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

2007

Strange Fruit

Leak, Viola Burley

Date Made: 2007

Strange Fruit

Creator: Leak, Viola Burley

Location Made: Washington D.C. United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Raw edge applique

Quilt Size: 35" x 38"

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

12-8-6730

KID: 12-8-6730

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

2000-2025

Crazy Quilt

Brooks, Ella Mae

Date Made: 2000-2025

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Brooks, Ella Mae

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 81 in. x 80 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

The quilt was purchased from the maker and donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts.

15-11-2

KID: 15-11-2

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

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

Fashionista

Womack, Karen

Date Made: 2000-2025

Fashionista

Creator: Womack, Karen

Location Made: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Fusible Applique, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 21.25" x 25.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, mottled

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

paternal grandmother (died when maker was 5) mom was seamstress

30-26-870

KID: 30-26-870

2000-2025

Baron Samedi Visi...

N'Diaye, Diana

Date Made: 2000-2025

Baron Samedi Visits His New Orlean’s Cousins

Creator: N'Diaye, Diana

Location Made: Washington, D.C. United States

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

Quilt Size: 71 1/2" x 53"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Satin, Organza

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

I began this quilt as an artist in residence at Michigan State University. It was inspiring to work right in the gallery surrounded by the powerful quilts assembled for the exhibition celebrating the Declaration of Human Rights. I was honored that the University chose to acquire the finished work. I...

12-8-5647

KID: 12-8-5647

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

Chameleon* Maybe

Butler, Bisa

Date Made: 2000-2025

Chameleon* Maybe

Creator: Butler, Bisa

Location Made: West Orange, New Jersey (NJ) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 26 7/8" x 41 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Silk, Print, Lace

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

12-8-6750

KID: 12-8-6750

2000-2025

Jammin' Pass it O...

Hartwell, Peggy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Jammin' Pass it On: Celebrating the Life of Weldon Irvine (1942-2002)

Creator: Hartwell, Peggy

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 60 1/2" x 67 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks

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

12-8-6774

KID: 12-8-6774

2000-2025

Midnight Jazz

Mazloomi, Carolyn

Date Made: 2000-2025

Midnight Jazz

Creator: Mazloomi, Carolyn

Location Made: United States

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

Quilt Size: 52 1/4" x 65 5/8"

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

12-8-6776

KID: 12-8-6776

2000-2025

Star Sampler

Brown, Paulette And...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Star Sampler

Creator: Brown, Paulette Anderson

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 34 1/2" x 34 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-1514

KID: 12-8-1514

2000-2025

Framed Rectangles...

Williams, Anna

Date Made: 2000-2025

Framed Rectangles

Creator: Williams, Anna

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 56-57 inches x 67-70 inches

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain

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

Probably taught to quilt by Mother /Grandmother. Anna's quilts have been displayed in Ohio and at the Museum of the American Quilters Society in Paducah, KY, in 1995.

38-36-2807

KID: 38-36-2807

2000-2025

Heart Quilt

Blankenship, Barbar...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Heart Quilt

Creator: Blankenship, Barbara A.

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Other embellishment technique, Various braids

Quilt Size: 94 inches x 94 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Other, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Print, Damask

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

38-36-3077

KID: 38-36-3077

2000-2025

Cotton Sophistica...

Kimber, Chawne

Date Made: 2000-2025

Cotton Sophisticate

Creator: Kimber, Chawne

Location Made: Easton, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 73" x 73"

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: International Quilt Museum; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

36-34-1493

KID: 36-34-1493

2000-2025

Madiba Remembered...

Beck, Carol

Date Made: 2000-2025

Madiba Remembered

Creator: Beck, Carol

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 29.75" x 30"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Painted Cowrie Shells; Fringed Computer Printed Silk Organza; Hot-Fix Crystal Embellishments; Metallic fabrics.

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

50-145-35

KID: 50-145-35

2000-2025

Madiba's Garden

Flamer, Michelle

Date Made: 2000-2025

Madiba's Garden

Creator: Flamer, Michelle

Location Made: Wynnewood, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Painting

Quilt Size: 29" x 28.5"

Fabrics: Cotton, Stencils with discharge, raw edge machine applique, machine and hand quilting, hand embroidery with cotton, bamboo and wool fibers.

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

50-145-48

KID: 50-145-48

2000-2025

Ubuntu: Mandela'...

Freeman, Marjorie D...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Ubuntu: Mandela's Greatest Gift

Creator: Freeman, Marjorie Diggs

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

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 30.5" x 30.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

50-145-50

KID: 50-145-50

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; Quilts and Human Rights

50-145-51

KID: 50-145-51

2000-2025

46664

Jackson, Marla

Date Made: 2000-2025

46664

Creator: Jackson, Marla

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

In the Fortress o...

Sheridan, Dr. Denis...

Date Made: 2000-2025

In the Fortress of the Enemy, You Inspired Us

Creator: Sheridan, Dr. Denise M.

Location Made: Arroyo Grande, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 29.5" x 29.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

50-145-73

KID: 50-145-73

2000-2025

Eyes of Courage

Whetstone, Sherry

Date Made: 2000-2025

Eyes of Courage

Creator: Whetstone, Sherry

Location Made: Kansas City, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Beading, hand sewing

Quilt Size: 31.5" x 38"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks, African Prints, Cowrie Shells

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

50-145-77

KID: 50-145-77

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

Peace and Reconci...

Catlin, Cynthia H.

Date Made: 2000-2025

Peace and Reconciliation

Creator: Catlin, Cynthia H.

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

Contruction: Machine Applique, Thread painting

Quilt Size: 30" x 30"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Hand-dyed, Polyester organza. Machine applique, thread painting, heavy machine quilting and trapunto.

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

50-145-80

KID: 50-145-80

2000-2025

Madiba: From Pris...

O'Bryant-Seabrook, ...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Madiba: From Prison to Reverence

Creator: O'Bryant-Seabrook, Marlene

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

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Photography/photo transfer, TAP Transfer Digital Typography

Quilt Size: 29.5" x 30"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Commercial & African Fabrics, Transfer Artist Paper, Felt

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

50-145-84

KID: 50-145-84

2000-2025

Warrior's Shield

Miller, Edjohnetta

Date Made: 2000-2025

Warrior's Shield

Creator: Miller, Edjohnetta

Location Made: Hartford, Connecticut (CT) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Improv

Quilt Size: 38 1/4" x 34 5/8"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Indigo cotton, African cotton fabric

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

50-145-93

KID: 50-145-93

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

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

50-145-104

KID: 50-145-104

2000-2025

Holy Man of Peace...

Staples, Carole Gar...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Holy Man of Peace

Creator: Staples, Carole Gary

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

Contruction: Photography/photo transfer, hand stitched, ink jet printed

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Felt, and thread

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

50-145-108

KID: 50-145-108

2000-2025

Bill of Sale

Thomas, Toya R.B.

Date Made: 2000-2025

Bill of Sale

Creator: Thomas, Toya R.B.

Location Made: Novi, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Fusible Applique, Embroidery, Photography/photo transfer, Fusible interfacing for non-cotton fabrics, tea-staining

Quilt Size: 79" x 107"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Conversation prints, Hand-dyed, Print, Solid/plain, "Design poly" banner fabric, woven fusible interfacing for stabilization

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

51-148-247

KID: 51-148-247

2000-2025

Strong

Bennett, Loretta Pe...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Strong

Creator: Bennett, Loretta Pettway

Location Made: Gee's Bend, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Piecing

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

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

62-187-220

KID: 62-187-220

2000-2025

Helen Keller

Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 2000-2025

Helen Keller

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), Plastic buttons

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain, Print, Floral, Embroidery thread, and lace

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

62-187-286

KID: 62-187-286

2000-2025

Country Teddy Bea...

Williams, Lula M.

Date Made: 2000-2025

Country Teddy Bears

Creator: Williams, Lula M.

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 44" x 67"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Lula Williams was featured at the Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife in Washington, D.C. and the Michigan State University Museum's annual Festival of Michigan Folklife. She was awarded a Michigan Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Award in 1992 to teach apprentices Kaye F. Robinson of Detroit ...

12-8-2051

KID: 12-8-2051

2000-2025

Angry Young Men

Coleman, Marion

Date Made: 2000-2025

Angry Young Men

Creator: Coleman, Marion

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Painting, Fiber collage

Quilt Size: 47" x 49 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, fusing, raw edge applique, stenciling, free motion quilting

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

12-8-5725

KID: 12-8-5725

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; Women of Color Quilters Network

12-8-5969

KID: 12-8-5969

2000-2025

The Gene Machine

Kerry-Harlan, Sherr...

Date Made: 2000-2025

The Gene Machine

Creator: Kerry-Harlan, Sherry

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

MLK Day

Mazloomi, Carolyn

Date Made: 2000-2025

MLK Day

Creator: Mazloomi, Carolyn

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

Contruction: Ink drawing, Painting

Quilt Size: 23 3/4" x 23 7/8"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

12-8-6726

KID: 12-8-6726

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

An African-Americ...

Bostick, Edward

Date Made: 2000-2025

An African-American Patchwork Quilt

Creator: Bostick, Edward

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

Contruction: Long-armed quilted

Quilt Size: 91" x 95 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Novelty

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

12-8-6764

KID: 12-8-6764

2000-2025

Gettin' Dizzy

Mazloomi, Carolyn

Date Made: 2000-2025

Gettin' Dizzy

Creator: Mazloomi, Carolyn

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

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 43" x 57"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks, Print, Striped

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

12-8-6779

KID: 12-8-6779

2000-2025

Icon, Orbs and Et...

Hunt, Sonji

Date Made: 2000-2025

Icon, Orbs and Eternal Symbols on Vine

Creator: Hunt, Sonji

Location Made: Riverhills, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Fusible Applique, Dimensional applique, Painting, Machine embroidery, Hand embroidery, Acrylic painted

Quilt Size: 64 1/2" x 47"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Print, Solid/plain, Petex, cotton floss, glue, fusible web, metal grommets

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

12-8-6783

KID: 12-8-6783

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, Quilt is comprised of Vintage Aunt Jemima dolls, the oldest dates to 1897. There are also vintage dish towels.

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

And Then There Wa...

Fell, Deborah

Date Made: 2000-2025

And Then There Was Hope

Creator: Fell, Deborah

Location Made: Urbana, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Fusible Applique, Hand dyeing, fiber reactive dyes, large scale digital printing

Quilt Size: 39" x 34"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Hand-dyed, Silk noil, textile pens

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

12-8-6796

KID: 12-8-6796

2000-2025

Rosa Parks block

White, Beverly Ann

Date Made: 2000-2025

Rosa Parks block

Creator: White, Beverly Ann

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-6833

KID: 12-8-6833