1930-1949

Yo-yo quilt

Koshak, Grace Kamse...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo-yo quilt

Creator: Koshak, Grace Kamseder

Location Made: Park Falls, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 80 in. x 93 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt was appraised by Carol Butzke, AQS Certified Appraiser in 2010., She worked hard on the farm-barn-house. Always had a clean and neat house. Had long hair braided in a bun.

15-11-4018

KID: 15-11-4018

c. 1930

Yo Yo

Date Made: c. 1930

Yo Yo

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: English template Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 in. x 87 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Presented to the Wisconsin Musuem of Quilts and Fiber Arts by Mal and Jill Hepburn, son and daughter in law of the maker. The quilt was part of the estate of the maker Jean B. Hepburn and was inherited by the maker's son and his wife.

15-11-2305

KID: 15-11-2305

1976-1999

Wisconsin Sesquic...

Group Project

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Quilt Heritage Medallion

Creator: Group Project

Location Made: Ripon, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Strip/string Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Fusible Applique, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Dimensional applique, Gathering/ruching, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Ink drawing, Computer printed embellishment

Quilt Size: 92 in. x 93 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

This quilt was made to celebrate the 150th Birthday of the State of Wisconsin. It was a community wide project organized and carried out by the Sew Happy Stitchers of Ripon Wisconsin. As a group, the decision was made to involve as any interested citizens as possible. A contest was held where q...

15-11-3698

KID: 15-11-3698

2000-2025

Winter Walk

Haag, Diane

Date Made: 2000-2025

Winter Walk

Creator: Haag, Diane

Location Made: Verona, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Other embellishment technique, The white polar bear is dimensional applique.

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 70.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3334

KID: 15-11-3334

2000-2025

Winter Star

Braus, Kate

Date Made: 2000-2025

Winter Star

Creator: Braus, Kate

Location Made: Middleton, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 31 in. x 72 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain, ombre fabrics - hand dyed

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3412

KID: 15-11-3412

2000-2025

Winter Sparkles

Wilke, Marilynn

Date Made: 2000-2025

Winter Sparkles

Creator: Wilke, Marilynn

Location Made: Cedarburg, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Machine Piecing, Other novelty technique, Other embellishment technique

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 71 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3332

KID: 15-11-3332

2000-2025

Winter Serenity

Members of The Next...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Winter Serenity

Creator: Members of The Next Chapter Quilters

Location Made: Dodgeville, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Fusible Applique, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 31.50 in. x 70.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Geometric, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3357

KID: 15-11-3357

2000-2025

Winner's Circle

Wolfe, Lois

Date Made: 2000-2025

Winner's Circle

Creator: Wolfe, Lois

Location Made: Green Bay, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 81 in. x 98 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Stamped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt top was made by Norman J. Payne, the only male member of the Evergreen Quilt Guild in Green Bay, Wisconsin. When he passed away his widow gave all fabric and ld quilts to Lois Wolfe to distribute to different charities. Ms. Wolfe related, "this one top had to be quilted. It just wa...

15-11-2788

KID: 15-11-2788

1901-1929

Wholecloth Quilt ...

Mother of Gertenbac...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wholecloth Quilt with Quilted Design

Creator: Mother of Gertenbach, Jessamine Socha

Location Made: Racine, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 67.5 in x 84 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt was given to source by Jessamine Gertenbach when she entered the Alexian Village Retirement Home in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin during the 1990's. It has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-530

KID: 15-11-530

Timespan

Wholecloth

Date Made: Timespan

Wholecloth

Location Made: Racine, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.5 in x 85 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Quilt was given to owner when quilt maker moved, and then donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts.

15-11-427

KID: 15-11-427

1800-1849

Wholecloth

Baker, Alzina

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wholecloth

Creator: Baker, Alzina

Location Made: Canada

Quilt Size: 85.75 in x 91 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt was donated to Family Sharing in Grafton (a thrift store), and was then donated to the museum. A note pinned to the quilt read: "This spread was made about 100 years ago by Alzina Baker when she was a girl living in Canada."

15-11-198

KID: 15-11-198

Whig Rose and Fly...

Whig Rose and Flying Geese

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 77 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-1314

KID: 15-11-1314

1976-1999

Watch Out Grandpa...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Watch Out Grandpa

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 18.50 in. x 20.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2826

KID: 15-11-2826

2000-2025

Volcanic Disrupti...

Upton, Linzi

Date Made: 2000-2025

Volcanic Disruption

Creator: Upton, Linzi

Location Made: United Kingdom

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

Quilt Size: 31.75 in. x 51.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Other, Plaid, Solid/plain, Lame & painted

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Linzi Upton of Scotland suggested the challenge of constructing a Yurt with quilted panels. This is one of 24 panels used for the project. It has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-1290

KID: 15-11-1290

1976-1999

Volatile Material...

Anderson, Faye

Date Made: 1976-1999

Volatile Material Spirits on the Mesa

Creator: Anderson, Faye

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 58.50 in x 92 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2604

KID: 15-11-2604

1901-1929

Velvet Show Quilt...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Velvet Show Quilt

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 73 in. x 83 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Broadcloth, Velvet, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-1300

KID: 15-11-1300

2000-2025

Under the Flower ...

Stewart, Marinda

Date Made: 2000-2025

Under the Flower Moon

Creator: Stewart, Marinda

Location Made: Round Rock, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Fusible Applique

Quilt Size: 31.50 in. x 70 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3409

KID: 15-11-3409

2000-2025

Tweed Compasses

Lowseth, Shirley

Date Made: 2000-2025

Tweed Compasses

Creator: Lowseth, Shirley

Location Made: Rock Springs, Wyoming (WY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 28 .75 in. x 52.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Other, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, lame

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-1310

KID: 15-11-1310

1876-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Date Made: 1876-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70 in. x 72.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Silk, Wool, Other blends, Broadcloth, Checked, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Other, Houndstooth

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2884

KID: 15-11-2884

1876-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Date Made: 1876-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 15 inches x 16 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Other, Velvet

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-1311

KID: 15-11-1311

1930-1949

True Lovers Knot

Date Made: 1930-1949

True Lovers Knot

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79 in. x 81 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Muslin, Sateen, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2632

KID: 15-11-2632

1901-1929

Triple Irish Chai...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Triple Irish Chain

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 89.5 in. x 101.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-391

KID: 15-11-391

Timespan

Trip Around the W...

Date Made: Timespan

Trip Around the World Variation

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 87 in x 101 in

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-612

KID: 15-11-612

1950-1975

Trip Around the W...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Trip Around the World Variation

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 in x 84 in

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-516

KID: 15-11-516

1950-1975

Trip Around the W...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Trip Around the World

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 in. x 89 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2785

KID: 15-11-2785

1950-1975

Trip Around the W...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Trip Around the World

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 in. x 89 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2784

KID: 15-11-2784

1950-1975

Trip Around the W...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Trip Around the World

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64 in x 84 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-1509

KID: 15-11-1509

Trip Around the W...

Trip Around the World

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 88.50 in. x 105 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2789

KID: 15-11-2789

1876-1900

Tree of Paradise ...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Tree of Paradise Variation

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 74.50 in. x 75.50 in.

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2816

KID: 15-11-2816

1850-1875

Tree of Paradise ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Tree of Paradise Variation

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.5 in x 74 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-639

KID: 15-11-639

2000-2025

"Tree of Life"

Raisbeck, Barbara

Date Made: 2000-2025

"Tree of Life"

Creator: Raisbeck, Barbara

Location Made: Bloomington, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, The machine applique is raw edge applique.

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 70.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Geometric, Print, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3351

KID: 15-11-3351

1950-1975

The Ozaukee Count...

Thiensville-Mequon ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

The Ozaukee County Quilt

Creator: Thiensville-Mequon Newcomers

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

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

Quilt Size: 62.5 in. x 77 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Wool, Broadcloth, Other, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, denim

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

This quilt was originally given to the Weyenberg Library in Mequon, WI. The library donated it to the current owner, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts.

15-11-1222

KID: 15-11-1222

2000-2025

Symbols from the ...

Meyer, Sandra Churc...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Symbols from the East

Creator: Meyer, Sandra Churchill

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other novelty technique, Other embellishment technique, Marker drawing of a symbol in the center of each block. Each of the smaller blocks are in a wonky log cabin pattern. Fabric is woven together to form tubes to represent the top of a yurt.

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 70 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3330

KID: 15-11-3330

1901-1929

Sunshine and Shad...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Sunshine and Shadow

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 40 in. x 56.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Wool, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2562

KID: 15-11-2562

1950-1975

Sunflower

Date Made: 1950-1975

Sunflower

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68.50 in. x 87.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2818

KID: 15-11-2818

Sunflower

Strahm, Ella Schies...

Sunflower

Creator: Strahm, Ella Schiesser

Location Made: New Glarus, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Previous to the ownership by the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts this quilt was inherited by members of the family of the quilt maker.

15-11-2819

KID: 15-11-2819

1930-1949

Sun Bonnet Sue

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sun Bonnet Sue

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 69.5 in x 83.0 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-1507

KID: 15-11-1507

2000-2025

Summer Rain

De Lia, Ellie

Date Made: 2000-2025

Summer Rain

Creator: De Lia, Ellie

Location Made: Fox Point, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, The quilt is also paper pieced.

Quilt Size: 31 in. x 71 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3337

KID: 15-11-3337

1976-1999

String Star

Pitchford, Ivory

Date Made: 1976-1999

String Star

Creator: Pitchford, Ivory

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Strip/string Piecing

Quilt Size: 89 in. x 92 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Woven cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

From a previous display (location not given) of her quilt this description was given: "Ivory Pitchford Milwaukee, Wisconsin Just as Allie Crumble learned to quilt from her mother many years ago in Mississippi, so too did Allie's daughter, Ivory Pitchford, learn the craft from her. Born in S...

15-11-2824

KID: 15-11-2824

Streak of Lightni...

Streak of Lightning

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 71.50 in x 74.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2473

KID: 15-11-2473

Streak of Lightni...

Streak of Lightning

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 79 in. x 90 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Other blends, Broadcloth, Muslin, Sateen, Velvet, Other, Checked, Floral, Paisley, Solid/plain, Knits

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

This quilt is now owned by the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts

15-11-2644

KID: 15-11-2644

1930-1949

State Birds & Flo...

Date Made: 1930-1949

State Birds & Flowers

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 67.50 in. x 83 in.

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2821

KID: 15-11-2821

1950-1975

Squares, Rainbow ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Squares, Rainbow Quilt

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 37 in. x 71 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Broadcloth, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2823

KID: 15-11-2823

Timespan

Square in a Squar...

Date Made: Timespan

Square in a Square block with Rail Fence Variation

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 71.25 in. x 71.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2463

KID: 15-11-2463

Snowball

Snowball

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 65 in. x 71.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2776

KID: 15-11-2776

2000-2025

Snow Crystals

Karban-Neef, Anita

Date Made: 2000-2025

Snow Crystals

Creator: Karban-Neef, Anita

Location Made: Cary, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other Piecing, Machine Applique, Paper piecing is also used.

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 73.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3425

KID: 15-11-3425

2000-2025

Slinky

Starkey, Corey

Date Made: 2000-2025

Slinky

Creator: Starkey, Corey

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other novelty technique, Embroidery, Painting, Other embellishment technique, Thread Sketched Motifs

Quilt Size: 32 in x 51 in

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, Lame

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts. Linzi Upton of Scotland suggested the challenge of constructing a Yurt with quilted panels. This is one of 24 quilted panels created for the Yurt project.

15-11-658

KID: 15-11-658

Six Pointed Crazy...

Six Pointed Crazy Star

Contruction: Foundation Piecing

Quilt Size: 63 in. x 69 in.

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Broadcloth, Flannel, Muslin, Sateen, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Brocade

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

This quilt top is now owned by the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts

15-11-2645

KID: 15-11-2645

Timespan

Six Patch

Date Made: Timespan

Six Patch

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 64 in. x 78 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Other blends, Broadcloth, Other, Solid/plain, Striped, Other, Brushed wool, Herringbone weave, straight weave. Different colored warp and weft fibers. Twill.

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

This quilt was previously owned by Luella Doss and is now owned by the Wiscosin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts. It was included in a bed turning at a WSQG quilt show and described as being "made about 1890 to 1920 perhaps from salesman's samples. Wool. Embroidered in gold and light pink. H...

15-11-2642

KID: 15-11-2642

1901-1929

Single Irish Chai...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Single Irish Chain

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 in. x 82 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-509

KID: 15-11-509

1930-1949

Shoo Fly

Date Made: 1930-1949

Shoo Fly

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 in. x 79 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt is thought to have been made by Midwestern Amish during the first quarter of the 20th century. It was purchased at an estate sale and then donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts by Jan Montgomery.

15-11-496

KID: 15-11-496

2000-2025

Shield

Upton, LInzi

Date Made: 2000-2025

Shield

Creator: Upton, LInzi

Location Made: United Kingdom

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

Quilt Size: 32 inches x 53 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, gold lame

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt is one of 24 yurt panels designed for a challenge project initiated by Linzi Upton, Scotland, UK.

15-11-1296

KID: 15-11-1296

1930-1949

Schoolhouse

Date Made: 1930-1949

Schoolhouse

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 69 in. x 79 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Once part of the Kohler Foundation Collection this quilt is now part of the collection at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilt and Fiber Arts.

15-11-2606

KID: 15-11-2606

2000-2025

Salmon Leap

Upton, Linzi

Date Made: 2000-2025

Salmon Leap

Creator: Upton, Linzi

Location Made: United Kingdom

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, blanket stitching was used in the machine applique

Quilt Size: 28 3/4 inches x 53 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Other, Broadcloth, Other, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, lame, chambrey

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt is one of 24 designed to cover a yurt, a project suggested by Linzi Upton of Scotland, UK.

15-11-1281

KID: 15-11-1281

1930-1949

Rose Wreath

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rose Wreath

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81 in x 79 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-752

KID: 15-11-752

1850-1875

Rose Variation

Jones, Margaret T. ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Rose Variation

Creator: Jones, Margaret T. Davis

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 64 in. x 81 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2777

KID: 15-11-2777

2000-2025

Rose Parade

Sankovitz, Terri

Date Made: 2000-2025

Rose Parade

Creator: Sankovitz, Terri

Location Made: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 70 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3410

KID: 15-11-3410

c 1930

Rose of Sharon

Thom, Ulrika Mallon...

Date Made: c 1930

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Thom, Ulrika Mallon

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Flowers, leaves and stems are hand appliqued with the blanket stitch using the color thread compatible with the fabric. She embroidered a French knot in the center of each large rose.

Quilt Size: 73.5 in. x 82 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts., The quilt maker was married but had no children. She made other quilts and some of them are in the possession of the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fine Arts. As a member of the Ladies Aid Society of Milwaukee, Wiscon...

15-11-506

KID: 15-11-506

1930-1949

Rose of Sharon

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rose of Sharon

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 62 in. x 78 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-2600

KID: 15-11-2600

Rose Applique

Rose Applique

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 80 in. x 80.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-1307

KID: 15-11-1307