1800-1849

Wreath of Carnati...

Unknown

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wreath of Carnations

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 79" x 93"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-281

KID: 26-22-281

1850-1875

Windmill

Boggs, Nancy

Date Made: 1850-1875

Windmill

Creator: Boggs, Nancy

Location Made: Mouth of Seneca, West Virginia (WV) United States

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

Quilt Size: 85" x 90 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain, Other, Lacey resist dyed

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

This quilt was made in Virginia (now West Virginia). The quilt was at the Sites Homestead, which was located at Mouth of Seneca, VA (now WV) during the civil war. The Homestead was a wayside inn for travelers and well stocked with food and supplies. The Union soldiers raided and ransacked the pl...

26-22-748

KID: 26-22-748

1950-1975

Wild Rose/Dahlia ...

Roark, Polly Feltne...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Wild Rose/Dahlia wreath - 1933 from Chicago Tribune

Creator: Roark, Polly Feltner Hurt

Location Made: Hazard, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 70 1/2" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilter used a treadle machine to piece. She only did hand quilting.

26-22-591

KID: 26-22-591

1850-1875

Whig Rose

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whig Rose

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 83.5" x 83.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-278

KID: 26-22-278

1950-1975

Wedding Ring

Pachuta, Anna Julia...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Wedding Ring

Creator: Pachuta, Anna Julia

Location Made: Beckley, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 79"

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Cheater (fabric with pre-printed appliqué or pieced design), Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Anna made many Wedding Ring quilts.

26-22-734

KID: 26-22-734

1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Bartgis, Dorothy E....

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Bartgis, Dorothy E.

Location Made: Elkins, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68.75" x 81.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Quilt maker Dorothy and her mother, Anna Clarice Jacobson worked on quilts together., Dorothy Bartgis was single, she died at the age of 100 on January 3, 2015. Her mother Anna Clarice Jacobson Bartgis Corley lived to age 103. Both were life long residents of Elkins, WV. This quilt was made by eithe...

26-22-379

KID: 26-22-379

1850-1875

Urns and Oak Leav...

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Urns and Oak Leaves

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 101" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-288

KID: 26-22-288

1850-1875

Urn with flowers

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Urn with flowers

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 88" x 95"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-291

KID: 26-22-291

1850-1875

Unknown

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Unknown

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

purchased at an estate sale recently for $200

26-22-664

KID: 26-22-664

1950-1975

Two Grandmother's...

Knotts, Dorothy

Date Made: 1950-1975

Two Grandmother's Quilt

Creator: Knotts, Dorothy

Location Made: Aurora, Lantz Ridge community, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 95.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Rayon, Muslin, Checked, Floral, Novelty, Plaid, Solid/plain, Woven, embroidered stripe. Three or four of same print in different colorways ? fabric samples. Also shirt fabrics.

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Maker and quilter are both grandmothers of owner and her husband.

26-22-427

KID: 26-22-427

1950-1975

Tulip category

Lilly, Cosby Elizab...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Tulip category

Creator: Lilly, Cosby Elizabeth

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique

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

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

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

26-22-721

KID: 26-22-721

1930-1949

Trip Around the W...

Roberts, Lena

Date Made: 1930-1949

Trip Around the World

Creator: Roberts, Lena

Location Made: Greybull, Wyoming (WY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 1/2" x 75 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-472

KID: 26-22-472

1930-1949

Trip Around the W...

likely Henderson, R...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Trip Around the World

Creator: likely Henderson, Rosalie

Location Made: Williamstown, WV, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-614

KID: 26-22-614

1800-1849

Tree Quit/Clevela...

Malaby, Amy Bowel H...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tree Quit/Cleveland Tulip

Creator: Malaby, Amy Bowel Hertzog

Location Made: Smithfield, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 74 1/2" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Floral, Print

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

This quilt was passed down to family members and is now shared. , The owner found pattern pieces with a notation that it came from Amy Malaby. It was an unusual pattern. The owner recreated a quilt from that pattern. It was called the "Malaby Stars". The pattern was also used for two "...

26-22-478

KID: 26-22-478

1876-1900

Tree of Paradise

Unknown

Date Made: 1876-1900

Tree of Paradise

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79.75" x 91.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-209

KID: 26-22-209

1950-1975

Three Tulips from...

Wilcox, Phyllis Hal...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Three Tulips from Farm and Fireside, Sept. 1929

Creator: Wilcox, Phyllis Hallie Hudkins

Location Made: Bridgeport, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 62 1/2" x 93 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-530

KID: 26-22-530

1930-1949

The Wool Sampler

Bartrug, Caroline

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Wool Sampler

Creator: Bartrug, Caroline

Location Made: Fairmont, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, flower, herringbone stitch

Quilt Size: 36 1/2" x 92 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

She was a generous person extending credit and good to people who suffered from flooding in New Martinsville. She lived her life in the same house after being married. She was known as mim-mim to her grandchildren.

26-22-758

KID: 26-22-758

1950-1975

The Wool Quilt

Smith, L. Ethel Rai...

Date Made: 1950-1975

The Wool Quilt

Creator: Smith, L. Ethel Raines

Location Made: Holly Meadows community, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Plaid, Solid/plain, Other, herringbone, houndstooth weaves

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Quilt maker lived in a two-story house, cold, made at least 3 comforters., Typed descriptive note states: Wool fabrics were woven at Dorman Mills in Parsons, Tucker County, WV in 1962 when quilt maker's husband was working there as a carpenter. This was one of the last woolen mills in our part of th...

26-22-184

KID: 26-22-184

1930-1949

The Wild Rose (si...

Moran, Bessie Miner...

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Wild Rose (similar)

Creator: Moran, Bessie Minerva Davidson

Location Made: Wheeling, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Using cotton embroidery floss: French knots; satin stitch; stem stitch

Quilt Size: 76 1/4" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-484

KID: 26-22-484

1930-1949

The Wedding Quilt...

Bartrug, Caroline

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Wedding Quilt

Creator: Bartrug, Caroline

Location Made: Fairmont, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 1/2" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

She was a generous person extending credit and good to people who suffered from flooding in New Martinsville. She lived her life in the same house after being married. She was known as mim-mim to her grandchildren.

26-22-760

KID: 26-22-760

1901-1929

The Peach Quilt

Herbein, Sarah Artl...

Date Made: 1901-1929

The Peach Quilt

Creator: Herbein, Sarah Artley

Location Made: Ringtown, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Quilt Size: 63.5" x 75.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was made for the maker's first child, a daughter born in 1912 who died in 1916. The maker held on to the quilt and gave it to the current owner, her first granddaughter. All other grandchildren were boys., Part of the income on her father's farm came from selling nuts from their orchard. ...

26-22-393

KID: 26-22-393

1876-1900

The Madora Quilt

Hamilton, Madora Wa...

Date Made: 1876-1900

The Madora Quilt

Creator: Hamilton, Madora Wade

Location Made: Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 84 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner is very pleased and proud to have this quilt passed down through the family.

26-22-699

KID: 26-22-699

1930-1949

The Kite Quilt (K...

Unknown

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Kite Quilt (KC Star 1931)

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner purchased the quilt at a yard sale in Hinton, WV. The previous owner suggested that her mother made it. The owner purchased it because she was intrigued by the design.

26-22-572

KID: 26-22-572

1930-1949

The Heart Quilt

Thomason, Garnet

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Heart Quilt

Creator: Thomason, Garnet

Location Made: Princeton, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 64.5" x 76.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Handwritten note from owner reads: Mother chose fabric in colors to match each heart. Quilt pieces are color coordinated. Grandmother Harman put in filling, backing and quilted it." , The quilt maker chose corner fabrics to match each heart. She worked on quilts when husband was away hauling co...

26-22-245

KID: 26-22-245

1950-1975

The Golden Eagle ...

Harper, Frances K.

Date Made: 1950-1975

The Golden Eagle Quilt

Creator: Harper, Frances K.

Location Made: Elkins, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Applique is with whip stitch

Quilt Size: 78" x 96.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain, Pattern insert for similar kit describes fabric as "fine quality Cannon muslin sheeting"

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt maker sewed family's clothing and used scraps in piecing her quilts. The owner had a pet duck, when it died the quilt maker appliqued a duck on her daughter's sweatshirt.

26-22-363

KID: 26-22-363

1850-1875

The Flower Pot Qu...

Tennant, Rebecca Te...

Date Made: 1850-1875

The Flower Pot Quilt

Creator: Tennant, Rebecca Tennant

Location Made: West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 74" x 77.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Copy of paper note about the quilt states: "Flower Pot Quilt made and quilted by Rebecca Tennant about 1870. Owned by Rebecca C.(name confidential), great granddaughter. Rebecca C. S. C. (confidential) great- great-great granddaughter. M. Rebecca B. (confidential)"

26-22-202

KID: 26-22-202

1930-1949

Sunny Jim

Hamilton, Ethel

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunny Jim

Creator: Hamilton, Ethel

Location Made: Charleston, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Stem stitch in hat band

Quilt Size: 36 3/8" x 46"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilter had 2 children that died early.

26-22-547

KID: 26-22-547

1950-1975

Sunbonnet Sue

Blankenship, Edna L...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Sunbonnet Sue

Creator: Blankenship, Edna Lucille

Location Made: Princeton, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Buttonhole stitch applique, embroidery on hats

Quilt Size: 62.5" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Muslin, Checked, Floral, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Her goal was to make a quilt for each grandchild (9) for their graduation and wedding. She succeeded. All the babies had a quilt, including great-grandchildren.

26-22-263

KID: 26-22-263

1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue

Unknown

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Embroidery, Each bonnet has different embroidery design

Quilt Size: 69.25" x 89.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-315

KID: 26-22-315

1930-1949

String-pieced Sta...

Burns, Alice Gillel...

Date Made: 1930-1949

String-pieced Star

Creator: Burns, Alice Gilleland

Location Made: Fairview, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Strip/string Piecing, String piecing is not on a foundation

Quilt Size: 72.5" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Checked, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt has probably always been in the family., She was trained in tailoring.

26-22-402

KID: 26-22-402

1901-1929

Steps to the ligh...

Cochran, Mary Anett...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Steps to the lighthouse, Lighthouse steps

Creator: Cochran, Mary Anetta Crawford

Location Made: Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Quilt could have been made in Ireland, WV, home of mother and grandmother.

26-22-233

KID: 26-22-233

1950-1975

State Birds

Date Made: 1950-1975

State Birds

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, trapunto (filled birds)

Quilt Size: 53" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner's friend saw this quilt at a yard sale and purchased it. The present owner then purchased it from her friend. The present owner is intrigued by both the embroidery and especially the trapunto.

26-22-573

KID: 26-22-573

1930-1949

Star Quilt

Thoburn, Cora Mae

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star Quilt

Creator: Thoburn, Cora Mae

Location Made: Colrain, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-622

KID: 26-22-622

1876-1900

Star Quilt

Carr, Louise Mace

Date Made: 1876-1900

Star Quilt

Creator: Carr, Louise Mace

Location Made: Clay, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Blocks pieced by hand, blocks joined by machine

Quilt Size: 71" x 86.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Family history and history of Charleston, WV, Kanawha County, WV documents provided by quilt owner, After the quilt maker's husbands death in 1921, Louise Mace Carr moved in with her daughter Cora Carr Board (see family history document). The quilt owner remembers her being in their home in Charlest...

26-22-327

KID: 26-22-327

1930-1949

Star of Bethleham...

Bartrug, Caroline

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star of Bethleham

Creator: Bartrug, Caroline

Location Made: Fairmont, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 3/4" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

She was a generous person extending credit and good to people who suffered from flooding in New Martinsville. She lived her life in the same house after being married. She was known as mim-mim to her grandchildren.

26-22-759

KID: 26-22-759

1950-1975

Spiderweb Star

Jones, Norma Jean

Date Made: 1950-1975

Spiderweb Star

Creator: Jones, Norma Jean

Location Made: Morgantown, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker's teachers were from the depression era. They taught her to never think any piece was too small to use. This quilt was probably one of her earliest ones. , The maker's grandmother and her neighbor, Mrs. Dye, taught her to quilt. They taught her to never think any piece was too small to u...

26-22-769

KID: 26-22-769

1950-1975

Southern Belle

Chapman, Stella Jea...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Southern Belle

Creator: Chapman, Stella Jean

Location Made: Big Chimney, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery, Embroidery with black thread buttonhole stitch around applique, black outline stitch elsewhere.

Quilt Size: 62.5" x 80.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Checked, Floral, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

She quilted with the Elk Advent church group, but this quilt was not made with that group.

26-22-217

KID: 26-22-217

1930-1949

Snow Crystals (Br...

Unknown

Date Made: 1930-1949

Snow Crystals (Brackman)

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 74.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Purchased by Opal Grueser at an estate auction held in Athens, OH

26-22-314

KID: 26-22-314

1876-1900

S.N. Shay Family ...

Shay, Mary Virginia...

Date Made: 1876-1900

S.N. Shay Family Quilt

Creator: Shay, Mary Virginia

Location Made: Lantz Ridge community, Aurora, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Multiple decorative embroidery stitches, initials, name, shapes, flowers, leaves. Some piecing is patch laid on foundation and stitched with running stitch, some patches are stitch-and-flip.

Quilt Size: 68.25" x 78.5"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Unknown, Velvet, Other, Plaid, Solid/plain, Woven plaids, suitings, twills, ribbed - some with embroidered figures, tiny thread dots pattern

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-438

KID: 26-22-438

1850-1875

Single Irish Chai...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Single Irish Chain

Location Made: Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 80 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-465

KID: 26-22-465

1850-1875

similar to Tonga ...

Kline, Isabella Ric...

Date Made: 1850-1875

similar to Tonga Noxie 9 patch

Creator: Kline, Isabella Rice

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 1/2" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Print

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

submitted story is scanned

26-22-688

KID: 26-22-688

1901-1929

Scrap Baskets

Theobald sisters

Date Made: 1901-1929

Scrap Baskets

Creator: Theobald sisters

Location Made: Shelby, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79.75" x 71"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, lattice

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

When the quilt was given to the owner's grandmother in the 1960's the family was visiting with the aunts and for a funeral in Shelby, Indiana; other quilts were also given to other family members at that time., The sisters lived in a large Victorian home with a turret. A parlor had been made into a ...

26-22-444

KID: 26-22-444

Timespan

Sampler Quilt of ...

McKenzie, Nannie Ma...

Date Made: Timespan

Sampler Quilt of appliqued and pieced blocks

Creator: McKenzie, Nannie Mae Pennington

Location Made: Bend Mountain, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66 5/8" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker was a talented sewer. She could look at a picture and make a pattern.

26-22-564

KID: 26-22-564

1850-1875

Sage Bud of Wyomi...

Skaggs, Martha Ann ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Sage Bud of Wyoming

Creator: Skaggs, Martha Ann Maddy

Location Made: Wolf Creek, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

One day, Andrew (quilt maker's husband) and his field hands came in for noon dinner only to find Martha sitting on the porch rocking. Pots and pans were on tree stumps and fence posts in the yard. She said, "There was no fire wood, so I thought the sun might cook your dinner." She never la...

26-22-763

KID: 26-22-763

1901-1929

Rose of Sharon

Watson, Rosa A. Gai...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Watson, Rosa A. Gain

Location Made: Clarksburg, West Virginia (WV) United States

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

Quilt Size: 83" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-371

KID: 26-22-371

1850-1875

Rising Sun

Poffenberger, Mary ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Rising Sun

Creator: Poffenberger, Mary Showman

Location Made: Maryland (MD)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 88 1/2" x 102"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Geometric, Print

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

According to the dealer, the quilt pattern is called Rising Sun and Russian Sunflower.

26-22-509

KID: 26-22-509

1950-1975

Ribbon Quilt

Snider, Cleitus

Date Made: 1950-1975

Ribbon Quilt

Creator: Snider, Cleitus

Location Made: LaGrande, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 71" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Other synthetic, Other, Floral Ribbons

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Maker Cleitus Snider's husband worked at a cemetery and gathered the ribbons., Maker Ledona Holland - each quilt she made had a diffenent design. She made a quilt for each child, grandchild and great grandchild.

26-22-579

KID: 26-22-579

1950-1975

Red Rose design q...

Watring, Mary Eliza...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Red Rose design quilt

Creator: Watring, Mary Elizabeth Knotts

Location Made: Parsons, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 84.5" x 101"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt and matching pillow were purchased as a kit. Daughter of the quilt maker stitched the second block from left in the top row and added her name "Jane" in stitching in the block., See document provided by family.

26-22-251

KID: 26-22-251

1850-1875

Princess Feather

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Princess Feather

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 80" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-287

KID: 26-22-287

1850-1875

Princess Feather

Thrash, Harriet Man...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Princess Feather

Creator: Thrash, Harriet Mandena

Location Made: Buckhannon, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 86" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

a prolific quilter also wove wool coverlets

26-22-541

KID: 26-22-541

1930-1949

Poppy Quilt

Goodall, Kathy

Date Made: 1930-1949

Poppy Quilt

Creator: Goodall, Kathy

Location Made: Athens, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68.5" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Ball, "Maddie" (Willie) was grandmother of owner. She was working with her daughter teaching her how to quilt with this project. The quilt has a direct descent and history in the family - fabric was purchased by grandmother and grandfather made the frame for quilting it.

26-22-246

KID: 26-22-246

1950-1975

Plain block with ...

Austin, Elizabeth

Date Made: 1950-1975

Plain block with embellishment

Creator: Austin, Elizabeth

Location Made: Oakvale, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Painting, see photo

Quilt Size: 32" x 48"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker would often use blankets for the backings. Blocks of fabric were used for the front. The owner remembers the maker and cousins getting together on weekends to do the quilting. The owner had forgotten about the quilt. She received it as a gift again at her baby shower. It was gifted again...

26-22-574

KID: 26-22-574

1876-1900

Pinwheel

Hersman, Lina

Date Made: 1876-1900

Pinwheel

Creator: Hersman, Lina

Location Made: Spencer, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 68.5" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-380

KID: 26-22-380

1930-1949

Pineapple baby qu...

Jackson, Maud

Date Made: 1930-1949

Pineapple baby quilt

Creator: Jackson, Maud

Location Made: Jane Lew, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 29.75" x 37"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Other, Other, Solid/plain, Silk brocade, silk faille

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Husband of quilt maker "used to ride the trolley from Clarksburg to Jane Lew to visit."

26-22-182

KID: 26-22-182

1930-1949

Pickle Dish (KC S...

Brown, Ada Blanche ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Pickle Dish (KC Sar 10/24/1931)

Creator: Brown, Ada Blanche Gore

Location Made: Pipestem, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 1/2" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-563

KID: 26-22-563

1850-1875

Peonies

Walker, M. M.

Date Made: 1850-1875

Peonies

Creator: Walker, M. M.

Location Made: Indiana (IN)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 89" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Geometric, Print

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Likely Indiana provenance, A nearly identical quilt was shown at the 2015 Vermont Quilt Festival. Sadly, the VT example also has an unknown provenance.

26-22-300

KID: 26-22-300

Timespan

Pennsylvania Sign...

Unknown

Date Made: Timespan

Pennsylvania Signature Quilt

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

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

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-506

KID: 26-22-506

1950-1975

Pansy Quilt

Gillispie, Pansy

Date Made: 1950-1975

Pansy Quilt

Creator: Gillispie, Pansy

Location Made: Hurricane, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Machine joined applique and plain blocks. Cotton embroidery floss.

Quilt Size: 70" x 83.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt maker helped raise and home schooled the owner's husband (her nephew). Some of her work was featured in Redbook Magazine.

26-22-399

KID: 26-22-399

1950-1975

Pansy Medallion

McClung, Eulala V. ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Pansy Medallion

Creator: McClung, Eulala V. Cain

Location Made: Mineral Wells, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, stem stitch various colors of thread

Quilt Size: 75 1/2" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker raised her family on her own in the country on a farm. She was a very special person, loved to talk, and "people watch". She always wore a little hat and earrings.

26-22-652

KID: 26-22-652

1930-1949

Pansies

Unknown

Date Made: 1930-1949

Pansies

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: West Virginia (WV) United States

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

Quilt Size: 68" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Quilt was given to owner by mother-in-law because owner is a quilt maker who likes old quilts.

26-22-195

KID: 26-22-195