1901-1929

Hit & Miss Signat...

Busy Bee Club

Date Made: 1901-1929

Hit & Miss Signature Quilt

Creator: Busy Bee Club

Location Made: Wiota, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 64 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

The majority of the names on the quilt are from Cass County, Iowa.

6-3-1984

KID: 6-3-1984

1901-1929

Star and Crescent...

Cedar Lake Wisconsi...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Star and Crescent

Creator: Cedar Lake Wisconsin Church Ladies

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Made for the pastor and his family in 1917. Many names are embroidered on the quilt.

6-3-1051

KID: 6-3-1051

1901-1929

Embroidered Signa...

Charles City Congre...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Embroidered Signature Quilt

Creator: Charles City Congregational Church Club

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 69 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

People paid 10 cents to have their name on a spoke and 25 cents to have name put inside a wheel. the quilt was sold at the annual Christmas bazaar in 1926/27.

6-3-1438

KID: 6-3-1438

1901-1929

Streak of Lightni...

Christian Ladies Ai...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Streak of Lightning

Creator: Christian Ladies Aid

Location Made: Shenandoah, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 65 inches x 84.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Shenandoah Historical Museum

Quilt donated to Shenandoah Historical Museum.

6-3-269

KID: 6-3-269

1901-1929

Signature Quilt

Dorca Society (Miss...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Signature Quilt

Creator: Dorca Society (Missionary Society of Arthur Swedish Baptist Church)

Location Made: Arthur, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 80 inches

Quilting Techniques: Other

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt may have been purchased at a fund raiser for missionaries and then passed down in the family. Descendents of almost all the names on the quilt are still in the area of Odebolt, IA.

6-3-286

KID: 6-3-286

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Engstrom sisters

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Engstrom sisters

Location Made: Gowrie, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 84 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-298

KID: 6-3-298

1901-1929

Embroidered Frien...

Eureka Center Ladie...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Embroidered Friendship Quilt

Creator: Eureka Center Ladies

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Adair County Heritage Center Museum Collection

Donated to the Adair county museum.

6-3-1929

KID: 6-3-1929

1876-1900

Star and Box Quil...

Fontainelle, Iowa U...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Star and Box Quilt

Creator: Fontainelle, Iowa United Methodist Society did the quilting

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 60.5 inches x 87.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1564

KID: 6-3-1564

1876-1900

Joseph's Coat

Fontainelle, Iowa U...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Joseph's Coat

Creator: Fontainelle, Iowa United Methodist Women's Society did the quilting

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 80.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1565

KID: 6-3-1565

1876-1900

Lucky Star

Fontainelle, Iowa U...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Lucky Star

Creator: Fontainelle, Iowa United Methodist Women's Society did the quilting

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 87.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1566

KID: 6-3-1566

1876-1900

Embroidered Frien...

Fontanelle Ladies

Date Made: 1876-1900

Embroidered Friendship Quilt

Creator: Fontanelle Ladies

Location Made: Fontanelle, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Adair County Heritage Center Museum Collection

Quilt was donated to the Adair county museum.

6-3-1928

KID: 6-3-1928

1876-1900

Good Templer's Club...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Creator: Good Templer's Club

Location Made: Rock Falls, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1184

KID: 6-3-1184

1876-1900

Embroidered Album...

Grandview Methodist...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Embroidered Album

Creator: Grandview Methodist Church Quilter's Club

Location Made: Dubuque, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 82.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Clara Parkin received this quilt for selling the most names for it at 10 cents each.

6-3-1342

KID: 6-3-1342

1901-1929

Embroidered Circl...

Group project

Date Made: 1901-1929

Embroidered Circle of Flowers

Creator: Group project

Location Made: Missouri Valley, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 40.5 inches x 56.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1862

KID: 6-3-1862

1876-1900

Old Maid's Puzzle...

Henry County Women

Date Made: 1876-1900

Old Maid's Puzzle

Creator: Henry County Women

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Ink drawing, Ink signatures

Quilt Size: 74.5 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt made for Elbert Russell when he went to Colorado to homestead in 1887.

6-3-1663

KID: 6-3-1663

1901-1929

Friendship Quilt

KLK Club

Date Made: 1901-1929

Friendship Quilt

Creator: KLK Club

Location Made: Riverton, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-199

KID: 6-3-199

1901-1929

Zig Zag

Ladies Aid Christia...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Zig Zag

Creator: Ladies Aid Christian Church

Location Made: St. Charles, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Passed from grandmother to parents to owner. Quilt dated 1915. It is a community signature quilt.

6-3-17

KID: 6-3-17

Roman Stripe vari...

Ladies Aid of Evang...

Roman Stripe variation

Creator: Ladies Aid of Evangelical Church

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Wool, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt was made as a farewell gift for the pastor's wife, Mrs. Otto Rall.

6-3-828

KID: 6-3-828

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Ladies Aid Society ...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Ladies Aid Society at Paton, Iowa

Location Made: Paton, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Satin, Velvet, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Purchased by owner's grandfather as a gift for grandmother.

6-3-306

KID: 6-3-306

1901-1929

Friendship Wheel

Ladies of Christian...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Friendship Wheel

Creator: Ladies of Christian Church

Location Made: Cumberlund, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 92 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

People paid 10 cents to have their name on the quilt. There are 450 names on the quilt. It was started in 1906 and finished in 1912.

6-3-1959

KID: 6-3-1959

1876-1900

Brick Works

Ladies of Christian...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Brick Works

Creator: Ladies of Christian Church of Fontanelle

Location Made: Fontanelle, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 63 inches x 75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Adair County Heritage Center Museum Collection

Donated to Adair County Historical Museum.

6-3-1926

KID: 6-3-1926

1901-1929

Streak of Lightni...

Ladies of Eureka Ce...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Streak of Lightning

Creator: Ladies of Eureka Center Church

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 80 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Adair County Heritage Center Museum Collection

Quilt donated to the Adair County Historical Museum.

6-3-1927

KID: 6-3-1927

1876-1900

Spider Web

Ladies of Evangelic...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Spider Web

Creator: Ladies of Evangelical Church

Contruction: Hand Applique, Names inked on blocks.

Quilt Size: 69 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt was purchased for $50.

6-3-697

KID: 6-3-697

1901-1929

Wheel of Fortune

Ladies of Leslie, I...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wheel of Fortune

Creator: Ladies of Leslie, Iowa Community Church

Location Made: Leslie, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Names are iked or embroidered on blocks.

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 79 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

James Manley won the quilt. He was a hired hand who came to Iowa with the quilt owner's grandfather at the turn of the century.

6-3-785

KID: 6-3-785

1901-1929

One Patch

Ladies of the Germa...

Date Made: 1901-1929

One Patch

Creator: Ladies of the German Methodist Church

Location Made: Denison, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 67.25 inches x 76.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Crawford County Historical Society Collection

quilt given to the Crawford County Historical Society. People were charged 10 cents a name which was embroidered on the quilt.

6-3-1744

KID: 6-3-1744

1850-1875

double Irish Chai...

Ladies of the soldi...

Date Made: 1850-1875

double Irish Chain

Creator: Ladies of the soldier's aid society, Wives and friends of the Boys of 1861-1865

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 91 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Donated to the nelson Pioneer Farm. Pieced and quilted by family and friends of soldiers that served in the Civil War.

6-3-2085

KID: 6-3-2085

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Ladies' Community G...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Ladies' Community Group

Location Made: Winthrop, Iowa (IA) United States

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

Quilt Size: 51 inches x 70 inches

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Print, Solid/plain, Taffeta

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-807

KID: 6-3-807

1876-1900

Nine Patch

Made by Eversalt Si...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Nine Patch

Creator: Made by Eversalt Sisters

Location Made: Rock Creek, Illinois (IL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 85 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Unknown

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-650

KID: 6-3-650

1901-1929

Check with Embroi...

Methodist Bible Cla...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Check with Embroidered Names

Creator: Methodist Bible Class - 1921

Location Made: Pleasanton, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70.5 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Decatur Historical Society Collection

Donated to the Decatur Historical Society.

6-3-2050

KID: 6-3-2050

1901-1929

Indian Peace Symb...

Methodist Church La...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Indian Peace Symbol

Creator: Methodist Church Ladies Group

Location Made: Chelsea, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Names emroidered on blocks.

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 73.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Fund raising quilt sold at auction to raise money for the church.

6-3-1495

KID: 6-3-1495

1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Minnie, Clara Rebec...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Minnie, Clara Rebecca, Anna Pettitt - sisters.

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 70.5 inches

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-990

KID: 6-3-990

1876-1900

Crazy quilt

Missionary Society

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy quilt

Creator: Missionary Society

Location Made: Dedham, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Other, Velvet, Print, Solid/plain, Ribbons and brocade

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Each woman who made a block and signed her name must pay a penny per letter in her name. The names were embroideried in silk thread. The quilt was purchased for $15 and given to the owner by her grandmother. Money was used for the missionary.

6-3-200

KID: 6-3-200

1901-1929

Robbing Peter To ...

Mite Society

Date Made: 1901-1929

Robbing Peter To Pay Paul

Creator: Mite Society

Location Made: Lamoni, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

After the quilt was pieced and set together, the ladies of the Mite Society did not want to quilt on the dark fabric and always pushed the quilt to the back shelf. It was found tucked away in 1988 and the ladies decided to quilt it. It was sold for $1500.

6-3-2026

KID: 6-3-2026

1901-1929

Broken Wheel

Mount Moriah Method...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Broken Wheel

Creator: Mount Moriah Methodist Church Ladies Aid

Location Made: Douds, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 79.5 inches x 92 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Names were sold for 10 cents apiece. Quilt was purchased by the aunt of the present owner for $25 in 1913.

6-3-978

KID: 6-3-978

1901-1929

Snowball

Olivet Ladies Aid

Date Made: 1901-1929

Snowball

Creator: Olivet Ladies Aid

Location Made: Olivet, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 77 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Donated to the Nelson Pioneer Farm.

6-3-2087

KID: 6-3-2087

1901-1929

Friendship Ring

Otterbein United Br...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Friendship Ring

Creator: Otterbein United Bretheran Church Ladies Aid

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 61 inches x 74.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Names on spokes sold for 10 cents each, and on hub sold for 25 cents each. Quilt was given to owner's mother. Father was minister of the church.

6-3-1577

KID: 6-3-1577

1901-1929

Embroidered Name ...

Penn Center Ladies ...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Embroidered Name Quilt

Creator: Penn Center Ladies Social Circle

Location Made: Earlham, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 72 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Won by Claire Leeper in a drawing win he was two years old. Present owner has known many of the people whose names are on the quilt.

6-3-2264

KID: 6-3-2264

1901-1929

Brick

Presbyterian Church...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Brick

Creator: Presbyterian Church in Germania, IA

Location Made: Germania (Lakota), Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt made as a fund raiser. Each block had a ladie's name embroidered on it. Many of the names are still found in this area.

6-3-515

KID: 6-3-515

1901-1929

Signature Quilt

Prole Christian's L...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Signature Quilt

Creator: Prole Christian's Ladies Aid

Location Made: Prole, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Animals and flowers and signatures embroidered in center of each block.

Quilt Size: 66.5 inches x 79.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-62

KID: 6-3-62

1876-1900

Album

Protestant Church W...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album

Creator: Protestant Church Women's Group

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79 inches x 80.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt was brought to Conroy, Iowa.

6-3-624

KID: 6-3-624

1901-1929

Mosaic

Quilted by Methodis...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Mosaic

Creator: Quilted by Methodist Ladies Group.

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 85 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-2270

KID: 6-3-2270

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Siam Christian Chur...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Siam Christian Church

Location Made: Siam, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 72.25 inches x 88 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Squares of fabric were sent to different areas of the county. Ladies would pay to have their name embroidered on the quilt. Then the quilt was auctioned to make money for the church.

6-3-158

KID: 6-3-158

1901-1929

Bow Tie

Sterling Ladies Aid...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Bow Tie

Creator: Sterling Ladies Aide Society

Location Made: Sterling, Nebraska (NE) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-261

KID: 6-3-261

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Sunday School Class...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Sunday School Class of the Gowrie Methodist Church

Location Made: Gowrie, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 69 inches x 92 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Velvet, Other, Print, Solid/plain, Corduroy

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Gowrie Historical Society Collection

One of the members of the Sunday School group that made the quilt donated it to the Gowrie Historical Society.

6-3-296

KID: 6-3-296

1800-1849

Counterpane

Three sisters, Jemi...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Counterpane

Creator: Three sisters, Jemiah Woodruff, R. Jane Morgan and S. Mary Withrar

Location Made: Youngstown, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 80 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

The sister's made the quilt from fabric from their mother's 1818 wedding dress.

6-3-489

KID: 6-3-489

1901-1929

Red Cross

Walnut Red Cross Gr...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Red Cross

Creator: Walnut Red Cross Group

Location Made: Walnut, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 84 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Walnut Creek Historical Society Collection

Donated to Walnut Creek Historical Society.

6-3-1949

KID: 6-3-1949

1901-1929

Emroidery

Women's Relief Corp...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Emroidery

Creator: Women's Relief Corp.

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 70 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-600

KID: 6-3-600

1876-1900

Album

Woodruff sisters

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album

Creator: Woodruff sisters

Location Made: Youngstown, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-491

KID: 6-3-491

1876-1900

Streak-O-Lightnin...

Abbott, Margaret Mo...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Streak-O-Lightning

Creator: Abbott, Margaret Morledge

Location Made: Clarinda, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 45 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Family moved back from Colorado on a wagon train. They found a meteor along the way that now sits on Ford Abbott's grave in Clarinda, IA.

6-3-264

KID: 6-3-264

1901-1929

Drunkard's Path

Adams, Anna Jane

Date Made: 1901-1929

Drunkard's Path

Creator: Adams, Anna Jane

Location Made: Jefferson, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 62 inches x 73 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt was washed in too hot water that faded the brown.

6-3-447

KID: 6-3-447

1901-1929

Drunkard's Path

Adams, Lela Dunwood...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Drunkard's Path

Creator: Adams, Lela Dunwood

Location Made: Zearing, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 77 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1484

KID: 6-3-1484

1876-1900

Log Cabin

Adams, Sophia Hanna...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Log Cabin

Creator: Adams, Sophia Hannah Durham

Location Made: Lamont, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 77 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-795

KID: 6-3-795

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Adams, Sophia Hanna...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Adams, Sophia Hannah Durham

Location Made: Lamont, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 82 inches

Fabrics: Wool, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-796

KID: 6-3-796

1901-1929

Dresden Plate

Albright, Mrs. Wesl...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Dresden Plate

Creator: Albright, Mrs. Wesley

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 88.25 inches x 90 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, 1920's fabrics.

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-450

KID: 6-3-450

1901-1929

Hole In The Barn ...

Allely, Viola Simps...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Hole In The Barn Door

Creator: Allely, Viola Simpson

Location Made: Farragut, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 62 inches x 64 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Owner was told this quilt was pieced when the maker was a little girl.

6-3-212

KID: 6-3-212

1901-1929

Fruit Basket

Allen, Anna Morgan

Date Made: 1901-1929

Fruit Basket

Creator: Allen, Anna Morgan

Location Made: Zearing, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 81.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1497

KID: 6-3-1497

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Allen, Sarah Elizab...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Allen, Sarah Elizabeth

Location Made: Manti, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77 inches x 97.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Satin, Velvet, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt was given to maker's grandson.

6-3-152

KID: 6-3-152

1901-1929

Double Irish Chai...

Allman, Mrs.

Date Made: 1901-1929

Double Irish Chain variation

Creator: Allman, Mrs.

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83 inches x 90 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1000

KID: 6-3-1000

1901-1929

Album

Allshouse, Susan

Date Made: 1901-1929

Album

Creator: Allshouse, Susan

Location Made: Tama, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.75 inches x 77.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1073

KID: 6-3-1073

1876-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Altoona, Lucy

Date Made: 1876-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Creator: Altoona, Lucy

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 62 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1343

KID: 6-3-1343