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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blue Star

Date Made: 1950-1975

Blue Star

Location Made: Benson, Arizona (AZ) United States

Quilt Size: 72.5" x 72.5"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1930-1949

Bear Paw

Robinson, Cora

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bear Paw

Creator: Robinson, Cora

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76.5" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2113

KID: 38-36-2113

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

Nursery Rhymes

Krone, Stella Berth...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nursery Rhymes

Creator: Krone, Stella Bertha

Location Made: Independence, Kansas (KS) United States

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

Quilt Size: 79" x 92"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Typical prints of 30's, muslin weight

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

Made for owner using commonly seen Sunbonnet Sue patterns plus nursery pictures from much younger brother's books.

38-36-2197

KID: 38-36-2197

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

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

Sunflower

Poyner, Merle

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunflower

Creator: Poyner, Merle

Location Made: Raymond, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Photography/ photo transfer, Buttonhole stitch.

Quilt Size: 73" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2240

KID: 38-36-2240

1930-1949

Cornucopia

Kohn, Helena

Date Made: 1930-1949

Cornucopia

Creator: Kohn, Helena

Location Made: Cleveland, Ohio (OH) United States

Quilt Size: 86" x 103"

Fabrics: Cotton, Various fabrics, muslin weight

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

38-36-2253

KID: 38-36-2253

1930-1949

Pinwheel

Henderson, Lucy Ann...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Pinwheel

Creator: Henderson, Lucy Ann

Location Made: Globe, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Novelty, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Animal prints, muslin weight

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

38-36-2277

KID: 38-36-2277

1930-1949

Dogwood Quilt

Barnhart, Floy Kath...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dogwood Quilt

Creator: Barnhart, Floy Katherine

Location Made: Palmer, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Hand (interior) and machine (border)

Quilt Size: 72.25" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2321

KID: 38-36-2321

1930-1949

Friendship

Rutledge, Adelia J....

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship

Creator: Rutledge, Adelia J.

Location Made: May have been made in NM and quilted in Crowell, Texas., New Mexico (NM) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Ladies belonged to home demonstration club. Maker and her daughter probably pieced quilt, and she and the ladies did the quilting.

38-36-2334

KID: 38-36-2334

1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Spurlock, Mayme

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Creator: Spurlock, Mayme

Location Made: Pleasant Valley-Young, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 71" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Gave top to son Jack Pickett in 1938, quilted by his wife (Mary, owner).

38-36-2360

KID: 38-36-2360

1930-1949

Poppy and Butterf...

Turley, Joanna

Date Made: 1930-1949

Poppy and Butterfly

Creator: Turley, Joanna

Location Made: Joseph City, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Buttonhole stitch. Each block has embroidered flowers, butterflies, and leaves

Quilt Size: 69" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2361

KID: 38-36-2361

1930-1949

Applique Friendsh...

Morgan, Zilpha

Date Made: 1930-1949

Applique Friendship or Georgia Rose

Creator: Morgan, Zilpha

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Hand Piecing (borders)

Quilt Size: 79" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Made quilts for her brothers and sisters.

38-36-2379

KID: 38-36-2379

1930-1949

Sunbonnet Lassies...

Knaack, Helen Mary

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunbonnet Lassies

Creator: Knaack, Helen Mary

Location Made: St. Louis, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Embroidery, Photography/ photo transfer, Applique. Running stitch.

Quilt Size: 53" x 67"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Muslin weight

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

Note on back of 1933 photo: "All little lassies dresses from Helen's dresses. This one is litte, for a throw. Throughout, exquisitely quilted."

38-36-2383

KID: 38-36-2383

1930-1949

Poinsettia

Stoneman, Florence

Date Made: 1930-1949

Poinsettia

Creator: Stoneman, Florence

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand 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

38-36-2425

KID: 38-36-2425

1930-1949

Yo Yo

Irwin, Emma

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo Yo

Creator: Irwin, Emma

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Quilt Size: 75" x 88"

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

38-36-2427

KID: 38-36-2427

1930-1949

Star and Cross

Darnell, Annie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star and Cross

Creator: Darnell, Annie

Location Made: Lookeba, Oklahoma (OK) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 63.5" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2483

KID: 38-36-2483

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

Bubble Quilt

Bates, May A.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bubble Quilt

Creator: Bates, May A.

Location Made: Arkansas (AR) United States

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

Quilt Size: 81" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2524

KID: 38-36-2524

1930-1949

Friendship Family...

Higgins, Lucy

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship Family Reunion Quilt

Creator: Higgins, Lucy

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68.25" x 74.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Gave to daughter-in-law (Eunice Higgins).

38-36-2556

KID: 38-36-2556

1930-1949

Lilia o ke awawa ...

Dotts, Anna M.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lilia o ke awawa (Lily of the Valley)

Creator: Dotts, Anna M.

Location Made: Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 72" x 78"

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2571

KID: 38-36-2571

1930-1949

String pattern

Antley, _________

Date Made: 1930-1949

String pattern

Creator: Antley, _________

Location Made: Alabama probably United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2588

KID: 38-36-2588

1930-1949

Double Wedding Ri...

Morris, Mary Emogen...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Morris, Mary Emogene

Location Made: McClelland, family farm, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 88.5" x 149.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cheater (fabric with pre-printed appliqué or pieced design), Checked, Dotted, Floral, Paisley, Plaid, Striped, Muslin weight

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

Owner has 2 more in good condition-grandmother's flower garden and one made of squares from men's wool suits and ties.

38-36-2645

KID: 38-36-2645

1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Patterson, Mary Lur...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Patterson, Mary Lura

Location Made: Cambridge, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 77" x 68"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

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

38-36-2658

KID: 38-36-2658

1930-1949

(Little) Dutch Bo...

Patterson, Mary Lur...

Date Made: 1930-1949

(Little) Dutch Boy

Creator: Patterson, Mary Lura

Location Made: Cambridge, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Running, stem and blanket

Quilt Size: 58.5" x 71"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

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

38-36-2664

KID: 38-36-2664

1930-1949

Everyday Quilt

Patterson, Mary Lur...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Everyday Quilt

Creator: Patterson, Mary Lura

Location Made: Cambridge, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 60" x 74"

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.

38-36-2665

KID: 38-36-2665

1930-1949

Pointsettia

deFontaine, Dorothy...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Pointsettia

Creator: deFontaine, Dorothy F.

Location Made: Connecticut (CT) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Leaves and Flowers enhanced by running stitch and stuffing

Quilt Size: 81" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2680

KID: 38-36-2680

1930-1949

Star

Bailey, Ethelene

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star

Creator: Bailey, Ethelene

Location Made: Pomerene, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 90" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

The material was given to maker/owner by sister Rita Miller because she helped when Rita's daughter Ethel was born in Pomerene, Az.

38-36-2703

KID: 38-36-2703

1930-1949

State Bird

Thompson, Leona

Date Made: 1930-1949

State Bird

Creator: Thompson, Leona

Location Made: Oklahoma (OK) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery, State birds and flowers with bird, flower and state names embroidered.

Quilt Size: 66" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Stamped blocks were ordered from the (monthly) newspaper, Kansas City Star. At first she embroidered the outline, then decided to fill them in in natural colors.

38-36-2725

KID: 38-36-2725

1930-1949

Double Wedding Ri...

Randolph, Lucy Anne...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Randolph, Lucy Anne

Location Made: Porterville, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

This is the 1st and only piece of sewing done by Lucy., She travelled by wagon train age 12 from TN to CA

38-36-2740

KID: 38-36-2740

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

McAllister, Agnes

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: McAllister, Agnes

Location Made: Newton, Iowa (IA) United States

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

Quilt Size: 77" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2760

KID: 38-36-2760

1930-1949

Rose of Sharon

Gladstone, Mary Elo...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Gladstone, Mary Eloise

Location Made: Burlington, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82.75" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Made by Helen Gladstone's mother (Nan Sandefur)., Maker (owner's mother) made 3 Rose of Sharon quilts-maker's, and one for each of owner's 2 daughters. Owner lived with grandmother and grandfather and watched her by the hour quilting at her quilting frame her grandfather made.

38-36-2778

KID: 38-36-2778

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

Sunbonnet Sue

Burk, Edna

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue

Creator: Burk, Edna

Location Made: St. Mary's, West Virginia (WV) United States

Quilt Size: 45" x 70"

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

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

38-36-2803

KID: 38-36-2803

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Stelle, George Nels...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Stelle, George Nelson

Location Made: Anderson, Indiana (IN) United States

Quilt Size: 76" x 86"

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

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

Father was a Methodist preacher. By keeping busy at home maker could escape going to prayer meeting and Sunday night services.

38-36-2822

KID: 38-36-2822

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

Grandmother's Flo...

Click, Mary Evla

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Click, Mary Evla

Location Made: Ada, Oklahoma (OK) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2826

KID: 38-36-2826

1930-1949

Postage Stamp

Watson, Elorine Mar...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Postage Stamp

Creator: Watson, Elorine Margaret

Location Made: Kingsford, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 29.5" x 42.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2844

KID: 38-36-2844