1976-1999

Wholecloth

________, Trena O.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wholecloth

Creator: ________, Trena O.

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-1552

KID: 39-40-1552

Wholecloth Blocks...

Zemmeim, Bertha

Wholecloth Blocks

Creator: Zemmeim, Bertha

Location Made: United States

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-7803

KID: 12-8-7803

Timespan

Appliqued wholecl...

Zeasman, Gladys E.

Date Made: Timespan

Appliqued wholecloth quilt

Creator: Zeasman, Gladys E.

Location Made: Madison, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 72 in. x 90 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

According to her daughter the quiltmaker started the quilt in her 40's. The quiltmaker established the O. R. and Gladys E. Zeasman Soil Science Fund at the University of Wisconsin in Madison Wi to benefit students interested in studying soil and water conservation.

15-11-4290

KID: 15-11-4290

1976-1999

First Snow Fall

Zeasman, Mary Ventu...

Date Made: 1976-1999

First Snow Fall

Creator: Zeasman, Mary Ventura

Contruction: Other embellishment technique, Tatting

Quilt Size: 52.50 in. x 62 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Mother and daughter made this quilt together although it is not described what parts of the quilt each worked on. The quilt is an original design on red fabric with 100 plus tatted snow flakes. The name for the quilt came to one of the makers "in a dream".

15-11-4316

KID: 15-11-4316

1850-1875

Trapunto

Youree, Rachel Rebe...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Trapunto

Creator: Youree, Rachel Rebecca Carter

Location Made: Readyville, Tennessee (TN) United States

Quilt Size: 74 x 83

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Corded, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-688

KID: 22-18-688

1901-1929

Tied Comforter

Yocom, Noi Frances

Date Made: 1901-1929

Tied Comforter

Creator: Yocom, Noi Frances

Location Made: Sherman, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

I was told the quiltmaker made this quilt when she was approximately 13 or 14 years of age and while attending the 8th grade.

5-2-1733

KID: 5-2-1733

1976-1999

Maui Rose

Yee, Kathy

Date Made: 1976-1999

Maui Rose

Creator: Yee, Kathy

Location Made: Gaston, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Other novelty technique, Embroidery, A Novelty technique used is "4 Fold Kirigami and piecing" Hand embroidery was also used in the construction.

Quilt Size: 21" x 21"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

I wanted to try a "2 color" flower. A second identical quilted pillow was made as a first wedding anniversary gift for son and his wife. A family member will inherit this pillow., I have made 45 pillows and participated in 3 bed quilts. Most were given as gifts. I learned quilting fr...

40-38-468

KID: 40-38-468

2000-2025

Breadfruit Leaf (...

Yee, Kathy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Breadfruit Leaf (Ulu)

Creator: Yee, Kathy

Location Made: Gaston, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 15" x 15"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

I created the Quarter Pillow for teaching Hawaiian Quilting to beginners. Traditionally it is believed that quilters who begin with the Ulu pattern will continue quilting. I used only the Ulu leaf from my favorite Ulu pattern created by Elizabeth Root for my beginner's quilt. A family member will...

40-38-484

KID: 40-38-484

1976-1999

Pineapple

Yee, Kathy

Date Made: 1976-1999

Pineapple

Creator: Yee, Kathy

Location Made: Gaston, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Other novelty technique, A novelty technique used is "4 Fold Kirigami".

Quilt Size: 21 1/2" x 21 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Deborah's family were customers of my family's neighborhood grocery store. When my mother mentioned that I was interested in Hawaiian quilting, she sent me an autographed book of her designs. My mother purchased one of her quilt patterns for a pillow, the pineapple pattern. This was my first seri...

40-38-482

KID: 40-38-482

1976-1999

Wholecloth

Wyse, Mrs.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wholecloth

Creator: Wyse, Mrs.

Location Made: Midland, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 78" x 105"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-4839

KID: 12-8-4839

1800-1849

Wholecloth Whitew...

Wright, J.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wholecloth Whitework

Creator: Wright, J.

Location Made: Massachusetts (MA) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection; The American Wing

49-142-5795

KID: 49-142-5795

1800-1849

Wholecloth

Word, Sarah

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wholecloth

Creator: Word, Sarah

Contruction: The needlework techniques are excellent.

Quilt Size: 72" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project; South Carolina State Museum

53-155-121

KID: 53-155-121

1976-1999

Wholecloth

Wolfe, Marion

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wholecloth

Creator: Wolfe, Marion

Location Made: Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Quilt as you go technique

Quilt Size: 82 x 98

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This is the first quilt Marion made on her own. She also made two pillows to go with it., Marion was a founding member of the Wisconsin Quilt History Project, served as its president and was an avid promoter of local philanthropic interests, primarily in Wisconsin.

15-11-733

KID: 15-11-733

1850-1875

Wholecloth

Winton, Mrs. Stephe...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wholecloth

Creator: Winton, Mrs. Stephen

Location Made: Viola, Tennessee (TN) United States

Quilt Size: 86 x 95

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-472

KID: 22-18-472

1976-1999

Feathers, Pineapp...

Williams, Beverly L...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Feathers, Pineapple, & Lace

Creator: Williams, Beverly Lynne

Location Made: Cadillac, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Other embellishment technique

Quilt Size: 36" x 36"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

As adaptation of several existing patterns arranged to my satisfaction. I love the feathers and flow of the whole design. I like to quilt and make bobbin lace and this seemed like a great way to combine the two.

12-8-8538

KID: 12-8-8538

1930-1949

Princess

Wilkinson, Rosalie ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Princess

Creator: Wilkinson, Rosalie Wilkinson

Location Made: Ligonier, Indiana (IN) United States

Fabrics: Satin

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Indiana State Museum Collection

39-40-6739

KID: 39-40-6739

Wholecloth

Weber, Cora

Wholecloth

Creator: Weber, Cora

Location Made: Scottsbluff, Nebraska (NE) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-305

KID: 39-40-305

Wholecloth

Weber, Cora

Wholecloth

Creator: Weber, Cora

Location Made: Scottsbluff, Nebraska (NE) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-308

KID: 39-40-308

1930-1949

Wholecloth

Wassum, Grace Hodil...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wholecloth

Creator: Wassum, Grace Hodil

Location Made: Rimersburg/Sligo, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Quilt Size: 72.5" x 75.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Rayon, Solid/plain

Project: Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project

30-26-1446

KID: 30-26-1446

1976-1999

Wholecloth

Vlasin, Claire Prit...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wholecloth

Creator: Vlasin, Claire Pritchard

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: 50" x 54"

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral

Project: Quilts Made by Claire Vlasin

47-89-68

KID: 47-89-68

1976-1999

Rose Garland whit...

VanDusen, Jean

Date Made: 1976-1999

Rose Garland white on white

Creator: VanDusen, Jean

Location Made: Kingsford, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 90" x 100"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-612

KID: 12-8-612

Wholecloth

Van Popering, Corne...

Wholecloth

Creator: Van Popering, Cornelia De Graff

Location Made: West Sayville , New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: New York Quilt Project; Suffolk Marine Museum Collection

49-142-3995

KID: 49-142-3995

1930-1949

Wholecloth

Unknown, quilter

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wholecloth

Creator: Unknown, quilter

Location Made: Rutherford ?, New Jersey (NJ) United States

Quilt Size: 69 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.

20-16-2237

KID: 20-16-2237

1850-1875

Wholecloth - Chea...

Unknown, quilter

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wholecloth - Cheater Cloth

Creator: Unknown, quilter

Location Made: Flemington, New Jersey (NJ) United States

Quilt Size: 33 1/2 inches x 45 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cheater (fabric with pre-printed appliqué or pieced design)

Project: The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.

20-16-2057

KID: 20-16-2057

1901-1929

Wholecloth Quilt

Unknown

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wholecloth Quilt

Creator: Unknown

Quilt Size: 57 inches x 74.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Other, Other, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

38-36-3068

KID: 38-36-3068

unknown

White Wholecloth

Unknown

Date Made: unknown

White Wholecloth

Creator: Unknown

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

38-36-2841

KID: 38-36-2841

1876-1900

Wholecloth Doll q...

Unknown

Date Made: 1876-1900

Wholecloth Doll quilt

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 11.5 inches x 18 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; D L Miller Quilt Collection

38-36-4267

KID: 38-36-4267

1976-1999

Whole Cloth Quilt...

Trudeau, Donald

Date Made: 1976-1999

Whole Cloth Quilt - Indian shields and cradleboard

Creator: Trudeau, Donald

Location Made: Manitoulin Island, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 37 1/2" x 50"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-63

KID: 12-8-63

Tied Wholecloth

Topel, Jennie

Tied Wholecloth

Creator: Topel, Jennie

Location Made: Iron River, Michigan (MI)

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The wool is about 100 years old and has been recarded and made into another new quilt. The wool was grown in Iron County and hand cut from the sheep.

12-8-9292

KID: 12-8-9292

1930-1949

Pale Yellow

Throgmorton, Clara

Date Made: 1930-1949

Pale Yellow

Creator: Throgmorton, Clara

Location Made: Mt. Vernon, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1758

KID: 5-2-1758

1876-1900

Wholecloth

Thomas, Susan Ann R...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Wholecloth

Creator: Thomas, Susan Ann Ruffin

Location Made: Rocky Mount, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Handwoven

Quilt Size: 97" x 76"

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

53-155-2157

KID: 53-155-2157

1876-1900

WHOLECLOTH

THOMAS, EMMA

Date Made: 1876-1900

WHOLECLOTH

Creator: THOMAS, EMMA

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 x 80

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search

Husband's birth month: December, Husband's birth day: 29, Husband's birth year: 1860, Husband's birthplace: MIDDLEPORT OHIO, Husband's date of death: month: January, Husband's date of death: day: 9, Husband's date of death: year: 1931, Husband's burialplace: SPRINGHILL CEM CHAS, Quiltmaker's church:...

26-22-3601

KID: 26-22-3601

1976-1999

Pennsylvania Dutc...

Thayer, Betty

Date Made: 1976-1999

Pennsylvania Dutch

Creator: Thayer, Betty

Location Made: Midland, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 80 1/2" x 104 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-8295

KID: 12-8-8295

No date noted in su...

All White

Taylor, Susan Wadle...

Date Made: No date noted in survey.

All White

Creator: Taylor, Susan Wadley

Location Made: Tennessee (TN) United States

Quilt Size: 71 x 84

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-672

KID: 22-18-672

Wholecloth

Taylor, Sarah Taylo...

Wholecloth

Creator: Taylor, Sarah Taylor

Location Made: Muncie, Indiana (IN) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-5643

KID: 39-40-5643

1976-1999

Wholecloth Weddin...

Stevenson, Birdie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wholecloth Wedding Quilt

Creator: Stevenson, Birdie

Location Made: Kankakee, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 69.5 inches x 69 inches

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2874

KID: 5-2-2874

2000-2025

Stevenson Wedding...

Stevenson, Birdie

Date Made: 2000-2025

Stevenson Wedding Quilt

Creator: Stevenson, Birdie

Location Made: Chebanse, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 95.5 inches x 97.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2870

KID: 5-2-2870

Pre-1799

Wholecloth

Stevens, Mary Chase...

Date Made: Pre-1799

Wholecloth

Creator: Stevens, Mary Chase

Location Made: Unity, Maine (ME) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 87 1/4 inches x 100 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Linen, Solid/plain

Project: DAR Museum; Permanent Collection

16-12-3

KID: 16-12-3

1976-1999

Wholecloth

Steinbach, Sharyn

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wholecloth

Creator: Steinbach, Sharyn

Location Made: DeTour Village, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 78-1/2" x 93-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

My grandmother said people were crazy to cut material apart and she liked to quilt whole cloth.

12-8-718

KID: 12-8-718

1976-1999

Wholecloth

Stager, Stella

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wholecloth

Creator: Stager, Stella

Location Made: Lebanon, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 86" x 105.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain

Project: Lebanon County Quilt Documentation Project

The maker made other quilts.

61-182-430

KID: 61-182-430

1950-1975

Wholecloth

Stager, Stella

Date Made: 1950-1975

Wholecloth

Creator: Stager, Stella

Location Made: Lebanon, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Quilt Size: 86" x 105 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Lebanon County Quilt Documentation Project

The maker made other quilts.

61-182-432

KID: 61-182-432

1800-1849

Wholecloth

Speer, Mary

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wholecloth

Creator: Speer, Mary

Location Made: Mercersberg, Pennsylvania (PA) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 95 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: DAR Museum, Permanent Collection

Donor history states this counterpane was made by Mary Speer in 1818, the year she married Thomas Brown Reynolds. Mary Speer was doubly related to James Buchanan, fifteenth President of the United States. His mother was her aunt and they were also related on the paternal side.

16-12-325

KID: 16-12-325

1930-1949

Wholecloth

Speck, Amanda Bear

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wholecloth

Creator: Speck, Amanda Bear

Location Made: Pendleton; Belzoni, Mississippi, Indiana (IN) United States

Quilt Size: 97.25 in x 83.25 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: The front, back and binding fabrics all appear to be slightly different.

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Indiana State Museum Collection

39-40-6734

KID: 39-40-6734

1850-1875

Wholecloth

Smith, Mary Seaman

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wholecloth

Creator: Smith, Mary Seaman

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 80" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: New York Quilt Project

The quiltmaker was from a family of Quaker farmers and her maiden name was Seaman.

49-142-4139

KID: 49-142-4139

Pre-1799

Wholecloth

Sill, Mary

Date Made: Pre-1799

Wholecloth

Creator: Sill, Mary

Location Made: Old Lyme, Connecticut (CT) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 90 inches x 95 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: DAR Museum; Permanent Collection

Donor states quilt was made from bed curtain owned by Mehitable Mather [Born November 14, 1774] of Old Lyme, Connecticut, by her daughter Mary Sill [born January 26, 1812]. Printed textile dates from 1790's, lining and quilting added mid 19th century. Mehitable Mather was the daughter of Samuel and ...

16-12-144

KID: 16-12-144

1901-1929

White Wholecloth ...

Shillito, Emily

Date Made: 1901-1929

White Wholecloth -detail-

Creator: Shillito, Emily

Location Made: Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Cloth section widths: 32 inches; 32.25 inches; and 15 inches

Quilt Size: 79 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1057

KID: 22-18-1057

1950-1975

Roses and Daisies...

Shannon, Lois

Date Made: 1950-1975

Roses and Daisies Wholecloth

Creator: Shannon, Lois

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 63" x 80.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Tied or tufted, Stationary machine

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project; Didsbury and District Historical Society, Didsbury Museum Collection

44-45-824

KID: 44-45-824

1930-1949

Wholecloth Quilt

Schnettler, Christi...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wholecloth Quilt

Creator: Schnettler, Christina Sommerhoff

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2537

KID: 5-2-2537

1930-1949

Wholecloth

Schmitz, Elizabeth ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wholecloth

Creator: Schmitz, Elizabeth Mueller

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 59 in x 80.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

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

At present the quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts., The quilt maker's parents lived in Luxembourg.

15-11-418

KID: 15-11-418

1876-1900

Wholecloth

Schilling, Margaret...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Wholecloth

Creator: Schilling, Margaret

Location Made: Pomeroy, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Seamed by machine.

Quilt Size: 83" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

In the 1880 census for Pomeroy, Ohio, Maggie Schilling is listed as the widowed head of household, age 55, and living only with her mother (probably mother-in-law) Katharine Schilling, both born in Baden, Germany.

5-2-281

KID: 5-2-281

1976-1999

Star Pattern

Ruediger, Loetta

Date Made: 1976-1999

Star Pattern

Creator: Ruediger, Loetta

Location Made: Rogers City, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 90" x 101 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-1601

KID: 12-8-1601

1930-1949

Wholecloth Quilt

Florence Tipton

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wholecloth Quilt

Creator: Florence Tipton

Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

Quilt Size: 64 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Minnesota Quilt Project

19-15-5726

KID: 19-15-5726

1820-1830

HUSBANDS MOTHERSQ...

RHODES, ISABELLA ...

Date Made: 1820-1830

HUSBANDS MOTHERSQUIL

Creator: RHODES, ISABELLA ANN

Location Made: RIPLEY, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81 x 71.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Percale

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search

White on white pattern from Holland Kretsinger's "The Romance of the Patchwork Quilt in Amerrica"., Under quilting pattern used page 4--there are 16 feathers plus 20 geatherd medallions over the entire quilt. There are leaves quilted around outer edge of quilt. The center medallion is 3...

26-22-3557

KID: 26-22-3557

1930-1949

The "Bird" Quilt

Recob, Gertrude LeB...

Date Made: 1930-1949

The "Bird" Quilt

Creator: Recob, Gertrude LeBansky

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

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

Quilt Size: 62 in. x 76 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

This is Mrs. Recob's first quilt. At the time she was teaching at Melanthon Creek School, a one-room rural school in Richland County. The evenings were long (with no T.V. in those days) so they made quilts. , Mrs. Recob got the applique pattern from a friend., Mrs. Recob's mother and her friends for...

15-11-1020

KID: 15-11-1020

1930-1949

Knotted Baby Quil...

Rane, Mary

Date Made: 1930-1949

Knotted Baby Quilt

Creator: Rane, Mary

Location Made: Benton, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1750

KID: 5-2-1750

1930-1949

Baby Quilt

Rane, Mary

Date Made: 1930-1949

Baby Quilt

Creator: Rane, Mary

Location Made: Benton, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1749

KID: 5-2-1749

1901-1929

Peacock Wholeclot...

Quiltmaker, unknown...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Peacock Wholecloth

Creator: Quiltmaker, unknown

Location Made: Golden, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 61.000 inches x 70.500 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Rayon, Satin, Solid/plain

Project: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Collection

One of the original 101 quilts donated by Eugenia Mitchell of Golden, CO, to start the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. This quilt is made from a piece of pink fabric with a piece of green fabric for backing. Quilting is in a pattern of peacocks, feathers, and flowers, done with cotton and metallic t...

24-20-254

KID: 24-20-254

1800-1849

Amish Wholecloth

Quiltmaker, Unknown...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Amish Wholecloth

Creator: Quiltmaker, Unknown

Location Made: Colorado (CO) United States

Quilt Size: 75.000 inches x 91.000 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Linsey-woolsey, Handwoven, Solid/plain

Project: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Collection

This wholecloth quilt is made of solid fabric, probably hand spun, hand woven, and hand dyed in a faded red color. It is hand quilted in a medallion fashion. HowAcquired: Donated to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum by Anna Shuck of Clariton, PA Ownership/History: Maker unknown. Probably made in...

24-20-294

KID: 24-20-294

Wholecloth

Pope sisters

Wholecloth

Creator: Pope sisters

Location Made: Mt. Pulaski, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 94 inches x 106 inches

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-3212

KID: 5-2-3212

1930-1949

Floral Applique W...

Pearson, Helen

Date Made: 1930-1949

Floral Applique Wreath on Wholecloth

Creator: Pearson, Helen

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 77.5 inches x 94.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

She did embroidery, knitting, crocheting.

5-2-2879

KID: 5-2-2879