c1800's

Floral Applique

Date Made: c1800's

Floral Applique

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 86.25" x 86.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2411

KID: 38-36-2411

c1800's

Oak Leaf and Reel...

Weech, Sarah

Date Made: c1800's

Oak Leaf and Reel

Creator: Weech, Sarah

Location Made: Pima/Smithville? United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2459

KID: 38-36-2459

c1800's

Crazy

Hick, Sherry

Date Made: c1800's

Crazy

Creator: Hick, Sherry

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Painting, Feather stitching

Quilt Size: 76" x 76"

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Velvet, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

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

Has been shown in hotel in Tucson around 1986.

38-36-2787

KID: 38-36-2787

c1800's

Lone Star

Date Made: c1800's

Lone Star

Location Made: Mennonite PA? United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 37" x 37"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2294

KID: 38-36-2294

c1787

Whole Cloth

Date Made: c1787

Whole Cloth

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Solid/plain, Hand-loomed linsey-woolsey

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

Quilt said to be Amish. Thread is also handmade. This is one piece of a large collection of textiles amassed by a school teacher, Enid Barnes, who used the textiles she gathered on her travels to educate the children in her classroom. It was a gift to the Rex Allen Museum from the collector's niece....

38-36-2910

KID: 38-36-2910

When quiltmaker was...

Poinsettia Quilt

Baird, Bertha

Date Made: When quiltmaker was in her 60's.

Poinsettia Quilt

Creator: Baird, Bertha

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, French knots

Quilt Size: 75" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2774

KID: 38-36-2774

Unknown. Made when ...

Flower Garden

Gray, Molly

Date Made: Unknown. Made when quiltmaker was probably in her 30's.

Flower Garden

Creator: Gray, Molly

Location Made: Bakewell, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72.5" x 184"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Maker made 5 quilts. One for each child. 3 daughters-2 sons. She had cancer and was bedridden for several years before she died. Owner inherited quilt from her grandfather in 1984.

38-36-2590

KID: 38-36-2590

Unknown, when the q...

Drunkard's Path

Bram, Elizabeth

Date Made: Unknown, when the quiltmaker was 41 years old

Drunkard's Path

Creator: Bram, Elizabeth

Location Made: Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Decorative stitches were used.

Quilt Size: 66.5" x 74.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Elizabeth's parents came from Switzerland. Elizabeth's brother Casper Abplanap was a gold rusher who later settled in MO. Elizabeth went to visit him and there met and married Mr. Bram.

38-36-2582

KID: 38-36-2582

Timespan

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

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

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

Sunbonnet Sue, Ov...

Webb, Oda Mae

Date Made: 1950-1975

Sunbonnet Sue, Overall Sam and Animals

Creator: Webb, Oda Mae

Location Made: St. David, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embroidery; stem stitch; chain; buttonhole. Lace, animal ears, tails, 2 dimensional.

Quilt Size: 41.25" x 50.5"

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

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

38-36-2924

KID: 38-36-2924

1950-1975

Solomon's Crown

Judd, ________

Date Made: 1950-1975

Solomon's Crown

Creator: Judd, ________

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 89" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Was given to owner's mother by her grandfather. Had been made by her step-grandmother. Was used during owner's growing up years as a guest room bedspread (1920's-30's). Displayed on wall in owner's bedroom.

38-36-2148

KID: 38-36-2148

1950-1975

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

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

1930-1949

Postage Stamp

Rost, Ellen

Date Made: 1930-1949

Postage Stamp

Creator: Rost, Ellen

Location Made: Ft. Collins, Colorado (CO) United States

Quilt Size: 66" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

80,000 postage stamp-size squares.

38-36-2214

KID: 38-36-2214

1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue Qui...

Rost, Ellen

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue Quilt

Creator: Rost, Ellen

Location Made: Ft. Collins, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embroidered-Hand, arms, petticoat, bloomers and shoes (possible iron). Running stitch, French knots, "braided" hair.

Quilt Size: 45" x 56.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2216

KID: 38-36-2216

1930-1949

Broken Star

Levy, Ada

Date Made: 1930-1949

Broken Star

Creator: Levy, Ada

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 80.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Maker completed at least 6 other quilts for grandchildren.

38-36-2236

KID: 38-36-2236

1930-1949

Nursery Rhymes

Mary Elizabeth

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nursery Rhymes

Creator: Mary Elizabeth

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

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

38-36-2247

KID: 38-36-2247

1930-1949

Pinwheel

Henderson, Lucy Ann...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Pinwheel

Creator: Henderson, Lucy Ann

Location Made: Globe, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2277

KID: 38-36-2277

1930-1949

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

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

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

Lone Star

Wine, Elizabeth Mel...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lone Star

Creator: Wine, Elizabeth Melvina

Location Made: Camp Verde, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Maker was prolific quilter, quilting for all sons, daughter and family. She was known for her color, design and stitching.

38-36-2418

KID: 38-36-2418

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

Dogwood Blossom

Willis, Nancy Amand...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dogwood Blossom

Creator: Willis, Nancy Amanda

Location Made: Godley, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2443

KID: 38-36-2443

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

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

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

Basket with flowe...

Novasic, Sophie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Basket with flowers

Creator: Novasic, Sophie

Location Made: Southern Ill., Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 64" x 79.5"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Made squares at Bible school at age 10.

38-36-2563

KID: 38-36-2563

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

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

Crazy

Butterbaugh, Emma

Date Made: 1930-1949

Crazy

Creator: Butterbaugh, Emma

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Painting, Lace. Birds, flowers embroidered. Elaborate decorative stitches covering seams.

Quilt Size: 69" x 89.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

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

Made a quilt with her mother.

38-36-2628

KID: 38-36-2628

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

1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Patterson, Mary Lur...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Patterson, Mary Lura

Location Made: Cambridge, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 77" x 68"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

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

38-36-2658

KID: 38-36-2658

1930-1949

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

Lone Star

Patterson, Mary Lur...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lone Star

Creator: Patterson, Mary Lura

Location Made: Cambridge, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

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

38-36-2662

KID: 38-36-2662

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

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

State Bird

Thompson, Leona

Date Made: 1930-1949

State Bird

Creator: Thompson, Leona

Location Made: Oklahoma (OK) United States

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

Quilt Size: 66" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

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

38-36-2725

KID: 38-36-2725

1930-1949

Double Wedding Ri...

Randolph, Lucy Anne...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Randolph, Lucy Anne

Location Made: Porterville, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

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

38-36-2740

KID: 38-36-2740

1930-1949

Double Wedding Qu...

Shimota, Mary

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding Quilt

Creator: Shimota, Mary

Location Made: Minnesota (MN) United States

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

Quilt Size: 68" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

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

This quilt was not made for a wedding.

38-36-2759

KID: 38-36-2759

1930-1949

Cross Stitch

Kniss, Elizabeth

Date Made: 1930-1949

Cross Stitch

Creator: Kniss, Elizabeth

Location Made: Made at Stahl Church, Johnstown, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Pink cross stitching floral patterns

Quilt Size: 76" x 89.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Novelty, Solid/plain

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

May Kniss pieced quilt, Elizabeth Kniss quilted it. May Kniss cross stitched, died in 1937., May Kniss came from Okla. and was half Indian.

38-36-2766

KID: 38-36-2766

1930-1949

Rose of Sharon

Gladstone, Mary Elo...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Gladstone, Mary Eloise

Location Made: Burlington, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, 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

Maker made 3 Rose of Sharon quilts-one for each grandchild and one for only living daughter. Owner lived with grandmother and grandfather and watched her by the hour quilting at her quilting frame her grandfather made.

38-36-2777

KID: 38-36-2777

1930-1949

Scrap Block

Date Made: 1930-1949

Scrap Block

Location Made: Independence, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 76"

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Novelty, Muslin weight

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

Owner's mother's father supplied fabric (he worked at mill). Owner's dad's mother probably sewed it together.

38-36-2783

KID: 38-36-2783

1930-1949

Blue embroidery

Burk, Edna

Date Made: 1930-1949

Blue embroidery

Creator: Burk, Edna

Location Made: Marietta, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 75" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Maker unwittingly sold quilt which was on daybed sold at yard sale. Returned by Indian family who had purchased it.

38-36-2801

KID: 38-36-2801

1930-1949

Postage Stamp

Watson, Elorine Mar...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Postage Stamp

Creator: Watson, Elorine Margaret

Location Made: Kingsford, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 29.5" x 42.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2844

KID: 38-36-2844

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

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

Tulip

Wilde, Elva

Date Made: 1930-1949

Tulip

Creator: Wilde, Elva

Location Made: Vinton, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Overcast stitch. Satin stitch center for flowers

Quilt Size: 76" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2876

KID: 38-36-2876

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

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