c.1992

Confetti

Gray, Jean F Strawn...

Date Made: c.1992

Confetti

Creator: Gray, Jean F Strawn

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 91.5 inches x 112 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-164

KID: 32-28-164

c.1970s

Lightning

Carey, Emma

Date Made: c.1970s

Lightning

Creator: Carey, Emma

Location Made: Claresholm, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 83 inches x 99 inces

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

"Emma Carey made many lovely quilts, especially after she retired from the work place. She was eighty years old when she made this Lightening Quilt. It was made in sections and lap quilted. It was made with red and ivory broadcloth and backed with white broadcloth. The year before she passed ...

32-28-538

KID: 32-28-538

c.1935

Drunkard's Path

Date Made: c.1935

Drunkard's Path

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 79.5 inches x 86.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quilt was started somewhere in Missouri or Illinois, and the blocks were brought to Canada, where the quilt was assembled. It was donated to Heritage Park by the daughter of the quiltmaker in 1983.

32-28-253

KID: 32-28-253

Quiltowner was 91 y...

Date Made: Quiltowner was 91 years old in 1980.

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 72 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Donated to Heritage Park

32-28-418

KID: 32-28-418

Quilt was donated o...

Utility Quilt (sh...

Date Made: Quilt was donated on April 10, 1973

Utility Quilt (shirting fabrics)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 59.5 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Shirting fabric

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quilt was a donation from the estate of Mr. & Mrs. R.H. Beavers on April 10, 1973

32-28-247

KID: 32-28-247

Quilt was brought t...

Coverlet

Oates, Grammie

Date Made: Quilt was brought to Alberta in 1967

Coverlet

Creator: Oates, Grammie

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 85 inches x 98 inches

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

The previous owner of the quilt relates that she brought these items with her from Nova Scotia in 1967. They are believed to have been made by her great-grandmother "Grammie" Oates, who moved from her native Boston to live with her daughter in Shelbourne Nova Scotia. The items passed fro...

32-28-255

KID: 32-28-255

Quilt was brought t...

Crazy Quilt

Gill, ?

Date Made: Quilt was brought to Alberta in 1917

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Gill, ?

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 40.5 inches x 61 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Other, Velvet, Other, Napped fabric, Jacquard

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quiltmaker lived in Mankato, Minnesota

32-28-232

KID: 32-28-232

Quilt was brought t...

Court-house Steps...

Date Made: Quilt was brought to Alberta in 1901

Court-house Steps

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65.5 inches x 66 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silks, knits, rayon (?)

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quilt belonged to Mrs. W. Sykes. Mr. Sykes was manager of Jordan's Rugs. Came from England before WWI to Winnipeg. He joined up and came to Calgary after the war, to Jordon's. Mrs. Sykes came to Olds from Iowa, with her family, to farm in 1901. The quilt was donated April 2, 1982 by RC Schrader.

32-28-244

KID: 32-28-244

Quilt was brought t...

Square within a s...

Date Made: Quilt was brought to Alberta in 1901

Square within a square

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70.25 inches x 70.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Tied or tufted

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quilt belonged to Mrs. W. Sykes, who came to Olds in 1901 with her family, and married Mr. Sykes, who came from England to Winnipeg to Calgary. The quilt was donated to Heritage Park on April 2, 1982.

32-28-245

KID: 32-28-245

Probable quiltmaker...

Variable Ohio Sta...

Snyder, Sara Joseph...

Date Made: Probable quiltmaker was born in 1860 and died in 1950

Variable Ohio Star

Creator: Snyder, Sara Josephine Russell

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

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quiltmaker was a homesteader. She died North West of Dodge City , Kansas.

32-28-173

KID: 32-28-173

Probable quiltmaker...

Snyder, Sara Joseph...

Date Made: Probable quiltmaker was born in 1860 and died in 1950

Creator: Snyder, Sara Josephine Russell

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

Contruction: Embroidery, Some of the block backgrounds were pieced to make them multicoloured.

Quilt Size: 61.5 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-174

KID: 32-28-174

Probable quiltmaker...

Snyder, Sara Joseph...

Date Made: Probable quiltmaker was born in 1860 and died in 1950

Creator: Snyder, Sara Josephine Russell

Quilt Size: 61.5 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-175

KID: 32-28-175

House the quilt was...

One patch

Date Made: House the quilt was made to furnish was built c.1927

One patch

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 55 inches x 81.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Twill

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Donated to Heritage Park

32-28-413

KID: 32-28-413

Fabric from 20s and...

Trip around the W...

Oseen, Olive Lucill...

Date Made: Fabric from 20s and 30s combined with polycotton

Trip around the World

Creator: Oseen, Olive Lucille Matthews

Quilt Size: 37 inches x 45.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-171

KID: 32-28-171

Donated to Heritage...

Log Cabin

Date Made: Donated to Heritage Park c.1978

Log Cabin

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 75.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Donated to Heritage Park

32-28-415

KID: 32-28-415

1976-1999

"Paisley Potpourr...

Sorensen, Verna Gay...

Date Made: 1976-1999

"Paisley Potpourri" Sampler

Creator: Sorensen, Verna Gaye Wilkening

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 78.25 inches x 116 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Paisley, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

This was the quiltmakers first quilt. Quiltmaker has lived in Regina, SK; Saskatoon, SK; Calgary, AB; Christ Church, New Zealand; and Canberra, Australia.

32-28-22

KID: 32-28-22

1976-1999

Prayer for Peace-...

Sorensen, Verna Gay...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Prayer for Peace- Bethlehem 1990

Creator: Sorensen, Verna Gaye Wilkening

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Dimensional applique

Quilt Size: 26.5 inches x 36.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

"The fence represents the hostility separating the Arabs and the Jews- the Israelis and Palestinians. Us from them. The break in the fence indicates that there is still a small chance for peace"

32-28-26

KID: 32-28-26

1976-1999

Prairie Hearts

Frydl, Kumiko Abe

Date Made: 1976-1999

Prairie Hearts

Creator: Frydl, Kumiko Abe

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

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

Quilt Size: 42 inches x 51.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Multiple scrap

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

The quilt was made as a challenge quilt for the Bow Rivers Quilters Spring 1992 Challenge. The challenge asked for quilts/wallhangings to reflect the quilters local interests with traditional or pictorial methods. The hearts on this quilt were meant to represent the quiltmaker's friendships in the C...

32-28-152

KID: 32-28-152

1976-1999

Kathie's Quilt

Bitter, Barbara Sha...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Kathie's Quilt

Creator: Bitter, Barbara Sharon Podmore

Quilt Size: 37 inches x 53.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quiltmaker is also a volunteer for STARS air ambulance, is involved with the town council, and is an engineer with AGTD, NOVA

32-28-165

KID: 32-28-165

1976-1999

Nine-patches

Wilson, Linda Teres...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Nine-patches

Creator: Wilson, Linda Teresa Vander Hoeven

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.5 inches x 84.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quiltmaker searched for fabric suitable to repair quilt, Quiltmaker is executive member of Calgary Newcomer's Club (1992)

32-28-190

KID: 32-28-190

1976-1999

Jacob's Elevator

Mickelson, Lila May...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Jacob's Elevator

Creator: Mickelson, Lila May Hanson

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 inches x 108 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quiltmaker is involved with the Girl Guides of Canada and the Bow River Quilters

32-28-194

KID: 32-28-194

1976-1999

Double Wedding Ri...

Lenko, Edith Lane

Date Made: 1976-1999

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Lenko, Edith Lane

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 91.5 inches x 100 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quiltmaker also enjoys dollmaking

32-28-199

KID: 32-28-199

1976-1999

Rocky Mountain Hi...

Brooks, Sharron Mar...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Rocky Mountain High

Creator: Brooks, Sharron Marie Vair

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Quilt Size: 41 inches x 54.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-222

KID: 32-28-222

1976-1999

Lancaster Rose, R...

Stevan, Darlene Hew...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Lancaster Rose, Rose of Sharon

Creator: Stevan, Darlene Hewton

Location Made: Stoney Creek, Ontario Canada

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 78.75 inches x 97 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-225

KID: 32-28-225

1976-1999

Friendship

Dean, Gillian Alfre...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Friendship

Creator: Dean, Gillian Alfreda

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Embroidery, Other embellishment technique, stencilling

Quilt Size: 79.5 inches x 80 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Inspired by quilt seen on bed in Pincher Creek Alberta during maker's mother's visit to Canada, Mother, Kae Howie gave 12 inch blocks of white fabric to makers' New Zealand & Canadian friends in 1977. Took 7 years for all completed squares to be returned to quilt maker, who then had to learn how...

32-28-513

KID: 32-28-513

1976-1999

Double Wedding Ri...

Wilson, Linda Teres...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Wilson, Linda Teresa

Location Made: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 inches x 96 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Dotted, Floral, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

"Choose double wedding ring shortly after her marriage (1987) for husband & herself as the first romantic gesture of quilting traditionally for her family."

32-28-533

KID: 32-28-533

1976-1999

Blossoms & Butter...

Noonan, Alice Ellen...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Blossoms & Butterflies (Stained Glass)

Creator: Noonan, Alice Ellen (Nel) Spackman

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 89 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Original design; idea from stained glass pattern in book. Sister (Mary Smith) helped with designs.

32-28-547

KID: 32-28-547

1976-1999

Diamond Star

Gunter, Bonita V. S...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Diamond Star

Creator: Gunter, Bonita V. Seaborn

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 55.75 inch diameter x 55.75 inch diameter

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Conversation Prints, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-571

KID: 32-28-571

1976-1999

Pink Tulip Cross ...

Burke, Gale Yvonne ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Pink Tulip Cross Stitch

Creator: Burke, Gale Yvonne Thygesen

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Embroidery, Cross stitch embroidery used to decorate quilt

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 96 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quilt top had pre-stamped pattern on it. , This was the first quilt that the quiltmaker made. The quiltmaker also does various other crafts, such as soap stone making. This quilt was inspired by the quiltmakers aunt, Mrs. Bernice Thygesen of Oyen Senior Citizen's Home and Mrs. Angus Fowler of High R...

32-28-581

KID: 32-28-581

1976-1999

Celtic Sampler

Woytenko, Lois Elai...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Celtic Sampler

Creator: Woytenko, Lois Elaine Smith

Location Made: Victoria, British Columbia Canada

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 44 inches x 63 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Patterned fabric on quilt top was given to quiltmaker by Cynthia Stan Hope in a box of fabric to be used by quiltmakers daughters for doll clothes., Plain fabric was bought for $30 by quilt owner. Printed fabric was given to quiltmaker., Quilt maker also lived in Victoria, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Macken...

32-28-585

KID: 32-28-585

1976-1999

Pine Trees

Tiberio, Anna Maria...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Pine Trees

Creator: Tiberio, Anna Maria Ermini

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Strip/string Piecing, Part of quilt is made up of strip-pieced blocks, the rest is larger sections of fabric.

Quilt Size: 40 inches x 56.75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Print

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

The quilt was made after a quilting guild held a challenge for its members to represent "Alberta Splendor" in celebration of Canada's 125th birthday. , Quiltmaker "loves the scenery of Alberta"

32-28-591

KID: 32-28-591

1976-1999

Original Pattern

Date Made: 1976-1999

Original Pattern

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 55 inches x 60 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Maker was inspired by her first house and yard., Quiltmaker also lived in Calgary, Sarnia, Georgetown, and British Guinea.

32-28-619

KID: 32-28-619

1976-1999

Sutton, Dianne Lee

Date Made: 1976-1999

Creator: Sutton, Dianne Lee

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 52.75 inches x 55 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Geometric

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-27

KID: 32-28-27

1976-1999

WIld Goose Chase ...

Flanagan, Viola Skj...

Date Made: 1976-1999

WIld Goose Chase variation

Creator: Flanagan, Viola Skjei

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 98 inches x 113 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-36

KID: 32-28-36

1976-1999

Medallion style q...

Kay, Agnete K Jense...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Medallion style quilt

Creator: Kay, Agnete K Jensen

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, chain stitch

Quilt Size: 62.5 inches x 64 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Medallion design was based off of a photo of the quiltmaker and her children. It was made for a contest called "Sentimental Quilts".

32-28-109

KID: 32-28-109

1976-1999

Pictorial Quilt

Oseen, Olive Lucill...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Pictorial Quilt

Creator: Oseen, Olive Lucille Matthews

Location Made: Cochrane, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Painting, liquid embroidery used on top of painting.

Quilt Size: 89.5 inches x 104 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Polyester

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-121

KID: 32-28-121

1976-1999

Card Trick

Serafini, Christine...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Card Trick

Creator: Serafini, Christine Lynn Duffner

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 77.25 inches x 88.75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quilt was made by owner, though it is intended for her daughter., A friend of the quiltmaker gave her the idea for the quilt., THis was the quiltmaker's first quilt.

32-28-123

KID: 32-28-123

1976-1999

Pictorial Quilt

West, Grace Waneta ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Pictorial Quilt

Creator: West, Grace Waneta Pierson

Location Made: Cardston, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Other embellishment technique, Liquid Embroidery

Quilt Size: 39 inches x 52.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Polyester, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quiltmaker makes these quilts for all of her great-nephews and great-nieces. She has probably made at least 100.

32-28-140

KID: 32-28-140

1976-1999

Hand embroidered ...

Champion, Mayme Kat...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Hand embroidered butterflies and flowers

Creator: Champion, Mayme Kathleen MacKay

Location Made: Prince Edward Island Canada

Quilt Size: 76.5 inches x 93.5 inches

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-160

KID: 32-28-160

1976-1999

Play on Birds

Noonan, Alice Ellen...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Play on Birds

Creator: Noonan, Alice Ellen Spackman

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Other applique

Quilt Size: 76 inches x 93.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-180

KID: 32-28-180

1976-1999

Ohio Star, Log Bo...

Unterschultz, Donna...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Ohio Star, Log Border

Creator: Unterschultz, Donna Marie

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Quilt Size: 90 inches x 90 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-185

KID: 32-28-185

1976-1999

Drunkard's Path

Utershultz, Donna M...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Drunkard's Path

Creator: Utershultz, Donna Marie

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Quilt Size: 70.75 inches x 72 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-186

KID: 32-28-186

1976-1999

Jean's Quilt

Boszormenyi, Janet ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Jean's Quilt

Creator: Boszormenyi, Janet Marie Tyo

Quilt Size: 84.5 inches x 57.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-206

KID: 32-28-206

1976-1999

Olympic Logo

Crawford, Lorraine

Date Made: 1976-1999

Olympic Logo

Creator: Crawford, Lorraine

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Other applique, Embroidery, Painting

Quilt Size: 44 inches x 62 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-214

KID: 32-28-214

1976-1999

Grandmother's Fan...

Glass, Mary J MacKi...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Grandmother's Fan

Creator: Glass, Mary J MacKinnon

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 99.75 inches x 84.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-218

KID: 32-28-218

1976-1999

Grandma's Bouquet...

Miiller, Elise Mari...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Grandma's Bouquet

Creator: Miiller, Elise Marie Bourassa

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84.5 inches x 72.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Print

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quiltmaker is involved with Corpus Christie Church and Freckles Quilt Sitters.

32-28-234

KID: 32-28-234

1976-1999

Navajo Horizon Re...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Navajo Horizon Return

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 47 inches x 34.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Print, denim

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-517

KID: 32-28-517

1976-1999

Around the World

Premaruko, Ann

Date Made: 1976-1999

Around the World

Creator: Premaruko, Ann

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 92 inches x 85 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Floral, Print, Striped

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

"because she [the maker] loved scraps"

32-28-523

KID: 32-28-523

1976-1999

Yo-Yo

Fullbrook, Evelyn J...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Yo-Yo

Creator: Fullbrook, Evelyn Jean Burling(?)

Location Made: Whiterock, British Columbia Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 73.5 inches x 86 inches

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Multiple scrap

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Maker wanted to make a gift for her niece, Shirley, and to prove that she was capable of making a quilt., Scraps were likely from the makers sister, Myrtle (see AHQP 1-0037), Quilt maker lived in Winnipeg, MB; Rostern, SK; Melfort, SK and Whiterock, BC. This was the only quilt that she made, though ...

32-28-551

KID: 32-28-551

1976-1999

Log Cabin

Palmer, Bernice Ell...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Log Cabin

Creator: Palmer, Bernice Ellen Keay

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80.5 inches x 106 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Maker's daughter (owner of quilt) chose the quilt pattern (log cabin). Fabric was bought in Toronto, Ontairio with colours selected by the maker., Also made AHQP 1-0058

32-28-570

KID: 32-28-570

1976-1999

Swirling Star

Woytenko, Lois Elai...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Swirling Star

Creator: Woytenko, Lois Elaine Smith

Location Made: Victoria, La Range, British Columbia, Saskatchewan Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 117.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quilt was begun in 1985 in Victoria, BC, and finished in La Range Saskatchewan in 1989., The quiltmaker saw a small two inch drawing when on a bus trip, where a pieced star was appliqued to a backing. The quiltmaker drafted the pattern up and found that it could work as a one template design., "...

32-28-586

KID: 32-28-586

1976-1999

Woodland Critters...

Gray, Jean F. Straw...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Woodland Critters

Creator: Gray, Jean F. Strawn

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Other embellishment technique, Igolockkoy or Russian Needle Punch

Quilt Size: 50 inches x 65.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-590

KID: 32-28-590

1976-1999

Tribute to our Na...

Noonan, Alice Ellen...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Tribute to our Native People

Creator: Noonan, Alice Ellen Spackman

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 91 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Alain Corbeit (son-in-law of quiltmaker) was visiting the quiltmaker and when asked, supplied some west coast inspired designs. (Corbeit was a woodcarver).

32-28-595

KID: 32-28-595

1976-1999

Trip Around the W...

Sutton, Dianne Lee

Date Made: 1976-1999

Trip Around the World

Creator: Sutton, Dianne Lee

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

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

Quilt Size: 34.6 inches x 54 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Checked, Geometric, Solid/plain, Striped, Other

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Quilt was made to document quiltmakers travels. She wanted to highlight some of the major landmarks of countries she visited., Quiltmaker has lived in England, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Oklahoma.

32-28-669

KID: 32-28-669

1976-1999

A Cool Frosty Mor...

Sorensen, Verna Gay...

Date Made: 1976-1999

A Cool Frosty Morning

Creator: Sorensen, Verna Gaye Wilkening

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

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

Quilt Size: 34.9 inches x 48.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-25

KID: 32-28-25

1976-1999

Pictorial View of...

Sutton, Dianne Lee

Date Made: 1976-1999

Pictorial View of Calgary Skyline

Creator: Sutton, Dianne Lee

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Dimensional applique

Quilt Size: 65.25 inches x 56.75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Solid/plain, gold lame

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-28

KID: 32-28-28

1976-1999

Sweet Peas

Pugsley, Jean Marga...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Sweet Peas

Creator: Pugsley, Jean Margaret

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 58 inches x 74 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-30

KID: 32-28-30

1976-1999

Lone Star

Sarsfield, Joyce Fr...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Lone Star

Creator: Sarsfield, Joyce Fraser Patterson

Location Made: Lethbridge, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 91.25 inches x 101.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Inspiration was found from books

32-28-119

KID: 32-28-119

1976-1999

Australian Native...

Bentley, Clare

Date Made: 1976-1999

Australian Native Flowers

Creator: Bentley, Clare

Location Made: Australia

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

Quilt Size: 28.5 inches x 29.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

32-28-126

KID: 32-28-126

1976-1999

Log Cabin

Wasilenchuk, Lillia...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Log Cabin

Creator: Wasilenchuk, Lillian Olineck

Location Made: Naramata, British Columbia Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.25 inches x 85.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Other, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain, Striped, knit

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project

Fabric was from projects made for the family (such as dresses). Inspiration for the pattern was found in a book.

32-28-145

KID: 32-28-145