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

1976-1999

Winter of Hell Qu...

Bell, Mary Lynn Rid...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Winter of Hell Quilt (1977-78)

Creator: Bell, Mary Lynn Riddle

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 56 1/2" x 70 1/2"

Fabrics: Polyester, Other, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, polyester double knit

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner intends to finish the quilt. It was made during "the winter of hell" (1977-78) when it was cold and snowy and the maker was stuck home with 5 children, ages 6-10.

26-22-683

KID: 26-22-683

1950-1975

Windmills

Hyre, Lucy Lillian ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Windmills

Creator: Hyre, Lucy Lillian Lemon

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 57" x 68"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Muslin, Dotted, Floral, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, embroidered stripe, seersucker

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Owner states: "The puckered appearance isn't grandma's fault. I was young and stupid and put it in the dryer., Owner - fabrics in top were scraps from clothing my mother made us, or clothing we made ourselves., She told me once that on her wedding day they sent one of her former beaus to pick u...

26-22-398

KID: 26-22-398

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

1930-1949

Winding Jew, Wind...

Unknown

Date Made: 1930-1949

Winding Jew, Winding Blades

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61.5" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Muslin, Checked, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Mourning Prints, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Other, Shirting prints

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-253

KID: 26-22-253

1850-1875

Whig Rose variati...

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whig Rose variation

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 69" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-285

KID: 26-22-285

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

Shuck, Ida Sarah Vi...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Wedding Ring

Creator: Shuck, Ida Sarah Vines

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Other, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Made by owner's grandmother for owner's mother., This quilt was made for the owner's mother - she used it on a guest bed. The quilt maker made quilts for the owner and his brother - they were washed frequently and used up.

26-22-274

KID: 26-22-274

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

Timespan

Wedding Ring

Oxley or Bird famil...

Date Made: Timespan

Wedding Ring

Creator: Oxley or Bird family member

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 79" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was probably made by a member of the Oxley or Bird family. It was found in the Oxley home which was built in 1937. The former owner's parents later lived in this home. Other quilt tops were found in the same trunk - see WV Quilt Documentation Project quilt number 80251.

26-22-446

KID: 26-22-446

1950-1975

Wedding Gift Quil...

Riggleman, Zora

Date Made: 1950-1975

Wedding Gift Quilt

Creator: Riggleman, Zora

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80.5" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The present owner became a quilter because of these two quilt makers in her family, and because of a grandchild.

26-22-359

KID: 26-22-359

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

Turkey Tracks

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Turkey Tracks

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Hand applique - border

Quilt Size: 78" x 94"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-280

KID: 26-22-280

1930-1949

Tumbling blocks, ...

Unknown

Date Made: 1930-1949

Tumbling blocks, baby blocks

Creator: Unknown

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 65.5" x 87.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Dorris Sheahan Kelly (Mrs. Harry Kelly) lived in a company house and worked at the company store for Moore Kepple Lumber Company. Dorris purchased many quilts from women who needed income. She then gifted them to many individuals, including to the present quilt owner and the owner's family. See also...

26-22-382

KID: 26-22-382

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

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

1930-1949

the orange and wh...

Jones, Oda

Date Made: 1930-1949

the orange and white quilt

Creator: Jones, Oda

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 64 3/4" x 87 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker quilted with family members. The owner remembers the maker as a lovely woman. Everyone loved her. She respected life - wouldn't kill spiders or have a live Christmas tree. She was an outstanding baker.

26-22-581

KID: 26-22-581

1950-1975

The Diamond Field...

Norris, Mary Ferris...

Date Made: 1950-1975

The Diamond Field

Creator: Norris, Mary Ferris

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 85" x 86 1/2"

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was presented because owner knew how to quilt and the other family members did not. , She was a very quite lady.

26-22-771

KID: 26-22-771

1930-1949

The Diamond

Boso, Ada Augusta H...

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Diamond

Creator: Boso, Ada Augusta Humphrey

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 3/4" x 84 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker helped research family history that was used for "The Boso Family" book. She was very involved with her church.

26-22-640

KID: 26-22-640

1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue / C...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue / Colonial Lady Variation

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, French knots, stem and blanket stitches

Quilt Size: 64 1/2" - 65" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Feedsack, twill weave, and flour sacks

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owners mother took this quilt from her closet and gave it to the owner to keep the owner's daughter warm on a trip home. It was a cold night in 1976. The owner doesn't know the origin of the quilt. She wanted it documented before dividing and sharing with her daughters - both have slept under ...

26-22-501

KID: 26-22-501

1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue

Coburn, Ada Ethel W...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue

Creator: Coburn, Ada Ethel Warner

Location Made: Narrows, Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Running stitch, buttonhole stitch, single chain stitch

Quilt Size: 76 1/2" x 64"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

After the maker's husband died in 1946, the maker made and sold quilts for income to support her family. The maker taught the owner (her grandchild) to embroider, tatting and crochet. The family attitude was to have "busy hands".

26-22-575

KID: 26-22-575

1930-1949

Sun Bonnet Sue

Rosier, Mary Elizab...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sun Bonnet Sue

Creator: Rosier, Mary Elizabeth Conley

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Other embellishment technique, Ric-rac

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

She loved to embroider and to paint on material. She was a wonderful cook and baker. She lived on a farm and took care of the animals. She made her own butter and cottage cheese and canned everything they ate,including meat. She baked bread every Monday for the week. She had a major stroke at th...

26-22-692

KID: 26-22-692

1930-1949

Sugar Loaf/Thousa...

Bartrug, Caroline

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sugar Loaf/Thousand Pyramids Variation

Creator: Bartrug, Caroline

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 1/4" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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.

26-22-757

KID: 26-22-757

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

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

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

1850-1875

Star of Virginia

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Star of Virginia

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Pennsylvania purchase

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-283

KID: 26-22-283

1950-1975

Star of Bethleham...

Ball, Arbelia

Date Made: 1950-1975

Star of Bethleham

Creator: Ball, Arbelia

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 1/2" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

When the owner's great aunt (the maker's daughter) died, many quilts were found in trunks and were distributed to family members.

26-22-712

KID: 26-22-712

1850-1875

Square with flyin...

unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Square with flying geese sashing

Creator: unknown

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 77'

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Geometric, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-627

KID: 26-22-627

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

1930-1949

Snowball

Lockard, Theora M. ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Snowball

Creator: Lockard, Theora M. Heckert

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 1/4" x 92"

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Theora had 5 children: Mary; Madalyn; Elnora; Ralph; and Roy. After the death of her husband, Theora would spend part of the winter vising Elnora in Wilmington, NC. She pieced and quilted a quilt for each of her children. This quilt was made for her son, Ralph and his wife, Louise, in the late 1950s...

26-22-499

KID: 26-22-499

1930-1949

Small Dresden pla...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Small Dresden plate

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 28" x 35"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-522

KID: 26-22-522

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

1930-1949

Signature Quilt

Unknown

Date Made: 1930-1949

Signature Quilt

Creator: Unknown

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, extensive embroidery of names

Quilt Size: 57" x 87 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was found in the home of Elizabeth Rockhold Huber. It is unknown if she was the maker. This signature quilt contains the signatures of members of the Daughters of American Organization - Council #55.

26-22-638

KID: 26-22-638

1950-1975

Scrap Quilt

Teel, Naomi Jo

Date Made: 1950-1975

Scrap Quilt

Creator: Teel, Naomi Jo

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Other blends, Broadcloth, Other, Checked, Floral, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-218

KID: 26-22-218

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

1930-1949

Round the World

Sharps, Grace Smoot...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Round the World

Creator: Sharps, Grace Smoot

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 3/4" x 81 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Children would get under the table while people were quilting. People would quilt 6 days/week but NOT on Sunday. Sometimes they would sing hymns and gospels while quilting.

26-22-467

KID: 26-22-467

1930-1949

Rose Star One Pat...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rose Star One Patch - scrap variation

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61 3/4" x 76 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner was told that the quilt was made in Tunnelton, WV. The owner purchased the quilt because it is unique and "she just loved it!"

26-22-764

KID: 26-22-764

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

1950-1975

Rose Applique

Postlewait, Audra M...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Rose Applique

Creator: Postlewait, Audra Murray

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

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

Quilt Size: 75 1/2" x 94 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker loved flowers and used flower patterns for her quilts. Some of the great joys of Audra's life were her family, quilting, and working in her flower and vegetable gardens. She was an excellent baker, especially pies, hot rolls and pepperoni rolls.

26-22-503

KID: 26-22-503

1850-1875

Robbing Peter to ...

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Robbing Peter to Pay Paul

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 51" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-302

KID: 26-22-302

1930-1949

Rob Peter to Pay ...

Cunningham, Nellie ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rob Peter to Pay Paul

Creator: Cunningham, Nellie Holmes

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67" x 83 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-480

KID: 26-22-480

1950-1975

Red Poppy quilt

Harper, Frances Ker...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Red Poppy quilt

Creator: Harper, Frances Kerns

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

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77" x 89.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Owner believes quilt kit was purchased from either Lee Ward or Herschners, This was the quilt maker's first applique quilt; she made a second of the same pattern as payment to quilter Rose Crawford (maker's aunt)as payment for quilting services.

26-22-364

KID: 26-22-364

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

1850-1875

Princess Feather

Bantz, Mary A.

Date Made: 1850-1875

Princess Feather

Creator: Bantz, Mary A.

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 84" x 85"

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Purchased in 2018 from Stella Rubin Antiques, Cording typical of Ohio quilts. The type of cording suggests skilled needle woman maker's name and date is quilted into the quilt - 1870

26-22-542

KID: 26-22-542

1950-1975

Postage Stamp, Bl...

Matheny, Wanda Adam...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Postage Stamp, Block Patchwork

Creator: Matheny, Wanda Adams

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.5" x 77.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Quilt maker had a quilting frame up in dining room; handmade frame by maker's dad. She stopped quilting because of arthritis.

26-22-340

KID: 26-22-340

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

1950-1975

Pitcher and Basin...

Henderson, Gladys

Date Made: 1950-1975

Pitcher and Basin with Dahlia

Creator: Henderson, Gladys

Location Made: Upper Glade, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 64" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Floral, Solid/plain, Other, Large scale floral print

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-197

KID: 26-22-197

1850-1875

Pinwheel Star

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Pinwheel Star

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 85" x 89"

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-303

KID: 26-22-303

1930-1949

Pinwheel

Buchko, Mary Cybuls...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Pinwheel

Creator: Buchko, Mary Cybulski

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 64" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was a gift to the owner's mother about 1952., The owner remembers visiting her grandmother and seeing feed sack bags of fabric scraps in the closet., The quilt maker became a U.S. citizen. At their home she had a large garden and some livestock. Water was from a spring behind the house. Sh...

26-22-445

KID: 26-22-445

1950-1975

Pickle Dish

Clark, Lulie Akers ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Pickle Dish

Creator: Clark, Lulie Akers Cole

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

According to the cousin the top was made around 1945.

26-22-548

KID: 26-22-548

1800-1849

Peony

Unknown

Date Made: 1800-1849

Peony

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 97" x 97"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-299

KID: 26-22-299

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

1950-1975

Old Fashioned Flo...

Greco, Lelia Etta T...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Old Fashioned Flower Garden

Creator: Greco, Lelia Etta Thomas

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

, The maker was "always making something." She lived at the end of the road in a remote area, no TV, no phone until later. There is a family story about her taking a wagon trip to return home to visit her parents - her husband paid for the wagon.

26-22-442

KID: 26-22-442

1901-1929

Odd Fellows (Simi...

Coprio, Lizetta Sch...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Odd Fellows (Similar)

Creator: Coprio, Lizetta Schweitzer

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 1/2" x 76 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Print

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-485

KID: 26-22-485

1876-1900

Ocean Waves

Unknown

Date Made: 1876-1900

Ocean Waves

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.25" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Purchased because of the wide variety of fabrics - a scrap bag project.

26-22-213

KID: 26-22-213

Timespan

Ocean Wave

Unknown

Date Made: Timespan

Ocean Wave

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 61" x 69.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Muslin, Checked, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Feedsack noted above is in border only

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-319

KID: 26-22-319

1850-1875

Ocean Wave

Date Made: 1850-1875

Ocean Wave

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 1/2" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker was Catherine Bryson Reiner. It was given to John and Cora Reiner. The quilt was given as a wedding gift to John and Cora on Nov. 13, 1897. , Catherine Reiner died January 18, 1903, a week before her granddaughter, Margaret Catherine Reiner, was born.

26-22-694

KID: 26-22-694

1930-1949

Nine Patch

Arthur, Othello

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nine Patch

Creator: Arthur, Othello

Location Made: Jackson, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 34 1/2" x 34"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner's uncle made a doll crib. This quilt was used in it.

26-22-642

KID: 26-22-642