1950-1975

Bow Tie

A group of women in...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bow Tie

Creator: A group of women in farming comimunity in Lowe farm Manitoba

Location Made: Lowe Farm, Manitoba Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 72 x 94

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Conversation Prints, Floral, Plaid, Solid/plain, Fabrics from the community ladies scrap bags some novelty weaves and clipped threads.

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-390

KID: 44-45-390

1950-1975

Arkona United Churc...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Creator: Arkona United Church members - Arkona Ontario

Location Made: Arkon, Ontario Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embroidery - some fading and broken threads

Quilt Size: 76.5 x 84

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-214

KID: 44-45-214

2000-2025

Bergen Ladies Aid Q...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Creator: Bergen Ladies Aid Quilt

Location Made: Bergen, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 81 x 89

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-325

KID: 44-45-325

2000-2025

Carbon Heritage Gui...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Creator: Carbon Heritage Guild

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Other embellishment technique, Ribbon embroidery

Quilt Size: 20 1/2" x 26 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Silk, Broadcloth, Satin, Velvet, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-932

KID: 44-45-932

1950-1975

Log Cabin - Pione...

Creekside Women's I...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Log Cabin - Pioneer block

Creator: Creekside Women's Institute

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 63 x 81

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Other, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Twill and novelty; gingham

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-338

KID: 44-45-338

1930-1949

James River Bridge ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Creator: James River Bridge Community

Location Made: James River Bridge, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 71 x 80

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-693

KID: 44-45-693

2000-2025

Brickwall - Finle...

Lakeside Quilters -...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Brickwall - Finley 1929

Creator: Lakeside Quilters - Chestermere

Location Made: Chestermere, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 88.5 x 85

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-255

KID: 44-45-255

2000-2025

Livingstone Ladies ...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Creator: Livingstone Ladies Social Club

Location Made: Cowley, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 80 x 79.75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Tonals

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-136

KID: 44-45-136

1976-1999

Scandia Ladies Club...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Creator: Scandia Ladies Club

Location Made: Scandia, Alberta Canada

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

Quilt Size: 69.75 x 87

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Polyester, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-78

KID: 44-45-78

1976-1999

Sundre Senior's Wom...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Creator: Sundre Senior's Women

Location Made: Sundre, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 81.5 x 92.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-299

KID: 44-45-299

1976-1999

Photo Transfer Sa...

Sundre Seniors Ladi...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Photo Transfer Sampler

Creator: Sundre Seniors Ladies

Location Made: Sundre, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Photography/ photo transfer

Quilt Size: 87 x 111

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-56

KID: 44-45-56

2000-2025

Wapaitana Society

Date Made: 2000-2025

Creator: Wapaitana Society

Location Made: Bearberry, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Photography/ photo transfer, Other embellishment technique, Ribbon Embroidery

Quilt Size: 49 x 77

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Batik, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-499

KID: 44-45-499

2000-2025

Portrait by Rafae...

'KAY, AGNETE

Date Made: 2000-2025

Portrait by Rafaello

Creator: 'KAY, AGNETE

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 18.75 x 23.8

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batik, Floral, Geometric, Print, Striped

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Denmark 1943-69 England 1969 - 1981 Canada 1981 - PRESENT

44-45-226

KID: 44-45-226

1876-1900

Star quilt

Alexander, Barbara

Date Made: 1876-1900

Star quilt

Creator: Alexander, Barbara

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 1/8 in x 80 1/4 in

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Plaid, Print, Striped, polka dots, gingham

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

United States

44-45-450

KID: 44-45-450

1930-1949

Double Wedding Ri...

Allen, Jessie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Allen, Jessie

Location Made: Bow Island, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69" x 69"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Bow Island, AB.

44-45-910

KID: 44-45-910

2000-2025

Amish Nine Patch ...

Amish quilters

Date Made: 2000-2025

Amish Nine Patch with Applique Vine

Creator: Amish quilters

Location Made: Shipshewana, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 88.5" x 104.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Plaid, Solid/plain, Tonals, yarn dyed fabrics

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Indiana.

44-45-817

KID: 44-45-817

1976-1999

String diamonds

Machon, Hannah 84 y...

Date Made: 1976-1999

String diamonds

Creator: Machon, Hannah 84 years

Location Made: Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Flannel, Conversation Prints, Floral, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, polka dots, gingham

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-467

KID: 44-45-467

1950-1975

Light Pink Dark P...

Anderson, Beryl (Ma...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Light Pink Dark Pink

Creator: Anderson, Beryl (Mamie)

Location Made: Shepherd, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 5/8" x 74.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Gore Bay, Ontario: Shepherd, Alberta.

44-45-733

KID: 44-45-733

1930-1949

Two Fabric

Anderson, Beryl (Ma...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Two Fabric

Creator: Anderson, Beryl (Mamie)

Location Made: Shepherd, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 61" x 75 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Gore Bay, Ontario: Shepherd, Alberta.

44-45-731

KID: 44-45-731

1930-1949

Pinwheels

Anderson, Beryl (Ma...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Pinwheels

Creator: Anderson, Beryl (Mamie)

Location Made: Shepherd, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 69" x 83 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Gore Bay, Ontario: Shepherd, Alberta.

44-45-732

KID: 44-45-732

1976-1999

Scrappy Hearts

Anderson, Patricia ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Scrappy Hearts

Creator: Anderson, Patricia Anne

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 88 1/2" x 105"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Striped, gingham and seersucker

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Portage la Prairie, Manitoba 1932-38 Winnipeg, Manitoba 1938-58 Calgary, Alberta 1958-2020

44-45-967

KID: 44-45-967

1950-1975

Dresden Plate

Andre, Julia

Date Made: 1950-1975

Dresden Plate

Creator: Andre, Julia

Location Made: Prud'Homme, Saskatchewan Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 61 5/8" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Rayon, Broadcloth, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, bark coth; damask

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Prud'Homme, Saskatchewan.

44-45-737

KID: 44-45-737

2000-2025

Retro Orange

Antoniuk-Tse, Jodi

Date Made: 2000-2025

Retro Orange

Creator: Antoniuk-Tse, Jodi

Location Made: Calgary (back), Alberta Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 55 x 66

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Paisley, Striped, 1 Petal novelty - Conestoga Wagon, Indonesian inspired print

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Calgary 1969 - present

44-45-114

KID: 44-45-114

2000-2025

Second to None

Appleby, Lorraine

Date Made: 2000-2025

Second to None

Creator: Appleby, Lorraine

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 x 90

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batik, Floral, Print

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Saskatchewan Alberta

44-45-289

KID: 44-45-289

2000-2025

Mosaic - log cabi...

Arthur, Mary

Date Made: 2000-2025

Mosaic - log cabin garden

Creator: Arthur, Mary

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 1/4" x 86 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batik, Floral, Novelty, Other, tonals,

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Holland 1946 - 1952 Ontario 1952 - 1977 Calgary 1977 - present

44-45-273

KID: 44-45-273

2000-2025

Sweetheart Serger...

Arthurs, Mary

Date Made: 2000-2025

Sweetheart Sergery

Creator: Arthurs, Mary

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other applique, Other novelty technique, Heart shaped stitching - decorative bias strips of heart print fabric tied in bows attached to borders

Quilt Size: 75 x 85

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Print, Landscape "Toile old Jouy" oriental print

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Holland 1946 - 1952 Ontario 1952 - 1977 Calgary 1977 - present

44-45-272

KID: 44-45-272

1976-1999

graduation quilt

Arthurs, Mary

Date Made: 1976-1999

graduation quilt

Creator: Arthurs, Mary

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Quilt Size: 85" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Stationary machine

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batik, Floral, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Print

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Prescott, Ontario; Calgary, Alberta.

44-45-761

KID: 44-45-761

2000-2025

Pansy Park

Arthurs, Mary

Date Made: 2000-2025

Pansy Park

Creator: Arthurs, Mary

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 85" x 102"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Moveable machine

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Multiple scrap, Tonals

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Prescott, Ontario; Calgary, Alberta.

44-45-762

KID: 44-45-762

1976-1999

Sampler

Mjolsness, Edith

Date Made: 1976-1999

Sampler

Creator: Mjolsness, Edith

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Fusible Applique, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Ink drawing, Photography/ photo transfer

Quilt Size: 83 x 99

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-52

KID: 44-45-52

1930-1949

Star quilt

Babcock, Jean

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star quilt

Creator: Babcock, Jean

Location Made: Kettleby, Ontario Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 65" x 80 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Paisley, Plaid, Striped, nursery fabric

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Kettleby, Ontario Aurora, Ontario

44-45-275

KID: 44-45-275

2000-2025

Bailey, Betty

Date Made: 2000-2025

Creator: Bailey, Betty

Location Made: Cochrane, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 76.75 x 76.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batik, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Coronation AB 1943-56 Calgary AB 1956-74 Cochrane AB 1974- present

44-45-176

KID: 44-45-176

1950-1975

Jacob's daddy var...

Barker, Daisy Taven...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Jacob's daddy variation (grandmother Clark +937); Hourglass- (Wallace's Farma 1929)

Creator: Barker, Daisy Tavender

Location Made: Lakeview, Ontario Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70.5" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Dobby woven stripe in printed fabric also piece wrong side up. Several pieces have same print in different colour ways, gingham

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

The maker always lived in Ontario, hamlet of Lakeview, presently Mississauga- by Lake Ontario.

44-45-864

KID: 44-45-864

1950-1975

Dresden Plate

Barker, Daisy Taven...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Dresden Plate

Creator: Barker, Daisy Tavender

Location Made: Lakeview, Ontario Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 84.5" x 68.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Some printed fabrics have long floating yarns, some form a geometric patterns, other floats do not, basket, half basket, momie weaves, twill weave

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

The maker always lived in Ontario, hamlet of Lakeview, presently Mississauga- by Lake Ontario.

44-45-863

KID: 44-45-863

2000-2025

Nutcracker quilt

Barnes, Florence

Date Made: 2000-2025

Nutcracker quilt

Creator: Barnes, Florence

Location Made: Drumheller, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 71 3/4" x 81 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Paisley, Plaid, Print, tonals

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Paris, Hamilton, Toronto,Oshawa, ON, Calgary, Carbon, Drumheller, AB and Mapleridge BC

44-45-705

KID: 44-45-705

2000-2025

Barnes, Florence

Date Made: 2000-2025

Creator: Barnes, Florence

Location Made: Drumheller, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 79 3/4" x 87 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Paisley, Print

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Paris, Hamilton, Toronto,Oshawa, ON, Calgary, Carbon, Drumheller, AB and Mapleridge BC

44-45-360

KID: 44-45-360

1901-1929

Log Cabin

Barnhill, Jane Arch...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Log Cabin

Creator: Barnhill, Jane Archibald

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67" x 69"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Broadcloth, Sateen, Velveteen, Dotted, Floral, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Ikat, yarn dyed fabrics, gingham, herringbone weave, corduroy, twill weave, wool blend, linen?, silk?

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

One of Jane's cousins was a Father of Confederation, Sir Adams George Archibald. Places the quiltmaker has lived: Nova Scotia; Wetaskiwin, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta.

44-45-768

KID: 44-45-768

1876-1900

Red and White

Bassett, Caroline (...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Red and White

Creator: Bassett, Caroline (Carrie)

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 x 78.75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Wisconsin Birth Minnesota 1875 census Marriage 1885 Michigan 1920 census California 1930 census

44-45-261

KID: 44-45-261

1876-1900

Red and White

Bassett, Caroline (...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Red and White

Creator: Bassett, Caroline (Carrie)

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 x 78.75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Wisconsin Birth Minnesota 1875 census Marriage 1885 Michigan 1920 census California 1930 census

44-45-690

KID: 44-45-690

1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Beck, Annie Elizabe...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Creator: Beck, Annie Elizabeth

Location Made: Gore Bay, Ontario Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 63.5" x 77.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Gore Bay, Ontario.

44-45-729

KID: 44-45-729

1930-1949

Circles Quilt

Beck, Annie Elizabe...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Circles Quilt

Creator: Beck, Annie Elizabeth

Location Made: Gore Bay, Ontario Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 3/4" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Gore Bay, Ontario.

44-45-730

KID: 44-45-730

2000-2025

Big Blue Marble

Beerman, Louise

Date Made: 2000-2025

Big Blue Marble

Creator: Beerman, Louise

Location Made: Chestermere, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Yo-yo, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)

Quilt Size: 53.75 x 35.75

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batik, Tonals

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Calgary

44-45-250

KID: 44-45-250

1930-1949

Doll Quilt for Al...

Bennett, Alice May

Date Made: 1930-1949

Doll Quilt for Alice

Creator: Bennett, Alice May

Location Made: Shawnessy, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 15 1/2" x 18.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Stationary machine

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: England; Medicine Hat, Alberta.

44-45-886

KID: 44-45-886

1930-1949

Doll Quilt for Al...

Bennett, Alice May

Date Made: 1930-1949

Doll Quilt for Alice

Creator: Bennett, Alice May

Location Made: Shawnessy, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 13" x 15"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Stationary machine

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: England; Medicine Hat, Alberta.

44-45-885

KID: 44-45-885

1930-1949

Double Wedding Ri...

Bennett, C.O.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Bennett, C.O.

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73.5" x 75.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, gros de Londres

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-785

KID: 44-45-785

1850-1875

Unnamed Album

Berry, Katherine

Date Made: 1850-1875

Unnamed Album

Creator: Berry, Katherine

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 77" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: North Carolina.

44-45-872

KID: 44-45-872

2000-2025

Green Dream

Besler, Rose

Date Made: 2000-2025

Green Dream

Creator: Besler, Rose

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 92.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Moveable machine

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batik, Multiple scrap, Print, Tonals, leaf print with gold

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Winnipeg, MB; Calgary, AB.

44-45-807

KID: 44-45-807

2000-2025

Snowflakes and Bl...

Birdwell, Ramona

Date Made: 2000-2025

Snowflakes and Blossoms

Creator: Birdwell, Ramona

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, machine embroidery

Quilt Size: 97" x 92 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Moveable machine

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Tonals

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Colorado (1939-1963); San Francisco (1963-1966); Colorado (1966-1969); Calgary (1969-present).

44-45-753

KID: 44-45-753

2000-2025

Miniature Baltimo...

Birdwell, Ramona

Date Made: 2000-2025

Miniature Baltimore Album

Creator: Birdwell, Ramona

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Embroidery, Silk ribbon, hand embroidery

Quilt Size: 29.5" x 29.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Solid/plain, Tonals

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Colorado (1939-1963); San Francisco (1963-1966); Colorado (1966-1969); Calgary (1969-present).

44-45-754

KID: 44-45-754

1950-1975

Dresden Plate

Biro, Anna Mae

Date Made: 1950-1975

Dresden Plate

Creator: Biro, Anna Mae

Location Made: Nipigon, Ontario Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery, Black Hand embroidery feather stitch

Quilt Size: 69 x 84.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Conversation Prints, Floral, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Cowboy, nursery rhyme prints

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Saskatchewan Ontario British Columbia

44-45-97

KID: 44-45-97

1876-1900

Crazy quilt

Harlock, Anna Jane ...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy quilt

Creator: Harlock, Anna Jane Bowden

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 31; 15 ; 15 ; 15 ; 30 x 64; 15 ;15 ;15; 47

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Silk, Sateen, Satin, Velvet, Dotted, Solid/plain, Striped, twill, Corduroy, brocade Woven ribbons used

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Bridget born in Ireland, 1850's travelled to San Francisco US, 1860s husband and two children died of small pox. 1891 and 1901 census Bridget is living with her daughter and her family in BC Canada Anna is also a widow in 1901 with two children Walter and May

44-45-306

KID: 44-45-306

2000-2025

Colonial Lady

Bowden, Cathlene (K...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Colonial Lady

Creator: Bowden, Cathlene (Kate) Augusta

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 79" x 95.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Floral, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Truro, Nova Scotia.

44-45-747

KID: 44-45-747

2000-2025

Pinwheels

Braun, Linda

Date Made: 2000-2025

Pinwheels

Creator: Braun, Linda

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 53" x 60"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Stationary machine

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, Tonals

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: La Crete, Alberta; Slave Lake, Alberta; Calgary, Alberta.

44-45-767

KID: 44-45-767

1876-1900

Postage Stamp

Brown, Eugenie (Jen...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Postage Stamp

Creator: Brown, Eugenie (Jenny)

Location Made: St John, New Brunswick Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.25" x 77.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Mourning Prints, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Shirting, gingham

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: St John, NB 1883-1907; Marsden, SK; North Battleford, SK.

44-45-813

KID: 44-45-813

1930-1949

Aster; Dresden Pl...

Brown, Eugenie (Jen...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Aster; Dresden Plate

Creator: Brown, Eugenie (Jenny)

Location Made: Saskatchewan Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 69.5" x 79.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Gingham

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: St John, NB 1883-1907; Marsden, SK; North Battleford, SK.

44-45-814

KID: 44-45-814

1950-1975

Burke, Mabel

Date Made: 1950-1975

Creator: Burke, Mabel

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Other Piecing, Biscuits, Whip Stitched together

Quilt Size: 43 x 75

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Sateen, Satin, Velvet, Other, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Corduroy, Knit, Art Velvet, Crepe, Damusk Dobby Weave

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

44-45-298

KID: 44-45-298

1930-1949

Nine patch - Ohio...

Burkholder, Marion

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nine patch - Ohio Farmer 1896, Checkerboard Design - Women's World 1931

Creator: Burkholder, Marion

Location Made: Kettleby, Ontario Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 92"

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Rayon, Broadcloth, Other, Floral, Solid/plain, Damask/grosgrain, twill, ikat

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Kettleby, Ontario - one home for her whole life!

44-45-429

KID: 44-45-429

2000-2025

Fan

Butz, Elizabeth Mar...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Fan

Creator: Butz, Elizabeth Margareet

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Moveable machine

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Novelty, Paisley, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Indiana; Kansas; Alberta.

44-45-786

KID: 44-45-786

1930-1949

Tree of Life

Butz, Elizabeth Mar...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Tree of Life

Creator: Butz, Elizabeth Margareet

Location Made: Alberta Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61" x 79 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Solid/plain, Green with white small dots and cream background

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Indiana; Kansas; Alberta.

44-45-787

KID: 44-45-787

1930-1949

Periwinkle

Butz, Margaret Eliz...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Periwinkle

Creator: Butz, Margaret Elizabeth

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 x 89

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, gingham

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Indiana Kansas Oklahoma Alberta California

44-45-110

KID: 44-45-110

Buggy Quilt

Butz, Margaret Eliz...

Buggy Quilt

Creator: Butz, Margaret Elizabeth

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 63" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Velveteen, Floral, Geometric, Striped, Several colour ways used; a sample book may have been the source of the fabric, several pile weaves used in upholstery fabrics - one fabric with small coarse loops (blue), corduroy

Project: Alberta Quilt Discovery Project

Places the quiltmaker has lived: Indiana; Kansas; Alberta.

44-45-790

KID: 44-45-790