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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

Blue Star

Date Made: 1950-1975

Blue Star

Location Made: Benson, Arizona (AZ) United States

Quilt Size: 92" x 96"

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

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

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

1930-1949

Bear Paw

Robinson, Cora

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bear Paw

Creator: Robinson, Cora

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80.5" x 94"

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

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

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

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

Lenox Plate

Kohn, Helena

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lenox Plate

Creator: Kohn, Helena

Location Made: Cleveland, Ohio (OH) United States

Quilt Size: 73" x 89"

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

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

38-36-2245

KID: 38-36-2245

1930-1949

Nursery Rhymes

Mary Elizabeth

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nursery Rhymes

Creator: Mary Elizabeth

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Quilt Size: 63" x 84"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2246

KID: 38-36-2246

1930-1949

Grandmothers Flow...

Harry, Elizabeth

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmothers Flower Garden

Creator: Harry, Elizabeth

Location Made: Globe, Arizona (AZ) United States

Quilt Size: 63" x 84"

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

38-36-2270

KID: 38-36-2270

1930-1949

Star Quilt

Jeffers, Elvira

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star Quilt

Creator: Jeffers, Elvira

Location Made: Probably TX, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Decorative stitches were used.

Quilt Size: 63" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2285

KID: 38-36-2285

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

Log Cabin

Butler, Bessie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Log Cabin

Creator: Butler, Bessie

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79.25" x 94.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, 30's, muslin weight

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

38-36-2293

KID: 38-36-2293

1930-1949

Sailboat Album Qu...

McMullen, Grace E.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sailboat Album Quilt

Creator: McMullen, Grace E.

Location Made: Crescent, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 83" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

This group quilted every Wednesday afternoon in small town of Crescent, Iowa.

38-36-2319

KID: 38-36-2319

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

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

Cherry Tree

Knaack, Helen Mary

Date Made: 1930-1949

Cherry Tree

Creator: Knaack, Helen Mary

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

Contruction: Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Blind stitch. "Stuffed" grapes

Quilt Size: 70" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Reproduction of 1820 quilt seen in Chicago Art Institute.

38-36-2382

KID: 38-36-2382

1930-1949

Snowflake

Clark, Rosa

Date Made: 1930-1949

Snowflake

Creator: Clark, Rosa

Location Made: Central Michigan, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 80" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Probably made from a kit.

38-36-2386

KID: 38-36-2386

1930-1949

Yo Yo

Irwin, Emma

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo Yo

Creator: Irwin, Emma

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Quilt Size: 80" x 94"

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

38-36-2427

KID: 38-36-2427

1930-1949

Friendship Album ...

O'Dell, Maudie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship Album Patch

Creator: O'Dell, Maudie

Location Made: Miami, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 64" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2446

KID: 38-36-2446

1930-1949

Little House on t...

Ingrid, Ida

Date Made: 1930-1949

Little House on the Prairie

Creator: Ingrid, Ida

Location Made: Nebraska (NE) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Each house and tree embellished w/ buttonhole stitch. Roof, chimney, door with outline stitch.

Quilt Size: 68" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Floral, Plaid, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2487

KID: 38-36-2487

1930-1949

Star

Goodin, Grace

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star

Creator: Goodin, Grace

Location Made: Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Last of maker's quilts, entirely made by hand. Now kept as special quilt., Maker's parents came from Scotland.

38-36-2493

KID: 38-36-2493

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

State Flower Quil...

Sanders, Frances Je...

Date Made: 1930-1949

State Flower Quilt

Creator: Sanders, Frances Jeanette

Location Made: Meridian, Mississippi (MS) United States

Quilt Size: 77" x 102"

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

38-36-2578

KID: 38-36-2578

1930-1949

Nine Patch

Peck, Mary I.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nine Patch

Creator: Peck, Mary I.

Location Made: Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 54" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2584

KID: 38-36-2584

1930-1949

Road to Oklahoma

Stamy, Florence Cra...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Road to Oklahoma

Creator: Stamy, Florence Crane

Location Made: Lancaster, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin

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

38-36-2592

KID: 38-36-2592

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Price, Charlotte Al...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Price, Charlotte Alice

Location Made: Pasadena, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81.5" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Maker was on graduation trip to visit grandparents. Quilt was enlarged at later time. It was quilted in Kansas. Grandmother said she would buy all quiltmaker wanted to make, so she made 12. Maker made her own designs, including an Indian design for sister in law. She made doll quilts when she was si...

38-36-2594

KID: 38-36-2594

1930-1949

Flower Sampler

Date Made: 1930-1949

Flower Sampler

Location Made: Lenexa, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Blanket stitch. French knots, satin stem to give flowers detail

Quilt Size: 68.5" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

This was a wedding present to owner's grandparents John and Mabel Keating in the 1930's. She gave it to me after my grandfather passed away in November of 1987.

38-36-2624

KID: 38-36-2624

1930-1949

Daffodil

Castnar, Anna

Date Made: 1930-1949

Daffodil

Creator: Castnar, Anna

Location Made: Belt, Montana (MT) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 75" x 64"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2627

KID: 38-36-2627

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

Grandmother's Flo...

Limes, Ida Mae

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Limes, Ida Mae

Location Made: Springfield, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2666

KID: 38-36-2666

1930-1949

Floral Applique

Elston, Dorothy Ire...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Floral Applique

Creator: Elston, Dorothy Irene

Location Made: Ashland, Nebraska (NE) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Back stitch.

Quilt Size: 72" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Owner's grandmother appliqued blocks and mother pieced and quilted it.

38-36-2732

KID: 38-36-2732

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

Hexagon

Hawkins, Buford

Date Made: 1930-1949

Hexagon

Creator: Hawkins, Buford

Location Made: Tekonsha, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain

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

She was widowed for 7-8 years, lived in MI and was engaged to a man she had dated 50 years before. On her way to marry him (minister of Baptist Ch. in Ky.) she was killed in car accident.

38-36-2769

KID: 38-36-2769

1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Grimes, Anna

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Grimes, Anna

Location Made: Anderson, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 93"

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

38-36-2821

KID: 38-36-2821

1930-1949

Floral Design

Baldwin, Olive Marg...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Floral Design

Creator: Baldwin, Olive Margaret

Location Made: Springfield, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Cotton/Synthetic, muslin weight

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

38-36-2851

KID: 38-36-2851

1930-1949

Rose and Irish Ch...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rose and Irish Chain

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 79.5" x 88.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2862

KID: 38-36-2862

1930-1949

Embroidered Snowf...

Beckett, Ruth M.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Embroidered Snowflake

Creator: Beckett, Ruth M.

Location Made: Probably in Burlington, IA and finished in Denver, Colo., Colorado (CO) United States

Quilt Size: 80" x 80"

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin weight

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

Main white embroidered part done by maker years ago and stored away. Discovered by daughter who purchased material for backing and quickly put it together to present to maker. Daughter did not quilt, so this was tied with white yarn. Put together and finished by her daughter, the owner. Finally fini...

38-36-2867

KID: 38-36-2867

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