1976-1999

Trip Around the W...

Yoyhoeoma, Frieda

Date Made: 1976-1999

Trip Around the World

Creator: Yoyhoeoma, Frieda

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 57 1/2" x 89 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-981

KID: 12-8-981

2000-2025

Daybreak or Dawn

Youngbear, Ben

Date Made: 2000-2025

Daybreak or Dawn

Creator: Youngbear, Ben

Location Made: Parshall, North Dakota (ND) United States

Quilt Size: 82" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-5891

KID: 12-8-5891

1930-1949

Yoder, Minnie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Creator: Yoder, Minnie

Location Made: Comins, MI United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 20.5" x 24.5"

Fabrics: Wool

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-6853

KID: 12-8-6853

1876-1900

Crazy Pillow

Yoder, Minnie

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Pillow

Creator: Yoder, Minnie

Location Made: Comins, MI United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 20.5" x 24.5"

Fabrics: Wool

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-6855

KID: 12-8-6855

1976-1999

Amish strip quilt...

Yoder, Katie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Amish strip quilt

Creator: Yoder, Katie

Location Made: Clare, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 83" x 98"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Marsha MacDowell and Kurt Dewhurst bought this quilt while driving up north. From their fieldwork notes: We stopped at the Intersection of US27 and I75 where there was a display of quilts thrown over fencing and several Amish women seated on the ground in front quilting. A horse and buggy were par...

12-8-390

KID: 12-8-390

2000-2025

Health Care

Yen-Chiu, Chen

Date Made: 2000-2025

Health Care

Creator: Yen-Chiu, Chen

Location Made: Tainan City Taiwan

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 12" x 12"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, It is a small quilt decorated with medical supplies (a orange syringe, multicolored pills, a pink bottle labeled "voren", and a yellow mortar and green pestle). The background of the quilt is 1 1/2 inch blue squares. Buttons, leather, polyester fabric.

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Health

12-8-6571

KID: 12-8-6571

2000-2025

Apple (red on the...

Yazzie, Ken

Date Made: 2000-2025

Apple (red on the outside, white on the inside)

Creator: Yazzie, Ken

Location Made: San Francisco, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Pleated/manipulated and stitched together in each quadrant with 1 inch red fabric border, 9 inch block of apple printed fabric in center of each quadrant, surrounded by 3 inch blue border.

Quilt Size: 76" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

I am a Navajo quilt artist currently living in San Francisco, CA with my wife and daughter. My home town is Farmington, NM (northwest part of NM, near the Four Corners). I was born in Rehoboth, NM (1 mile east of Gallup, NM) on January 29, 1962.<br /><br />I started to quilt in 1995 when...

12-8-10567

KID: 12-8-10567

1976-1999

Hmong Applique

Yang, Yeng

Date Made: 1976-1999

Hmong Applique

Creator: Yang, Yeng

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 88.5" x 104"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt, incoporates the applique techniques traditionally used by Laotian Hmong on their baby carriers and funeral garments. It is an excellent example of cross cultural influences on textiles.

12-8-119

KID: 12-8-119

2000-2025

Hmong Flower Clot...

Yang, Ia Moua

Date Made: 2000-2025

Hmong Flower Cloth

Creator: Yang, Ia Moua

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 75" x 60"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-5056

KID: 12-8-5056

2000-2025

Paj ntaub Hmoob

Yang, Ia Moua

Date Made: 2000-2025

Paj ntaub Hmoob

Creator: Yang, Ia Moua

Location Made: Warren, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 40" x 53"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Hand-dyed

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-5655

KID: 12-8-5655

1976-1999

Paj Ntaub

Xiong, Poi

Date Made: 1976-1999

Paj Ntaub

Creator: Xiong, Poi

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 24" x 24"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-888

KID: 12-8-888

2000-2025

Sawtooth Reproduc...

Worrall, Mary

Date Made: 2000-2025

Sawtooth Reproduction

Creator: Worrall, Mary

Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 86" x 102"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt was made to produce a pattern for the book Great Lakes, Great Quilts. It is a reproduction of MSUM #1998:53.86

12-8-875

KID: 12-8-875

2000-2025

String Plate Repr...

Worrall, Mary

Date Made: 2000-2025

String Plate Reproduction

Creator: Worrall, Mary

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 72" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt was made to produce a pattern for the book Great Lakes, Great Quilts. It is a reproduction of MSUM #2001:1.1

12-8-872

KID: 12-8-872

2000-2025

Four Patch Variat...

Worrall, Mary

Date Made: 2000-2025

Four Patch Variation Reproduction

Creator: Worrall, Mary

Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt was made to produce a pattern for the book Great Lakes, Great Quilts. It is a reproduction of MSUM #6581.2

12-8-882

KID: 12-8-882

2000-2025

String Quilt Repr...

Worrall, Mary

Date Made: 2000-2025

String Quilt Reproduction

Creator: Worrall, Mary

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 61' x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt was made to produce a pattern for the book Great Lakes, Great Quilts. It is a reproduction of MSUM #6520.1

12-8-880

KID: 12-8-880

2000-2025

Stove Eye Reprodu...

Worrall, Mary

Date Made: 2000-2025

Stove Eye Reproduction

Creator: Worrall, Mary

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt was made to produce a pattern for the book Great Lakes, Great Quilts. It is a reproduction of MSUM #7132.1

12-8-881

KID: 12-8-881

2000-2025

She Carries Her H...

Worland, Chris

Date Made: 2000-2025

She Carries Her House

Creator: Worland, Chris

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Photography/ photo transfer

Quilt Size: 20 1/4" x 24"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, African prints

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-5012

KID: 12-8-5012

2000-2025

Voters Not Politi...

Miller, Karen B.

Date Made: 2000-2025

Voters Not Politicians Quilt

Creator: Miller, Karen B.

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 81 1/4" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-10524

KID: 12-8-10524

1976-1999

Moccasin Series #...

Wood, Margaret

Date Made: 1976-1999

Moccasin Series #2: Green Sioux

Creator: Wood, Margaret

Location Made: Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)

Quilt Size: 49" x 73"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-5303

KID: 12-8-5303

1976-1999

Dress Series: Red...

Wood, Margaret

Date Made: 1976-1999

Dress Series: Red Sleeve

Creator: Wood, Margaret

Location Made: Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)

Quilt Size: 48 1/2" x 55 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-5302

KID: 12-8-5302

1976-1999

Black Foot Boy's ...

Wood, Margaret

Date Made: 1976-1999

Black Foot Boy's Shirt Quilt

Creator: Wood, Margaret

Location Made: Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 90" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Adapted design from a Blackfoot boy's painted and beaded tanned leather shirt made ca. 1870. Also a photo and caption of the antique shirt that inspired the quilt.

12-8-162

KID: 12-8-162

1976-1999

Indian Woman

Wood, Margaret

Date Made: 1976-1999

Indian Woman

Creator: Wood, Margaret

Location Made: Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Size: 56" x 83 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: ultrasuede, metal, shell, black onyx, turquoise, human hair wig.

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-989

KID: 12-8-989

1976-1999

Mocassin Series #...

Wood, Margaret

Date Made: 1976-1999

Mocassin Series #4: Cheyenne

Creator: Wood, Margaret

Location Made: Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 48 3/4" x 54 3/8"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Maker's 75th quilt This quilt was inspired by a pair of Cheyenne child's beaded moccasins. The word moccasin comes from the Cree/Algonquin language and means footwear or shoes. Tribal moccasin construction design and materials were influenced by the environment in which that tribal group lived. So...

12-8-6426

KID: 12-8-6426

1976-1999

Blackfeet Color S...

Wood, Margaret

Date Made: 1976-1999

Blackfeet Color Study 2

Creator: Wood, Margaret

Location Made: Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Size: 42 1/4" x 42 1/4"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-962

KID: 12-8-962

1876-1900

Nine Patch Variat...

Wonsey, Martha C.

Date Made: 1876-1900

Nine Patch Variation Top

Creator: Wonsey, Martha C.

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 x 68

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-5877

KID: 12-8-5877

1876-1900

Log Cabin

Wonsey, Martha C.

Date Made: 1876-1900

Log Cabin

Creator: Wonsey, Martha C.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 12" x 12"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-7043

KID: 12-8-7043

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Wolf, Sarah

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Wolf, Sarah

Location Made: Gaines, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 76" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Started in 1911 and completed in 1916 - Has some family information as when their dog Rover was hit and killed by a car. Mother Still Loves You. In very good condition. Some wear around edges. What a piece of history. Was stored in an antique baby stroller in a pillow case. From Michigan. Probably u...

12-8-6265

KID: 12-8-6265

1850-1875

Clifford's Family...

Wiseman, Anna Louis...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Clifford's Family Quilt

Creator: Wiseman, Anna Louisa

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 90 1/2" x 89"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Clifford Family quilt made by Anna Louisa Wiseman, 10/20/1831-11/8/1904, North Carolina

12-8-6358

KID: 12-8-6358

1901-1929

Broken Dish

Wilson, Mae

Date Made: 1901-1929

Broken Dish

Creator: Wilson, Mae

Location Made: North Manchester, Indiana (IN)

Quilt Size: 72" x 72 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-3727

KID: 12-8-3727

1976-1999

Indian Chief Blan...

Wilson, Caroline

Date Made: 1976-1999

Indian Chief Blanket,Phase II

Creator: Wilson, Caroline

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 55" x 47 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-259

KID: 12-8-259

1976-1999

Navajo Rug Quilt

Wilson, Caroline

Date Made: 1976-1999

Navajo Rug Quilt

Creator: Wilson, Caroline

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-980

KID: 12-8-980

1976-1999

Geometric

Wilson, Caroline

Date Made: 1976-1999

Geometric

Creator: Wilson, Caroline

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 97" x 80"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-1036

KID: 12-8-1036

1976-1999

Navajo Basket

Wilson, Caroline

Date Made: 1976-1999

Navajo Basket

Creator: Wilson, Caroline

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 1/4" x 79 "

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-257

KID: 12-8-257

1976-1999

Indian Chief Blan...

Wilson, Caroline

Date Made: 1976-1999

Indian Chief Blanket, Phase III

Creator: Wilson, Caroline

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 53 3/4" x 61 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-260

KID: 12-8-260

2000-2025

Madiba Led the Wa...

Parker, Pat

Date Made: 2000-2025

Madiba Led the Way

Creator: Parker, Pat

Location Made: South Africa

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

Quilt Size: 45" x 60"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6033

KID: 12-8-6033

2000-2025

See No Evil

Williams, Trish

Date Made: 2000-2025

See No Evil

Creator: Williams, Trish

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 21" x 42"

Fabrics: Cotton, Tyvek, vinyl window screen, polyester organza, effigy

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-6737

KID: 12-8-6737

2000-2025

Lost and Found

Williams, Trish

Date Made: 2000-2025

Lost and Found

Creator: Williams, Trish

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 33 7/8" x 39"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Netting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6731

KID: 12-8-6731

2000-2025

Hear No Evil

Williams, Trish

Date Made: 2000-2025

Hear No Evil

Creator: Williams, Trish

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 21" x 42"

Fabrics: Cotton, Tyvek, vinyl window screen, polyester organza, effigy

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-6708

KID: 12-8-6708

2000-2025

Speak No Evil

Williams, Trish

Date Made: 2000-2025

Speak No Evil

Creator: Williams, Trish

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 21" x 42"

Fabrics: Cotton, Tyvek, vinyl window screen, polyester organza, effigy, paint, paper

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6742

KID: 12-8-6742

2000-2025

Native American M...

Williams, Maxine

Date Made: 2000-2025

Native American Mask

Creator: Williams, Maxine

Location Made: Tulalip, Washington (WA)

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 48" x 37"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The front of the quilt has an image that resembles a mask from native american northwest coast. Each "eye" of the mask is a smaller face.

12-8-4905

KID: 12-8-4905

1930-1949

Donkey

Williams, Mary

Date Made: 1930-1949

Donkey

Creator: Williams, Mary

Location Made: Kerrville, Tennessee (TN)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

The Donkey quilt was made by Mary Williams and given to her grandson Joe Ralston for his wedding in 1969.

12-8-400

KID: 12-8-400

1976-1999

I Am

Williams, Lula M.

Date Made: 1976-1999

I Am

Creator: Williams, Lula M.

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 60" x 76"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

I Am is a strong testament to the role of religion in her life. Illustrated in the quilt are the seven "I Am's" that Jesus uttered in the Bible, as well as many of the "I Am's" that African American preachers often use at the end of their sermons. Row 1: Quilt Title; Alpha &...

12-8-393

KID: 12-8-393

1976-1999

Flowers at the Pe...

Williams, Alice

Date Made: 1976-1999

Flowers at the Petroglyphs

Creator: Williams, Alice

Location Made: Ontario Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 40" x 40"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-5180

KID: 12-8-5180

1976-1999

Strawberries and ...

Williams, Alice

Date Made: 1976-1999

Strawberries and Flowers

Creator: Williams, Alice

Location Made: Ontario Canada

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 60" x 60"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This wall hanging honours the beautiful gifts that are given to us by the Great Mother. In our ceremonies, we use strawberries to show our thankfulness for Life and for the gifts of Life. For us, the strawberry is the heart-berry. We believe it is the first berry of spring and it is the first gift o...

12-8-983

KID: 12-8-983

1976-1999

The Tree of Peace...

Williams, Alice Ols...

Date Made: 1976-1999

The Tree of Peace Saves the Earth

Creator: Williams, Alice Olsen

Location Made: Ontario Canada

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65" x 66"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

This quilt was made to commemorate the summer of 1990 when the Mohawks resisted the further taking away of their land. It was inspired by Mohawk teachings of the White Root of Peace. This piece was inspired by the Oka "crisis". I personally want to pay tribute to and honour the Mohawk ...

12-8-5010

KID: 12-8-5010

1976-1999

Variable Star; Oh...

Wilkins, Rosie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Variable Star; Ohio Star

Creator: Wilkins, Rosie

Location Made: Muskegon United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6887

KID: 12-8-6887

1976-1999

Maple Leaf

Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Date Made: 1976-1999

Maple Leaf

Creator: Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 70" x 80.5"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

From The Quilts of Rosie Wilkins, Improvisational Quiltmaking in the African-American Tradition exhibit , August 1-September 24, 1989, at the Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 W. Main St., Lansing, MI 517-484-1880. Most of her quilts were given away as gifts to each of her g...

12-8-386

KID: 12-8-386

1976-1999

String

Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Date Made: 1976-1999

String

Creator: Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 62" x 83"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-10469

KID: 12-8-10469

2000-2025

Mama's Apron

Wilbekin, Cleota

Date Made: 2000-2025

Mama's Apron

Creator: Wilbekin, Cleota

Location Made: Cincinnati, Ohio (OH) United States

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

Quilt Size: 24" x 17"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6735

KID: 12-8-6735

2000-2025

In His Father's V...

White, Valerie C.

Date Made: 2000-2025

In His Father's Village

Creator: White, Valerie C.

Location Made: Denver, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Ink drawing, Painting

Quilt Size: 21 1/8" x 21 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-6795

KID: 12-8-6795

1976-1999

The Bright Star

White, Paula J.

Date Made: 1976-1999

The Bright Star

Creator: White, Paula J.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 19" x 93"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-946

KID: 12-8-946

1976-1999

Mr. Mandela

White, Beverly Ann

Date Made: 1976-1999

Mr. Mandela

Creator: White, Beverly Ann

Location Made: Pontiac, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 43 1/2' x 44 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Neck tie used for the neck tie

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

My "statement" quilts are made as a result of emotion. The inspiration for Mr. Mandela came from the very strong emotions of elation and relief I experienced when he was released from his years of captivity in South Africa.

12-8-842

KID: 12-8-842

1976-1999

View from the Mou...

White, Beverly Ann

Date Made: 1976-1999

View from the Mountain Top

Creator: White, Beverly Ann

Location Made: Pontiac, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 82 1/2" x 48 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Linen, Ties used as neck ties

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-841

KID: 12-8-841

2000-2025

Rosa Parks block

White, Beverly Ann

Date Made: 2000-2025

Rosa Parks block

Creator: White, Beverly Ann

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-6833

KID: 12-8-6833

2000-2025

Jazz Evolved Here...

Whetstone, Sherry E...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Jazz Evolved Here

Creator: Whetstone, Sherry Evon

Location Made: Kansas City, Missouri (MO) United States

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

Quilt Size: 34" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Trinkets

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6775

KID: 12-8-6775

1976-1999

Butterfly Quilt

Wester, Lawrence

Date Made: 1976-1999

Butterfly Quilt

Creator: Wester, Lawrence

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 39" x 47 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Butterfly dances are held annually in many villagees and butterflies are popular motifs on Hopi quilts.

12-8-932

KID: 12-8-932

1976-1999

Indian Doll Quilt...

Weryavah, Martha; T...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Indian Doll Quilt

Creator: Weryavah, Martha; Tehauno, Naomi; Saupitty, Virginia; Peavy, Maria; Pohawpatchoko

Location Made: Lawton, Oklahoma (OK) United States

Quilt Size: 49 1/2" x 73"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt was made by elders at the Comanche Senior Citizens Center in Lawton, Oklahoma. This quilt pattern is popular among many Native quilters; depending on the tribal background of the makers, the hair style and clothes used in this pattern will vary. Martha Weryavah has lived all her life in W...

12-8-956

KID: 12-8-956

1976-1999

Comanche Quilt

Weryava, Martha; Te...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Comanche Quilt

Creator: Weryava, Martha; Tehauno, Naiomi; Saupitty, Virginia; Peavy, Maria; Pohawpatchoko, Cora

Location Made: Lawton, Oklahoma (OK)

Quilt Size: 90" x 69 1/2"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt was made by elders at the Comanche Senior Citizens Center in Lawton, Oklahoma. Martha Weryavah has lived all her life in Walters, Oklahoma. She learned to quilt by watching her grandmother, Flora Simmons and her friends at the Nazarene Church. Before quilting, Martha likes to sing a Coman...

12-8-1046

KID: 12-8-1046

1901-1929

Folk Art Applique...

Weber, Catherine

Date Made: 1901-1929

Folk Art Applique

Creator: Weber, Catherine

Location Made: Morenci, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 62 1/2 x 65

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-7464

KID: 12-8-7464

1976-1999

Star Quilt

Weaver, Ella Louise...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Star Quilt

Creator: Weaver, Ella Louise

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 37 1/2" x 37 1/2'

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-979

KID: 12-8-979