ca 1970

Good Fortune

Schafer, Mary

Date Made: ca 1970

Good Fortune

Creator: Schafer, Mary

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79 3/4" x 91 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The top was collected by Mary Schafer.

12-8-432

KID: 12-8-432

c1996

Osage Tribal Blan...

Bighorse, Mary

Date Made: c1996

Osage Tribal Blanket

Creator: Bighorse, Mary

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 58" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-948

KID: 12-8-948

c1972

Eight-Pointed Sta...

Schafer, Mary

Date Made: c1972

Eight-Pointed Star

Creator: Schafer, Mary

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 1/2" x 95"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Top collected by Betty Harriman, Bunceton, Missouri. Completed by Mary Schafer. Several blocks of this quilt are pieced with unusual early prints. A border band was added.

12-8-424

KID: 12-8-424

c1930

West Michigan Sig...

Date Made: c1930

West Michigan Signature

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 67" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

In the "Reformed Church In America, Historical Directory, 1628 - 1965" there is a listing for Rev. Henry Darwin Ter Keurst. He was born in Hamilton, Michigan, March 19, 1893, received his AB from Hope in 1914, his MA from Univ. of Illinois in 1915 and attended Western Theological Seminary...

12-8-1049

KID: 12-8-1049

c1930

Sunflower

Milton, Emily

Date Made: c1930

Sunflower

Creator: Milton, Emily

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 72" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-34

KID: 12-8-34

c1920

Four Patch; Hourg...

Durkee, Mary Elizab...

Date Made: c1920

Four Patch; Hourglass

Creator: Durkee, Mary Elizabeth; Blakslee, Martha L. Durkee

Location Made: Birmingham, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 55 x 78

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-112

KID: 12-8-112

c1850

Lansing Signature...

Date Made: c1850

Lansing Signature

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Ink drawing

Quilt Size: 50" x 82"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-1053

KID: 12-8-1053

c1850

White Whole Cloth...

Date Made: c1850

White Whole Cloth

Quilt Size: 84" x 84"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-1054

KID: 12-8-1054

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

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

Sarai Mugare

Magurambe, Robert

Date Made: 2000-2025

Sarai Mugare

Creator: Magurambe, Robert

Location Made: Harare Zimbabwe

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 23" x 35"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, African ethnic prints

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

12-8-889

KID: 12-8-889

2000-2025

Bar Quilt Sampler...

Clark, Pat; Linnell...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Bar Quilt Sampler Reproduction

Creator: Clark, Pat; Linnell Pat; Shulsky, Jackie; VanTilburg, Marie; Schon, Carol; Donaldson, Beth; Antuck, Norine

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 76" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

When quilt samples are made for a book, the author/artist often relies heavily on friends to help out. Beth Donaldson took one look at the Bar Sampler and knew it was the perfect project for her pals, the Wednesday Group. The core remains strong with a shared fondness for "old-looking quilts.&q...

12-8-874

KID: 12-8-874

2000-2025

Fleur-de-lis Albu...

Caterino, Marti; Cl...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Fleur-de-lis Album Reproduction

Creator: Caterino, Marti; Clark, Pat; Rathbun, Lennie; Schon, Carol; Antuck, Norine; VanTilbury, Marie; Donaldson, Beth; Edgar, Kate; Edgar, Mary; Shulsky, Jackie; Hausauer, Mary; Johnston, Nancy; Jones, Dorothy; Gagliano, Jan; Kuhlman, Linda; Hutchins, Mary; O'Co

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 100" x 100"

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 #2000:58.1

12-8-877

KID: 12-8-877

2000-2025

Fanny's Fan Repro...

Donaldson, Beth

Date Made: 2000-2025

Fanny's Fan Reproduction

Creator: Donaldson, Beth

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 62" x 101"

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 #7438.3

12-8-878

KID: 12-8-878

2000-2025

Idlewild

Green, Deonna

Date Made: 2000-2025

Idlewild

Creator: Green, Deonna

Location Made: Remus, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77" x 76"

Fabrics: Cotton

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

The quilt commemorates Idlewild, Michigan. The quilt consists of 25 white blocks, each embroidered with text telling the story of Idlewild. Six squares depict historical buildings. The center blocks reads, "Idlewild, Black Eden, The Oldest black resort in the U.S." Six squares depict embro...

12-8-1056

KID: 12-8-1056

2000-2025

Venda Folk Tale

Venda Women

Date Made: 2000-2025

Venda Folk Tale

Creator: Venda Women

Location Made: Muswodi South Africa

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 69 1/2" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-1077

KID: 12-8-1077

2000-2025

Anti-Apartheid Po...

Nkosi, Fina

Date Made: 2000-2025

Anti-Apartheid Portraits

Creator: Nkosi, Fina

Location Made: Soweto South Africa

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

Quilt Size: 77 1/2' x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend

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

This quilt features portraits of women important in the anti-apartheid struggle. Machine appliqued portraits of women important to the Anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa. left to right: Row 1: Winnie Mandela, Albertina Sisulu, Addeelattte Thambo, Lindiwe, Thandi Modise Row 2: Nokukhauya Hu...

12-8-3725

KID: 12-8-3725

2000-2025

Michigan State Un...

Donaldson, Beth

Date Made: 2000-2025

Michigan State University Sesquicentennial Quilt

Creator: Donaldson, Beth

Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 87" x 95"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Key to the Michgan State University Sesquicentennial Quilt 1. Community, Stained Glass Window, Alumni Chapel 2. Corn and Beans 3. Hole in the Barn Door, rooster 4. Aquarius Sculpture, enamel porcelain on iron or steel, Butterfield Hall, Brody Complex 5. Beaumont Tower 6. Afternoon Shadows (wit...

12-8-4897

KID: 12-8-4897

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

2000-2025

Star of Bethlehem...

Donaldson, Beth

Date Made: 2000-2025

Star of Bethlehem Reproduction

Creator: Donaldson, Beth

Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 78" 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 #6615.1

12-8-869

KID: 12-8-869

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

Small Nelson Mand...

Green, Deonna

Date Made: 2000-2025

Small Nelson Mandela quilt

Creator: Green, Deonna

Location Made: Remus, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 24 1/2" x 24 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-1061

KID: 12-8-1061

2000-2025

Diversity Creates...

Hardin, Diane; Nosa...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Diversity Creates Beauty, The Wayne County 4-H Tri-Centennial Quilt

Creator: Hardin, Diane; Nosal, Katherine; Desmond, Fran; Mitchell, MaryAnn; Ward, Shirly; McMacken, Lillia; Peterson, Anne; Taylor, Deborah; Roets, Margaret; Scarro, Esther; MacLaren, Esther; Runstadtler, Kathy; Barnhart, Mickey; Burr, Barbara; Stilman-Robinson,

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Embroidery, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 102" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Rayon

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

The blocks: 1. Potawatomi--means "Keepers of the Fire" by Louis Medawis 2. Chippewa--means "Keeper of the Spirituality" by Sue Rueter 3. French by Karen Stocksett 4. Swiss by Margaret Iscariot 5. Swedish by Elizabeth Hardwick 6. Bulgarian by Ann Sheridan 7. Southern Americ...

12-8-1080

KID: 12-8-1080

2000-2025

Crazy Medallion

Messiah Quilters Ch...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Crazy Medallion

Creator: Messiah Quilters Church Group

Location Made: Marquette, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 62" x 80"

Fabrics: Cotton, pre quilted cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-4403

KID: 12-8-4403

2000-2025

Duck's In the Pon...

Edgar, Kate (Cather...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Duck's In the Pond Reproduction

Creator: Edgar, Kate (Catherine J.)

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 89" x 101"

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 #1999:12.6, The last active quiltmaker in my family was my great-grandmother, who died well before I was born. Although my mother didn't quilt, she was a one-time home-ec teacher who sewed ...

12-8-879

KID: 12-8-879

2000-2025

Underground Railr...

Donaldson, Beth

Date Made: 2000-2025

Underground Railroad Reproduction

Creator: Donaldson, Beth

Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 72 1/2" x 96 1/2"

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 #7421.1

12-8-870

KID: 12-8-870

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

1977

Star of Bethlehem...

Schafer, Mary

Date Made: 1977

Star of Bethlehem

Creator: Schafer, Mary

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77" x 95 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The main star was pieced by Betty Harriman, the setting was by Mary Schafer. Small stars pieced and appliqued, borders added and quilting marked by Mary Schafer.

12-8-461

KID: 12-8-461

1976-1999

Todd Family Histo...

Green, Deonna

Date Made: 1976-1999

Todd Family History Quilt

Creator: Green, Deonna

Location Made: Remus, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 82" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

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

This is one of three Todd Family quilts. The first was raffled off to a cousin at a family reunion in 1986. A second, more comlex version was exhibited in 1990 as part of the national exhibition Stitiching Memories: African American Story Quilts at Williams College in MA. This third one was commissi...

12-8-35

KID: 12-8-35

1976-1999

Underground Railr...

Perkins, Myla

Date Made: 1976-1999

Underground Railroad or Grandmother's Fan variation

Creator: Perkins, Myla

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66 x 90

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-57

KID: 12-8-57

1976-1999

Evening Star

Fairbanks, Rita

Date Made: 1976-1999

Evening Star

Creator: Fairbanks, Rita

Location Made: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 75" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-60

KID: 12-8-60

1976-1999

Amish quilt

MIller, Lovina

Date Made: 1976-1999

Amish quilt

Creator: MIller, Lovina

Location Made: Harrison, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 64 1/2" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-248

KID: 12-8-248

1976-1999

Star Quilt

Back, Nora Brings H...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Star Quilt

Creator: Back, Nora Brings Him

Location Made: South Dakota (SD)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 75 1/4" x 88 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-252

KID: 12-8-252

1976-1999

Buffalo Head Star...

Frogg, Philomena

Date Made: 1976-1999

Buffalo Head Star

Creator: Frogg, Philomena

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83 1/2" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-261

KID: 12-8-261

1976-1999

Horsehead Star

Date Made: 1976-1999

Horsehead Star

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 3/4" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Star, horse head with eagle feathers, inverted teepee.

12-8-263

KID: 12-8-263

1976-1999

White Buffalo Sku...

Date Made: 1976-1999

White Buffalo Skull Quilt

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 1/2" x 70 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Design is an eight-pointed "Lone Star" with pieced buffalo skull with horns in center of star. Skull eyes and nostrils are black, skull pieced in white.

12-8-264

KID: 12-8-264

1976-1999

Black Eagle Star ...

Buffalo, Delores

Date Made: 1976-1999

Black Eagle Star Quilt

Creator: Buffalo, Delores

Location Made: South Dakota (SD)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 76 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Black and white eagle with yellow beak and outstretched wings forms center and two side points of star.

12-8-267

KID: 12-8-267

1976-1999

Medallion Mariner...

Maddox, Willie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Medallion Mariner's Compass

Creator: Maddox, Willie

Location Made: Kalamazoo, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Willie Maddox (b. 1910?-1988). Medallion Mariner's Compass made ca. 1987, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Collection of Michigan State University Museum, acc. 6696.1. Polyester and cotton/polyester with polyester filling, 70" x 86", 89.0026. A native of Alabama, Maddox learned to q...

12-8-383

KID: 12-8-383

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

Traditional India...

Corbiere, Rita L.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Traditional Indian Star Blanket

Creator: Corbiere, Rita L.

Location Made: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 83" x 91"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

It is the Traditional Indian Star Blanket. The traditional part is the 7 pieces between the corners of the points. The plus part is the 7-point star which has a Thunder-bird incorporated inside the Star. The Indian Star Blanket is usually an 8-pointed star, which is easier to make than the 7-pointed...

12-8-387

KID: 12-8-387

1976-1999

Seminole

Osceola, Virginia

Date Made: 1976-1999

Seminole

Creator: Osceola, Virginia

Location Made: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (FL)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-405

KID: 12-8-405

1976-1999

Roadkill

Jones, Lethonee

Date Made: 1976-1999

Roadkill

Creator: Jones, Lethonee

Location Made: Kalamazoo, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 44 x 89

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Synthetic fur

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

As a part of my job on the social work faculty at Western Michigan University I had to travel over a good portion of western Michigan and northern Indiana to visit the various social work agencies where our students were placed to see how their work was going. Dead animals were a familiar sightalong...

12-8-408

KID: 12-8-408

1976-1999

Baseball Star Qui...

Back, Nora Brings H...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Baseball Star Quilt

Creator: Back, Nora Brings Him

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-936

KID: 12-8-936

1976-1999

Kapa Pahopoho

Ka Hui Kapa Apana O...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Kapa Pahopoho

Creator: Ka Hui Kapa Apana O Waimea group

Location Made: Waimea, Hawaii (HI)

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The quilt features the following components: sugar cane (in the center), an inner cross of squares depicting flowers that grow well but are not medicinal, an inner cross of squares depicting food items that my be used as medicine, and outer border of squares showing plants used medicinally by some...

12-8-940

KID: 12-8-940

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

Native Quilter's ...

Native American Gat...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Native Quilter's Gathering

Creator: Native American Gathering of Quilters at MSUM

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

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 74" x 88"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Each block is made by a different participant of the Native American Quilt Gathering sponsored by MSU Museum and held at the union in November 1996. The blocks were made in advance of the event, sent to the museum, and the quilt was assembled by Marie Gile and Laurie Anderson, MSU Museum staff. It...

12-8-949

KID: 12-8-949

1976-1999

Ganado Red

Tsosie, Jennifer

Date Made: 1976-1999

Ganado Red

Creator: Tsosie, Jennifer

Location Made: Flagstaff, Arizona (AZ)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 60" x 84 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-952

KID: 12-8-952

1976-1999

Basketball Star Q...

Belgarde, Rae

Date Made: 1976-1999

Basketball Star Quilt

Creator: Belgarde, Rae

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 73" x 86"

Fabrics: Satin

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-957

KID: 12-8-957

1976-1999

Kauna'oa, Island ...

Balai, Sharon

Date Made: 1976-1999

Kauna'oa, Island of Lanai

Creator: Balai, Sharon

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 14" x 14"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-970

KID: 12-8-970

1976-1999

Corduroy Medallio...

Pacheco, Margaret

Date Made: 1976-1999

Corduroy Medallion

Creator: Pacheco, Margaret

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 60" x 65"

Fabrics: Corduroy

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The quilt maker, Margaret Pacheco sent the quilt to Carolyn O'Bagy Davis, author of Hope Quilting, who in turn sold it to Marsha MacDowell of the MSU Museum. Work by Pacheco was featured in Hopi Quilting, the book and in a 1997 exhibit at the Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, AZ.

12-8-978

KID: 12-8-978

1976-1999

Crazy Quilt

Doxtator, Melinda J...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Doxtator, Melinda J.

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 62" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Because portions of the quilt were made at different times over a twenty-year period, this crazy quilt has an unusual color design.

12-8-982

KID: 12-8-982

1976-1999

Stars from Hollie...

Haraburda, Chris

Date Made: 1976-1999

Stars from Hollie

Creator: Haraburda, Chris

Location Made: Wyoming, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 61" x 75"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The block quilt was made from a pattern my daughter bought me for my birthday. For this quilt you make a different block each month for a year. She said that way I could always think of her. I love doing the stars, not to mention my name is Blue Star.

12-8-984

KID: 12-8-984

1976-1999

4-H Exploration D...

Pat Gunsell's 4-H Q...

Date Made: 1976-1999

4-H Exploration Days Quilt

Creator: Pat Gunsell's 4-H Quilt Class

Location Made: Michigan (MI)

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

Quilt Size: 76" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-1018

KID: 12-8-1018

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

Santa Quilt

Heart of Michigan D...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Santa Quilt

Creator: Heart of Michigan Decorative Artists

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Painting

Quilt Size: 84" x 101"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The winning ticket was purchased by Mr. Ron Rycus of Lansing who happens to be Jewish. Recognizing the time and talent involved in the quilt, Mr. Rycus enlisted the aid of The Lansing State Journal (specifically John Schneider) to find a home for this piece of artwork. It is through the generosity o...

12-8-1039

KID: 12-8-1039

1976-1999

Eagle Star Quilt

Hoskins, Helen

Date Made: 1976-1999

Eagle Star Quilt

Creator: Hoskins, Helen

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt was commissioned by Senator Bet Nighthorse Campbell. He supplied the pattern. His wife did not want to pay the $600 fee, so the maker kept the quilt., Hobbies include archaeology, oil painting, antique furniture restoration, weaving, and Indian lore. Played bass fiddle in bluegrass band,...

12-8-1055

KID: 12-8-1055

1976-1999

Voices of Freedom...

Green, Deonna

Date Made: 1976-1999

Voices of Freedom

Creator: Green, Deonna

Location Made: Remus, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 48" x 48"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

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

Deonna Todd Green, assisted by her mother and other relatives, continues to devote hours to researching her family genealogy, collecting family photographs and documents, and gathering family stories. Quests for information have taken them to local, state, and national archives in Lansing and Detroi...

12-8-1060

KID: 12-8-1060

1976-1999

Indian Head

Fairbanks, Rita; Co...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Indian Head

Creator: Fairbanks, Rita; Corbiere, Rita; Fox, Alice

Location Made: Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 41" x 74 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Made during the 1990 Festival of Michigan Folklife

12-8-61

KID: 12-8-61

1976-1999

Thunderbird

Fairbanks, Rita; Co...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Thunderbird

Creator: Fairbanks, Rita; Corbiere, Rita; Fox, Alice

Location Made: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 63" x 75 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The Underwater Panther and the Thunderbird are important figures in Woodland Indian cosmology. Ojibwa quilter Rita Corbiere of Wikwemikong, Canada, incorporated a thunderbird in the star as well as is the four corners of the quilting pattern. Corbiere also used the traditional Native colors of red, ...

12-8-62

KID: 12-8-62