1876-1900

Nine Patch

Annie Oakley family...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Nine Patch

Creator: Annie Oakley family (Moses)

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 80.5"

Quilting Techniques: Corded, Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Unknown-is said to have been made by Annie Oakley family. Owner's mother's grandfather was John Moses (Annie's brother).

38-36-2673

KID: 38-36-2673

Crazy Quilt

Canadian convent nu...

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Canadian convent nuns

Location Made: Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Photography/ photo transfer, Applique, stuffed work. Woman, animals, flowers.

Quilt Size: 70.25" x 71"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Wool, Satin, Velvet, Checked, Floral, Solid/plain

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

Nellie ? was raised in a convent in Canada and the sisters made the quilt and gave it to her. She gave it to her friend, Elizabeth B. Conant in 1910.

38-36-2398

KID: 38-36-2398

1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Elm Wood Sunday Sch...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Creator: Elm Wood Sunday School/Ladies Aid

Location Made: Elm Wood, Oklahoma (OK) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Floral embroidery and verse

Quilt Size: 82" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Friendship Quilt made in blocks by church-each block has a verse of scripture and a name embroidered, center block has "To the Unruhs by the Elm Wood Sunday School-1940."

38-36-2626

KID: 38-36-2626

1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Friendship quilt ma...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Creator: Friendship quilt made by a group

Location Made: Benkelman, Nebraska (NE) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 92.5" x 104"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2373

KID: 38-36-2373

1850-1875

Album quilt

Friendship Quilt-na...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album quilt

Creator: Friendship Quilt-names signed on quilt

Location Made: Philadelphia? United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Quilt was made for owner's great grandfather Micajah B. Laning and his wife Emma Elwell, by the ladies in his congregation. Blocks record the members of the congregation.

38-36-2744

KID: 38-36-2744

1850-1875

Friendship

Friendship Quilt-na...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Friendship

Creator: Friendship Quilt-names signed on quilt

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2678

KID: 38-36-2678

1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Friendship Quilt-na...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Creator: Friendship Quilt-names signed on quilt

Location Made: Globe, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Friendship Quilt was made for Ity Elizabeth James Smith, possibly for her birthday, by friends and relatives. She had recently moved to Globe, AZ from Texas. The quilt contains names of people in Texas and Globe.

38-36-2724

KID: 38-36-2724

1876-1900

Friendship quilt

Friendship Quilt-na...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Friendship quilt

Creator: Friendship Quilt-names signed on quilt

Location Made: Portland, Maine (ME) United States

Quilt Size: 77.5" x 79"

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight, upholstery fabrics, possibly

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

Quilted in Union, Iowa about 1975. Alice McTaggart put quilt together. She got pieces from Florence Eastman (either Alice's great or great-great-aunt). Margaret had the quilt quilted by lady in Iowa. Apparently Florence was at one time engaged (ended up spinster) and her friends made the pieces., Fa...

38-36-2729

KID: 38-36-2729

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

1800-1849

Carolina Lily

Green family

Date Made: 1800-1849

Carolina Lily

Creator: Green family

Location Made: Des Moines, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

See Arizona Highways June 1978, pg. 34, 1st column for add'l. info. Quilt was hidden in a hollow log during the Civil War and there acquired stains., Six cousins signed border with initials. One of them was Nancy Jane Green, who became the 2nd wife of Samuel after death of Adaline.

38-36-2175

KID: 38-36-2175

1876-1900

Doe and Darts

Hieronymus (one of ...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Doe and Darts

Creator: Hieronymus (one of 2 great-aunts on father's side of family)

Location Made: KY or IN United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 101"

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

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

Both sisters never married and lived their lives in KY and IN. One of sisters lived in Harrodsburg, KY as a young girl. Her name was probably Alice.

38-36-2470

KID: 38-36-2470

1901-1929

Friendship quilt

Ladies Aid Society ...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Friendship quilt

Creator: Ladies Aid Society Quilters of St. Johns Evangelical and Reformed Church, Mansfield, Ohio

Location Made: Mansfield, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 72" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Owner's mother worked on quilt. Church charged 10 cents to put member's name on quilt. Owner's brother won quilt in drawing by picking his own name.

38-36-2484

KID: 38-36-2484

1901-1929

Five Patch Friend...

Ladies of 1st Presb...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Five Patch Friendship Quilt

Creator: Ladies of 1st Presbyterian Church of Beaver City, Nebraska

Location Made: Beaver City, Nebraska (NE) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, 8

Quilt Size: 76" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

After church burned down in 1909, ladies raised money for new church by charging 10 cents to have name in a square. Quilt was given to pastor and his wife (Mr. and Mrs. John W. Pressly). Owner was one week old at time of fire in 1909.

38-36-2476

KID: 38-36-2476

1850-1875

Baltimore Album

Ladies of Emanuel C...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Baltimore Album

Creator: Ladies of Emanuel Church of Baltimore, Maryland

Location Made: Baltimore, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Dimensional applique, Embroidery, Ink drawing, Painting, Applique outlined with embroidery, satin stitch, fabric sheared for flowers and basket.

Quilt Size: 98" x 101"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Presented to Rev. Daniel Kreamer in 1856. Each lady from church mde a block. Some have name of maker on them.

38-36-2406

KID: 38-36-2406

Tulip

Nuns of Monroe, Mic...

Tulip

Creator: Nuns of Monroe, Michigan

Location Made: Monroe, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 72.25" x 90.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2422

KID: 38-36-2422

1930-1949

Lone Star

The Rebekah Lodge o...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lone Star

Creator: The Rebekah Lodge of Assumption, Illinois

Location Made: Assumption, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Almost 4" diamond

Quilt Size: 79" x 81"

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

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

38-36-2187

KID: 38-36-2187

1850-1875

Oak Leaf and Reel...

Unknown but from fa...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Oak Leaf and Reel

Creator: Unknown but from family of owner

Location Made: Vermont (VT) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Overcast stitched.

Quilt Size: 71.5" x 77.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2136

KID: 38-36-2136

1876-1900

Signature quilt

Womens Association ...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Signature quilt

Creator: Womens Association of Methodist/Episcopal Church of Peoria, Ill.

Location Made: Peoria, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Decorative stitches were used.

Quilt Size: 72" x 83.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2497

KID: 38-36-2497

1850-1875

Spider Web; Helen...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Spider Web; Helena

Location Made: Virginia, Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 91"

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

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

38-36-2667

KID: 38-36-2667

1901-1929

Broken Star Varia...

Abe, Ida

Date Made: 1901-1929

Broken Star Variation

Creator: Abe, Ida

Location Made: Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2937

KID: 38-36-2937

1901-1929

Dad's Quilt

Agle, Herman George...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Dad's Quilt

Creator: Agle, Herman George

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Stem stitch, red thread. Redwork children, flowers, bells, animals, birds

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

38-36-2941

KID: 38-36-2941

1876-1900

Princess Feather

Akin, Mary Agnes

Date Made: 1876-1900

Princess Feather

Creator: Akin, Mary Agnes

Location Made: Arkansas, finished in Lamesa, Texas., Arkansas (AR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Appliqued with green and white thread

Quilt Size: 77" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Quilt came by covered wagon from Arkansas to Lamesa, Texas. Ida Mitchell Akin gave quilt to daughter (Ninnie Fay Willingham). "Vick" Willingham gave it to daughter-in-law (owner), wife of Charles.

38-36-2192

KID: 38-36-2192

1930-1949

Rose of the Deser...

Allen, Willie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rose of the Desert

Creator: Allen, Willie

Location Made: Jackson, Mississippi (MS) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 87" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

This quilt was copied from a quilt made by her mother, Lorenda Chandler Bridges, which was confiscated by Union troops during the Civil War. The quilt was later returned to her as a favor by the Union officer.

38-36-2771

KID: 38-36-2771

1930-1949

Strawberry Quilt

Althaus, Dorothea E...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Strawberry Quilt

Creator: Althaus, Dorothea Elizabeth

Location Made: Warren, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand (blocks pieced) and machine (sashing sewn on)

Quilt Size: 71" x 76"

Fabrics: Cotton, End of 1930's into 40's fabrics, muslin weight

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

Sent quilt overseas during WWII.

38-36-2193

KID: 38-36-2193

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

T-Block

Arnold, _________

T-Block

Creator: Arnold, _________

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73.5" x 73.5"

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

38-36-2433

KID: 38-36-2433

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

Dahlia

Aunt Bessie

Dahlia

Creator: Aunt Bessie

Location Made: Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Gathered petals

Quilt Size: 74" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2661

KID: 38-36-2661

1930-1949

Crazy Patch

Auntie Buck

Date Made: 1930-1949

Crazy Patch

Creator: Auntie Buck

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

Contruction: Embroidery, Embroidered fancy chains. Decorative stitching used to join scraps. Mostly feather stitch narration used to hold scrap pieces in place.

Quilt Size: 66.5" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Glazed, Satin, Velvet, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2728

KID: 38-36-2728

1930-1949

Child Lost in the...

Ausman, Julia Leola...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Child Lost in the Wilderness

Creator: Ausman, Julia Leola

Location Made: South Dakota (SD) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 88"

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

38-36-2519

KID: 38-36-2519

1930-1949

Basket

Ausman, Julia Leola...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Basket

Creator: Ausman, Julia Leola

Location Made: Wessington Springs, South Dakota (SD) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 68.25" x 87.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2515

KID: 38-36-2515

1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Bailey, Ethelene

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Creator: Bailey, Ethelene

Location Made: Pomerene, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, 1 name embroidered in each block

Quilt Size: 70" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

On each person's birthday, the group made a block with their name embroidered on. Enough blocks for the quilt were given on the person's birthday.

38-36-2704

KID: 38-36-2704

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Bailey, Ethelene

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Bailey, Ethelene

Location Made: Pomerene, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain, Striped

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

38-36-2696

KID: 38-36-2696

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

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

Whig's Defeat

Baird, Margaret Her...

Whig's Defeat

Creator: Baird, Margaret Herietta

Location Made: Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Quilt has always been in the family.

38-36-2286

KID: 38-36-2286

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

1876-1900

Pine Tree

Ballew, Margaret

Date Made: 1876-1900

Pine Tree

Creator: Ballew, Margaret

Location Made: Mill Grove, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2859

KID: 38-36-2859

1876-1900

Log Cabin

Banta, Elizabeth

Date Made: 1876-1900

Log Cabin

Creator: Banta, Elizabeth

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

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

Quilt Size: 85" x 93"

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Heavy weight fabric

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

38-36-2273

KID: 38-36-2273

1901-1929

Nine Patch Posey

Barker, Floy Christ...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Nine Patch Posey

Creator: Barker, Floy Christina

Location Made: Chadron, Nebraska (NE) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 75.5" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2932

KID: 38-36-2932

1901-1929

Embroidered Sampl...

Barlow, Martha (Mad...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Embroidered Sampler; Redwork

Creator: Barlow, Martha (Maddie)

Location Made: Marion, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Block connections decorated with herringbone stitch. Drawn, Medium unknown. Floral (some have celtic look).

Quilt Size: 64" x 80"

Fabrics: Cotton, Novelty, Solid/plain, Redwork, muslin weight

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

38-36-2853

KID: 38-36-2853

1876-1900

Double X

Barnes, Alcinda Jan...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Double X

Creator: Barnes, Alcinda Jane

Location Made: West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Tied or tufted

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

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

38-36-2119

KID: 38-36-2119

1876-1900

Ocean Waves

Barnes, Alcinda Jan...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Ocean Waves

Creator: Barnes, Alcinda Jane

Location Made: Brandenville, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight-Center red squares are done in 2 fabrics-1 lighter than the other. These are set together in rows alternating the colors.

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

38-36-2115

KID: 38-36-2115

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

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

1876-1900

Pinwheel Star wit...

Beagle, Katherine S...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Pinwheel Star with triangles; Wild Goose variation

Creator: Beagle, Katherine S.

Location Made: Arlington, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2569

KID: 38-36-2569

1876-1900

Star

Bearden, Sarah

Date Made: 1876-1900

Star

Creator: Bearden, Sarah

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65.5" x 81.5"

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

38-36-2551

KID: 38-36-2551

1876-1900

Embroidered Fan

Beaudet, Frabrine

Date Made: 1876-1900

Embroidered Fan

Creator: Beaudet, Frabrine

Location Made: Anaconda, Montana (MT) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Feather stitch over seams

Quilt Size: 79" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Checked, Solid/plain, Striped

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

38-36-2747

KID: 38-36-2747

1901-1929

Flower or Daisy o...

Beckett, Annetta

Date Made: 1901-1929

Flower or Daisy or modified Dresden Plate

Creator: Beckett, Annetta

Location Made: Deerfield, or Garden City, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 75" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

38-36-2782

KID: 38-36-2782

1876-1900

Necktie

Beckett, Annetta

Date Made: 1876-1900

Necktie

Creator: Beckett, Annetta

Location Made: Deerfield, or Garden City, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 72" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2779

KID: 38-36-2779

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

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

Snails Trail

Beckman, Nelle May

Date Made: 1930-1949

Snails Trail

Creator: Beckman, Nelle May

Location Made: Anderson, IN and Foley, AL, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76.5" x 100"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Cora Parker (owner's mother-in-law) had quilted 170 quilts before her death at age 96, in 1987.

38-36-2820

KID: 38-36-2820

1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Bell, Mary Elizabet...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Bell, Mary Elizabeth

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Decorative stitches were used. Flowers, leaves, flies, wheel, [illeg.], scales.

Quilt Size: 78" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Linen, Wool, Velvet, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2467

KID: 38-36-2467

1930-1949

Signature Quilt

Beloat, Loretta

Date Made: 1930-1949

Signature Quilt

Creator: Beloat, Loretta

Location Made: Buckeye United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Outline stitch used to embroider names.

Quilt Size: 74" x 91.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2951

KID: 38-36-2951

1876-1900

Princess Feather

Bennet, ________

Date Made: 1876-1900

Princess Feather

Creator: Bennet, ________

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 74" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Owner's grandfather's sister's mother-in law made quilt.

38-36-2494

KID: 38-36-2494

1876-1900

Grandmother's Flo...

Bennett, Maria

Date Made: 1876-1900

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Bennett, Maria

Location Made: Brooklyn, New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Other synthetic, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight, hopsacking

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

Maker's sister, Annie Bennett Lott, died after giving birth to her 13th child. Annie was owner's great-great-grandmother. Maker moved into Lott home to 'mother' the children, and while there made this quilt.

38-36-2517

KID: 38-36-2517

1876-1900

Log Cabin

Bennett, Maria

Date Made: 1876-1900

Log Cabin

Creator: Bennett, Maria

Location Made: Brooklyn, New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Maker's sister, Annie Bennett Lott, died after giving birth to her 13th child. Annie was owner's great-great-grandmother. Maker moved into Lott home to 'mother' the children, and while there made this quilt.

38-36-2510

KID: 38-36-2510

Lone Star

Bently, Juliette Tr...

Lone Star

Creator: Bently, Juliette Tracy

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2681

KID: 38-36-2681

1930-1949

Fan

Bitting, Leila

Date Made: 1930-1949

Fan

Creator: Bitting, Leila

Location Made: Tucson, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand and machine (blocks hand sewn together on machine)

Quilt Size: 67" x 100"

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

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

38-36-2633

KID: 38-36-2633