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

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

Oak Leaf and Reel...

Weech, Sarah

Date Made: c1800's

Oak Leaf and Reel

Creator: Weech, Sarah

Location Made: Pima/Smithville? United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2459

KID: 38-36-2459

c1787

Whole Cloth

Date Made: c1787

Whole Cloth

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

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

38-36-2910

KID: 38-36-2910

When quiltmaker was...

Poinsettia Quilt

Baird, Bertha

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

Poinsettia Quilt

Creator: Baird, Bertha

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, French knots

Quilt Size: 75" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2774

KID: 38-36-2774

Unknown. Made when ...

Flower Garden

Gray, Molly

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

Flower Garden

Creator: Gray, Molly

Location Made: Bakewell, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72.5" x 184"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

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

38-36-2590

KID: 38-36-2590

Unknown, when the q...

Drunkard's Path

Bram, Elizabeth

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

Drunkard's Path

Creator: Bram, Elizabeth

Location Made: Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Decorative stitches were used.

Quilt Size: 66.5" x 74.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

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

38-36-2582

KID: 38-36-2582

Timespan

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

Cigar Preminums Q...

Hand, Martha Ann

Date Made: Timespan

Cigar Preminums Quilt

Creator: Hand, Martha Ann

Location Made: Hackberry, Arizona (AZ) United States

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

Quilt Size: 50" x 79.5"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Flannel, Novelty, Printed flannel cigar premiums

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

38-36-2310

KID: 38-36-2310

Timespan

Peach Tree Appliq...

Manning, Almina

Date Made: Timespan

Peach Tree Applique Quilt

Creator: Manning, Almina

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 70" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2888

KID: 38-36-2888

Timespan

New York Beauty

Gill, Catherine

Date Made: Timespan

New York Beauty

Creator: Gill, Catherine

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2204

KID: 38-36-2204

Maker was 11 years ...

Log Cabin

Waken, Augusta

Date Made: Maker was 11 years old.

Log Cabin

Creator: Waken, Augusta

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79" x 85.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2414

KID: 38-36-2414

2000-2025

Embroidered Child...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Embroidered Child's Quilt

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Embroidered story book designs-feather stitch on top of binding used as sashing

Quilt Size: 79.25" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2767

KID: 38-36-2767

1950-1975

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, 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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bull Durham Sack ...

Williams, Betty Mae...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bull Durham Sack Quilt

Creator: Williams, Betty Mae

Location Made: Anita, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 80.5" x 103"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Bull Durham Tobacco Sacks

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

Bull Durham sacks were collected from cowboys who worked on nearby ranch (and from maker's father).

38-36-2230

KID: 38-36-2230

1930-1949

Rose of Sharon

Kohl, Cora Belle

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Kohl, Cora Belle

Location Made: Centralia United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Overcast stitch.

Quilt Size: 79" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Solid/plain

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

May have been made for daughter-in-law (owner), perhaps as gesture to her, because daughter-in-law came from Texas and was considered on the other side during Civil War.

38-36-2237

KID: 38-36-2237

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

Log Cabin

Butler, Bessie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Log Cabin

Creator: Butler, Bessie

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79.25" x 94.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2293

KID: 38-36-2293

1930-1949

Hawaiian Flag

Date Made: 1930-1949

Hawaiian Flag

Location Made: Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76" x 76.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Glazed, Solid/plain

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

Used only for special occasions. Washed in cool water to remove spot in 1950 - red dye unfortunately ran, coloring white fabric pink.

38-36-2302

KID: 38-36-2302

1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Spurlock, Mayme

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Creator: Spurlock, Mayme

Location Made: Pleasant Valley-Young, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 71" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Gave top to son Jack Pickett in 1938, quilted by his wife (Mary, owner).

38-36-2360

KID: 38-36-2360

1930-1949

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

1930-1949

Sunflower; Marine...

Chipman, Mary Lena

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunflower; Mariner's Compass

Creator: Chipman, Mary Lena

Location Made: Tempe or Payson, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 67" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2380

KID: 38-36-2380

1930-1949

Cherry Tree

Knaack, Helen Mary

Date Made: 1930-1949

Cherry Tree

Creator: Knaack, Helen Mary

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

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

Quilt Size: 70" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Reproduction of 1820 quilt seen in Chicago Art Institute.

38-36-2382

KID: 38-36-2382

1930-1949

Snowflake

Clark, Rosa

Date Made: 1930-1949

Snowflake

Creator: Clark, Rosa

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 80" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

Probably made from a kit.

38-36-2386

KID: 38-36-2386

1930-1949

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

Western Theme

Lackner, Kirrilla B...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Western Theme

Creator: Lackner, Kirrilla B.

Location Made: Klondyke United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Drawn: Crayon-Wild West, Read 'em and Weep, Kings of the Range, Made to Order Shoes, Branding Days, Cowboy tunes, Breakfast on the Ranch, Ariz. Rodeo, Rattles of the Desert, Cowboys' Sport, Going back to Arizona, Native of Arizona. Floss. Embroidery embellishment to western scenes-outline stitch, lazy daisy, French knots.

Quilt Size: 76" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Novelty, Solid/plain, Western Theme, muslin weight

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

This is probably the only quilt she made.

38-36-2468

KID: 38-36-2468

1930-1949

Yo Yo Quilt

DuBois, Jessie Mary...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo Yo Quilt

Creator: DuBois, Jessie Mary

Location Made: Bonita, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 99" x 104"

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

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

38-36-2469

KID: 38-36-2469

1930-1949

Star and Cross

Darnell, Annie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star and Cross

Creator: Darnell, Annie

Location Made: Lookeba, Oklahoma (OK) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 63.5" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2483

KID: 38-36-2483

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

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

Lilia o ke awawa ...

Dotts, Anna M.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lilia o ke awawa (Lily of the Valley)

Creator: Dotts, Anna M.

Location Made: Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 72" x 78"

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2571

KID: 38-36-2571

1930-1949

Nine Patch

Peck, Mary I.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nine Patch

Creator: Peck, Mary I.

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 54" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2584

KID: 38-36-2584

1930-1949

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

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

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

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

Wedding Ring

Castnar, Anna

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Castnar, Anna

Location Made: Belt, Montana (MT) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 84.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

38-36-2631

KID: 38-36-2631

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

Persian Show

Patterson, Mary Lur...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Persian Show

Creator: Patterson, Mary Lura

Location Made: Cambridge, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 108"

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.

38-36-2663

KID: 38-36-2663

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

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

Hexagon

Hawkins, Buford

Date Made: 1930-1949

Hexagon

Creator: Hawkins, Buford

Location Made: Tekonsha, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain

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

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

38-36-2769

KID: 38-36-2769

1930-1949

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

Double Square

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Square

Location Made: Denver, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Cross stitch lazy-daisy chain (or outline)

Quilt Size: 74" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

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

38-36-2785

KID: 38-36-2785