ca. 1920

Bear Claw

Grimmitt, Grandmoth...

Date Made: ca. 1920

Bear Claw

Creator: Grimmitt, Grandmother (Jenny)

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 60" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

My quilt was made by my grandmother who I refer to as Grandmother Grimmitt. I think her first name might have been Jenny. I am not sure of her family background, but I do have Cherokee Indian heritage.

12-8-3952

KID: 12-8-3952

c:2005

Desert

Blankenship, Barbar...

Date Made: c:2005

Desert

Creator: Blankenship, Barbara A.

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 64.50 inches x 72 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Multiple scrap, Novelty

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

38-36-3076

KID: 38-36-3076

c.2010

PDX Phase II

Snell, Sidnee

Date Made: c.2010

PDX Phase II

Creator: Snell, Sidnee

Location Made: Corvallis , Oregon (OR)

Contruction: Machine Applique, Raw edge machine top stitched.

Quilt Size: 76" x 30"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain, Tone on tone

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

Spouse or children will inherit this quilt., Quiltmaker has made in excess of 2 dozen quilts. They are in Ireland, Brazil, USA. Quilting was learned in Corvallis, OR & Columbus, OH. Gene Newburg, Nancy Crow, Michael James, Sue Benner. Major influences are other Art quilters and photography. Form...

40-38-1681

KID: 40-38-1681

c. 2006

Scrappy

Moore, Gwendolyn P

Date Made: c. 2006

Scrappy

Creator: Moore, Gwendolyn P

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Embroidered badge - cotton embroidery thread

Quilt Size: 44.5 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Have been learning to quilt for the past 15 years.

38-36-287

KID: 38-36-287

c 1940-1950's

Hit and Miss

Webb, Lucille Dewit...

Date Made: c 1940-1950's

Hit and Miss

Creator: Webb, Lucille Dewitt

Location Made: Louisiana (LA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 in. x 87.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Multiple scrap

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

15-11-1956

KID: 15-11-1956

Timespan

Lucy's Leaf

Beck, Carol

Date Made: Timespan

Lucy's Leaf

Creator: Beck, Carol

Location Made: Missouri and Durham, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Machine embroidery, Photography/photo transfer, Hand-whipped/blanket stitch, appliqued oak leaves, original stylized cameo, fused photos and fabric, flower images, pink sheer tulle overlay

Quilt Size: 77 3/4" x 78 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks, Pink tulle

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6720

KID: 12-8-6720

Timespan

Red Circle Flower...

Perry, Georgia

Date Made: Timespan

Red Circle Flowers

Creator: Perry, Georgia

Location Made: Portland, Oregon (OR) United Nations

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

Quilt Size: 71" x 71 to 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

"Her mother told her to make them strong enough to last a year." Someone gave her materials. She often gives quilt to homeless or family members., People complimenting her work. Kids brought a sewing machine for Christmas. Makes potholders for everyone. Learned quilting from my mother, A...

40-38-588

KID: 40-38-588

The maker was in he...

Dutch Girl

Date Made: The maker was in her 50s when the quilt was made.

Dutch Girl

Location Made: Apache Junction, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Applique, The needlework techniques are good. Blanket stitch.

Quilt Size: 84" x 69"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Multiple scrap, Half of [dutch] girls are black

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

53-155-1656

KID: 53-155-1656

Feb 28, 2002

Crown Royal

Arnold, Donna G.

Date Made: Feb 28, 2002

Crown Royal

Creator: Arnold, Donna G.

Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 53" x 63"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Flannel, Premium type, Crown Royal bags

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-814

KID: 12-8-814

Dec 1987

The Guy Sawyer Fa...

Green, Deonna

Date Made: Dec 1987

The Guy Sawyer Family Quilt

Creator: Green, Deonna

Location Made: Remus, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 80" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

The quilt tells the family story history in writing and pictures. My favorite story is about my great great grandfather-mother. She was white and he black. Therefore on a trip from Scotland, Grandma had to hide Grandpa under her wide skirt.

12-8-10463

KID: 12-8-10463

2006

Unity

Fuller, Mary C.

Date Made: 2006

Unity

Creator: Fuller, Mary C.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 59 x 74

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: She was in a small interest group from the church, King Assembly of God, and made two quilts using the Rail Fence pattern. One quilt is in North Carolina.

9-6-2029

KID: 9-6-2029

2006

Patriotic String ...

McDonald, Treabie

Date Made: 2006

Patriotic String Quilt

Creator: McDonald, Treabie

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 69 x 104

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: She learned quiltmaking in January 2006 at the Children Center in Minden, Louisiana from Mary Howell.

9-6-2035

KID: 9-6-2035

2003

Mardi Gras (Spide...

Phillips, Jean B.

Date Made: 2003

Mardi Gras (Spider Web in Mardi Gras Colors)

Creator: Phillips, Jean B.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 60 x 60

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: learned from daughter in 1999 Other quilts by the quiltmaker: New Olreans and Baton Rouge

9-6-176

KID: 9-6-176

2002

none

Combs, Clara Hender...

Date Made: 2002

none

Creator: Combs, Clara Henderson

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 91 x 96

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Polyester, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: Observation of friends and relatives. Among relatives, friends, and clients.

9-6-789

KID: 9-6-789

2001

Rail Fence

Phillips, Jean B.

Date Made: 2001

Rail Fence

Creator: Phillips, Jean B.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 63 x 70

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: learned from daughter in 1999 Other quilts by the quiltmaker: New Olreans and Baton Rouge

9-6-175

KID: 9-6-175

2001

Red-White-Blue

Phillips, Jean B.

Date Made: 2001

Red-White-Blue

Creator: Phillips, Jean B.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 50 x 52

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: learned from daughter in 1999 Other quilts by the quiltmaker: New Olreans and Baton Rouge

9-6-171

KID: 9-6-171

2001

Red Beans and Ric...

Pedescleaux, Ceceli...

Date Made: 2001

Red Beans and Ricely Yours

Creator: Pedescleaux, Cecelia "Cela"

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Combination, Pieced

Quilt Size: 69 x 75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Metallic

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

Learned to quilt from: Self-taught Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Doesn't know how many quilts she'd made. The other quilts are in her possession. New Orleans Museam of Art, Carroll Gallery Tulene U, N.O. African American Museam

9-6-180

KID: 9-6-180

2001

Greek Cross

Phillips, Jean B.

Date Made: 2001

Greek Cross

Creator: Phillips, Jean B.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 62 x 62

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: learned from daughter in 1999 Other quilts by the quiltmaker: New Olreans and Baton Rouge

9-6-174

KID: 9-6-174

2000-2025

The Bus Ride That...

Crump, Carolyn

Date Made: 2000-2025

The Bus Ride That Paved The Way

Creator: Crump, Carolyn

Location Made: Houston, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Painting

Quilt Size: 48 3/4" x 42"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-5969

KID: 12-8-5969

2000-2025

HIV Postive: Reac...

Marion Coleman

Date Made: 2000-2025

HIV Postive: Reaching for a Cure

Creator: Marion Coleman

Location Made: Castro Valley, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 30" x 30"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Health; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6482

KID: 12-8-6482

2000-2025

Wisdom and Cassie...

Hartwell, Peggy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Wisdom and Cassie

Creator: Hartwell, Peggy

Location Made: Summerville, South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Ink drawing, Painting, Hand-drawn face and (Col. Piqna Pens?)

Quilt Size: 33 3/4" x 32 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6722

KID: 12-8-6722

2000-2025

Migration

Mazloomi, Carolyn

Date Made: 2000-2025

Migration

Creator: Mazloomi, Carolyn

Location Made: West Chester, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 38" x 31"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6723

KID: 12-8-6723

2000-2025

"From These Roots...

Shellcroft, Theresa...

Date Made: 2000-2025

"From These Roots... Emancipation Oak"

Creator: Shellcroft, Theresa Polley

Location Made: Victorville, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Ink drawing, Painting, Photography/photo transfer

Quilt Size: 30" x 34"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Acrylic fabric paint, sequins, gold ink

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6733

KID: 12-8-6733

2000-2025

Our Glory

Rico, Jade

Date Made: 2000-2025

Our Glory

Creator: Rico, Jade

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Machine embroidery, Photography/photo transfer

Quilt Size: 62.5" x 86"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6758

KID: 12-8-6758

2000-2025

Voyage

Lockhart, Cynthia

Date Made: 2000-2025

Voyage

Creator: Lockhart, Cynthia

Location Made: Cincinnati, Ohio (OH) United States

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

Quilt Size: 52" x 29"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Silk, Hand-dyed, Leather, suede, fur, upholstery and vintage fabric. Crystal stones, beads, buttons, twisted braid, rubber washer, feathers.

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6759

KID: 12-8-6759

2000-2025

Annie's Life

Coleman, Marion

Date Made: 2000-2025

Annie's Life

Creator: Coleman, Marion

Location Made: Castro Valley, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Photography/photo transfer, Fiber collage

Quilt Size: 62.25" x 60.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Wool, Print, Found objects

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6767

KID: 12-8-6767

2000-2025

Aunt Jemima's Deb...

Rico, Tracey

Date Made: 2000-2025

Aunt Jemima's Debu: I'se in town, honey!

Creator: Rico, Tracey

Location Made: Los Angeles, California (CA) United States

Quilt Size: 61" x 64"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Dotted, Print, Vintage Aunt Jemima dolls

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6787

KID: 12-8-6787

2000-2025

Date Made: 2000-2025

Location Made: Washington, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

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

Quilt Size: 61" x 64"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Novelty, Premium type, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project

The Quilt was on display at the Citzens Library in Washington, Pa. Sandra Mansmann was doing a survey of African-Americans in the community of Washington, Pa.

30-26-369

KID: 30-26-369

2000-2025

Glowing Short Sto...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Glowing Short Stories

Location Made: Washington, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

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

Quilt Size: 78 x 81

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Linsey-woolsey, Floral, Premium type, Print, Solid/plain, felt in 2 blocks

Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Quilted 8 years. Varies by design- does not prefer traditional

30-26-376

KID: 30-26-376

2000-2025

In My Time Histor...

Thomas, Rosalyn

Date Made: 2000-2025

In My Time Historical Quilt

Creator: Thomas, Rosalyn

Location Made: Cincinnati, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Ink drawing, Painting

Quilt Size: 78 x 81

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Acrylic material paint

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Carolyn Mazloomi Private Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-6

KID: 50-145-6

2000-2025

Jazz Cities #2: N...

Shaw, Carole Lyles

Date Made: 2000-2025

Jazz Cities #2: New Orleans, New York, Paris

Creator: Shaw, Carole Lyles

Location Made: Baltimore, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 38" x 40"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Carolyn Mazloomi Private Collection; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-17

KID: 50-145-17

2000-2025

UGRR Quilt: Signs...

Payne, Barbara

Date Made: 2000-2025

UGRR Quilt: Signs and Symbols

Creator: Payne, Barbara

Location Made: Columbus, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Ink drawing, Painting

Quilt Size: 70 1/2" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Felt

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Carolyn Mazloomi Private Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-28

KID: 50-145-28

2000-2025

Mandela - Forgive...

Abernathy, Regina

Date Made: 2000-2025

Mandela - Forgiveness and Goodness Road

Creator: Abernathy, Regina

Location Made: Shaker Heights, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, I made a strip quilt of African Fabric/cut the quilt into pieces.

Quilt Size: 30" x 31.5"

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks, African fabrics

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-32

KID: 50-145-32

2000-2025

Twinkle, Twinkle ...

Macgillivary, Sandr...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Creator: Macgillivary, Sandra

Location Made: Canmore, Alberta Canada

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

Quilt Size: 30" x 30"

Fabrics: Cotton, Hand-dyed, African wooden and glass beads, leather

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-34

KID: 50-145-34

2000-2025

Madiba

Burge, Dorothy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Madiba

Creator: Burge, Dorothy

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Hand embroidered

Quilt Size: 28.5" x 27.5"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-51

KID: 50-145-51

2000-2025

Cool Breeze Under...

Green, Rose

Date Made: 2000-2025

Cool Breeze Under Trees

Creator: Green, Rose

Location Made: Cincinnati, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 38 3/8" x 26 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Yarn, ric rac

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Carolyn Mazloomi Private Collection; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-53

KID: 50-145-53

2000-2025

A Queue for Democ...

Hankins, Sandra

Date Made: 2000-2025

A Queue for Democracy

Creator: Hankins, Sandra

Location Made: Lake Elsinore, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Ink drawing, Painting

Quilt Size: 30" x 30"

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-54

KID: 50-145-54

2000-2025

46664

Rutledge, Nia; age ...

Date Made: 2000-2025

46664

Creator: Rutledge, Nia; age 16

Location Made: Lawrence, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 29.25" x 29.5"

Quilting Techniques: Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Ice dyed fabric, acrylic paint.

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-58

KID: 50-145-58

2000-2025

Lead From the Bac...

McCraw, Barbara Ann...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Lead From the Back

Creator: McCraw, Barbara Ann

Location Made: Denton, Texas (TX) United States

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

Quilt Size: 50" x 65"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Seed beads, crystals

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-65

KID: 50-145-65

2000-2025

Mandela, the Chil...

Richardson, Glenda

Date Made: 2000-2025

Mandela, the Children's Advocate

Creator: Richardson, Glenda

Location Made: Ft. Washington, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Photography/photo transfer

Quilt Size: 29.25" x 31"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Tea dyed cottons, bone pendants

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-72

KID: 50-145-72

2000-2025

Collective Memori...

White, Valerie

Date Made: 2000-2025

Collective Memories

Creator: White, Valerie

Location Made: Denver, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Painting, Hand drawn and painted by artist

Quilt Size: 30" x 29.75"

Fabrics: Cotton, Textile paint, and silk screen

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-78

KID: 50-145-78

2000-2025

A Man for All Sea...

Coleman, Andrena

Date Made: 2000-2025

A Man for All Seasons

Creator: Coleman, Andrena

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 30.75" x 31.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Scraps from imported African fabrics

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-83

KID: 50-145-83

2000-2025

Hearts and Hands

Dukes, Jacqueline

Date Made: 2000-2025

Hearts and Hands

Creator: Dukes, Jacqueline

Location Made: Ginan- Cho Japan

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 35" x 33.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Paisley, Print

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Carolyn Mazloomi Private Collection; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-90

KID: 50-145-90

2000-2025

Baby Girl

Green, Myrah Brown

Date Made: 2000-2025

Baby Girl

Creator: Green, Myrah Brown

Location Made: Brooklyn?, New York (NY) United States

Quilt Size: 13 1/2" x 14 3/4"

Fabrics: Star embellishments

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Carolyn Mazloomi Private Collection; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-96

KID: 50-145-96

2000-2025

I Am

Harlan, Sharon Kerr...

Date Made: 2000-2025

I Am

Creator: Harlan, Sharon Kerry

Location Made: West Park, Florida (FL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Screen printing, Painting, collaged, thread embellished

Quilt Size: 13 1/2" x 14 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Artist rusted fabric, artist designed screen print

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-101

KID: 50-145-101

2000-2025

Touched by the Sp...

Lockhart, Cynthia

Date Made: 2000-2025

Touched by the Spirit

Creator: Lockhart, Cynthia

Location Made: Cincinnati, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Applique, Painting, bias French edged, draped, collaged, wirework; including 3-D sculptural attributes

Quilt Size: 13 1/2" x 14 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Hand-dyed, Mixed fabrications of textures and elements including: Multi-layered assemblage of fabrics, leather, recycled vintage fabric and clothing; hand dyed and hand painted fabrics; upholstery textiles, lace, netting, braids

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-103

KID: 50-145-103

2000-2025

The Face of Peace...

McCraw, Barbara Ann...

Date Made: 2000-2025

The Face of Peace

Creator: McCraw, Barbara Ann

Location Made: Denton, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 13 1/2" x 14 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-104

KID: 50-145-104

2000-2025

Fading Memories

White, Valerie

Date Made: 2000-2025

Fading Memories

Creator: White, Valerie

Location Made: Denver, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Photography/photo transfer, Painting

Quilt Size: 13 1/2" x 14 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, embellished thread

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-111

KID: 50-145-111

2000-2025

My People's Strug...

Harmon, Ellen

Date Made: 2000-2025

My People's Struggle

Creator: Harmon, Ellen

Location Made: Dover, Delaware (DE) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Biscuits

Quilt Size: 96" x 108"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Public Submission, Blue Ball Barn Collection; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

51-148-46

KID: 51-148-46

2000-2025

Secret Code Quilt...

Martin, Anne

Date Made: 2000-2025

Secret Code Quilt

Creator: Martin, Anne

Location Made: Dover, Delaware (DE) United States

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

Quilt Size: 96" x 108"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Public Submission, Blue Ball Barn Collection; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

51-148-47

KID: 51-148-47

2000-2025

So Many Twin Towe...

N'Diaye, Diana

Date Made: 2000-2025

So Many Twin Towers

Creator: N'Diaye, Diana

Location Made: Washington, Washington D.C. United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Folding, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Photography/ photo transfer

Quilt Size: 96" x 108"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Metallic

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-5017

KID: 12-8-5017

2000-2025

Walls Talking: Mu...

Roberts, Keisha

Date Made: 2000-2025

Walls Talking: Mulatto Ex-Slave in Her House Near Greensboro, Alabama

Creator: Roberts, Keisha

Location Made: San Fransisco, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Mixed media techniques

Quilt Size: 15" x 19"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-5026

KID: 12-8-5026

2000-2025

We Wear the Mask

Kellon, Gloria A.

Date Made: 2000-2025

We Wear the Mask

Creator: Kellon, Gloria A.

Location Made: Shaker Heights, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Machine embroidery

Quilt Size: 25" x 24"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, African fabric, beads, cowrie shells, mirrors

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6703

KID: 12-8-6703

2000-2025

Anyone Can Fly

Jones, Arlene Kweli...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Anyone Can Fly

Creator: Jones, Arlene Kweli

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 26" x 34.5"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6706

KID: 12-8-6706

2000-2025

Love and Blessing...

Green, Myrah Brown

Date Made: 2000-2025

Love and Blessings

Creator: Green, Myrah Brown

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Machine embroidery

Quilt Size: 44" x 55"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6711

KID: 12-8-6711

2000-2025

The Gene Machine

Kerry-Harlen, Sharo...

Date Made: 2000-2025

The Gene Machine

Creator: Kerry-Harlen, Sharon

Location Made: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 42 3/4" x 19 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6721

KID: 12-8-6721

2000-2025

Restoration

Hartwell, Peggy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Restoration

Creator: Hartwell, Peggy

Location Made: Summerville, South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Photography/photo transfer

Quilt Size: 32" x 36"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6736

KID: 12-8-6736

2000-2025

Still Breaking Ba...

O'Neal, Charlotte

Date Made: 2000-2025

Still Breaking Barriers... Bustin' Glass Ceilings

Creator: O'Neal, Charlotte

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 52" x 47"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6745

KID: 12-8-6745

2000-2025

Mother Hale and H...

Hartwell, Peggy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Mother Hale and Her Children

Creator: Hartwell, Peggy

Location Made: Summerville, South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 50 1/2" x 60 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Health; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6749

KID: 12-8-6749

2000-2025

From Vision to Vi...

Crump, Carolyn M.

Date Made: 2000-2025

From Vision to Victory

Creator: Crump, Carolyn M.

Location Made: Houston, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Dimensional applique

Quilt Size: 50 1/2" x 60 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6756

KID: 12-8-6756