade class

Location Made: Rushville, Illinois (IL)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 81" x 95 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Collection

Squares embroidered in cross-stitch with symbolic designs, including eagle, Liberty Bell, teakettle, Colonial people.

12-8-7265

KID: 12-8-7265

1976-1999

Bicentennial Quil...

McK---y, Lena C.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: McK---y, Lena C.

Location Made: Charles Town, West Virginia (WV)

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 71" x 77 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Collection

Historical events, and figures embroidered on white diamonds - including medicines, president's names, signers of Declaration of Independence, wars, and the states and their dates of admission to the union.

12-8-7271

KID: 12-8-7271

1976-1999

Bicentennial Quil...

Brownie Troop #159

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Brownie Troop #159

Location Made: Port Clinton, Ohio (OH)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 44" x 101"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Collection

Brownie Troop 159 April 8, 1976 Sir: As this in our countries 200th Birthday, we, Brownie Troop 159, hope you will accept this coverlet quilt. We have put our love and dedication in it, with the assistance of the Assistant Brownie Leader who designed and embroidered all the names of each of our P...

12-8-7274

KID: 12-8-7274

1976-1999

Bicentennial Quil...

Womens Guild of Hop...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Womens Guild of Hope Lutheran Church

Location Made: United States

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-7834

KID: 12-8-7834

1950-1975

Bicentennial Quil...

Feeken, Dorothy H. ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Feeken, Dorothy H. Pisar

Location Made: Nebraska (NE) United States

Project: Nebraska Quilt Project (Lincoln Quilters Guild)

29-24-3523

KID: 29-24-3523

1976-1999

Bicentennial Quil...

Designed and made b...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Designed and made by 5th and 6th graders in Menard Co in 1976. Presented to Menard County Historical Society.

Location Made: Greenview, Petersburg, and Athens, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Menard County Historical Society Collection

5-2-1744

KID: 5-2-1744

1976-1999

Bicentennial Quil...

Gardner, Dorothy; G...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Gardner, Dorothy; Gerhart, Josie

Location Made: Bedford, Ohio (OH)

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 66 1/2" x 103"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Collection

The embroidery took from January until June. Both women were school teachers, and worked on it several hours after school each day. Mrs. Gerhart made one for her daughter., Quilt designed by Albert G. Fleming distributed by Louisville Bedding. The quilt was basically a mass produced item. The embroi...

12-8-7253

KID: 12-8-7253

1976-1999

Bicentennial Quil...

Ashippun Elementary...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Ashippun Elementary School Unit II, class

Location Made: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 53" x 55"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Collection

Row 1: Jefferson, John Gagliano; Monroe, Amy Bacskai; Hawaii, Lisa Waltritsch; Kansas, Curt Frederick; Texas, New Mexico, Jana Petersen. Row 2: Cleveland, Shirley Jonas; Unit 2, Amy Bacskai; Maine, Therese Zwieg; Washington, Phil Goodson; Idaho, Kenny Weigel; Nevada, Bobby Buchert. Row 3: Taylor, Da...

12-8-7260

KID: 12-8-7260

1976-1999

Bicentennial Quil...

Harding Junior Scho...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Harding Junior School History Club members

Location Made: Harding Township, New Jersey (NJ) United States

Quilt Size: 58 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

20-16-1350

KID: 20-16-1350

1950-1975

Bicentennial Quil...

Parkview High Schoo...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Parkview High School Social Studies class

Location Made: Little Rock, Arkansas (AR)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77 1/2" x 109"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Collection

This was one of several bicentennial projects. Another was a trip to Washington and other historic points. A total of 4 quilts were made., Designed to convey history of US. Each student selected the design for his or her own square. Carolyn Carpenter, Thedadean Borgard, Shirley Reichstadt, Rebecca ...

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1950-1975

Bicentennial Quil...

Thurston Junior Hig...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Thurston Junior High School Mrs. East's Fashion History class

Location Made: Thurston, Oregon (OR)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 64" x 85 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Plaid

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Collection

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KID: 12-8-7278