Fall, 2002

Alaska Quilt

Ransford, Lynn

Date Made: Fall, 2002

Alaska Quilt

Creator: Ransford, Lynn

Location Made: Homer, Alaska (AK) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Other novelty technique

Quilt Size: 54" x 81-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Flannel, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Novelty, Print, Alaskan mammals, birds

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Seams-To-Be Quilt Shop ladies in Homer Alaska helped select unique Alaskan fabrics laying them out in their back room. Later, teacher, colleague, friends advised how to applique and embroider fish to match husband's history and interests.

40-38-1721

KID: 40-38-1721

1976-1999

Arctic Lava

Nancarrow, Ree

Date Made: 1976-1999

Arctic Lava

Creator: Nancarrow, Ree

Location Made: Denali Park, Alaska (AK) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 60 inches x 60 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Lands' End All-American Quilt Collection

14-10-172

KID: 14-10-172

1930-1949

AROUND THE WORLD

SIEVERS, MARGARET ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

AROUND THE WORLD

Creator: SIEVERS, MARGARET WOODRUFF

Location Made: ELDORADO, Alaska (AK) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71 x 62.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Striped, Floral, Solid/plain, Geometric, Percale, Calico

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search

Registered quilt with WVHQS, Quiltmaker's church: METHODIST, Quiltmaker's burialplace: ELDORADO ARKANSAS

26-22-3784

KID: 26-22-3784

1976-1999

Bears Paws, Leave...

Faulkner, Ann

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bears Paws, Leaves, Flying Geese

Creator: Faulkner, Ann

Location Made: Anchorage, Alaska (AK)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 111" x 118"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-3411

KID: 12-8-3411

1976-1999

Diamond in a Squa...

Miller, Gayle L. Wi...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Diamond in a Square

Creator: Miller, Gayle L. Winchester

Location Made: Homer, Alaska (AK) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 46" x 47"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Solid/plain, Cotton/synthetic blend, muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-403

KID: 39-40-403

1930-1949

Eskimo Life Barro...

Mamegans, Bessie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Eskimo Life Barrow Alaska

Creator: Mamegans, Bessie

Location Made: Barrow, Alaska (AK) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 68" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-6805

KID: 12-8-6805

1976-1999

Fireweeds, Fiddle...

Keehr, Brenda

Date Made: 1976-1999

Fireweeds, Fiddleheads, and Fairies

Creator: Keehr, Brenda

Location Made: Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 66 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Lands' End All-American Quilt Collection

14-10-151

KID: 14-10-151

1930-1949

Jack's Baby Quilt...

Knox, Mabel Loving

Date Made: 1930-1949

Jack's Baby Quilt

Creator: Knox, Mabel Loving

Location Made: Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) United States

Quilt Size: 31" x 41"

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Mabel Loving Knox was a member of the Loving family, for which the famous "Goodnight-Loving Trail", which begins in Texas, was named. The grandchildren will inherit the quilt.

40-38-1653

KID: 40-38-1653

1976-1999

Lone Star

Weyland, Therese

Date Made: 1976-1999

Lone Star

Creator: Weyland, Therese

Location Made: Anchorage, Alaska (AK) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 61" x 61.25"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Florida Quilt Project

made from fabric left over from clothing making

28-30-124

KID: 28-30-124

1976-1999

Nine Patch

Eastham, Barbara

Date Made: 1976-1999

Nine Patch

Creator: Eastham, Barbara

Location Made: Sterling, Alaska (AK)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Assorted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-5547

KID: 12-8-5547

1901-1929

Ocean Wave

Moss, Katy

Date Made: 1901-1929

Ocean Wave

Creator: Moss, Katy

Location Made: LaRue, Alaska (AK) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 60" x 79.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-2337

KID: 39-40-2337

1930-1949

Rose of Sharon

Inupiat girls and w...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Inupiat girls and women?

Location Made: Barrow, Alaska (AK) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Each block is approximately and contains a red and yellow central flower with four leaves. Four stems extend from the central flower and then branch into two stems. Each of these 8 stems contains a smaller red flower with a yellow center and 2 leaves for a total of 8 smaller flowers and 16 leaves.

Quilt Size: 82.25" x 86.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Collection

39-40-6063

KID: 39-40-6063

1976-1999

The Samovar Warms...

Gant, Alice

Date Made: 1976-1999

The Samovar Warms the Heart as it Heats the Tea

Creator: Gant, Alice

Location Made: Anchorage, Alaska (AK) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Reverse Applique, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 60 inches x 60 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Other synthetic, Wool

Project: Lands' End All-American Quilt Collection

14-10-128

KID: 14-10-128

1976-1999

The Wind in My Wi...

Edgar, Kate (Cather...

Date Made: 1976-1999

The Wind in My Wings

Creator: Edgar, Kate (Catherine J.)

Location Made: Denali National Park, Alaska (AK)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 34 1/4" x 38"

Fabrics: Cotton, Lame

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The last active quiltmaker in my family was my great-grandmother, who died well before I was born. Although my mother didn't quilt, she was a one-time home-ec teacher who sewed our dresses and brought home the most beautiful books about antique textiles. I began my first 'quilt' spontaneously at ...

12-8-2858

KID: 12-8-2858

1976-1999

Therapy

Weyland, Therese

Date Made: 1976-1999

Therapy

Creator: Weyland, Therese

Location Made: Anchorage, Alaska (AK) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 100" x 106.25"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Paisley

Project: Florida Quilt Project

Kittens put small tears that i appliqued oveer and this was therapy during divorce proceedings, block areas made to fit double bed

28-30-54

KID: 28-30-54

1976-1999

Water Meadow

Dubbs, Kathleen

Date Made: 1976-1999

Water Meadow

Creator: Dubbs, Kathleen

Location Made: Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 41 inches x 61 inches

Fabrics: Other synthetic, Silk, Cotton

Project: Lands' End All-American Quilt Collection

14-10-58

KID: 14-10-58

1976-1999

When the Bear Vis...

Schell, Ann-Lillian...

Date Made: 1976-1999

When the Bear Visited Ann's Flower Garden / The Bear Went Over the Mountains on a Wild Goose Chase

Creator: Schell, Ann-Lillian

Location Made: Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Reverse Applique, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 61 inches x 61 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Other

Project: Lands' End All-American Quilt Collection

14-10-75

KID: 14-10-75