1930-1949

Autograph Quilt o...

Baptist Church Ladi...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Autograph Quilt or Brickwall variation

Creator: Baptist Church Ladies Aide

Location Made: Powells Point, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Only made one other quilt

21-17-1494

KID: 21-17-1494

1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue

Boykin Methodist Ch...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue

Creator: Boykin Methodist Church Missionary Circle

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 65.5" x 80.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Won by owner's husband's grandmother, Unknown if quiltmaker made other quilts; Made by group: Boykin Methodist Church Missionary Circle

21-17-670

KID: 21-17-670

1930-1949

One Patch Embroid...

Bridgeton Freewill ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

One Patch Embroidered Flowers

Creator: Bridgeton Freewill Baptist Church

Location Made: Bridgeton, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 66" x 68.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was a gift to the owners from Mabel Bennett Morris, one of the quilt makers and daughter of Minnie Oglesby, The quilt was made by Minnie Oglesby's Sunday school class of 1940; the makers of the quilt were young unmarried and older teen girls; This is the only one the class made although the ch...

21-17-1326

KID: 21-17-1326

1950-1975

Bicentennial

Charlotte School St...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bicentennial

Creator: Charlotte School Students

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 80" x 114"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Solid/plain, Striped, Print, Plaid, Checked

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of H.A. Aux.

21-17-2476

KID: 21-17-2476

1901-1929

Embroidered Names...

First Baptist Churc...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Embroidered Names in Dresden Plate arrangement

Creator: First Baptist Church Missionary Society

Location Made: Durham, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.75" x 74.75"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner's mother was president of the Missionary Society, Did not make other quilts; Each person paid 25 cents to embroider names of pastores and church members

21-17-1833

KID: 21-17-1833

1850-1875

Album variation

Friends of Newton W...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album variation

Creator: Friends of Newton W. Parker

Location Made: Ebenezer Community, South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner received quilt as a gift from her mother, Unknown if quiltmaker made other quilts; Friends of Newton W. Parker

21-17-767

KID: 21-17-767

1950-1975

President's Silho...

Greene County Home ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

President's Silhouettes Applique

Creator: Greene County Home Extension Group

Location Made: Snow Hill, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 80" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Other, Solid/plain, Fugitive dye; Fabrics not specified

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Unknown if quiltmaker made other quilts

21-17-18

KID: 21-17-18

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Hickory Grove Metho...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Hickory Grove Methodist Church Women

Location Made: Hickory Grove, North Carolina (NC) United States

Quilt Size: 76" x 73"

Fabrics: Wool, Checked, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Rev. Oren Bradley (grandson of original owner, the person the quilt was made for), Made for Rev. Oren Bradley for his retirement

21-17-2524

KID: 21-17-2524

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Hornet's Nest Girl ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Hornet's Nest Girl Scout Council

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 67" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

21-17-2506

KID: 21-17-2506

1976-1999

Love Quilt

Kitt Swamp Christia...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Love Quilt

Creator: Kitt Swamp Christian Church Group

Location Made: Ernul, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 111"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Other synthetic, Other, Solid/plain, Print, Double knits

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Family names embroidered in blocks, Did not make other quilts; Each family in the congregation made one block with the family names embroidered on.

21-17-8

KID: 21-17-8

1950-1975

Name quilt

Ladies of the Churc...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Name quilt

Creator: Ladies of the Church of Christ

Location Made: Salisbury, North Carolina (NC) United States

Quilt Size: 70" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Purchased by Mrs. Jacob L. Fisher, given to daughter above., Made other quilts, history room of the United Church of Christ

21-17-978

KID: 21-17-978

1850-1875

Embroidered Name ...

Ladies of the Presb...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Embroidered Name Quilt

Creator: Ladies of the Presbyterian Church of Soddy

Location Made: Soddy, Tennessee (TN) United States

Quilt Size: 86" x 69.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Unknown if quiltmaker made other quilts

21-17-433

KID: 21-17-433

1876-1900

Triple Irish Chai...

Ladies Sewing Circl...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Triple Irish Chain with Eight-Point Appliqued Star

Creator: Ladies Sewing Circle of church for Rev. Sternat

Location Made: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81" x 805"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift from Rev. Sternat's daughter to owner, It was probably made by ladies of the church for the minister

21-17-1676

KID: 21-17-1676

1930-1949

Initial Quilt

Ladies Sewing Circl...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Initial Quilt

Creator: Ladies Sewing Circle of church for Rev. Sternat

Location Made: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76.5" x 74.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift from Rev. Sternat's daughter to owner

21-17-1675

KID: 21-17-1675

1930-1949

Autograph Quilt

Ladies Society of L...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Autograph Quilt

Creator: Ladies Society of Louisa Methodist Church

Location Made: Clyde, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.5" x 83.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner is the wife of the quilt buyer

21-17-2783

KID: 21-17-2783

1950-1975

Crazy

Members of Sir Walt...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Crazy

Creator: Members of Sir Walter Cabinet

Location Made: Raleigh, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch

Quilt Size: 79.5" x 79.3"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Other blends, Other synthetic, Velvet, Checked, Dotted, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Donated by Sir Walter Cabinet, Raleigh, NC, March 14, 1985., Made from neckties of husbands and dresses of members of cabinet., Idea of quilt came from Mrs. Arthur Williamson, Chadbourn, NC.

21-17-875

KID: 21-17-875

1930-1949

Crazy - Friendshi...

Members of Zion Lut...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Crazy - Friendship

Creator: Members of Zion Lutheran Church, Hickory, NC

Location Made: Hickory, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: Unknown x Unknown

Quilting Techniques: Other

Fabrics: Other, Other synthetic, Other blends, Velvet, Solid/plain, Print, Cut velvet

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner is minister's wife, women of church made for minister and wife as a wedding gift, Unknown if quiltmaker made other quilts; Made by group affiliated with Zion Lutheran Church.

21-17-597

KID: 21-17-597

1975-1976

Bi-Centennial Qui...

Provisional members...

Date Made: 1975-1976

Bi-Centennial Quilt

Creator: Provisional members of the Junior League of Fayetteville, NC

Location Made: Fayetteville, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Other applique, Other embellishment technique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 78" x 101"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Print, Solid/plain, Plaid

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner won the quilt in a raffle, Purchased at Belks and Kay Bryant's Quilt Studio, Did not make other quilts; The 1976 provisional members of the Junior League made this to commemorate Fayetteville's bicentennial.

21-17-335

KID: 21-17-335

1950-1975

Tumbler

Reading Methodist C...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Tumbler

Creator: Reading Methodist Church Circle

Location Made: Reading, Massachusetts (MA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76.5" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Dotted, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner purchased it at a church bazaar in 1965, Rehmel 909, Unknown

21-17-1614

KID: 21-17-1614

1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Stone Mountain Comm...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Creator: Stone Mountain Community

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 63" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts

21-17-2937

KID: 21-17-2937

1950-1975

Broken Sash (frie...

W.M.S.

Date Made: 1950-1975

Broken Sash (friendship)

Creator: W.M.S.

Location Made: Courtney, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner received the quilt from her father, Grady W. Miller Sr. Quilt was sold at action sale. Owner's father bought quilt in 1951 and gave it to the owner in 1980.

21-17-2245

KID: 21-17-2245

1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Welcome Baptist Chu...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Creator: Welcome Baptist Church (First Baptist Church)

Location Made: Lexington, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 72.5" x 89.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt made money for church raffle; People paid to have name sewn on quilt, Children: Martha Redden, Jimmy Craver, Sandra Berrier, Larry W. Craver, Richard Craver, Judy Everlast

21-17-2062

KID: 21-17-2062

1976-1999

Bicentennial

Wilmington Communit...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bicentennial

Creator: Wilmington Community Arts Center quilting class

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 188 cm x 244 cm

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Donated to the New Hanover County Museum by Ruth Jessup Beulow, daughter of the maker, Group "met once a week for 6 months to quilt. Estimate cost, $10.00."

21-17-1216

KID: 21-17-1216

1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Woman's Fellowship ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Creator: Woman's Fellowship of New Haven Church of the Brethren

Location Made: Sparta, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 66" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Other synthetic, Solid/plain, Crepe

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Individual quilters did their own blocks out of their own fabrics, Each person whose name is embroidered on the quilt contributed 10 cents, which was given to the church

21-17-2064

KID: 21-17-2064

1930-1949

Glenn's Baby Quil...

Women of Aurora

Date Made: 1930-1949

Glenn's Baby Quilt

Creator: Women of Aurora

Location Made: Aurora/Campbell's Creek, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 38.75" x 53.25"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Checked, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Gingham; Gold metallic

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made for Glenn Tetterton. House burned when he was 6 months old and neighbors made quilt for him. Belonged to owner's husband.

21-17-1062

KID: 21-17-1062

1930-1949

Melon Patch Frien...

Women of Baptist Ch...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Melon Patch Friendship

Creator: Women of Baptist Church in Bridgeton

Location Made: Bridgeton, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch

Quilt Size: 76" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

This quilt was made to make money for the church. Name places were sold for 25 cents and the quilt sold for $40.00. There are 196 names on the quilt.

21-17-1283

KID: 21-17-1283

1930-1949

Signature Quilt

Women of Evangelica...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Signature Quilt

Creator: Women of Evangelical and Reformed Church of Salisbury, NC

Location Made: Salisbury, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing, Other applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 69" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Handed down through family from mother, Made other quilts, Salisbury, NC

21-17-979

KID: 21-17-979

1930-1949

Cypress alternati...

Women of Methodist ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Cypress alternating with Counterpane

Creator: Women of Methodist Church

Location Made: China Grove, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 83.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was a birthday gift from the owner's grandfather, Calvin Kluttz, Made other quilts

21-17-2422

KID: 21-17-2422

1930-1949

Sashed Squares

Women's Benefit Ass...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sashed Squares

Creator: Women's Benefit Association (insurance group)

Location Made: South Euclid, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 65" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Coral; Gingham

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner won the quilt; Each ticket cost two cents, Many fabrics were donated by friends, scraps from dresses, Made other quilts, unknown

21-17-2707

KID: 21-17-2707

1950-1975

Sunbonnet Sue (fu...

Women's Society of ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Sunbonnet Sue (fundraiser)

Creator: Women's Society of Christian Service, Turkey Methodist Church

Location Made: Turkey, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 72.25" x 85.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Violet

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Inherited from mother. Bought by grandfather, Everett Benjamin Hunter. Bought at auction for $125.00 about 1950.

21-17-702

KID: 21-17-702

1950-1975

Community Quilt

Young Women's Circl...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Community Quilt

Creator: Young Women's Circle, Four Oaks Baptist Church

Location Made: Four Oaks, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76.25" x 83.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

21-17-1785

KID: 21-17-1785

1950-1975

Pomegranate

Abernethy, Mary

Date Made: 1950-1975

Pomegranate

Creator: Abernethy, Mary

Location Made: Hickory, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Other applique

Quilt Size: 75" x 87.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Store and scraps, Made other quilts, Charlotte, Hickory, Conover and Wilmington, NC; Children: Sarah Whitener, Floyd Ernest Jr., Howard Burwell, Kenneth Hahn

21-17-2558

KID: 21-17-2558

1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Abernethy, Mary

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Creator: Abernethy, Mary

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 102.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Striped

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, in family; Children: Sarah Whitener, Floyd Ernest Jr., Howard Burwell, Kenneth Hahn

21-17-2534

KID: 21-17-2534

1950-1975

Cross

Abernethy, Mary

Date Made: 1950-1975

Cross

Creator: Abernethy, Mary

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Checked, Dotted, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Scraps, Made other quilts, Charlotte, Hickory, Conover and Wilmington, NC; Children: Sarah Whitener, Floyd Ernest Jr., Howard Burwell, Kenneth Hahn

21-17-2535

KID: 21-17-2535

1950-1975

Sun Flower

Adams, Gertrude

Date Made: 1950-1975

Sun Flower

Creator: Adams, Gertrude

Location Made: San Antonio, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 61" x 78.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Print, Striped, Solid/plain, Plaid, Checked

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, Yadkinville, NC; Children: Joy Adams Kay

21-17-2204

KID: 21-17-2204

1950-1975

Lone Star

Adams, Gertrude

Date Made: 1950-1975

Lone Star

Creator: Adams, Gertrude

Location Made: San Antonio, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68.25" x 84.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, Yadkinville, NC; Children: Joy Adams Kay

21-17-2201

KID: 21-17-2201

1950-1975

Doll

Adams, Gertrude

Date Made: 1950-1975

Doll

Creator: Adams, Gertrude

Location Made: San Antonio, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Other applique

Quilt Size: 69.75" x 95"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, Plaid

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, Yadkinville, NC; Children: Joy Adams Kay

21-17-2199

KID: 21-17-2199

1950-1975

Double Wedding Ri...

Adams, Gertrude

Date Made: 1950-1975

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Adams, Gertrude

Location Made: San Antonio, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 79" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Print, Striped, Solid/plain, Checked, Dotted

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, Yadkinville, NC; Children: Joy Adams Kay

21-17-2200

KID: 21-17-2200

1950-1975

Sun Flower

Adams, Gertrude

Date Made: 1950-1975

Sun Flower

Creator: Adams, Gertrude

Location Made: San Antonio, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 61" x 75.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Solid/plain, Striped, Print, Plaid, Checked

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, Yadkinville, NC; Children: Joy Adams Kay

21-17-2203

KID: 21-17-2203

1876-1900

Royal Dutch Tulip...

Adams, Rebecca Caro...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Royal Dutch Tulip and Vase

Creator: Adams, Rebecca Carolina

Location Made: Swan Creek, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 61" x 77.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Striped, Solid/plain, Print, Polished cotton print; Fugitive dye; Home dyed backing and front - bark?

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Fabric bought at store; Hand carded batting, ###############################################################################################################################################################################################################################################################...

21-17-2171

KID: 21-17-2171

1901-1929

Morning Glory

Adams, Seraphner Th...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Morning Glory

Creator: Adams, Seraphner Thadeus

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 61" x 79.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Home dyed

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner has more information about quilt's history, Made other quilts; Children: Ira Maynard, Esker Rodolphus, Geneva Johnson, Lela A. Glenn, Lillian A. Parrish, Maygret W. Adams, Minnie May A. Kelley; Maker's great grandmother was full-blooded Indian

21-17-622

KID: 21-17-622

1850-1875

Railroad Crossing...

Adkins, _____

Date Made: 1850-1875

Railroad Crossing variation

Creator: Adkins, _____

Location Made: Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 86.5" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was given to owner by her grandmother, Made other quilts

21-17-1632

KID: 21-17-1632

1930-1949

Postage Stamp

Adlkins, Ethel Mae

Date Made: 1930-1949

Postage Stamp

Creator: Adlkins, Ethel Mae

Location Made: Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Print, Striped, Solid/plain, Checked, Dotted

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was given to owner by her mother, Leftover quilting scraps from her mother's quilts, Made other quilts, TN and NC; Children: Robert Benton Adkins, Jt. Lina Naomi Adkins Thomas, Cassandra Adkins Sloop

21-17-1634

KID: 21-17-1634

1930-1949

Bow Tie

Aiken, ----

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bow Tie

Creator: Aiken, ----

Location Made: Roan Mountain, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 59.75" x 78.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Home dyed backing

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner received quilt from her grandmother Miller, Backing home dyed with blackberries; Rehmel 949, Made other quilts, Aiken, SC and Haywood County, NC

21-17-2855

KID: 21-17-2855

1950-1975

Crazy

Akers, Irene

Date Made: 1950-1975

Crazy

Creator: Akers, Irene

Location Made: Clifton Forge, Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65.5" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Other synthetic, Cotton, Checked, Print, Solid/plain, Dotted

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner received quilt from her mother, Made other quilts, Virginia

21-17-1491

KID: 21-17-1491

1850-1875

Tulip and bud var...

Aldridge, Mary

Date Made: 1850-1875

Tulip and bud variation

Creator: Aldridge, Mary

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing, Other applique

Quilt Size: 173 cm x 187 cm

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Donated to the New Hanover County Museum by the daughter of the maker; Handwritten note: Made by Mrs. Mary Edmundson Aldridge of Dobbs County about 1860. It was later owned by her daughter Winifred Aldridge Suggs and then by Lula Suggs Fisher (1959)

21-17-1183

KID: 21-17-1183

Pre-1799

Tree of Life

Alexander, Erixena

Date Made: Pre-1799

Tree of Life

Creator: Alexander, Erixena

Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 89.5" x 93.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Other

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Sarah Huner (donor's grandmother was sister of maker's husband's second wife, Maker was sister of founder of Davidson College and aunt of Mrs. Stonewall Jackson

21-17-2504

KID: 21-17-2504

1800-1849

Medallion

Alexander, Jane Sop...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Medallion

Creator: Alexander, Jane Sophina

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch

Quilt Size: 80" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Striped, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Elizabeth Davidson

21-17-2517

KID: 21-17-2517

1930-1949

Hit or Miss

Alexander, Martha A...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Hit or Miss

Creator: Alexander, Martha Alice Priscilla

Location Made: Connelly Springs, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 38.5" x 58.75"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Wool, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Used as a baby quilt for Steven C. Kelly (owner), Wool fabric swatches from Wm. Jackson Alexander's General Store which sold groceries in one half and was a tailor shop in the other half. Also sold farm tools, cloth, insurance and housed post office for many years., Made other quilts; Children: Lucy...

21-17-247

KID: 21-17-247

1876-1900

Gordian Knot

Alexander, Martha

Date Made: 1876-1900

Gordian Knot

Creator: Alexander, Martha

Location Made: Woodsfield, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Rehmel 611, Made other quilts, OH

21-17-496

KID: 21-17-496

1800-1849

Wheel of Fortune

Alexander, Martha

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wheel of Fortune

Creator: Alexander, Martha

Location Made: Harrisburg, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Antimony orange; Home dyed green, yellow and red

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, Harrisburg, NC; Children: William Albert, Robert Arthur, Milton Osmond; Maker, Martha Alexander, her sister Elizabeth McClellan Alexander and her cousin Molly Scott made together. Planned to make 3 but this is only one finished.

21-17-995

KID: 21-17-995

1930-1949

Martha Washington...

Alford, Lucy

Date Made: 1930-1949

Martha Washington's Garden

Creator: Alford, Lucy

Location Made: Kenly, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was passed on to the owner's mother and father as wedding present then to owner, Saved sewing scraps, Made other quilts, most unknown, one is located with daughter Ruth in Cary, NC; Children: Bessie, Guy, Gay, Eloise, John, Ben, Ruth; Quiltmaker made a quilt for each child, given on the occasi...

21-17-1301

KID: 21-17-1301

1901-1929

Bear Paw

Allen, Carrie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Bear Paw

Creator: Allen, Carrie

Location Made: Cherry Valley, New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 77.5" x 90.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Unknown if quiltmaker made other quilts; Children: Edwin Gage

21-17-104

KID: 21-17-104

1930-1949

Leaf and Vine Med...

Allen, Hazel

Date Made: 1930-1949

Leaf and Vine Medallion

Creator: Allen, Hazel

Location Made: South Bend, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Other applique

Quilt Size: 87" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Unknown, Other, Other colors not specified

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quiltmaker presented it to her sister who was owner's mother., Unknown if quiltmaker made other quilts; Children: Frank, George

21-17-2321

KID: 21-17-2321

1930-1949

Broken Sash

Allgood, Sallie Bet...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Broken Sash

Creator: Allgood, Sallie Bet

Location Made: Yadkinville, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65.5" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Other, Print, Solid/plain, Possibly rayon; Home dyed fabric

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Silk and satin; Scraps from children's clothes, Made other quilts, with other children; Children: Harriet Shermer, Sally Caudle, Clarence Allgood, Fred Allgood, James Allgood, Edsel Allgood, Weymouth Allgood; She made many quilts for needy families in the community

21-17-2247

KID: 21-17-2247

1901-1929

Star

Allison, Ida

Date Made: 1901-1929

Star

Creator: Allison, Ida

Location Made: Johnson City, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 64.5" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Purchased fabrics, Made other quilts; Children: Grace C., Ruth, Ralph; Note: CAM on quilt would be Ida's daughter, Camoleon Allison Moody, b. 1896, d. 1985; Could have been quiltmaker

21-17-2842

KID: 21-17-2842

1876-1900

Fan?

Allison, Nancy Jane...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Fan?

Creator: Allison, Nancy Jane

Location Made: Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 63.75" x 80.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Household and purchased, Made other quilts; Children: Mary A., William Alexander, Benjamin Franklin Jr., Annie Lauria, Charles M., John E., James Russell, Nora E., Maggie, Fannie, Lucy, Thomas A.

21-17-2831

KID: 21-17-2831

1850-1875

Carolina Lily

Allred, Mrs. Murphy...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Carolina Lily

Creator: Allred, Mrs. Murphy

Location Made: Mount Airy, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70.9" x 87.7"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, Fugitive dye; Home dyed green; Colors include rose

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Donated by Mrs. John C. Smith, agent Miss Ruth Minick, April 8, 1986. This is an iconic quilt for the museum; the block has been used as a design motif on signage throughout the museum., Quiltmaker is great grandmother of donor.

21-17-882

KID: 21-17-882

1950-1975

Log Cabin

Ames, Emma

Date Made: 1950-1975

Log Cabin

Creator: Ames, Emma

Location Made: Stoneham, Massachusetts (MA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, MA; Children: Dorcas, Willard (deceased)

21-17-1414

KID: 21-17-1414

1876-1900

Applique Tulip an...

Anderson, Laura Ell...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Applique Tulip and Sun

Creator: Anderson, Laura Ella

Location Made: Eagle Rock, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 71" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Inherited from aunt, Lila B. Anderson, Made other quilts, owner; Children: Mary Ella, Samuel T., William Davis, Jessie L., Charles Ivon, Andrew Vance, Lillie May, Lila B.

21-17-715

KID: 21-17-715