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

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

Candlewicking

Henry, Harriet

Date Made: 1800-1849

Candlewicking

Creator: Henry, Harriet

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 91 1/2" x 83"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-2443

KID: 12-8-2443

1800-1849

Chimney Sweep Alb...

Unknown, Maker

Date Made: 1800-1849

Chimney Sweep Album

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 1/2" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Ombre

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-5390

KID: 12-8-5390

1800-1849

Eight Pointed Sta...

Unknown, Maker

Date Made: 1800-1849

Eight Pointed Star

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 97" x 102"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, This quilt contains a variety of pillar prints and chintz fabric.

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-5400

KID: 12-8-5400

1800-1849

Squares on Point ...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Squares on Point Pattern

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 93 in x 92 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Print, Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection

12-8-6155

KID: 12-8-6155

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

Hit and Miss

Weedon, Mary

Date Made: 1800-1849

Hit and Miss

Creator: Weedon, Mary

Location Made: Jamestown, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 48" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Grand Rapids Public Museum Collection

12-8-6382

KID: 12-8-6382

1800-1849

Triangles block

Gardner, Miranda

Date Made: 1800-1849

Triangles block

Creator: Gardner, Miranda

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 9.5" x 9.5"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Original donor: Mrs. Nora Kiblinger, granddaughter of maker.

12-8-7028

KID: 12-8-7028

1800-1849

Blazing Star

Laing, Mary Jane

Date Made: 1800-1849

Blazing Star

Creator: Laing, Mary Jane

Location Made: Raisin Twp, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 85" x 66 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-233

KID: 12-8-233

1800-1849

Framed Quilt

Date Made: 1800-1849

Framed Quilt

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82 1/4 x 89

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Kitty Clark Cole purchased the quilt and donated it to the Michigan State University Museum.

12-8-275

KID: 12-8-275

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

Prairie Rose

Date Made: 1800-1849

Prairie Rose

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-367

KID: 12-8-367

1800-1849

Flower basket

Date Made: 1800-1849

Flower basket

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-373

KID: 12-8-373

1800-1849

Sunburst

Date Made: 1800-1849

Sunburst

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 85" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt was originally collected by Betty Harriman and then by Mary Schafer. Bethel, CT

12-8-465

KID: 12-8-465

1800-1849

White Quilt

Date Made: 1800-1849

White Quilt

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 48" x 88"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt was collected by Betty Harriman and then was passed on to Mary Schafer

12-8-476

KID: 12-8-476

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

Courthouse or Chi...

Cody, Bertha Jane

Date Made: 1800-1849

Courthouse or Chimney Sweep

Creator: Cody, Bertha Jane

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 87" x 106"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-1880

KID: 12-8-1880

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

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

Christian Cross

Date Made: 1800-1849

Christian Cross

Location Made: Oriskany Falls, New York (NY)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 3/4" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-8247

KID: 12-8-8247

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

President's Wreat...

Date Made: 1800-1849

President's Wreath

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 84" x 84"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-10413

KID: 12-8-10413

1800-1849

Oak Leaf with Swa...

DeLamarter, Rachel

Date Made: 1800-1849

Oak Leaf with Swag and Bow Borders

Creator: DeLamarter, Rachel

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68" x 81 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan History Center Collection

12-8-2799

KID: 12-8-2799

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

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

One Patch Variati...

Date Made: 1800-1849

One Patch Variation Quilt

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 93 in x 93.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Other, Floral, Plaid, Print, Striped, Other, Toile

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection

This quilt was likely made in New England. The quilt has cut-out corners in order to accomodate bed posts. , The top is pieced in large squares of wood block-printed floral chintz and copperplate printed toiles and pillar prints, discharge prints which are dark blue small scale florals. There are t...

12-8-6307

KID: 12-8-6307

1800-1849

Nine Patch Variat...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Nine Patch Variation

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 87 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Chintz

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Grand Rapids Public Museum Collection

12-8-6388

KID: 12-8-6388

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

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

Ocean Waves

Somers, Grandmother...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Ocean Waves

Creator: Somers, Grandmother

Location Made: small town, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 75" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Dearborn Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7115

KID: 12-8-7115

1800-1849

Whig Rose

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whig Rose

Location Made: Greenfield, Massachusetts (MA)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 100 x 101

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quit is part of the Mary Schafer Collection and Mary's notes state this quilt was made for a four poster bed and was taken to the Phillipine Islands by a bride.

12-8-7601

KID: 12-8-7601

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

Appliqued wreath ...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Appliqued wreath with vine border

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 96" x 95 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7647

KID: 12-8-7647

1800-1849

Framed Square

Date Made: 1800-1849

Framed Square

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 95" x 100"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-430

KID: 12-8-430

1800-1849

Mariner's Compass...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Mariner's Compass

Location Made: Marblehead, Massachusetts (MA)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 97" x 100"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt came from an old sea captain's home. The maker of this quilt was undoubtedly an expert needlewoman. Each compass is surrounded by a different quilting design and the background is closely quilted in tiny stitches.

12-8-442

KID: 12-8-442

1800-1849

Nine Patch Variat...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Nine Patch Variation

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 92" x 92"

Fabrics: Chintz, English roller prints

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-447

KID: 12-8-447

1800-1849

Grandma's Quilt

Kittell, Mrs. Gorde...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Grandma's Quilt

Creator: Kittell, Mrs. Gorden B.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76 1/4" x 85 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-1756

KID: 12-8-1756

1800-1849

Flower Basket

Date Made: 1800-1849

Flower Basket

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 1/2" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan History Center Collection

12-8-2253

KID: 12-8-2253

1800-1849

Pomegranites

Date Made: 1800-1849

Pomegranites

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, French Knots

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan History Center Collection

12-8-2458

KID: 12-8-2458

1800-1849

Buehla's Quilt

Kelsey, Buehla E.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Buehla's Quilt

Creator: Kelsey, Buehla E.

Location Made: Bloomfield Twp., Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 86 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

This quilt has been in my family for 4 generations; being passed down through the family. It will never leave the family that loves and treasures it as we do.

12-8-3850

KID: 12-8-3850

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

Cock's Comb and D...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Cock's Comb and Dahlia

Location Made: Bardstown, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 86" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

According to a newspaper clipping with the quilt, the pattern is Cock's Comb and Dahlia, was made in Bardstown, Kentucky in the 1840's.

12-8-6488

KID: 12-8-6488