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

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

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

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

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

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

Blue Star

Date Made: 1950-1975

Blue Star

Location Made: Benson, Arizona (AZ) United States

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

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

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

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

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

1930-1949

Redwork Nursery R...

Jones, Anna

Date Made: 1930-1949

Redwork Nursery Rhymes

Creator: Jones, Anna

Location Made: La Plata, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Nursery scenes outlined-feather stitching. Redwork

Quilt Size: 51.5" x 63.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2133

KID: 38-36-2133

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

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

Sunbonnet Sue

Crawford, Eda Belle...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue

Creator: Crawford, Eda Belle (daughter)

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Running stitch.

Quilt Size: 80" x 93"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Typical of 1930's, muslin weight

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

38-36-2208

KID: 38-36-2208

1930-1949

Colonial Lady

Robertson, Lillie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Colonial Lady

Creator: Robertson, Lillie

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

Quilt Size: 73.5" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2219

KID: 38-36-2219

1930-1949

Spider Web

Date Made: 1930-1949

Spider Web

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 57" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2263

KID: 38-36-2263

1930-1949

Sunbeam Hexagon

Williams, Ruia C.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunbeam Hexagon

Creator: Williams, Ruia C.

Location Made: Mesa, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 62" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Geometric, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2280

KID: 38-36-2280

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

Yo Yo

Irwin, Emma

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo Yo

Creator: Irwin, Emma

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

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

38-36-2427

KID: 38-36-2427

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

Dresden Plate var...

Robinson, Camille

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dresden Plate variation

Creator: Robinson, Camille

Location Made: Paducah, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 69" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2479

KID: 38-36-2479

1930-1949

Eight Pointed Sta...

Colton, Charlotte

Date Made: 1930-1949

Eight Pointed Star

Creator: Colton, Charlotte

Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) United States

Quilt Size: 80" x 95"

Fabrics: Solid/plain

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

38-36-2511

KID: 38-36-2511

1930-1949

Sunflower

Burleson, Albina

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunflower

Creator: Burleson, Albina

Location Made: Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 65" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Maker and husband moved to Texas after their home burned down in Civil War.

38-36-2530

KID: 38-36-2530

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

Sampler

Shave, Alida B.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sampler

Creator: Shave, Alida B.

Location Made: Bassett, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Whip stitch. Details on flowers and stems outlined. French knots, chain, etc.

Quilt Size: 81" x 84.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2589

KID: 38-36-2589

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

Dutch Rose variat...

Kessler, Effie Jane...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dutch Rose variation

Creator: Kessler, Effie Jane

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2617

KID: 38-36-2617

1930-1949

Album

Kessler, Effie Jane...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Album

Creator: Kessler, Effie Jane

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Embroidered names

Quilt Size: 84" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2618

KID: 38-36-2618

1930-1949

Trip Around the W...

White, Maurine

Date Made: 1930-1949

Trip Around the World

Creator: White, Maurine

Location Made: Blackfoot, Idaho (ID) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2690

KID: 38-36-2690

1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Dunn, Mary

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Creator: Dunn, Mary

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 86" x 72"

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

Maker was born in same home as her dad, and her oldest son born there also. Maker's ancestors originally from France. Her name was originally "De Vars." In later years her dad changed it to "Vars." This quilt is her second of four quilts. After making these, she decided this was ...

38-36-2692

KID: 38-36-2692

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

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

Dresden Plate

Ennis, Ruth Pauline...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Creator: Ennis, Ruth Pauline

Location Made: Quincy, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 66.5" x 80"

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

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

Pieced in early 1930's. Quilted in 1985.

38-36-2707

KID: 38-36-2707

1930-1949

Martha's Vineyard...

Coleman, Gertrude M...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Martha's Vineyard

Creator: Coleman, Gertrude Maude

Location Made: Dalhart, Texas (TX) United States

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

Quilt Size: 75" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2709

KID: 38-36-2709

1930-1949

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

Fish Quilt

Forword, Emma

Date Made: 1930-1949

Fish Quilt

Creator: Forword, Emma

Location Made: Hesston, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73" 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

38-36-2758

KID: 38-36-2758

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

Parasol ladies

Taylor, Sara

Date Made: 1930-1949

Parasol ladies

Creator: Taylor, Sara

Location Made: Avonmore, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

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

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2810

KID: 38-36-2810

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Petersen, Olga Elfi...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Petersen, Olga Elfina

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2825

KID: 38-36-2825

1930-1949

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

Chain and Compass...

Chambers, Pearl Mau...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Chain and Compass

Creator: Chambers, Pearl Maude

Location Made: Willcox, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2914

KID: 38-36-2914

1930-1949

Dahlia; Child's Q...

Livingston, Rose

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dahlia; Child's Quilt

Creator: Livingston, Rose

Location Made: Yuma, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 85" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2936

KID: 38-36-2936

1930-1949

Snowflake Quilt

Kohn, Helena

Date Made: 1930-1949

Snowflake Quilt

Creator: Kohn, Helena

Location Made: Cleveland, Ohio (OH) United States

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

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

This may have been last quilt made. Only one she made using synthetic materials.

38-36-2254

KID: 38-36-2254

1930-1949

Mariner's Compass...

Wheeler, Arrie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Mariner's Compass

Creator: Wheeler, Arrie

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 65.5"

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

Next door neighbor, Mrs. Emma Wheeler (her husband was maker's husband's 3rd cousin), had 9 children in a 2 room cabin and she offered to pice the circles with tiny triangles if maker would provide material. Emma Wheeler then put it together.

38-36-2278

KID: 38-36-2278

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

Broken Star

Ward, Sessie Ann

Date Made: 1930-1949

Broken Star

Creator: Ward, Sessie Ann

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2299

KID: 38-36-2299

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