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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

12-8-5968

KID: 12-8-5968
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

12-8-5969

KID: 12-8-5969
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

12-8-6704

KID: 12-8-6704
2000-2025
Syncopation X: Bo...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Syncopation X: Boss of Nova

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

12-8-6709

KID: 12-8-6709
2000-2025
Let's Celebrate A...
Miller, Ed Johnetta...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Let's Celebrate All Cultures

Creator: Miller, Ed Johnetta

Location Made: Hartford, Connecticut (CT) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 38" x 41"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Cheater fabric, Print

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

12-8-6747

KID: 12-8-6747
2000-2025
Ascending Spirits...
Leacraft, Betty

Date Made: 2000-2025

Ascending Spirits, Ancestor Series, In memory of Elizabeth C. Wills Leacraft

Creator: Leacraft, Betty

Location Made: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Ink drawing, Painting, Hand dyeing fabric, hand dyeing cowrie shells, stencilling

Quilt Size: 31 3/4" x 34"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Satin

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

12-8-6752

KID: 12-8-6752
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

12-8-6762

KID: 12-8-6762
2000-2025
Jammin' Passing I...
Hartwell, Peggy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Jammin' Passing It On

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

12-8-6774

KID: 12-8-6774
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

12-8-6787

KID: 12-8-6787
2000-2025
In My Lifetime......
Meriwether, Harriet...

Date Made: 2000-2025

In My Lifetime... A Path of Injustice, Accomplishments, and a Victory Declared

Creator: Meriwether, Harriette Alford

Location Made: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 72" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-6798

KID: 12-8-6798
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

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
Alongside Every G...
McCannon, Dindga

Date Made: 2000-2025

Alongside Every Great Man is a Great Woman

Creator: McCannon, Dindga

Location Made: Harlem, Philadelphia, New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Cottons, chiffons, beaded necklace and flag all purchased in South Africa, except the letter beads. Collaged, beaded, photography, thread painted, machine embroidered and machine quilted.

Quilt Size: 28.5" x 28.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks

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

McCannon is a multi-media fibre artist, author and teacher whose career spans over fifty years. Among many other places, she has exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum, National Museum of Women in the Arts (Washington, D.C.), Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (New York City), Kenkeleba Galler...

12-8-6885

KID: 12-8-6885
2000-2025
Whirlwind
Blankenship, Barbar...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Whirlwind

Creator: Blankenship, Barbara A.

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 69.50 inches x 78.50 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

38-36-3078

KID: 38-36-3078
2000-2025
She Got Bling in ...
Bonds, Nedra

Date Made: 2000-2025

She Got Bling in her Halo and Her Peace Done Slipped Away

Creator: Bonds, Nedra

Location Made: Kansas City, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.50 inches x 78.50 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Lace, Ribbon, Beads, Felt

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Carolyn Mazloomi Private Collection

50-145-1

KID: 50-145-1
2000-2025
It Takes a Villag...
Dukes, Jakki

Date Made: 2000-2025

It Takes a Village

Creator: Dukes, Jakki

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine embroidery

Quilt Size: 43" x 32"

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Print, Nylon, polyester

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Carolyn Mazloomi Private Collection

50-145-10

KID: 50-145-10
2000-2025
Safari
Freeman, Marjorie D...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Safari

Creator: Freeman, Marjorie Diggs

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 27 1/8" x 32 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Carolyn Mazloomi Private Collection

50-145-18

KID: 50-145-18
2000-2025
Election Day A Jo...
Aqui-Brooks, Gwendo...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Election Day A Joyful Moment

Creator: Aqui-Brooks, Gwendolyn

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Painting, All hand sewn, non traditional but it does comply with the rules of traditional quilting because it is composed of three layers and stitching to hold the layers together.

Quilt Size: 27.5" x 27.5"

Fabrics: Felt, Acrylic Paint, Ribbons, yarn, floss, various types of fabric

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

50-145-39

KID: 50-145-39
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

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

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

50-145-51

KID: 50-145-51
2000-2025
The Mighty Warrio...
Hartwell, Peggie

Date Made: 2000-2025

The Mighty Warrior

Creator: Hartwell, Peggie

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

Contruction: Ink drawing, Painting, Hand drawn/painted face features

Quilt Size: 29.5" x 30"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

50-145-59

KID: 50-145-59
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

50-145-73

KID: 50-145-73
2000-2025
Tata: Father of t...
Shipp, April Thomas...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Tata: Father of the Nation

Creator: Shipp, April Thomas

Location Made: Rochester Hills, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 30.5" x 34"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

50-145-76

KID: 50-145-76
2000-2025
Victory of the Sp...
Zahra, Sauda A.

Date Made: 2000-2025

Victory of the Spirit

Creator: Zahra, Sauda A.

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

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

Quilt Size: 29.5" x 29.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Applique; African beads and bead lettering

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

50-145-79

KID: 50-145-79
2000-2025
Mandela Comes to ...
Vest, Hilda

Date Made: 2000-2025

Mandela Comes to Motown

Creator: Vest, Hilda

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 29.25" x 29.25"

Fabrics: Batiks, African fabric, felt, embroidery threads

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

50-145-82

KID: 50-145-82
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

50-145-84

KID: 50-145-84
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

51-148-47

KID: 51-148-47
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

12-8-5970

KID: 12-8-5970
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

12-8-6706

KID: 12-8-6706
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

12-8-6721

KID: 12-8-6721
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

12-8-6722

KID: 12-8-6722
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

12-8-6726

KID: 12-8-6726
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

12-8-6749

KID: 12-8-6749
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

12-8-6753

KID: 12-8-6753
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

12-8-6758

KID: 12-8-6758
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

12-8-6767

KID: 12-8-6767
2000-2025
...And a Time to ...
Brown Green, Myra

Date Made: 2000-2025

...And a Time to Dance

Creator: Brown Green, Myra

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

12-8-6782

KID: 12-8-6782
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

12-8-6783

KID: 12-8-6783
2000-2025
Compassion
Crump, Carolyn

Date Made: 2000-2025

Compassion

Creator: Crump, Carolyn

Location Made: Houston, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Cotton fabric, cotton thread, watercolour wash, ink, acrylic wash, fabric markers

Quilt Size: 32" x 31.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

Crump earned a degree in advertising design from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She then taught herself many different art mediums and continues to enjoy the freedoms of expressing herself in many ways. Crump's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally in both group and one-woman shows.

12-8-6882

KID: 12-8-6882
2000-2025
Beloved
Fleming, Theadra L....

Date Made: 2000-2025

Beloved

Creator: Fleming, Theadra L.

Location Made: Ypsilanti, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75.75" x 87.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Health

12-8-10510

KID: 12-8-10510
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

12-8-10511

KID: 12-8-10511
2000-2025
Storm at Sea
Sanders-Sablai, Eri...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Storm at Sea

Creator: Sanders-Sablai, Erica

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 59.5 in. x 79.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batiks (for contemporary quilts)

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Erica Sablai made the quilt start to finish in ten days. It was entered into the Material Matters Quilt Show in 02-22-2014. The owner went to the show not knowing it was made for her. She loved it immediately and was very surprised when she was told her daughter-in-law had made the quilt for her. ...

15-11-1087

KID: 15-11-1087