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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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 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 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 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 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

The Flower Basket...

Jarrett, Minnie Ann...

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Flower Basket

Creator: Jarrett, Minnie Anna

Location Made: Watson (now part of Fairmont), West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 65" x 90"

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Quilt maker's parents and two oldest siblings came from England in 1870 on the ship "The Holland" from Liverpool to New York. Minnie lived her entire life in her home place with her parents then later with bachelor brothers Ted and John. She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Fairmont, WV.

26-22-395

KID: 26-22-395

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

1950-1975

The Diamond Field...

Stephenson, Minnie ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

The Diamond Field

Creator: Stephenson, Minnie May Walker

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Same Nicholas County Senior Center quilters sewed the binding on to the quilt., Her grandson Charles D. Stephenson loved his grandmother dearly. She was a beautiful lady.

26-22-415

KID: 26-22-415

1901-1929

The Cottle Quilt

Cottle, Coney Moye

Date Made: 1901-1929

The Cottle Quilt

Creator: Cottle, Coney Moye

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

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Other embellishment technique, Yarns, multiple colors; punchneedle embroidery; decorative embroidery along patch and block edges; floral motifs.

Quilt Size: 46.25" x 64.25"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Velvet, Unknown, Other, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain, Striped, Woven twill, brocade, ?linen

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker made this quilt for a daughter (either Atheline, Geraldine or Irma) when they still lived at home as children. The quilt remained in the home after the girls grew up and left, then when the estate was handled this quilt was discovered and claimed by current owner.

26-22-250

KID: 26-22-250

1950-1975

The Christmas Qui...

Hull, Edna Opal

Date Made: 1950-1975

The Christmas Quilt

Creator: Hull, Edna Opal

Location Made: Terra Alta, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Machine applique is with zig zag/satin stitch

Quilt Size: 84" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

(from family history document) "Edna Opal Hull grew up on a farm west of the town of Terra Alta, West Virginia, one of 4 children of William H.C. Goff and Hattie Olive Goff. On the farm everyone worked the fields and gardens where you grew your food, canned and preserved everything, made butter...

26-22-429

KID: 26-22-429

1950-1975

The Christmas Qui...

Gore, Cora Dingess

Date Made: 1950-1975

The Christmas Quilt

Creator: Gore, Cora Dingess

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 64" x 79

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker was fiercely independent. She was a pilar of the community. When she ran the general store and saw someone in need, she made sure groceries appeared on their doorstep. She was very community minded and took care of people. The owner treasures having such a sentimental family item and ...

26-22-569

KID: 26-22-569

1930-1949

Sutton Library Si...

(probably) Rebecca ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sutton Library Signature Quilt

Creator: (probably) Rebecca Lodge members

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 61.5" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

the name Roscoe Cunningham is embroidered on the quilt

26-22-411

KID: 26-22-411

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

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

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

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: Ellamoore, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embroidery details on bonnets

Quilt Size: 72" x 91.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-383

KID: 26-22-383