Pre-1799

All Over Print

Date Made: Pre-1799

All Over Print

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 111 inches x 117 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Possibly wood block print.

6-3-1717

KID: 6-3-1717

1976-1999

Grandmother's Cho...

Huisman, Carol

Date Made: 1976-1999

Grandmother's Choice

Creator: Huisman, Carol

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 39 inches x 39 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1244

KID: 6-3-1244

1950-1975

Butterfly variati...

Broich, Lena

Date Made: 1950-1975

Butterfly variation

Creator: Broich, Lena

Location Made: Lake View, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 44.5 inches x 54 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1992

KID: 6-3-1992

1950-1975

White Day Lily (v...

Date Made: 1950-1975

White Day Lily (variation)

Location Made: Ames, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Other applique, Applique was basted but not stitched.

Quilt Size: 20 inches x 20 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Dotted, Plaid

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-1384

KID: 6-3-1384

1950-1975

Star of the Blueg...

Wilson, Elizabeth

Date Made: 1950-1975

Star of the Bluegrass

Creator: Wilson, Elizabeth

Location Made: Elliott, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 92 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Made quilt for Joan Lichter as a bribe to finish college. Made with percale from Penneys and used a Mountain Mist pattern.Lizzie said this is the best quilt she ever made. The first and only time she did trapunto work.

6-3-1990

KID: 6-3-1990

1950-1975

Heritage Quilt

Quilters of St. Pet...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Heritage Quilt

Creator: Quilters of St. Petri Lutheran Church, Story City, Iowa

Location Made: Ames, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 92 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

Inspired by the story of Mrs. Barton's ancestors as they migrated across America to settle in Iowa, Mrs. Barton copyrighted her design of the Heritage Quilt. This copyright is now held by the State Historical Society of Iowa, Mary Barton did not actually enjoy quilting - her interest was in the hist...

6-3-2165

KID: 6-3-2165

1950-1975

French Bouquet

Heid, Marie Detterm...

Date Made: 1950-1975

French Bouquet

Creator: Heid, Marie Dettermann

Location Made: Nemaha, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 98 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print, Feed sacks and flour sacks.

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

The prints are Gooch's chicken feed sacks. the white is from flour sacks. the backing is Mountain Mist and pink backing was 4 yrds. for $1.00.

6-3-2001

KID: 6-3-2001

1930-1949

Aunt Jen's Stamp ...

Hutchinson, Amanda ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Aunt Jen's Stamp Quilt

Creator: Hutchinson, Amanda Hansen

Location Made: Lowell, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79.5 inches x 90 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-487

KID: 6-3-487

1930-1949

T Quilt variation...

Gingrich, Anna Mast...

Date Made: 1930-1949

T Quilt variation

Creator: Gingrich, Anna Mast

Location Made: Kalona, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68.25 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt was purchased from the maker in 1980.

6-3-597

KID: 6-3-597

1930-1949

Double Monkey Wre...

Helmuth, Mrs. John

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Monkey Wrench

Creator: Helmuth, Mrs. John

Location Made: Kalona, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68.inches x 83.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt had been passed down through the family of the maker and then sold in 1985.

6-3-602

KID: 6-3-602

1930-1949

Goose In The Pond...

Everett, Mildred Fo...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Goose In The Pond

Creator: Everett, Mildred Fox

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68.5 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-920

KID: 6-3-920

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Cloonen, Alice Wels...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Cloonen, Alice Welsh

Location Made: Zearing, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 91 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-999

KID: 6-3-999

1930-1949

Nine Patch

David, Blanche

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nine Patch

Creator: David, Blanche

Location Made: Livingston, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73.5 inches x 87.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1289

KID: 6-3-1289

1930-1949

Triple Irish Chai...

Gueffroy, Mrs. Ed

Date Made: 1930-1949

Triple Irish Chain

Creator: Gueffroy, Mrs. Ed

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 84 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1417

KID: 6-3-1417

1930-1949

Grandmother's Fan...

Scrimger, Mrs. Mahl...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Fan

Creator: Scrimger, Mrs. Mahlon

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 62 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1419

KID: 6-3-1419

1930-1949

Grecian Square

Pheifer, Stella

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grecian Square

Creator: Pheifer, Stella

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1422

KID: 6-3-1422

1930-1949

Embroidered Signa...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Embroidered Signature Quilt

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Museum owned.

6-3-1432

KID: 6-3-1432

1930-1949

Scrapbag variatio...

Gabe, Minnie Oldenb...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Scrapbag variation

Creator: Gabe, Minnie Oldenburg

Location Made: Greene, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 62.5 inches x 79.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Took sewing lessons in her home from traveling dress makers.

6-3-1465

KID: 6-3-1465

1930-1949

The China Aster v...

Watson, Harriet Sho...

Date Made: 1930-1949

The China Aster variation

Creator: Watson, Harriet Shoemaker

Location Made: Reinbeck, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 73 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1482

KID: 6-3-1482

1930-1949

Brunswick Star

Weber, Anna

Date Made: 1930-1949

Brunswick Star

Creator: Weber, Anna

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1762

KID: 6-3-1762

1930-1949

Glorified Nine-Pa...

Reinsma, Gertrude K...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Glorified Nine-Patch

Creator: Reinsma, Gertrude Korver

Location Made: Orange City, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 63.5 inches x 84 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1800

KID: 6-3-1800

1930-1949

Crazy Quilt

Date Made: 1930-1949

Crazy Quilt

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 62 inches x 73 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Velvet, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1816

KID: 6-3-1816

1930-1949

The Wheel of Life...

French, Bertha Mari...

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Wheel of Life

Creator: French, Bertha Marie Rudnick

Location Made: Audubon, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 inches x 71 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1823

KID: 6-3-1823

1930-1949

Crowe, Teresa

Date Made: 1930-1949

Creator: Crowe, Teresa

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 63 inches x 75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1921

KID: 6-3-1921

1930-1949

Henryson, Ms.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Creator: Henryson, Ms.

Location Made: Story city, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 79 inches x 92 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1944

KID: 6-3-1944

1930-1949

Date Made: 1930-1949

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 91 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1967

KID: 6-3-1967

1930-1949

Embroidery

Gunderman, Anna

Date Made: 1930-1949

Embroidery

Creator: Gunderman, Anna

Location Made: Lenox, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70.5 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-750

KID: 6-3-750

1930-1949

Rolling Star

Anderson, Christina...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rolling Star

Creator: Anderson, Christina

Location Made: Ossian, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 88 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1074

KID: 6-3-1074

1930-1949

Lone Star

Hannon, Rose Mary O...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lone Star

Creator: Hannon, Rose Mary O'Connor

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 84.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1284

KID: 6-3-1284

1930-1949

Log Cabin

Baal, Mary Marty

Date Made: 1930-1949

Log Cabin

Creator: Baal, Mary Marty

Location Made: Sherril, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 83.5 inches x 92 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1346

KID: 6-3-1346

1930-1949

Kite's Tail

Date Made: 1930-1949

Kite's Tail

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.25 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Wool, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1407

KID: 6-3-1407

1930-1949

Periwinkle

Gabe, Minnie Oldenb...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Periwinkle

Creator: Gabe, Minnie Oldenburg

Location Made: Greene, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

She took sewing lessons from traveling dress makers in her home. She lioved to make quilts. Family joked that she wore out a pair of scissors quilting.

6-3-1464

KID: 6-3-1464

1930-1949

Ring Around The R...

Brendt, Elsa Marie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Ring Around The Rosy

Creator: Brendt, Elsa Marie

Location Made: Denison, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 59 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print, Feedsack

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1753

KID: 6-3-1753

1930-1949

Postage Stamp

Purcell, Maria Lina...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Postage Stamp

Creator: Purcell, Maria Lina

Location Made: Woodbine, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70.5 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1870

KID: 6-3-1870

1930-1949

Aunt Jen's Stamp ...

Gappa, Angeline

Date Made: 1930-1949

Aunt Jen's Stamp Quilt

Creator: Gappa, Angeline

Location Made: Emmetsburg, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61 inches x 70 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-401

KID: 6-3-401

1930-1949

Virginia Reel

Schwarz, Lizzie or ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Virginia Reel

Creator: Schwarz, Lizzie or Ida

Location Made: Eldora, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1138

KID: 6-3-1138

1930-1949

Crazy Quilt varia...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Crazy Quilt variation

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 48 inches x 71.5 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1243

KID: 6-3-1243

1930-1949

Cake Stand

Walsch, Ellen

Date Made: 1930-1949

Cake Stand

Creator: Walsch, Ellen

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 78.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1356

KID: 6-3-1356

1930-1949

Poppy design

Date Made: 1930-1949

Poppy design

Location Made: Grafton, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77.5 inches x 88.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1403

KID: 6-3-1403

1930-1949

Daffodil

Rieck, Gladys

Date Made: 1930-1949

Daffodil

Creator: Rieck, Gladys

Location Made: Grafton, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 73.5 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1404

KID: 6-3-1404

1930-1949

Nine Patch

Wefel, Alvina

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nine Patch

Creator: Wefel, Alvina

Location Made: Clarksville, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 85.5 inches x 99.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1446

KID: 6-3-1446

1930-1949

Double Wedding Ri...

Collins, Suzie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Collins, Suzie

Location Made: Linden, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79.5 inches x 95 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1472

KID: 6-3-1472

1930-1949

Embroidery Quilt

Campbell, Meroa Hol...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Embroidery Quilt

Creator: Campbell, Meroa Holmes

Location Made: Creston, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 79.5 inches x 94 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1602

KID: 6-3-1602

1930-1949

Crazy Quilt

Date Made: 1930-1949

Crazy Quilt

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 65 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1962

KID: 6-3-1962

1930-1949

Date Made: 1930-1949

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 74 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1966

KID: 6-3-1966

1930-1949

Star of Bethlehem...

Clark, Minnie Buckw...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star of Bethlehem

Creator: Clark, Minnie Buckwalter

Location Made: Laurens, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 inches x 92.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1996

KID: 6-3-1996

1930-1949

Charm Quilt

Schaefer, Louisa L....

Date Made: 1930-1949

Charm Quilt

Creator: Schaefer, Louisa L.

Location Made: Schaller, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 85 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-2020

KID: 6-3-2020

1930-1949

Texas Star

Date Made: 1930-1949

Texas Star

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 80.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

May have been made by owner's grandmother, Edna Newman, Des Moines, Iowa, 1886-1964.

6-3-2132

KID: 6-3-2132

1930-1949

Fly Foot; Air Pla...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Fly Foot; Air Plane

Location Made: Ames, Iowa (IA) United States

Quilt Size: 19 inches x 23 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Dotted, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-2183

KID: 6-3-2183

1930-1949

Block Sampler

Date Made: 1930-1949

Block Sampler

Location Made: Ames, Iowa (IA) United States

Quilt Size: 19 inches x 22 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Various fabrics and prints used in making the blocks.

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-2206

KID: 6-3-2206

1930-1949

Block Sampler

Date Made: 1930-1949

Block Sampler

Location Made: Ames, Iowa (IA) United States

Quilt Size: 48 inches x 69 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Various fabrics and prints used in the blocks.

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-2217

KID: 6-3-2217

1930-1949

Log Cabin

Jave, Marquerita

Date Made: 1930-1949

Log Cabin

Creator: Jave, Marquerita

Location Made: Walnut, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 87 inches x 91 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

This quilt was always on the owner's husband's mother's bed. she slept under it every night. She had a white protector on the top and the bottom that were embroidered.

6-3-96

KID: 6-3-96

1930-1949

Cherry Basket

Hutchinson, Amanda ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Cherry Basket

Creator: Hutchinson, Amanda Hansen

Location Made: Lowell, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76 inches x 84.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-485

KID: 6-3-485

1930-1949

Lone Star

Moore, Patty Elliso...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lone Star

Creator: Moore, Patty Ellison

Location Made: Matador, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83 inches x 83.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Patty Moore was 25-30 years old when she made this quilt. It was made specifically for the current owner. Patty Moore saw quilting as her 'salvation' after injuring her back in 1912. She was well known for her flower-garden quilts. Most quilts were pieced by her and quilted by her church group.

6-3-525

KID: 6-3-525

1930-1949

Twin Sisters

Date Made: 1930-1949

Twin Sisters

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 55.5 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Bought in 1948.

6-3-588

KID: 6-3-588

1930-1949

Applique Tulip

Prestegard, Lena Ha...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Applique Tulip

Creator: Prestegard, Lena Hanson

Location Made: Leroy, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 76 inches x 91 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-840

KID: 6-3-840

1930-1949

Sunburst

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunburst

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-972

KID: 6-3-972

1930-1949

Robbing Peter to ...

Patterson, Ellen

Date Made: 1930-1949

Robbing Peter to Pay Paul

Creator: Patterson, Ellen

Location Made: Carlisle, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

The top was a gift to the owner from her aunt. The top was made in the 1920's. The back was added and quilting done by a community quilting club in approx. 1978.

6-3-109

KID: 6-3-109

1930-1949

Improved Nine Pat...

Scrimger, Mrs. Mahl...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Improved Nine Patch

Creator: Scrimger, Mrs. Mahlon

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 60 inches x 71 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1420

KID: 6-3-1420

1930-1949

Star of LeMoyne

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star of LeMoyne

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Found in grandmother's cedar chest. Maker of the quilt is unknown.

6-3-1455

KID: 6-3-1455