1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Carrico, Mary Flore...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Creator: Carrico, Mary Florence

Location Made: West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 72 3/4" x 86 1/4"

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner's mother told the owner that she (owner's mother) was pregnant with the owner and helped to make this yo-yo coverlet. It was made for the owner's mother.

26-22-594

KID: 26-22-594

1901-1929

Yo Yo

Mently

Date Made: 1901-1929

Yo Yo

Creator: Mently

Location Made: O'Neil, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75.5 inches x 92.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker's husband, Arnold, turned the pieces as she sewed them.

26-22-4850

KID: 26-22-4850

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

Windmill

Landreth, Emma Lou ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Windmill

Creator: Landreth, Emma Lou Bourne

Location Made: Bluefield, Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 57" x 71"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-276

KID: 26-22-276

1930-1949

Windmill

Goddard, Elizabeth ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Windmill

Creator: Goddard, Elizabeth Swegard

Location Made: New Martinsville, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 63.25" x 69.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Elizabeth Swegard Goddard taught her daughters Pearl and Louise to quilt - this became a lifelong interest. The family story says" As the years wore on, those old quilting frames that were handed down to them from their mother, never got a rest."

26-22-325

KID: 26-22-325

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

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

1950-1975

Wholecloth Bridal...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Wholecloth Bridal Quilt

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

Quilt Size: 89 in x 103.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Every winter there was a quilting frame set up in the living room. She made special wedding quilts for all her family members. She was a talented painter.

26-22-4828

KID: 26-22-4828

1976-1999

Whirligig

Hammontree, Edna Sp...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Whirligig

Creator: Hammontree, Edna Spence

Location Made: Crossville, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 85 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-609

KID: 26-22-609

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

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

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

1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Farley, Hallie Pari...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Farley, Hallie Paris Bolin

Location Made: Gardner-Spainishburg area, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76.25" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other blends, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Muslin, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Maker was left a widow in 1938. From note written by owner: "She was a very humble person who supported herself with whatever she could sell from the farm after the death of her husband. The last ten-fifteen years of her life was split between her children as she was no longer able to live alon...

26-22-454

KID: 26-22-454

1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Walls, Alta Christo...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Walls, Alta Christopher Gibson

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 73"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-552

KID: 26-22-552

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

Hutchison, Edna Mae...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Wedding Ring

Creator: Hutchison, Edna Mae Skidmore

Location Made: Berry Fork, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, kettlecloth

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was inherited upon the death of the owner's mother. , The maker made quilts on a treadle machine (Milwaukee). She was very frugal and made many from scraps and feedsacks. She made them as gifts for her children and grandchildren.

26-22-661

KID: 26-22-661

1950-1975

Wedding Ring

Dodrill, Lovie Susi...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Wedding Ring

Creator: Dodrill, Lovie Susie Smith

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 88 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Other, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Mourning Prints, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Corduroy, knits

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker taught the owner how to sew on the treadle sewing machine. The maker's daughter (a twin) died when she was 3 years old. Scraps from her clothes were used for many memory quilts. The maker raised the owner in a good secure home.

26-22-674

KID: 26-22-674

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 Quilt

WCTU (Women's Chris...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Quilt

Creator: WCTU (Women's Christian Temperance Union) of HalfMoon Valley, Centre Co., PA

Location Made: Half Moon Valley, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 71 1/4" x 72 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

a well-used quilt This quilt was a wedding gift to the owner's parents who married Dec. 25, 1922. The bride was an elementary school teacher in a one-room school. The groom was a farmer and a prominent member of the community.

26-22-496

KID: 26-22-496

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

1930-1949

Wagon Wheel

Henderson, Gladys

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wagon Wheel

Creator: Henderson, Gladys

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 65.5" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-196

KID: 26-22-196

1930-1949

Victoria's Quilt

Dawson, Victoria Bl...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Victoria's Quilt

Creator: Dawson, Victoria Blankenship

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Running stitch on one smaller patch with heavier cotton floss or thread.

Quilt Size: 65 3/4" x 77 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Denim, Cordouroy

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Many of her later quilts were original designs. In 1950 the maker got a Singer sewing machine. After that most of her quilts were made by machine except for hand applique.

26-22-577

KID: 26-22-577

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

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

1950-1975

Tumbling Blocks

Hughes, Naomi Pearl...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Tumbling Blocks

Creator: Hughes, Naomi Pearl

Location Made: White Water, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 1/4" x 89 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker was a seamstress. Her son had to serve as a "model" to help with all the fittings.

26-22-678

KID: 26-22-678

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

1950-1975

Tulip Basket/ The...

Conner, Hazel Jeane...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Tulip Basket/ The Great Circle Quilt

Creator: Conner, Hazel Jeanette

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 104"

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-4894

KID: 26-22-4894

Timespan

Tulip and Leaf

Oxley, Naomi Jane

Date Made: Timespan

Tulip and Leaf

Creator: Oxley, Naomi Jane

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Horizontal sashing is topstitched on. Applique is raw-edge, zig zag stitched several times.

Quilt Size: 87" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Top was assembled from appliqued blocks and quilted in 1996., She was a member of Home Demonstration club, Farm Women's Club, and Eastern Star. She was always a very busy person, including doing the farm work, milking cows and churning butter. She made many fancy cakes with a neighbor for many celeb...

26-22-448

KID: 26-22-448

1930-1949

Trip Around the W...

Unknown

Date Made: 1930-1949

Trip Around the World

Creator: Unknown

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 1/2" x 69"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Repairs made by Tyron include replacing four tan squares in the center of the quilt as well as binding the quilt.

26-22-4881

KID: 26-22-4881

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

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

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

1950-1975

Tree of Paradise

Conley, Elwanda Mur...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Tree of Paradise

Creator: Conley, Elwanda Muriel Harold

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 1/2" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Feedsack, Floral, Plaid, Print

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker lived close to a chicken farmer who called her when a new shipment came. Money raised by selling milk, buttermilk, butter & eggs was used to purchase similar bags to make quilts (50 cents/piece)

26-22-507

KID: 26-22-507

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

1950-1975

The Yellow Quilt

Palmer, Clara Lenor...

Date Made: 1950-1975

The Yellow Quilt

Creator: Palmer, Clara Lenora Balderson

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 75 1/2" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Checked, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, seersucker

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner mentioned to the maker that the wool quilt (WV Documentation Project #80400) was too warm for the summer. So, the maker made this one for the summer. After the owner married, it was used as a decorative throw on top of other bed covers. They loved the colors. , The owner made quilts for al...

26-22-603

KID: 26-22-603

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

1930-1949

The Ugly Green Qu...

Spencer, Edith Kess...

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Ugly Green Quilt

Creator: Spencer, Edith Kessler

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 65.5" x 78.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Solid/plain, Striped, ? feedsack fabric

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-420

KID: 26-22-420

1930-1949

The Ugly Fan

Bell, Aileen France...

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Ugly Fan

Creator: Bell, Aileen Frances Hendrick

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 1/2" x 93 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Print, Printed patchwork, Solid/plain, Other

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker was distributing her quilts to her children. The owner's father took this one because he thought "no one else would want this ugly quilt". Ever since then this beloved quilt has been called the "Ugly Fan Quilt".

26-22-681

KID: 26-22-681

1930-1949

The Star Quilt

Keys, Orpha Alzena ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Star Quilt

Creator: Keys, Orpha Alzena Miller

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.5" x 85.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner remembers cousins sleeping three at the head and two at the foot of a bed under piles of quilts.

26-22-456

KID: 26-22-456

1850-1875

The Peony

Jackson, Celia Ann

Date Made: 1850-1875

The Peony

Creator: Jackson, Celia Ann

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 85.75" x 102"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Paper note brought with quilt reads: "Owned by Blanch Watson Made by her grandmother Mrs. Isaac Jackson "The Peony" Age 80 years.

26-22-183

KID: 26-22-183

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

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

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 Iris Quilt

Stanad, AVD

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Iris Quilt

Creator: Stanad, AVD

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76.5" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

History submitted by owner states: "The stock market crash and the closing of banks in 1933, made this a particularly hard time for families. Many church women made quilts and raffled the tickets to help raise money. In such hard times, it was difficult for women to afford the expensive materia...

26-22-207

KID: 26-22-207

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

1930-1949

The Green Quilt

Dove, Nora P.

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Green Quilt

Creator: Dove, Nora P.

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 78.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Muslin, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-267

KID: 26-22-267

1950-1975

The Green Quilt

Neil, Kathleen

Date Made: 1950-1975

The Green Quilt

Creator: Neil, Kathleen

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 1/4" x 74 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-4873

KID: 26-22-4873