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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

Purple Star

Kohn, Helena

Date Made: 1930-1949

Purple Star

Creator: Kohn, Helena

Location Made: Cleveland, Ohio (OH) United States

Quilt Size: 83" x 94"

Fabrics: Various fabrics.

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

38-36-2252

KID: 38-36-2252

1930-1949

Whole Cloth Quilt...

Hunt, Laura Gertrud...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Whole Cloth Quilt

Creator: Hunt, Laura Gertrude

Location Made: Taylor, Arizona (AZ) United States

Quilt Size: 80.5" x 96"

Fabrics: Silk, Solid/plain

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

38-36-2284

KID: 38-36-2284

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

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

6 Pointed Star

Peper, Esther Theor...

Date Made: 1930-1949

6 Pointed Star

Creator: Peper, Esther Theora

Location Made: Manilla, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 64.5" x 82.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Blocks were sent to family members, autographed, and returned and made into quilt.

38-36-2332

KID: 38-36-2332

1930-1949

Hexagon and Diamo...

Clonts, Alice Low

Date Made: 1930-1949

Hexagon and Diamond variation

Creator: Clonts, Alice Low

Location Made: Safford, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin weight

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

Quilted with strings from flour sacks. Tops were hand-ginned cotton.

38-36-2363

KID: 38-36-2363

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

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

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

Yo Yo

Irwin, Emma

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo Yo

Creator: Irwin, Emma

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Quilt Size: 82.5" x 90"

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

38-36-2427

KID: 38-36-2427

1930-1949

Whig Rose; Flower...

Cornell, Agnes Augu...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Whig Rose; Flower Basket

Creator: Cornell, Agnes Augusta

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2436

KID: 38-36-2436

1930-1949

Double Wedding Ri...

Fulgham, Fannie Pea...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Fulgham, Fannie Pearl

Location Made: Clovis, New Mexico (NM) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 82"

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

This is the last quilt maker made.

38-36-2454

KID: 38-36-2454

1930-1949

Little Bo Peep an...

Lavold, Agnes Leora...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Little Bo Peep and Mary Quite Contrary

Creator: Lavold, Agnes Leora

Location Made: Outside Elliott, Montgomery, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Outline, French knots. Flowers cut from floral fabric.

Quilt Size: 64" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Saw a tiny picture in paper. Drew it and her mother said she should try to make it. This was maker's first attempt at applique and embroidery of a quilt.

38-36-2466

KID: 38-36-2466

1930-1949

Florida

Burnham, Katiebelle...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Florida

Creator: Burnham, Katiebelle

Location Made: Cambria, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 85" x 68"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Patterns typical of 30's, muslin weight

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

38-36-2485

KID: 38-36-2485

1930-1949

New York Beauty

Killingsworth, Sara...

Date Made: 1930-1949

New York Beauty

Creator: Killingsworth, Sarah Orpha

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

Quilt Size: 85" x 68"

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

She made owner and each of her five siblings a quilt and put them in a trunk with their names pinned to each. Sadly, these were taken by other side of family after maker died. Traded her bachelor uncle a wool blanket for the only quilt left (this one).

38-36-2505

KID: 38-36-2505

1930-1949

Lancaster Rose

Peck, Ida Leona

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lancaster Rose

Creator: Peck, Ida Leona

Location Made: Montclair, New Jersey (NJ) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Whip stitch

Quilt Size: 78.5" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Solid/plain, Muslin

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

38-36-2583

KID: 38-36-2583

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

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

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

Pink Quilt

Patterson, Mary Lur...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Pink Quilt

Creator: Patterson, Mary Lura

Location Made: Cambridge, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 72.75"

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

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

38-36-2660

KID: 38-36-2660

1930-1949

Double Wedding

Hall, Emma Mary

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding

Creator: Hall, Emma Mary

Location Made: Winchester, Idaho (ID) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 84"

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

There are 50 to 100 quilts or quilt tops now spread out among grandchildren and others.

38-36-2693

KID: 38-36-2693

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

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...

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

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

Sunbonnet

Villeneuve, Anne Th...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunbonnet

Creator: Villeneuve, Anne Theresa

Location Made: Escanaba, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Back embroidery

Quilt Size: 86" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Pieced in 1935. Quilted in 1943.

38-36-2839

KID: 38-36-2839

1930-1949

Dogwood

Morris, Mary Eleano...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dogwood

Creator: Morris, Mary Eleanor

Location Made: California (CA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Brown satin stitch on flower petals

Quilt Size: 72" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Unknown

38-36-2855

KID: 38-36-2855

1930-1949

Embroidered Block...

Miller, Mary Willes...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Embroidered Blocks

Creator: Miller, Mary Willestena

Location Made: Fort Wayne, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Pictures embroidered in stem stitch. Animals, flowers, children.

Quilt Size: 66" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

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

38-36-2861

KID: 38-36-2861

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

Oak Leaf variatio...

Harding, Laura

Date Made: 1930-1949

Oak Leaf variation

Creator: Harding, Laura

Location Made: Redkey, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Embroidery, Embroidered stitch stems for grapes, cherries or ?

Quilt Size: 82" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Maker did applique. Daughter Grace quilted it.

38-36-2878

KID: 38-36-2878

1930-1949

Daisy

Muth, Esther E.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Daisy

Creator: Muth, Esther E.

Contruction: Hand Applique, Rick-rack applied

Quilt Size: 79" x 95.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Other synthetic, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2885

KID: 38-36-2885

1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Cuthbertson, Mary C...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Creator: Cuthbertson, Mary Catherine

Location Made: Phoenix,, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 87" x 103"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2895

KID: 38-36-2895

1930-1949

Carpenter's Wheel...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Carpenter's Wheel

Location Made: Georgia (GA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73" x 81.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Almost all fabrics are pre-1900's, BUT 2 of the Carpenter's Wheels are made of 1920's or 30's fabric (lavender). Appears to have been quilted early, perhaps by pattern.

38-36-2899

KID: 38-36-2899

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