01-2008

Girl Gang

Havens, Marilyn

Date Made: 01-2008

Girl Gang

Creator: Havens, Marilyn

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 60" x 68.5"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

There are patterns of this quilt available.

12-8-6010

KID: 12-8-6010

04-17-12

Relay For Life 20...

Pocius, Gloria

Date Made: 04-17-12

Relay For Life 2012

Creator: Pocius, Gloria

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Health

Two daughters have also made some quilts.

12-8-5990

KID: 12-8-5990

06-2008

Stained Glass Win...

Walker, Rose

Date Made: 06-2008

Stained Glass Window

Creator: Walker, Rose

Location Made: Allegan, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70" x 70"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

There are patterns and templates of the quilt available. Photos of the quilter are also available.

12-8-6022

KID: 12-8-6022

07-1999

The Story Teller

Havens, Marilyn

Date Made: 07-1999

The Story Teller

Creator: Havens, Marilyn

Location Made: kentwood, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine embroidery, stuffed work/ trapunto, open/dimensional work

Quilt Size: 36.5" x 39.5"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The quiltmaker's daughter is also a quiltmaker.

12-8-6011

KID: 12-8-6011

1/1982

Double Wedding Ri...

Bules, Mary Zimmer

Date Made: 1/1982

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Bules, Mary Zimmer

Location Made: Harrison, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 93"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Feedsack

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

This was the first quilt quilted by the Clare County Crazy Quilters club. Some experienced and many new quilters. Members of the club who quilted on this include: mother, Freda Oberlin; mother-in-law Jewell Hartsell; aunt Harriet Hartsell; aunt, Jeanette Chamberlain; daughter, Sandy Hartsell and Deb...

12-8-647

KID: 12-8-647

1/1984

Sampler

Elliott, Luella Mae...

Date Made: 1/1984

Sampler

Creator: Elliott, Luella Mae

Location Made: Marlette, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 84" x 104"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Batting came from Christmas window display at menswear store where husband worked. Son Ron contributed a button used on Churn Dash block.

12-8-7219

KID: 12-8-7219

1/1986

Heart quilt

Oikarinen, Lorri

Date Made: 1/1986

Heart quilt

Creator: Oikarinen, Lorri

Location Made: Calumet, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 32 5/8" x 41 5/8"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-9322

KID: 12-8-9322

10-2003

Crazy-Pieced Budc...

LeValley Methodist ...

Date Made: 10-2003

Crazy-Pieced Budcks

Creator: LeValley Methodist Church women

Location Made: Lake Odessa, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 86" x 97.5"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

There are patterns, templates, prizes, awards, ribbons, and photos of the quilter available., There are other quiltmakers in the family. The quiltmaker took lessonsat J.D. Shumway in Grand Rapids.

12-8-6018

KID: 12-8-6018

10-28-2008

Nine Patch With R...

Havlik, Helen

Date Made: 10-28-2008

Nine Patch With Rose Applique

Creator: Havlik, Helen

Location Made: Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 91" x 92"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

There are patterns and templates of this quilt available, as well as photos of the quilter., There are other quiltmakers in this quiltmaker's family. This quiltmaker took classes at Attic Window in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

12-8-6000

KID: 12-8-6000

10/1994

Irish Chain

Johnson, Terry

Date Made: 10/1994

Irish Chain

Creator: Johnson, Terry

Location Made: Laurium, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 53 1/2" x 53 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-528

KID: 12-8-528

11-84

Becky's Quilt

Olmsted, Hazel

Date Made: 11-84

Becky's Quilt

Creator: Olmsted, Hazel

Location Made: Millersburg, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 56" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Completely reversible.

12-8-10098

KID: 12-8-10098

11/1978

Pinwheels and Dia...

Hoag, Hildegard S.

Date Made: 11/1978

Pinwheels and Diamonds

Creator: Hoag, Hildegard S.

Location Made: Flushing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 81" x 93"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-6985

KID: 12-8-6985

12-1997

T-Shirt Quilt

Brooks, April K.

Date Made: 12-1997

T-Shirt Quilt

Creator: Brooks, April K.

Location Made: Charlotte, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 44" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-3258

KID: 12-8-3258

12/1984

Sampler

Gyomory, Clara J.

Date Made: 12/1984

Sampler

Creator: Gyomory, Clara J.

Location Made: North Branch, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 96" x 108"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-7837

KID: 12-8-7837

12/1985

Double 4-patch

Braund, Susie

Date Made: 12/1985

Double 4-patch

Creator: Braund, Susie

Location Made: Brighton, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 41" x 54"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

I'm currently working on a Mourning (Memory) Quilt. All the fabrics are from my grandmothers old cotton dresses. (She died 23 years ago.) It's an album block and each block will have all her family names in them. My mother made several string quilts. My mother made me an "Oak Leaf" for my ...

12-8-9231

KID: 12-8-9231

12/85

Standing At the G...

Lamoreaux, Jenny La...

Date Made: 12/85

Standing At the Gate

Creator: Lamoreaux, Jenny Laine

Location Made: Orangeville twp., Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Reverse Applique, Embroidery, Open/Dimensional work Applique

Quilt Size: 72" x 72"

Fabrics: Velveteen

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

It includes the results of a lifetime of studying US History nad practicing the traditional needle arts. LIBERTY QUILT This quilt shows Liberty dressed as an ordinary woman of 1776. She holds a letter of thanks for standing with her torch at the gate of America for a century. I have made he move s...

12-8-9698

KID: 12-8-9698

1728

Whole cloth

Date Made: 1728

Whole cloth

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78-80" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-2314

KID: 12-8-2314

1800's

Rose Wreath

Sheldon, Lydia (or ...

Date Made: 1800's

Rose Wreath

Creator: Sheldon, Lydia (or Lucinda)

Location Made: Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64'' x 71.5''

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-9095

KID: 12-8-9095

1800-1849

Pieced Signature ...

Unknown, Maker

Date Made: 1800-1849

Pieced Signature Album Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Ink drawing

Quilt Size: 74 1/2" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-5420

KID: 12-8-5420

1800-1849

Peony Pattern

Kirby, Phoebe Jane

Date Made: 1800-1849

Peony Pattern

Creator: Kirby, Phoebe Jane

Location Made: Greensburg, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 88 in x 88 in

Quilting Techniques: Corded, Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection

12-8-6143

KID: 12-8-6143

1800-1849

Broken Dishes

Date Made: 1800-1849

Broken Dishes

Location Made: New Hampshire (NH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83 in x 82 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection

12-8-6151

KID: 12-8-6151

1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 1/2" x 71 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Grand Rapids Public Museum Collection

12-8-6379

KID: 12-8-6379

1800-1849

Mariner's Compass...

Whitaker, Susan

Date Made: 1800-1849

Mariner's Compass

Creator: Whitaker, Susan

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Grand Rapids Public Museum Collection

12-8-6380

KID: 12-8-6380

1800-1849

Album

Friends of Reverend...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Album

Creator: Friends of Reverend Doctor Messler

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Ink drawing, Painting

Quilt Size: 109" x 109"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Celebration of Reverend Doctor Abraham Messler's service to congregations in New Jersey and New York. First Reformed Dutch Church was his pastorate at the time the quilt was made. This was in Somerville, New Jersey.

12-8-6615

KID: 12-8-6615

1800-1849

6 Pointed Star

Gardner, Elizabeth

Date Made: 1800-1849

6 Pointed Star

Creator: Gardner, Elizabeth

Location Made: Dearborn, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Dearborn Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7114

KID: 12-8-7114

1800-1849

Baby Quilt

Date Made: 1800-1849

Baby Quilt

Location Made: Adrain, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 35" x 42 3/8"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

Believed to have belonged to donor's father, Edgar B. Drury (born 1844) near Adrian, MI. On August 25, 1869 he married Sarah Morse (born in Detroit in 1848). Sarah's father, Stephen B. Morse, came to Detroit in 1835.

12-8-7630

KID: 12-8-7630

1800-1849

Ohio Star

Date Made: 1800-1849

Ohio Star

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 12 1/2" x 20"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-7879

KID: 12-8-7879

1800-1849

Nine patch or sin...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Nine patch or single Irish Chain on point

Location Made: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 80 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-9198

KID: 12-8-9198

1800-1849

Flying Geese

Date Made: 1800-1849

Flying Geese

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 90" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-927

KID: 12-8-927

1800-1849

Pumpkin Blossom

Brown, Mary Frances...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Pumpkin Blossom

Creator: Brown, Mary Frances

Location Made: Lebanon, Ohio (OH)

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81 3/4" x 85 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Hand-dyed

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The following note was attached to this quilt when if found in a trunk. The trunk was found in a basement that had flooded! History of "Pumpkin Blossom' Antique Quilt Age of Quilt 127 Years About the year 1840 in the town of Lebanon, Ohio, Miss Mary Frances Brown made this quilt and was assi...

12-8-1428

KID: 12-8-1428

1800-1849

8 Point Star

VanAkin, Betsy

Date Made: 1800-1849

8 Point Star

Creator: VanAkin, Betsy

Location Made: New York (NY)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 1/2" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-2042

KID: 12-8-2042

1800-1849

9-Lone Stars

Date Made: 1800-1849

9-Lone Stars

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 81" x 84"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Material brought from England by Grandfather (Sea Captain)

12-8-2438

KID: 12-8-2438

1800-1849

Princess Feather

Spangler, Hannah Ma...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Princess Feather

Creator: Spangler, Hannah Mariah

Location Made: Ohio (OH)

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-10252

KID: 12-8-10252

1800-1849

Eight Point Varia...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Eight Point Variable Star

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 86" x 86"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-10354

KID: 12-8-10354

1800-1849

Sample using all ...

Name

Date Made: 1800-1849

Sample using all fields except maker owner associators

Creator: Name

Location Made: Text, Alabama (AL) United States,Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Biscuits, Cathedral window, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Text

Quilt Size: Text x Text

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Chintz, Batiks, Cheater fabric, Text

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Text, Text, Text

12-8-10540

KID: 12-8-10540

1800-1849

Tulip Quilt

Mead, Caroline

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tulip Quilt

Creator: Mead, Caroline

Location Made: York Twp, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 72" x 87 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-136

KID: 12-8-136

1800-1849

Ocean Waves

Date Made: 1800-1849

Ocean Waves

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-360

KID: 12-8-360

1800-1849

Lend and Borrow

Date Made: 1800-1849

Lend and Borrow

Location Made: Possibly Trenton, New Jersey (NJ)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 94" x 103"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-366

KID: 12-8-366

1800-1849

Album Sampler

Longstrom, Prudence...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Album Sampler

Creator: Longstrom, Prudence Anne

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 103" x 108"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-374

KID: 12-8-374

1800-1849

White Quilt

Hamilton, Theresa M...

Date Made: 1800-1849

White Quilt

Creator: Hamilton, Theresa M.

Location Made: Harpersfield United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 82" x 83"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-474

KID: 12-8-474

1800-1849

Lehigh Valley Com...

Smith, Bertha M.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Lehigh Valley Compass

Creator: Smith, Bertha M.

Location Made: Mountainville, Pennsylvania (PA)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 77 1/4" x 88 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-1602

KID: 12-8-1602

1800-1849

Double Nine Patch...

Tenny, Lydia

Date Made: 1800-1849

Double Nine Patch

Creator: Tenny, Lydia

Location Made: Clifton, New York (NY)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-2113

KID: 12-8-2113

1800-1849

Tulip

Lucas, Lucy

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tulip

Creator: Lucas, Lucy

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 16" x 13"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The quiltmaker was 12 years old when she made this.

12-8-2882

KID: 12-8-2882

1800-1849

Cradle Quilt

Kachaugh, Betsy

Date Made: 1800-1849

Cradle Quilt

Creator: Kachaugh, Betsy

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 36" x 50"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt was donated to the MSU Museum by Kitty Clark Cole. She purchased it from Shelly Zegart.

12-8-5027

KID: 12-8-5027

1800-1849

Jack in the Pulpi...

Smith, Dorothy (Dol...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Jack in the Pulpit variation

Creator: Smith, Dorothy (Dolly)

Location Made: Livonia, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 83 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Just that this quilt and Dolly's daughter Phebe's quilt (Phebe Lucinda Smith Rhead and documented with the MQP) were given to my mother Rosemary Reuter by Phebe, (Rosemary's Phebes granddaughter). Mom gave Beverly, my sister, this quilt of Dolly's and Phebe's quilt to me. The historical home where ...

12-8-5178

KID: 12-8-5178

1800-1849

Appliqué Medalli...

Attributed to Adams...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Appliqué Medallion

Creator: Attributed to Adams, Abigail

Location Made: Weymouth, Massachusetts (MA)

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 108 x 108

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

There is much debate over whether the Abigail Adams connection is true. See MQP file for more research about this quilt.

12-8-5428

KID: 12-8-5428

1800-1849

Autograph Quilt

Date Made: 1800-1849

Autograph Quilt

Location Made: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 98 in x 98 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection

12-8-6097

KID: 12-8-6097

1800-1849

Diamond One Patch...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Diamond One Patch Pattern Quilt

Location Made: Deerfield, Massachusetts (MA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 99 in x 104.5 in

Fabrics: Wool, Glazed

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection

12-8-6099

KID: 12-8-6099

1800-1849

Sunburst Quilt

Hoover, Nancy

Date Made: 1800-1849

Sunburst Quilt

Creator: Hoover, Nancy

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 92 in x 82 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection

12-8-6176

KID: 12-8-6176

1800-1849

Oak Leaves

Date Made: 1800-1849

Oak Leaves

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 87" x 73"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-6182

KID: 12-8-6182

1800-1849

Mariner's Compass...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Mariner's Compass

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Original donor: Warren Ball.

12-8-7029

KID: 12-8-7029

1800-1849

Puss in the Corne...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Puss in the Corner

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 3/4" x 92 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7649

KID: 12-8-7649

1800-1849

White on White wi...

House, Clarissa

Date Made: 1800-1849

White on White with Lace edging

Creator: House, Clarissa

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 88" x 95 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

Donated by maker's great-great-granddaughter.

12-8-7654

KID: 12-8-7654

1800-1849

Nine Patch

Date Made: 1800-1849

Nine Patch

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 1/2" x 80 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Quilt is an example of the printed cottons of 1825-1840s period including toiles, rainbow and warp print like pattern.

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7690

KID: 12-8-7690

1800-1849

Album

Norris, Sarah A. Mi...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Album

Creator: Norris, Sarah A. Miller

Location Made: Rolling Prairie, Indiana (IN)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

It was stored in my mother's closet for years. It was only out to air at spring cleaning time. It had been made by my mother's grandmother. I was honored to have received it as an heirloom. It was given to me because I admired antique beauty and would preserve it as it had been done for prior years ...

12-8-8905

KID: 12-8-8905

1800-1849

Dream Quilt

Emmons, Almira

Date Made: 1800-1849

Dream Quilt

Creator: Emmons, Almira

Location Made: Ohio (OH)

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 89" x 79 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Of special interest are the unusual monograms-JAE for Johnathon/Almira Emmons, one corner monogram in block initials, another monogram in script. A different quilting pattern in each star of the quilt's pattern makes the piece unique.

12-8-10207

KID: 12-8-10207

1800-1849

Star of Bethlehem...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Star of Bethlehem

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 88 x 88

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-358

KID: 12-8-358

1800-1849

Sawtooth Star

Date Made: 1800-1849

Sawtooth Star

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 87" x 103"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Found in New England by Merry and Albert Silber

12-8-359

KID: 12-8-359

1800-1849

Extended Nine Pat...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Extended Nine Patch

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-363

KID: 12-8-363

1800-1849

Hole in the Barn ...

Unknown, Maker

Date Made: 1800-1849

Hole in the Barn Door Doll Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 22" x 22"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted, Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-5410

KID: 12-8-5410