c1800's

Floral Applique

Date Made: c1800's

Floral Applique

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 86.25" x 86.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2411

KID: 38-36-2411

c1800's

Lone Star

Date Made: c1800's

Lone Star

Location Made: Mennonite PA? United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 37" x 37"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2294

KID: 38-36-2294

c1800's

Crazy

Hick, Sherry

Date Made: c1800's

Crazy

Creator: Hick, Sherry

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Painting, Feather stitching

Quilt Size: 76" x 76"

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Velvet, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Has been shown in hotel in Tucson around 1986.

38-36-2787

KID: 38-36-2787

c1800's

Oak Leaf and Reel...

Weech, Sarah

Date Made: c1800's

Oak Leaf and Reel

Creator: Weech, Sarah

Location Made: Pima/Smithville? United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2459

KID: 38-36-2459

c1787

Whole Cloth

Date Made: c1787

Whole Cloth

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Solid/plain, Hand-loomed linsey-woolsey

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Quilt said to be Amish. Thread is also handmade. This is one piece of a large collection of textiles amassed by a school teacher, Enid Barnes, who used the textiles she gathered on her travels to educate the children in her classroom. It was a gift to the Rex Allen Museum from the collector's niece....

38-36-2910

KID: 38-36-2910

When quiltmaker was...

Poinsettia Quilt

Baird, Bertha

Date Made: When quiltmaker was in her 60's.

Poinsettia Quilt

Creator: Baird, Bertha

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, French knots

Quilt Size: 75" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2774

KID: 38-36-2774

Unknown. Made when ...

Flower Garden

Gray, Molly

Date Made: Unknown. Made when quiltmaker was probably in her 30's.

Flower Garden

Creator: Gray, Molly

Location Made: Bakewell, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72.5" x 184"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Maker made 5 quilts. One for each child. 3 daughters-2 sons. She had cancer and was bedridden for several years before she died. Owner inherited quilt from her grandfather in 1984.

38-36-2590

KID: 38-36-2590

Unknown, when the q...

Drunkard's Path

Bram, Elizabeth

Date Made: Unknown, when the quiltmaker was 41 years old

Drunkard's Path

Creator: Bram, Elizabeth

Location Made: Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Decorative stitches were used.

Quilt Size: 66.5" x 74.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Elizabeth's parents came from Switzerland. Elizabeth's brother Casper Abplanap was a gold rusher who later settled in MO. Elizabeth went to visit him and there met and married Mr. Bram.

38-36-2582

KID: 38-36-2582

Timespan

New York Beauty

Gill, Catherine

Date Made: Timespan

New York Beauty

Creator: Gill, Catherine

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2204

KID: 38-36-2204

Timespan

Fan Quilt

Howe, Mary

Date Made: Timespan

Fan Quilt

Creator: Howe, Mary

Location Made: Midwest United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand and machine (borders added)

Quilt Size: 76" x 77.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

This lady made over 40 quilt tops, but only quilted a very few of them. Gave tops away to her great-granddaughter.

38-36-2199

KID: 38-36-2199

Timespan

Peach Tree Appliq...

Manning, Almina

Date Made: Timespan

Peach Tree Applique Quilt

Creator: Manning, Almina

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 70" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2888

KID: 38-36-2888

Timespan

Cigar Preminums Q...

Hand, Martha Ann

Date Made: Timespan

Cigar Preminums Quilt

Creator: Hand, Martha Ann

Location Made: Hackberry, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Cotton thread was used in construction.

Quilt Size: 50" x 79.5"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Flannel, Novelty, Printed flannel cigar premiums

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2310

KID: 38-36-2310

Maker was 11 years ...

Log Cabin

Waken, Augusta

Date Made: Maker was 11 years old.

Log Cabin

Creator: Waken, Augusta

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79" x 85.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight, wool?

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2414

KID: 38-36-2414

2000-2025

Embroidered Child...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Embroidered Child's Quilt

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Embroidered story book designs-feather stitch on top of binding used as sashing

Quilt Size: 79.25" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Novelty, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2767

KID: 38-36-2767

1950-1975

Grandmother's Gar...

Newcomer, Ada B.

Date Made: 1950-1975

Grandmother's Garden

Creator: Newcomer, Ada B.

Location Made: Uniontown, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hexagons joined to border with fine buttonhole stitch.

Quilt Size: 76.5" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

It was made for Mrs. Adeline (Norman) Diehl, Farmington, PA who chose the colors. Adeline was her granddaughter's mother-in-law. It was used only a short time, for "show." Pieces include fabrics from clothes owner's mother wore as a child.

38-36-2764

KID: 38-36-2764

1950-1975

Flowering Vine; G...

Livingston, Rose

Date Made: 1950-1975

Flowering Vine; Grandmother's Genius

Creator: Livingston, Rose

Location Made: Yuma, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embroidered embellishments flowers and buds.

Quilt Size: 80.5" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2939

KID: 38-36-2939

1950-1975

Blue Star

Date Made: 1950-1975

Blue Star

Location Made: Benson, Arizona (AZ) United States

Quilt Size: 80.5" x 94"

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

The quilt was 1/2 quilted. A lady in Greer, Az. finished quilting it around 1973.

38-36-2770

KID: 38-36-2770

1950-1975

Friendship

Beckett, Ruth M.

Date Made: 1950-1975

Friendship

Creator: Beckett, Ruth M.

Location Made: Burlington, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Cotton thread was used in construction.

Quilt Size: 74" x 79.5"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Some squares added later.

38-36-2786

KID: 38-36-2786

1950-1975

Sunbonnet Sue, Ov...

Webb, Oda Mae

Date Made: 1950-1975

Sunbonnet Sue, Overall Sam and Animals

Creator: Webb, Oda Mae

Location Made: St. David, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embroidery; stem stitch; chain; buttonhole. Lace, animal ears, tails, 2 dimensional.

Quilt Size: 41.25" x 50.5"

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2924

KID: 38-36-2924

1950-1975

Flowering Vine; G...

Livingston, Rose

Date Made: 1950-1975

Flowering Vine; Grandmother's Genius

Creator: Livingston, Rose

Location Made: Yuma, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Whip stitch. Satin, bullion knots, french knots, outline

Quilt Size: 92" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2938

KID: 38-36-2938

1950-1975

Butterfly appliqu...

Canis, Zella

Date Made: 1950-1975

Butterfly applique

Creator: Canis, Zella

Location Made: Longmont, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Blanket, stem, satin stitches.

Quilt Size: 72.5" x 72.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Plaid, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2668

KID: 38-36-2668

1950-1975

Solomon's Crown

Judd, ________

Date Made: 1950-1975

Solomon's Crown

Creator: Judd, ________

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 89" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Geometric, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Was given to owner's mother by her grandfather. Had been made by her step-grandmother. Was used during owner's growing up years as a guest room bedspread (1920's-30's). Displayed on wall in owner's bedroom.

38-36-2148

KID: 38-36-2148

1930-1949

Friendship Flower...

Wells, Marie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship Flower Quilt

Creator: Wells, Marie

Location Made: Casa Grande, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 73" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2129

KID: 38-36-2129

1930-1949

Floral Applique

McClure, Frieda

Date Made: 1930-1949

Floral Applique

Creator: McClure, Frieda

Location Made: Lawrence, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Blanket or buttonhole stitch for applique

Quilt Size: 76.5" x 87.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2177

KID: 38-36-2177

1930-1949

Applique Flowers

Maier, Martha Marie...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Applique Flowers

Creator: Maier, Martha Marie

Location Made: Shelby, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Blanket, stem, French knots, lazy daisy, running stitch.

Quilt Size: 78" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Many branches of her family lived for over 100 years in Shelby.

38-36-2202

KID: 38-36-2202

1930-1949

Medallion

Black, Fannie May

Date Made: 1930-1949

Medallion

Creator: Black, Fannie May

Location Made: Little, Oklahoma (OK) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Cotton thread was used in construction.

Quilt Size: 62" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

These sisters would set up a quiltframe in one of the other's home and quilted. Occasionally sister-in-law Evea Snodgrass Reynolds joined them.

38-36-2218

KID: 38-36-2218

1930-1949

Spider Web

Date Made: 1930-1949

Spider Web

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 57" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Other synthetic, Glazed, Satin, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2263

KID: 38-36-2263

1930-1949

Crazy Quilt

Livesay, Sarah Jane...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Livesay, Sarah Jane

Location Made: Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Embroidery, Feather stitch to apply all pieces. Other: Ironed on from Cracker Jack motifs. Devil (tiny orange), cowboy (blue lines). Floss was used in construction.

Quilt Size: 51" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Other synthetic, Satin, Velvet, Geometric, Novelty, Solid/plain, Printed logo (ironed on from Cracker Jack), muslin weight, knit

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Made quilts for all her grandchildren.

38-36-2368

KID: 38-36-2368

1930-1949

Friendship Dahlia...

Smith, Ruby

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship Dahlia

Creator: Smith, Ruby

Location Made: Mesa, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Running stitch around flower petals with black floss

Quilt Size: 75" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2372

KID: 38-36-2372

1930-1949

Sunflower; Marine...

Chipman, Mary Lena

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunflower; Mariner's Compass

Creator: Chipman, Mary Lena

Location Made: Tempe or Payson, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 67" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2380

KID: 38-36-2380

1930-1949

Rose of Sharon Ap...

Moore, Anna May

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rose of Sharon Applique

Creator: Moore, Anna May

Location Made: Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82.5" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2394

KID: 38-36-2394

1930-1949

Lone Star

Wine, Elizabeth Mel...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lone Star

Creator: Wine, Elizabeth Melvina

Location Made: Camp Verde, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Maker was prolific quilter, quilting for all sons, daughter and family. She was known for her color, design and stitching.

38-36-2418

KID: 38-36-2418

1930-1949

Flowering Tree (M...

Sprinkle, Gertrude

Date Made: 1930-1949

Flowering Tree (Medallion)

Creator: Sprinkle, Gertrude

Location Made: Kenmore, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 73" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2426

KID: 38-36-2426

1930-1949

Morning Glory

Ashley, Pearl

Date Made: 1930-1949

Morning Glory

Creator: Ashley, Pearl

Location Made: Cogswell, North Dakota (ND) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embroidered tendrils in each appliqued block.

Quilt Size: 81" x 106.5"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Owner was taken to Ladies Aid meeting in Cogswell as a child, where his mother and other ladies quilted. He was placed in the corner and given small pieces of fabric. This is the origin of his love of quilts. He became an art teacher. As an adult he stayed at maker's house and cut out pieces during ...

38-36-2503

KID: 38-36-2503

1930-1949

Eight Pointed Sta...

Colton, Charlotte

Date Made: 1930-1949

Eight Pointed Star

Creator: Colton, Charlotte

Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) United States

Quilt Size: 80" x 95"

Fabrics: Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2511

KID: 38-36-2511

1930-1949

Lone Star

Patterson, Mary Lur...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lone Star

Creator: Patterson, Mary Lura

Location Made: Cambridge, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Children played "tent" under frame as their mother quilted.

38-36-2662

KID: 38-36-2662

1930-1949

Martha's Vineyard...

Coleman, Gertrude M...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Martha's Vineyard

Creator: Coleman, Gertrude Maude

Location Made: Dalhart, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Buttonhole stitch only for applique

Quilt Size: 75" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2709

KID: 38-36-2709

1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue

Gilson, Mary Cather...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue

Creator: Gilson, Mary Catherine

Location Made: Williams, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Buttonhole stitch embroidery and laces

Quilt Size: 48" x 36.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2736

KID: 38-36-2736

1930-1949

Lone Star

Gilson, Mary Cather...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lone Star

Creator: Gilson, Mary Catherine

Location Made: Williams, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 73" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2738

KID: 38-36-2738

1930-1949

Sampler

Long, Bernice

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sampler

Creator: Long, Bernice

Location Made: Carl Jet, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Maker went blind in early 40's.

38-36-2768

KID: 38-36-2768

1930-1949

Double Square

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Square

Location Made: Denver, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Cross stitch lazy-daisy chain (or outline)

Quilt Size: 74" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2785

KID: 38-36-2785

1930-1949

Double Wedding Ri...

Busby, Nina

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Busby, Nina

Location Made: Oklahoma (OK) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Owner's grandmother made this quilt for owner's mother. Not liking the color combination, owner's mother had owner's great aunt take it apart.

38-36-2796

KID: 38-36-2796

1930-1949

Blue embroidery

Burk, Edna

Date Made: 1930-1949

Blue embroidery

Creator: Burk, Edna

Location Made: Marietta, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 75" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Maker unwittingly sold quilt which was on daybed sold at yard sale. Returned by Indian family who had purchased it.

38-36-2801

KID: 38-36-2801

1930-1949

Parasol ladies

Taylor, Sara

Date Made: 1930-1949

Parasol ladies

Creator: Taylor, Sara

Location Made: Avonmore, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Outline on arms and shoulders-various stitches for flowers and fans. Hair-satin stitch.

Quilt Size: 75" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2810

KID: 38-36-2810

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Petersen, Olga Elfi...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Petersen, Olga Elfina

Location Made: Big Timber, Montana (MT) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Patterns typical of 30's, muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2825

KID: 38-36-2825

1930-1949

Lone Star

Miescher, Emma

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lone Star

Creator: Miescher, Emma

Location Made: Bisbee, Arizona (AZ) United States

Quilt Size: 75" x 73"

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2827

KID: 38-36-2827

1930-1949

Lavender Quilt

Peterson, Carrie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lavender Quilt

Creator: Peterson, Carrie

Location Made: Roland, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2831

KID: 38-36-2831

1930-1949

Wool Quilt

Omvig, Sophia

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wool Quilt

Creator: Omvig, Sophia

Location Made: Roland, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 73.5" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Other synthetic, Checked, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight, knit, suitings

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2835

KID: 38-36-2835

1930-1949

Baby Quilt

Watson, Elorine Mar...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Baby Quilt

Creator: Watson, Elorine Margaret

Location Made: Kingsford, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, 2 kittens w/pink mittens, blue eyes, pink bow ties, white bodies.

Quilt Size: 33" x 43.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2836

KID: 38-36-2836

1930-1949

Embroidered Wreat...

Schnebly, Lucille

Date Made: 1930-1949

Embroidered Wreath

Creator: Schnebly, Lucille

Location Made: Sedona, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Embroidered flower wreaths, possible kit or iron on patterns

Quilt Size: 80" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Glazed, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

One of the "prairie points" was lost as maker carried it in her purse to look for matching fabric to do another quilt., She had an extensive doll collection.

38-36-2846

KID: 38-36-2846

1930-1949

Friendship

Friendship quilters...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship

Creator: Friendship quilters

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Buttonhole stitch, vase-applique stitch. Satin stitch; one block embroidered with French knots, lazy daisy, outline, cross-stitch

Quilt Size: 92" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Grandmother's cousin and friends signed. Made on flour and sugar sacks backing. Given to Lottie McNeilly Harpole (owner's grandmother).

38-36-2847

KID: 38-36-2847

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Jaggard, Catherine ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Jaggard, Catherine Celia

Location Made: Dunlap, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Novelty, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

This quilt was always on the guest bed from the time the owner married into the Jaggard family in 1946.

38-36-2868

KID: 38-36-2868

1930-1949

Embroidered Flowe...

Miller, Mary Willes...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Embroidered Flowers and Animals

Creator: Miller, Mary Willestena

Location Made: Elkhart, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, All embroidered designs done with outline and buttonhole stitches with animal and floral designs in multi-colored threads.

Quilt Size: 61" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2872

KID: 38-36-2872

1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue

Location Made: Oklahoma (OK) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Worn Embroidery

Quilt Size: 64" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2933

KID: 38-36-2933

1930-1949

Clipper Ships

See, Ida Belle

Date Made: 1930-1949

Clipper Ships

Creator: See, Ida Belle

Location Made: Camp Verde, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Black embroidery detailing water, outline of applique, running stitch.

Quilt Size: 80.5" x 99.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2153

KID: 38-36-2153

1930-1949

Colonial Lady

Robertson, Lillie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Colonial Lady

Creator: Robertson, Lillie

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Running stitch, French knots

Quilt Size: 73.5" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2219

KID: 38-36-2219

1930-1949

9 Patch Quilt

Date Made: 1930-1949

9 Patch Quilt

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71.5" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Novelty, Plaid, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2222

KID: 38-36-2222

1930-1949

Flower Basket Qui...

Ely, Edith Florence...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Flower Basket Quilt

Creator: Ely, Edith Florence

Location Made: Glen Elder, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Blanket stitch.

Quilt Size: 61" x 84.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2231

KID: 38-36-2231

1930-1949

Flower Applique

Hancock, Mable Cath...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Flower Applique

Creator: Hancock, Mable Catherine

Location Made: Winslow, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 73" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

After being in the Fair and receiving the Blue Ribbon, the quilt was displayed in the showroom at Vernon Commons-Winslow Furniture store, Winslow, Arizona. Mr. G. E. Hancock worked as a salesman at that store.

38-36-2292

KID: 38-36-2292

1930-1949

Broken Star

Ward, Sessie Ann

Date Made: 1930-1949

Broken Star

Creator: Ward, Sessie Ann

Location Made: Kansas City, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2299

KID: 38-36-2299