1901-1929

16 patch

Palmer, Louella sta...

Date Made: 1901-1929

16 patch

Creator: Palmer, Louella starr Stalker

Location Made: Collinsville, Oklahoma (OK) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Heritage Quilt Study Group of Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, Arizona

The quiltmaker lived in Salisaw, OK, 1873-1910; Collinsville, OK, 1910-1957. She was 1/2 Cherokee India. Her people came to OK on the Trail of Tears, also known as "the great removal". She made other quilts.

38-36-1177

KID: 38-36-1177

2000-2025

25 Year Quilt

King, Shelia S.

Date Made: 2000-2025

25 Year Quilt

Creator: King, Shelia S.

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 77.25 inches x 107 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Paisley, Striped

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to sew at age 7. Taught by grandmother. Taught garment construction from 1972-1988. Designed competition gowns for ballroom dancers.

38-36-457

KID: 38-36-457

2000-2025

4 Patch Heaven

Hughes-Williams, Di...

Date Made: 2000-2025

4 Patch Heaven

Creator: Hughes-Williams, Diane

Location Made: Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 100 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Muslin, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Hand-dyed, Multiple scrap, Stamped, Other fabrics include hand-dyed.

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

I kept fat quarters in my desk at work. During stressful times, I pulled them out to dream of projects. The colors & feel of the fabric were and are comforting.

38-36-1314

KID: 38-36-1314

2000-2025

4-H Exploration D...

Tischer, Kay

Date Made: 2000-2025

4-H Exploration Days T-Shirts Through the Years

Creator: Tischer, Kay

Location Made: Lake Odessa, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 68" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, T-shirt knits

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-6696

KID: 12-8-6696

1950-1975

8-point Star

Cheezem, Eva Beatri...

Date Made: 1950-1975

8-point Star

Creator: Cheezem, Eva Beatrice Moss

Location Made: South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quilt was brought to Alberta in 1990. Quilt was sold by maker to Ty West, whose mother knew that the current owner (Peggy Rogers) was interested in quilts, and gave it to her. Peggy was delighted to tet the quilt, as it is the only completed quilt of her Grandmothers.... [sentece runs off page], M...

32-28-562

KID: 32-28-562

1950-1975

8-pointed Star

Chase, Eleanor

Date Made: 1950-1975

8-pointed Star

Creator: Chase, Eleanor

Location Made: Fort Berthold, North Dakota (ND) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 71.5" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

39-40-6061

KID: 39-40-6061

1976-1999

A New Time

Naranjo, Nancy Coug...

Date Made: 1976-1999

A New Time

Creator: Naranjo, Nancy Cougar Crone

Location Made: Frederick, Maryland (MD)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Ink drawing, Painting

Quilt Size: 82 x 58

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Linen

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

My Indian grandmother made YoYo quilts. Old clothing, old tops of French clothing, delicate and all cotton little triangles. Nancy gives quilts for giveaways, not birthdays. Especially for special people.

12-8-7396

KID: 12-8-7396

Timespan

All Star

Telegraphis, Brenda...

Date Made: Timespan

All Star

Creator: Telegraphis, Brenda

Location Made: Coal Center, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 93" x 104.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Geometric, Solid/plain, Other, stars, small print

Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project

30-26-958

KID: 30-26-958

1976-1999

American Eagle

Bear Soldier Quilte...

Date Made: 1976-1999

American Eagle

Creator: Bear Soldier Quilters, Freedom Quilting Bee, and the Cabin Creek Quilts Co-op

Location Made: West Virginia (WV)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 90 1/2" x 100"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Made in collaboration by three rural quilting cooperatives. Bear Soldier Quilters of Standing Rock Reservation, South Dakota (Sioux) designed the eagle star center; the surrounding log cabin design patchwork was made by Cabin Creek Quilts coop of Maldon, West Virginia (Scotch-Irish descent); and the...

12-8-403

KID: 12-8-403

Anthony's Quilt

Henio, Mary Ann

Anthony's Quilt

Creator: Henio, Mary Ann

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 102 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-1116

KID: 12-8-1116

1901-1929

Applique and Piec...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Applique and Pieced Star of Bethlehem Quilt

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: 84" x 102 1/2"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Shelburne Museum Collection

12-8-10522

KID: 12-8-10522

1930-1949

Attic Window vari...

Stokes, Alice Ima

Date Made: 1930-1949

Attic Window variation

Creator: Stokes, Alice Ima

Location Made: Andalusia, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.5" x 76.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts; Children: Ingram, Janice, Gethral, Gordon, Audrey, Mary, Frances, Gary, Doris, Adren, Lemar

21-17-194

KID: 21-17-194

1930-1949

Baby Quilt

Harcum, Fannie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Baby Quilt

Creator: Harcum, Fannie

Location Made: Flint, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 38 3/4" x 43 3/4"

Fabrics: Cotton, Sheet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-15

KID: 12-8-15

1976-1999

Baby Quilt

Pohawpatchoko, Cora...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Baby Quilt

Creator: Pohawpatchoko, Cora

Location Made: Lawton, Oklahoma (OK) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 42" x 52"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-5063

KID: 12-8-5063

1976-1999

Baby quilt

Harjo, Katie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Baby quilt

Creator: Harjo, Katie

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 42" x 45 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-1164

KID: 12-8-1164

1976-1999

Baby quilt

Chewie, Rosie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Baby quilt

Creator: Chewie, Rosie

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 39 1/2" x 45 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-1163

KID: 12-8-1163

1976-1999

Baca

Henio, Mary Ann

Date Made: 1976-1999

Baca

Creator: Henio, Mary Ann

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 65" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The history, the late 1880s to early 1940s the trading post owners requested a borders around the edge. The triangle shape is piece together with the sewing machine, three rows of triangle interlocking opposite of each other, then it breaks into triangles, some facing each other some back to back...

12-8-950

KID: 12-8-950

1976-1999

Bandolier Bag Var...

Stewart, Carole Jim...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bandolier Bag Variation

Creator: Stewart, Carole Jimmie

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 88 1/4" x 82 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Satin, Ribbon

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-885

KID: 12-8-885

1976-1999

Baseball Star Qui...

Back, Nora Brings H...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Baseball Star Quilt

Creator: Back, Nora Brings Him

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-936

KID: 12-8-936

1901-1929

Basket

Stever, Frances

Date Made: 1901-1929

Basket

Creator: Stever, Frances

Location Made: Poughkeepsie , New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, The quilt top is sewn with running stitches.

Quilt Size: 71" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: New York Quilt Project

This quilt has been well loved and used by the quilt owner. , The quiltmaker was the second youngest of five children. She was a seamstress. The quiltmaker's sisters were also quilters who learned to quilt from their mother.

49-142-5754

KID: 49-142-5754

1976-1999

Basket & Sunbonne...

Steinbach, Sharyn

Date Made: 1976-1999

Basket & Sunbonnet Sue

Creator: Steinbach, Sharyn

Location Made: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 53" x 81"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-714

KID: 12-8-714

1930-1949

Basket Quilt

Elam, Josephine Str...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Basket Quilt

Creator: Elam, Josephine Strombeck

Location Made: Raymond, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

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

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

My daughter, Malea Ivy, will inherit quilt.

40-38-933

KID: 40-38-933

1976-1999

Basket Series #3:...

Wood, Margaret

Date Made: 1976-1999

Basket Series #3: Apache

Creator: Wood, Margaret

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 89 1/2" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-1132

KID: 12-8-1132

1976-1999

Basketball Star Q...

Belgarde, Rae

Date Made: 1976-1999

Basketball Star Quilt

Creator: Belgarde, Rae

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 73" x 86"

Fabrics: Satin

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-957

KID: 12-8-957

1976-1999

Basketball Star Q...

Eagle, Rae Jean

Date Made: 1976-1999

Basketball Star Quilt

Creator: Eagle, Rae Jean

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 77 1/2" x 87"

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-937

KID: 12-8-937

1976-1999

Basketball Star Q...

Lambert, Sybil

Date Made: 1976-1999

Basketball Star Quilt

Creator: Lambert, Sybil

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 86 1/2" x 71 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Taffeta

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-938

KID: 12-8-938

1901-1929

Bear's Paw

Wheeler, Nancy Caro...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Bear's Paw

Creator: Wheeler, Nancy Caroline

Location Made: Arkansas (AR) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 64.5" x 80.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Unknown, Solid/plain, Striped, Print, Plaid, Checked, Fugitive dye

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Unknown if quiltmaker made other quilts; Children: Thomas, Samuel, Vester, Afton, Dorcas, Virginia

21-17-820

KID: 21-17-820

1976-1999

Beauty that is Ma...

Soong, Harriet Momi...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Beauty that is Mauna Kea

Creator: Soong, Harriet Momilani Kimseu

Location Made: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 36" x 36"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-965

KID: 12-8-965

1930-1949

Betty Boop

Shipley, June

Date Made: 1930-1949

Betty Boop

Creator: Shipley, June

Location Made: Sweetwater, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Blanket stitches (black). Survey note: Probably made by more than one person. Variation in embroidery and applique techniques.

Quilt Size: 69.5 x 82

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Multiple Scrap

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-117

KID: 22-18-117

1976-1999

Black Eagle Star ...

Buffalo, Delores

Date Made: 1976-1999

Black Eagle Star Quilt

Creator: Buffalo, Delores

Location Made: South Dakota (SD)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 76 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Black and white eagle with yellow beak and outstretched wings forms center and two side points of star.

12-8-267

KID: 12-8-267

1976-1999

Black Foot Boy's ...

Wood, Margaret

Date Made: 1976-1999

Black Foot Boy's Shirt Quilt

Creator: Wood, Margaret

Location Made: Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 90" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Adapted design from a Blackfoot boy's painted and beaded tanned leather shirt made ca. 1870. Also a photo and caption of the antique shirt that inspired the quilt.

12-8-162

KID: 12-8-162

1976-1999

Blackfeet Color S...

Wood, Margaret

Date Made: 1976-1999

Blackfeet Color Study 2

Creator: Wood, Margaret

Location Made: Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Size: 42 1/4" x 42 1/4"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-962

KID: 12-8-962

1950-1975

Blackfoot Quilt

Date Made: 1950-1975

Blackfoot Quilt

Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 85" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Mark French said, “I bought this from a collector who got it from the dealer who got this out of the estate of the Blackfoot Native American woman. The collector had it in her personal collection for 10-15 years.” Also from Mark French: “This one (c. 1950) was found in a farmhouse in Minnesota...

12-8-6261

KID: 12-8-6261

Blue Log Cabin

Jones, Berenice

Blue Log Cabin

Creator: Jones, Berenice

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-1115

KID: 12-8-1115

Blue Rug Design

Henio, Mary Ann

Blue Rug Design

Creator: Henio, Mary Ann

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 99" x 117"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-1114

KID: 12-8-1114

1976-1999

Blue Satin Star Q...

Family of Mikel Bru...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Blue Satin Star Quilt

Creator: Family of Mikel Bruner

Location Made: Brockton, Montana (MT) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Sateen, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-10537

KID: 12-8-10537

1930-1949

Bow Knot

Bell, Ruth

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bow Knot

Creator: Bell, Ruth

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 63.25" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Print, Striped, Solid/plain, Checked, Dotted, Mixed

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Scrap bag, Made other quilts, given away; Children: James Alvin Bell

21-17-1398

KID: 21-17-1398

1976-1999

Brighdes Well

Armistead, Donna L....

Date Made: 1976-1999

Brighdes Well

Creator: Armistead, Donna L.

Location Made: Jacobsville, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 28 1/2" x 28 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

I encountered blocks to completing it until accidentally bitten by one of my dogs. When I recovered I named it in honour of Brighde Celtic Goddess of Healing who later became the Irish St. Brigid. Brighde was principle goddess of the ancient Brigantes, a people who inhabited the place of my father's...

12-8-2600

KID: 12-8-2600

1976-1999

Broken Star

Tail, Pearl Spotted...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Broken Star

Creator: Tail, Pearl Spotted

Location Made: Parmalee, South Dakota (SD)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Health

12-8-402

KID: 12-8-402

1976-1999

Buffalo Head Star...

Frogg, Philomena

Date Made: 1976-1999

Buffalo Head Star

Creator: Frogg, Philomena

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83 1/2" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-261

KID: 12-8-261

1976-1999

Buffalo Spirits

Waters, Deanna

Date Made: 1976-1999

Buffalo Spirits

Creator: Waters, Deanna

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 24" x 18 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-1044

KID: 12-8-1044

1976-1999

Butterfly Quilt

Wester, Lawrence

Date Made: 1976-1999

Butterfly Quilt

Creator: Wester, Lawrence

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 39" x 47 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Butterfly dances are held annually in many villagees and butterflies are popular motifs on Hopi quilts.

12-8-932

KID: 12-8-932

1901-1929

Cactus Basket/Des...

McVay, Inza

Date Made: 1901-1929

Cactus Basket/Desert Rose

Creator: McVay, Inza

Location Made: South Dakota (SD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 168 cm x 194 cm

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Textile Research Centre (TRC) Leiden Collection

57-171-125

KID: 57-171-125

1976-1999

Cherokee Nation S...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Cherokee Nation Seal

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 87" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

In the center of the Cherokee Seal of the Cherokee Nation is a large seven-pointed star surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The outside border of this device bears the words. "Seal of the Cherokee Nation." Two words for "Cherokee Nation" in the native language then followed, pr...

12-8-1162

KID: 12-8-1162

1976-1999

Chief Blanket Sty...

Lewis, Alberta

Date Made: 1976-1999

Chief Blanket Style with Embroidery

Creator: Lewis, Alberta

Location Made: Leupp, Arizona (AZ)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Chief Blanket style quilt has a central medallion of three white crosses on a black ground. White bands above and below center have black embroidered geometric design in a band. Above and below white bands red and blue blocks are arranged in interlocking geometric pattern.

12-8-269

KID: 12-8-269

1976-1999

Chief's Blanket D...

Tsosie, Jennifer

Date Made: 1976-1999

Chief's Blanket Design #5

Creator: Tsosie, Jennifer

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 50" x 36"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-961

KID: 12-8-961

1976-1999

Chief's Robe Quil...

Tahbo, Anna B.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Chief's Robe Quilt

Creator: Tahbo, Anna B.

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 50" x 36"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-959

KID: 12-8-959

1976-1999

Christian Cross

Bozdech, Anna

Date Made: 1976-1999

Christian Cross

Creator: Bozdech, Anna

Location Made: Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 98.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton/synthetic blend, Multiple scrap, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-1829

KID: 39-40-1829

1986

Clowns

Shores, Lois (Gitch...

Date Made: 1986

Clowns

Creator: Shores, Lois (Gitchel)

Location Made: Minneola, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 98.25"

Project: Kansas Quilt Project

7-4-9815

KID: 7-4-9815

1976-1999

Comanche Quilt

Weryava, Martha; Te...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Comanche Quilt

Creator: Weryava, Martha; Tehauno, Naiomi; Saupitty, Virginia; Peavy, Maria; Pohawpatchoko, Cora

Location Made: Lawton, Oklahoma (OK)

Quilt Size: 90" x 69 1/2"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt was made by elders at the Comanche Senior Citizens Center in Lawton, Oklahoma. Martha Weryavah has lived all her life in Walters, Oklahoma. She learned to quilt by watching her grandmother, Flora Simmons and her friends at the Nazarene Church. Before quilting, Martha likes to sing a Coman...

12-8-1046

KID: 12-8-1046

2000-2025

Cone Nebula Snowf...

Rodriguiz, Elizabet...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Cone Nebula Snowflake Cluster

Creator: Rodriguiz, Elizabeth

Location Made: Ypsilanti, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Ink drawing

Quilt Size: 100" x 132"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

I saw a picture on the Astronomy Picture of the Day website in December, 2005, of the Cone Nebula in the Snowflake Cluster, and I immediately decided there was a quilt in that picture. It took five years of thinking and drawing and gathering fabrics before I started. Sometime in 2008 or 2009, I deci...

12-8-6249

KID: 12-8-6249

1976-1999

Corduroy

Quinn, Jane

Date Made: 1976-1999

Corduroy

Creator: Quinn, Jane

Location Made: Escanaba, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 98 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Paisley

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

This was my first quilt. I meant to tie this, but my mother insisted on quilting it.

12-8-3369

KID: 12-8-3369

1976-1999

Corduroy Medallio...

Pacheco, Margaret

Date Made: 1976-1999

Corduroy Medallion

Creator: Pacheco, Margaret

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 60" x 65"

Fabrics: Corduroy

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The quilt maker, Margaret Pacheco sent the quilt to Carolyn O'Bagy Davis, author of Hope Quilting, who in turn sold it to Marsha MacDowell of the MSU Museum. Work by Pacheco was featured in Hopi Quilting, the book and in a 1997 exhibit at the Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, AZ.

12-8-978

KID: 12-8-978

1976-1999

Coyote Creates t...

Gold, Pat

Date Made: 1976-1999

Coyote Creates the Night Sky

Creator: Gold, Pat

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)

Quilt Size: 46 1/4" x 39"

Fabrics: Denim, corduroy

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

I am Wasco Indian enrolled in the Confederate Tribes of Warm Springs, OR. My Native Heritage has thousands of years of culture and history that influences my view of the world. I was fortunate to grow up in the beauty of the Cascade Range and along the Columbia River, Oregon and Washington. Artwork...

12-8-963

KID: 12-8-963

1890'S

Crazy Patch

Freeman, Elizabeth ...

Date Made: 1890'S

Crazy Patch

Creator: Freeman, Elizabeth (Minor)

Location Made: Hoxie, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 46 1/4" x 39"

Project: Kansas Quilt Project

7-4-10981

KID: 7-4-10981

Crazy Quilt

Willis, Nora Ann Le...

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Willis, Nora Ann Lewis

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 87 x 88

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Silk, Other

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Location of quiltmaker's death: Homer LA Learned to quilt from: She was self-taught and learned through experience. Quilts were given away to family and friends.

9-6-2127

KID: 9-6-2127

1976-1999

Crazy Quilt

Bennett, Gertrude

Date Made: 1976-1999

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Bennett, Gertrude

Location Made: Cedarville, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 75" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-3432

KID: 12-8-3432

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Pinkney, Janie poss...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Pinkney, Janie possibly

Location Made: Mars Bluff Community, South Carolina (SC) United States

Quilt Size: 67" x 69"

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

53-155-266

KID: 53-155-266

1976-1999

Crazy Quilt

Doxtator, Melinda J...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Doxtator, Melinda J.

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 62" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Because portions of the quilt were made at different times over a twenty-year period, this crazy quilt has an unusual color design.

12-8-982

KID: 12-8-982

1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Ethier, Catherine P...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Ethier, Catherine Plante

Location Made: Maskinoge, Quebec Canada

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 79 inches x 73 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Unknown, Wool, Silk, Velvet, Satin, Striped, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Three generations of women who owned this quilt got together to reminisce about it.

23-19-705

KID: 23-19-705