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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Walking Quilt

Warfield, Carolyn

Date Made: 2000-2025

Walking Quilt

Creator: Warfield, Carolyn

Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 46" x 65"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Not a quilter, long experience of sewing since childhood teens

12-8-5426

KID: 12-8-5426

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

Syncopation X: Bo...

Montgomery, Patrici...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Syncopation X: Boss of Nova

Creator: Montgomery, Patricia

Location Made: Oakland, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 33 1/2" x 51"

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk

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

12-8-6709

KID: 12-8-6709

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

Sister President

Coleman, Marion

Date Made: 2000-2025

Sister President

Creator: Coleman, Marion

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

Contruction: Photography/photo transfer, Photo manipulation and projection, fiber collage and thread writing.

Quilt Size: 31" x 39"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, African cotton, various threads

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

12-8-6728

KID: 12-8-6728

2000-2025

Hope Is An Anchor...

Hobson, Janice E.

Date Made: 2000-2025

Hope Is An Anchor

Creator: Hobson, Janice E.

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Fusible Applique, Embroidery, Painting, Raw-edge applique on buckram, steam heat, hand stitching, textile acrylic painting

Quilt Size: 34 1/2" x 26 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Buckram, beads

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

12-8-6753

KID: 12-8-6753

2000-2025

Zenobia: African ...

McCraw, Barbara Ann...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Zenobia: African Flower Girl

Creator: McCraw, Barbara Ann

Location Made: Denton, Texas (TX) United States

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

Quilt Size: 55" x 61"

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

12-8-6769

KID: 12-8-6769

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

Outside Annie's P...

Mazloomi, Carolyn

Date Made: 2000-2025

Outside Annie's Place

Creator: Mazloomi, Carolyn

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

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 55 1/2" x 44 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Faux leather?

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

12-8-6784

KID: 12-8-6784

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

12-8-6833

KID: 12-8-6833

2000-2025

The Language of C...

Sazaki, Kris

Date Made: 2000-2025

The Language of Color 10: Drawing Humanity

Creator: Sazaki, Kris

Location Made: Cameron Park, California (CA) United States

Contruction: white cotton fabric with collage of newspaper clippings. colored pencils, and collage of words and phrases digitally printed onto cotton. black stitching sewn horizontally across fabric.

Quilt Size: 30" x 30"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

Cashatt and Sazaki have been collaborating as the Pixeladies since 2003. Cloth, computer, and collaboration - these three Cs are the essence of the Pixeladies' art. They work in cloth because if its tactile and flexible nature. They have transferred some of their work process to the computer, mergin...

12-8-6884

KID: 12-8-6884

2000-2025

Healing Hands, Ca...

Coleman, Marion

Date Made: 2000-2025

Healing Hands, Caring Hearts

Creator: Coleman, Marion

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

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

Quilt Size: 51" x 48.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Print

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

12-8-10505

KID: 12-8-10505

2000-2025

Therapeutic Inter...

Fleming, Theadra

Date Made: 2000-2025

Therapeutic Intervention

Creator: Fleming, Theadra

Location Made: Ypsilanti, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72.5" x 79"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Health; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Great Lakes African American Quilters Network

12-8-10507

KID: 12-8-10507

2000-2025

Ladybabe

Fleming, Theadra L....

Date Made: 2000-2025

Ladybabe

Creator: Fleming, Theadra L.

Location Made: Ypsilanti, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Keep It Simple is a technique using horizon strips of fabric composed on many smaller segments sewn together

Quilt Size: 49" x 51.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Premium type, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Health; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Great Lakes African American Quilters Network

12-8-10513

KID: 12-8-10513

2000-2025

Idlewild

Green, Deonna

Date Made: 2000-2025

Idlewild

Creator: Green, Deonna

Location Made: Remus, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77" x 76"

Fabrics: Cotton

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

The quilt commemorates Idlewild, Michigan. The quilt consists of 25 white blocks, each embroidered with text telling the story of Idlewild. Six squares depict historical buildings. The center blocks reads, "Idlewild, Black Eden, The Oldest black resort in the U.S." Six squares depict embro...

12-8-1056

KID: 12-8-1056

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

Bars-Scrap

Page, Bessie Mae

Date Made: 2000-2025

Bars-Scrap

Creator: Page, Bessie Mae

Location Made: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Quilt Size: 82.25" x 89.25"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Other, Conversation Prints, Floral, Novelty, Paisley, Premium type, Solid/plain, Other, chambray, linen/linen blends, many large scale prints

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

30-26-879

KID: 30-26-879

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

Courageous

Crump, Carolyn

Date Made: 2000-2025

Courageous

Creator: Crump, Carolyn

Location Made: Houston, Texas (TX) United States

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

Quilt Size: 43 1/2" x 56"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

12-8-5968

KID: 12-8-5968

2000-2025

Story for Faith R...

Leak, Viola Burley

Date Made: 2000-2025

Story for Faith Ringgold

Creator: Leak, Viola Burley

Location Made: Washington D.C. United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Ink drawing, Painting

Quilt Size: 37 1/2" x 40"

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

12-8-6725

KID: 12-8-6725

2000-2025

From Kenya to Kan...

Sheridan, Denise M....

Date Made: 2000-2025

From Kenya to Kansas, the World Rejoices

Creator: Sheridan, Denise M. Campbell

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

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique

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

12-8-6727

KID: 12-8-6727

2000-2025

African Face I

Austin, Lauren

Date Made: 2000-2025

African Face I

Creator: Austin, Lauren

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Ink drawing, Painting

Quilt Size: 8" x 11"

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

12-8-6739

KID: 12-8-6739

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

Southern Soil, Af...

Hartwell, Peggy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Southern Soil, African Skies II

Creator: Hartwell, Peggy

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Hand drawing

Quilt Size: 41.5" x 83.5"

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-6760

KID: 12-8-6760

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

Emancipation to E...

Dukes, Jakki

Date Made: 2000-2025

Emancipation to Equality

Creator: Dukes, Jakki

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Ink drawing, Painting, Reverse stencil painting- hand lettering "Negro National Anthem- white fabric aged

Quilt Size: 51 1/4" x 53 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Painted text

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

12-8-6781

KID: 12-8-6781

2000-2025

Little Bits of Go...

Butler, Bisa

Date Made: 2000-2025

Little Bits of Good

Creator: Butler, Bisa

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

Contruction: Machine Applique, Silk, cotton, organza, netting, and rayon fabrics

Quilt Size: 36" x 26.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

A formally trained artist, Butler graduated Cum Laude from Howard University, Her work has been included in nationally renowned traveling exhibitions organised by Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, including Textural Rhythms: Constructing the Jazz Traditions, Quilting African American Women's History, and The Jo...

12-8-6878

KID: 12-8-6878

2000-2025

Invisible

Fleming, Theadra L....

Date Made: 2000-2025

Invisible

Creator: Fleming, Theadra L.

Location Made: Ypsilanti, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, The center is arranged with triangles to form a hexagon. The black and white fabric was cut in various lengths, attached end to end in a random order, then sewn to the hexagon in in the way a traditional log cabin block is constructeded

Quilt Size: 68.5" x 78.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Premium type, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Health; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Great Lakes African American Quilters Network

12-8-10512

KID: 12-8-10512

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

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

Dr. Carolyn Mazlo...

Freeman, Marjorie D...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi: Champion of African-American quilters

Creator: Freeman, Marjorie Diggs

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Ink drawing, Painting

Quilt Size: 12" x 14 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

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

12-8-6704

KID: 12-8-6704

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

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

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

The Empty Bassine...

Austin, Lauren A.

Date Made: 2000-2025

The Empty Bassinett

Creator: Austin, Lauren A.

Location Made: Houston, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Dimensional applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Sew drawing

Quilt Size: 60 3/4" x 61"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Silk, Batiks, Hand-dyed, Print, Mali mud cloth

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

12-8-6762

KID: 12-8-6762

2000-2025

...And a Time to ...

Green, Myrah Brown

Date Made: 2000-2025

...And a Time to Dance

Creator: Green, Myrah Brown

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

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 61 1/2" x 89 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks, Print, Cowrey shells

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

12-8-6782

KID: 12-8-6782

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

He drums Lubolo

Austin, Lauren

Date Made: 2000-2025

He drums Lubolo

Creator: Austin, Lauren

Location Made: Houston, Texas (TX) United States

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

Quilt Size: 68" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Silk, Hand-dyed, Fiber reactive dyes

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

12-8-6788

KID: 12-8-6788

2000-2025

Family Tree

Fleming, Theadra L....

Date Made: 2000-2025

Family Tree

Creator: Fleming, Theadra L.

Location Made: Ypsilantie, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, The pattern was drafted using 2x2 inch squares, and triangles... in essence a large block that is the quilt top

Quilt Size: 61.5" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Health; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Great Lakes African American Quilters Network

12-8-10511

KID: 12-8-10511

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

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

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

Ruby Bridges: Wha...

Coleman, Marion

Date Made: 2000-2025

Ruby Bridges: What A Difference A School Makes

Creator: Coleman, Marion

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

Contruction: Machine Applique, Fusing, thread writing, collage, machine stitching, free motion quilting.

Quilt Size: 41 1/2" x 41 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Organza, Civil Rights stamps

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

12-8-5970

KID: 12-8-5970

2000-2025

HIV Postive: Reac...

Coleman, Marion

Date Made: 2000-2025

HIV Postive: Reaching for a Cure

Creator: Coleman, Marion

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; Women of Color Quilters Network

12-8-6482

KID: 12-8-6482