1930-1949

1000 Pyramids

Morris, Oma Greer

Date Made: 1930-1949

1000 Pyramids

Creator: Morris, Oma Greer

Location Made: De Leon, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-468

KID: 54-159-468

1876-1900

1,000 Pyramids

Date Made: 1876-1900

1,000 Pyramids

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64.5" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-509

KID: 54-159-509

Timespan

16 Patch

Norris, Evie Lorene...

Date Made: Timespan

16 Patch

Creator: Norris, Evie Lorene Collier

Location Made: Dallas, Texas (TX) United States

Quilt Size: 74" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Dress print sack

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-443

KID: 54-159-443

1930-1949

25 Patch Star

Franklin, Mrs. Thom...

Date Made: 1930-1949

25 Patch Star

Creator: Franklin, Mrs. Thomas

Location Made: Perry Twp., Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Piecing

Quilt Size: 78.5" x 94"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

In 1880 she and her parents and seven siblings lived on a farm in Pike Township, Coshocton County, Ohio. In 1910 she and her husband, their two children, and a hired man, 23-year-old Ralph Priest, lived on a farm they owned, mortgage free, in Perry Township, Licking County Ohio. In 1920 she and Thom...

54-159-497

KID: 54-159-497

1876-1900

8-Pointed Star

Date Made: 1876-1900

8-Pointed Star

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77" x 95"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-506

KID: 54-159-506

1850-1875

Album

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Quilt Size: 76" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-526

KID: 54-159-526

1876-1900

Album

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album

Quilt Size: 76" x 89 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-536

KID: 54-159-536

1930-1949

Album; Friendship...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Album; Friendship Chain; Cross Patch

Quilt Size: 76" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Checked, Solid/plain, Plaid

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-575

KID: 54-159-575

1950-1975

Alphabet

Baker, Martha Alma ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Alphabet

Creator: Baker, Martha Alma Smith

Contruction: Applique

Quilt Size: 54" x 71"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-498

KID: 54-159-498

2000-2025

American Flag

Fisher, Linda

Date Made: 2000-2025

American Flag

Creator: Fisher, Linda

Location Made: Lubbock, Texas (TX) United States

Quilt Size: 41.5” x 59"

Fabrics: Cotton, Metal

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection; America Quilts 250! History Project

54-159-131

KID: 54-159-131

1930-1949

Apple Blossom

Date Made: 1930-1949

Apple Blossom

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Hand Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77" x 86.5"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection; Mountain Mist Quilts

54-159-483

KID: 54-159-483

1850-1875

Apple Pie Ridge S...

Smith, Jennie Emeli...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Apple Pie Ridge Star

Creator: Smith, Jennie Emeline (Ferguson)

Contruction: Applique

Quilt Size: 69 3/4" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-522

KID: 54-159-522

Appliqued Wreaths...

Appliqued Wreaths

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-116

KID: 54-159-116

2000-2025

Arrows

Fisher, Linda

Date Made: 2000-2025

Arrows

Creator: Fisher, Linda

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 55" x 62"

Quilting Techniques: Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

Linda Fisher was a prolific quilter beginning with her first quilt as an adult beginning in 1994 and continuing through the present (2019). She taught many people in West Texas to quilt. She was a member of the Lubbock day quilt guild (The South Plains Quilt Guild) and the Caprock Art Quilters. S...

54-159-265

KID: 54-159-265

2000-2025

Autumn Jewels

Fisher, Linda

Date Made: 2000-2025

Autumn Jewels

Creator: Fisher, Linda

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 87" x 95"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

Linda Fisher was a prolific quilter beginning with her first quilt as an adult beginning in 1994 and continuing through the present (2019). She taught many people in West Texas to quilt. She was a member of the Lubbock day quilt guild (The South Plains Quilt Guild) and the Caprock Art Quilters. S...

54-159-180

KID: 54-159-180

Autumn Leaves

Fisher, Linda

Autumn Leaves

Creator: Fisher, Linda

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

Linda Fisher was a prolific quilter beginning with her first quilt as an adult beginning in 1994 and continuing through the present (2019). She taught many people in West Texas to quilt. She was a member of the Lubbock day quilt guild (The South Plains Quilt Guild) and the Caprock Art Quilters. S...

54-159-185

KID: 54-159-185

1976-1999

Balls and Bows

Reis, Jackie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Balls and Bows

Creator: Reis, Jackie

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 72.5" x 106"

Fabrics: Cotton, Novelty, Red and green Christmas fabrics

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-161

KID: 54-159-161

Bambi and Thumper...

Bambi and Thumper

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-79

KID: 54-159-79

1930-1949

Basket

Webb, Mary Harral

Date Made: 1930-1949

Basket

Creator: Webb, Mary Harral

Quilt Size: 62 1/2" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-531

KID: 54-159-531

1930-1949

Basket Medallion

Onstott, Ona Cleo W...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Basket Medallion

Creator: Onstott, Ona Cleo Woodward, she went by Cleo

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Embroidery, Black blanket stitch

Quilt Size: 55" x 73"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-413

KID: 54-159-413

1876-1900

Basket of Diamond...

Smith, Jennie Emeli...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Basket of Diamonds

Creator: Smith, Jennie Emeline (Ferguson)

Contruction: Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 1/4" x 78 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

Made by Jennie Emeline (Ferguson) Smith., born 1828 in Ohio, or her daughter Elizabeth Smith, born July 5, 1861. Another quilt in this collection was made by Jennie Emeline (Ferguson) Smith.

54-159-521

KID: 54-159-521

1950-1975

Baskets of Flower...

Rolater, Mary Kathl...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Baskets of Flowers

Creator: Rolater, Mary Kathleen Mathis

Location Made: Oklahoma (OK) United States

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-268

KID: 54-159-268

1976-1999

Baskets of Flower...

Quilters Guild

Date Made: 1976-1999

Baskets of Flowers, Regal Lily

Creator: Quilters Guild

Quilt Size: 226cm x 188cm

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-25

KID: 54-159-25

2000-2025

Becky's Nine Patc...

Fisher, Linda

Date Made: 2000-2025

Becky's Nine Patch variation, Century of Progress

Creator: Fisher, Linda

Location Made: United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

Linda Fisher was a prolific quilter beginning with her first quilt as an adult beginning in 1994 and continuing through the present (2019). She taught many people in West Texas to quilt. She was a member of the Lubbock day quilt guild (The South Plains Quilt Guild) and the Caprock Art Quilters. S...

54-159-210

KID: 54-159-210

1930-1949

Bermuda Blossoms

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bermuda Blossoms

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 70.5" x 90.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection; Mountain Mist Quilts

54-159-425

KID: 54-159-425

1930-1949

Bible History

Anderson, Leila and...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bible History

Creator: Anderson, Leila and Essie

Location Made: Anson, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 89" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-151

KID: 54-159-151

1976-1999

Bicentennial Star...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial Star

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Embroidery

Quilt Size: 80" x 90.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection; Mountain Mist Quilts; America Quilts 250! History Project

54-159-490

KID: 54-159-490

1876-1900

Birds in the Air

Date Made: 1876-1900

Birds in the Air

Quilt Size: 54.75” x 77"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-96

KID: 54-159-96

1901-1929

Biscuit

Sawyer, Rebecca E. ...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Biscuit

Creator: Sawyer, Rebecca E. Skeen

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Biscuits

Quilt Size: 190cm x 204cm

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, The puffs were made from scraps and include two blocks made from the wedding dress of Allie Sawyer Graham.

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-38

KID: 54-159-38

Biscuit Medallion...

Biscuit Medallion

Contruction: Biscuits

Quilt Size: 36" x 24.5"

Fabrics: Satin

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-18

KID: 54-159-18

1950-1975

Blue and White Ap...

Hake, Ruth N. Mille...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Blue and White Applique

Creator: Hake, Ruth N. Miller

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Applique

Quilt Size: 84" x 92"

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-176

KID: 54-159-176

1901-1929

Blue and White Qu...

Price, Olive Pearl ...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Blue and White Quilt

Creator: Price, Olive Pearl Wigley

Location Made: Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-236

KID: 54-159-236

2000-2025

Blue Beauty

Fisher, Linda

Date Made: 2000-2025

Blue Beauty

Creator: Fisher, Linda

Location Made: Lubbock, Texas (TX) United States

Quilt Size: 103” x 87"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-146

KID: 54-159-146

1950-1975

Boston Commons

Date Made: 1950-1975

Boston Commons

Quilt Size: 79" x 89"

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-586

KID: 54-159-586

1930-1949

Bow Tie

Blair, Zorah Texana...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bow Tie

Creator: Blair, Zorah Texana Smith

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 80 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

She was the 4th of 8 children born to John Wesley and Virginia A. Smith. She married James Anderson Blair on March 22, 1897 in Youngsport, Bell County Texas where they made their first home. They had two daughters, Lois Purl and Lora Virginia, that were born in Bell County. In 1903 the family moved ...

54-159-556

KID: 54-159-556

1876-1900

Bow Tie

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bow Tie

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 205cm x 165cm

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-98

KID: 54-159-98

1876-1900

Bow Tie

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bow Tie

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 57” x 71"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-510

KID: 54-159-510

Timespan

Brick

Norris, Evie Lorene...

Date Made: Timespan

Brick

Creator: Norris, Evie Lorene Collier

Location Made: Dallas, Texas (TX) United States

Quilt Size: 63" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-444

KID: 54-159-444

Bricks

Boyce, Mrs. J. A.

Bricks

Creator: Boyce, Mrs. J. A.

Quilt Size: 198cm x 170cm

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Made of scraps from men’s trousers

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-99

KID: 54-159-99

1950-1975

Bricks

Danley, Elijah

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bricks

Creator: Danley, Elijah

Quilt Size: 62.5" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Corduroy, tweed

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-589

KID: 54-159-589

1876-1900

Bricks

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bricks

Contruction: Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-592

KID: 54-159-592

1876-1900

Bricks, Hit and M...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bricks, Hit and Miss

Quilt Size: 76" x 66"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-22

KID: 54-159-22

2000-2025

Bride's Quilt Rep...

Newberry, Jane

Date Made: 2000-2025

Bride's Quilt Reproduction

Creator: Newberry, Jane

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-578

KID: 54-159-578

Timespan

Broken Dishes

Unknown

Date Made: Timespan

Broken Dishes

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

Linda Fisher was a prolific quilter beginning with her first quilt as an adult beginning in 1994 and continuing through the present (2019). She taught many people in West Texas to quilt. She was a member of the Lubbock day quilt guild (The South Plains Quilt Guild) and the Caprock Art Quilters. S...

54-159-195

KID: 54-159-195

Broken Dishes

Lamb, Mr. and Mrs. ...

Broken Dishes

Creator: Lamb, Mr. and Mrs. Arch

Quilt Size: 193cm x 185cm

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Gingham, calico

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-80

KID: 54-159-80

1930-1949

Broken Dishes

Date Made: 1930-1949

Broken Dishes

Location Made: LaGrange, Texas (TX)

Quilt Size: 69.5" x 75"

Fabrics: Feedsack

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-496

KID: 54-159-496

1930-1949

Broken Lone Star

Shannon, Minnie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Broken Lone Star

Creator: Shannon, Minnie

Location Made: Amherst, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-516

KID: 54-159-516

1901-1929

Buckeye Beauty, L...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Buckeye Beauty, Lost Children

Location Made: Leonard, Texas (TX) United States

Quilt Size: 65" x 78"

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-154

KID: 54-159-154

1876-1900

Building Blocks

Whittington, Rachel...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Building Blocks

Creator: Whittington, Rachel Frances Scarborough

Location Made: Eastland

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

Made by Rachel Frances Scarborough Whittington (Mrs. George) in Eastland, Texas. Rachel was born in Bienville Parish, Louisiana in 1848. She moved with her parents to Milam County, Texas. Rachel and George Whittington were married after the Civil War on Oct. 25, 1871. They lived for a time in Milam ...

54-159-256

KID: 54-159-256

1930-1949

Butterflies and B...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Butterflies and Bunnies

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Hand Embroidery, Buttonhole stitching

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection; Mountain Mist Quilts

54-159-419

KID: 54-159-419

1950-1975

Butterfly

Byers, Cora

Date Made: 1950-1975

Butterfly

Creator: Byers, Cora

Contruction: Hand Embroidery, They are detailed with embroidered knots.

Quilt Size: 74" x 84"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-574

KID: 54-159-574

1930-1949

Butterfly

Pierce, Ara Marie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Butterfly

Creator: Pierce, Ara Marie

Contruction: Applique

Quilt Size: 61" x 80"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-432

KID: 54-159-432

1850-1875

Caesar's Crown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Caesar's Crown

Quilt Size: 84 1/8" x 97 5/8"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-527

KID: 54-159-527

2000-2025

Cake Stand

Ainsworth, Barbara

Date Made: 2000-2025

Cake Stand

Creator: Ainsworth, Barbara

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 64" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-416

KID: 54-159-416

1876-1900

Carolina Lily

Hinkle Family Matro...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Carolina Lily

Creator: Hinkle Family Matron

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 74" x 94"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-115

KID: 54-159-115

2000-2025

Celebrate Life

Fisher, Linda

Date Made: 2000-2025

Celebrate Life

Creator: Fisher, Linda

Location Made: United States

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

Linda Fisher was a prolific quilter beginning with her first quilt as an adult beginning in 1994 and continuing through the present (2019). She taught many people in West Texas to quilt. She was a member of the Lubbock day quilt guild (The South Plains Quilt Guild) and the Caprock Art Quilters. S...

54-159-184

KID: 54-159-184

2000-2025

Celestial Compass...

Connally, Pat Rawso...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Celestial Compass Rose Quilt

Creator: Connally, Pat Rawson

Location Made: Midland, Texas (TX) United States

Quilt Size: 70" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Batik

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-532

KID: 54-159-532

1850-1875

Centennial Wreath...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Centennial Wreath

Contruction: Applique

Quilt Size: 86 5/8" x 87 1/4"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-551

KID: 54-159-551

1901-1929

Chain Link

Fisher, Linda

Date Made: 1901-1929

Chain Link

Creator: Fisher, Linda

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 77" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-179

KID: 54-159-179

1930-1949

Check or Four Pat...

Walker, Leila Mae W...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Check or Four Patch, Checkerboard

Creator: Walker, Leila Mae White

Location Made: near Lutie, Texas (TX) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, 1930s shirts, and two pieces of feed sack print

Project: Museum of Texas Tech University Collection

54-159-217

KID: 54-159-217