1876-1900

Emroidered Fundra...

Ladies Aid Society ...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Emroidered Fundraising Quilt

Creator: Ladies Aid Society of the Wood Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 71" x 82"

Fabrics: Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Lakeshore Museum Center Collection

The Wood Avenue M.E. Church held services until 1967 when the congregation moved to a new location and changed its name to the Crestwood United Methodist Church.

12-8-2865

KID: 12-8-2865

1976-1999

Muskegon County Q...

Muskegon County Tow...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Muskegon County Quilt

Creator: Muskegon County Township Volunteers

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 86" x 106"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Lakeshore Museum Center Collection

However, the township volunteers fell in love with the quilt and didn't want to part with it. They made a second quilt to donate to the convention., Representing all 16 of Muskegon County's townships, The quilt is the brainchild of Toni Porter, a former Muskegon Township board member. Judy Clarke, t...

12-8-2866

KID: 12-8-2866

1976-1999

One Patch

Brown, Leo

Date Made: 1976-1999

One Patch

Creator: Brown, Leo

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 54" x 68"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Lakeshore Museum Center Collection

Leo Brown has made over a hundred "Patch" quilts, including this one. "I've been quilting since I was big enought to hold a needle," admits Leo. He hasn't done any quilts by hand for several years and now sews them by machine. He has taught others how to sew.

12-8-2870

KID: 12-8-2870