1800-1849

Susan B. Anthony ...

Anthony, Susan B.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Susan B. Anthony Quilt

Creator: Anthony, Susan B.

Location Made: Battenville, New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 80 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-46

KID: 45-46-46

1800-1849

Rajah Quilt

Female convicts

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rajah Quilt

Creator: Female convicts

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 132 3/4" x 128"

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print, Sheeting

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-70

KID: 45-46-70

1800-1849

Quaker Slavery Qu...

Coates, Deborah Sim...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Quaker Slavery Quilt

Creator: Coates, Deborah Simmons

Location Made: Sadsbury Township, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: English Template Piecing

Quilt Size: 89" x 96"

Fabrics: Silk, Cotton, Print

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-71

KID: 45-46-71

1876-1900

Queen Lili'uokala...

Queen Lili’uokala...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Queen Lili'uokalani Quilt

Creator: Queen Lili’uokalani and companions

Location Made: Honolulu, Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 98 3/8" x 96"

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Including pieces of Lili’uokalani’s clothing.

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-34

KID: 45-46-34

1876-1900

Women's Rights qu...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Women's Rights quilt

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 69 1/2" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-35

KID: 45-46-35

1876-1900

Boer War

Bimsom, M.

Date Made: 1876-1900

Boer War

Creator: Bimsom, M.

Location Made: England

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 96" x 100"

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-6633

KID: 12-8-6633

1876-1900

Silk Mosaic

Turnbull, Henrietta...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Silk Mosaic

Creator: Turnbull, Henrietta Bonds George Washington

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, English template Piecing

Quilt Size: 81" x 83.5"

Fabrics: Silk

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

12-8-6899

KID: 12-8-6899

1876-1900

War Was Declared ...

Date Made: 1876-1900

War Was Declared April 22, 1898

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 73" x 71"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

12-8-6631

KID: 12-8-6631

1876-1900

Liberty Tree

Mrs. S.K. Daniels

Date Made: 1876-1900

Liberty Tree

Creator: Mrs. S.K. Daniels

Location Made: Kentucky (KY)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 69 x 80 1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap

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

2012 research found Annie b. Daniels, wife of S.K. Daniels buried in Teoc Presbyterian Cemetery, Mississippi.

12-8-7004

KID: 12-8-7004

1901-1929

Chicora KKK Quilt...

Ku Klux Klan, Chico...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Chicora KKK Quilt

Creator: Ku Klux Klan, Chicora

Location Made: Chicora, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 60" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

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

Made as a fundraiser for Ku Klux Klan. Donor's grandfather won and owned quilt. Passed on to donor by his aunt. One of the blocks has a redwork embroidered hooded KKK figure who is riding a horse and holding a cross. The KKK figure is stitched in black and red thread. It was made to raise money fo...

12-8-14

KID: 12-8-14

1901-1929

Suffragette Banne...

WSPU Holloway Priso...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Suffragette Banner

Creator: WSPU Holloway Prisoners

Location Made: Glasgow Scotland

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 87 1/2" x 97 2/3"

Fabrics: Linen, Silk, Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-74

KID: 45-46-74

1901-1929

Suffragette Quilt...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Suffragette Quilt

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Quilt Size: 72" x 74"

Fabrics: Solid/plain

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-47

KID: 45-46-47

1901-1929

Ku Klux Klan

Swearingen, Julia A...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Ku Klux Klan

Creator: Swearingen, Julia A Garret

Location Made: Peru, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Single template

Quilt Size: 68 x 79

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Quilts and Human Rights

The white fabric was from owner's great-grandfather's Ku Klux Klan cape. Robe owner was badly wounded in the Civil War and carried the pain of his wounds the remainder of his life which makes being a high official in the Klan understandable.

39-40-4295

KID: 39-40-4295

1901-1929

KKK Quilt

Noel, Emma

Date Made: 1901-1929

KKK Quilt

Creator: Noel, Emma

Location Made: Flint, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 63" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

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

12-8-6685

KID: 12-8-6685

1930-1949

Little Brown Koko...

Cuddy, Jeannie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Little Brown Koko

Creator: Cuddy, Jeannie

Location Made: Mankato, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 57" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool

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

The quilt blocks depict scenes from a book "Little Brown Koko," by Blanche Seal Hunt, published in 1940. The book is about the life of a fictitious boy named "Koko". The quilt's blocks include: Koko's dog, chickens on a fence, KoKo whistling, and riding a pony. Another character ...

12-8-5244

KID: 12-8-5244

1930-1949

The Lazy Man

Pickwick Dam Negro ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Lazy Man

Creator: Pickwick Dam Negro Women's Association

Location Made: Pickwick Dam Village, Mississippi (MS) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 62" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Quilts and Human Rights; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; High Museum of Art Collection

45-46-23

KID: 45-46-23

1930-1949

Changi Quilt

Austin-Hofer, Eunic...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Changi Quilt

Creator: Austin-Hofer, Eunice

Location Made: Changi Prison Singapore

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-72

KID: 45-46-72

1930-1949

WWII era embroide...

Date Made: 1930-1949

WWII era embroidery

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 46" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-6667

KID: 12-8-6667

1930-1949

Nazi Swastika Qui...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nazi Swastika Quilt

Location Made: Germany

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 78" x 68"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic

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

Ted Gragg was the seller of the Swastika quilt. When Gragg was 8 years old he went to an optometrist, Frank Sanders. Sanders started the SC Historical Preservation Trust and the quilt came from his estate. Gragg first saw the quilt when he was 10 years old. He doesn't know how Saunders got the quilt...

12-8-5651

KID: 12-8-5651

1930-1949

Lazy Man

Thomas, Rose Marie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lazy Man

Creator: Thomas, Rose Marie

Location Made: Wheeler Dam Village, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 62" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

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

12-8-5888

KID: 12-8-5888

1930-1949

Dachau 1945

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dachau 1945

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 69 1/2" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Wool

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

12-8-6632

KID: 12-8-6632

1930-1949

Russian Army Quil...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Russian Army Quilt

Location Made: Likely made in Germany

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 51 1/2" x 40"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Striped, Burlap

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-73

KID: 45-46-73

1976-1999

Afro-American Wom...

Benberry, Cuesta

Date Made: 1976-1999

Afro-American Women and Quilts

Creator: Benberry, Cuesta

Location Made: St. Louis, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 53" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Each block signifies something of importance in African American women's quiltmaking experiences., Annette Ammen's husband George drew many of the designs.

12-8-5240

KID: 12-8-5240

1976-1999

Anita Hill and th...

Pauline Parker

Date Made: 1976-1999

Anita Hill and the Senate Judiciary Committee

Creator: Pauline Parker

Location Made: United States

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

Quilt Size: 63" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

Pauline wrote, “When Clarence Thomas was nominated to the Supreme Court in 1991, the hearings were on television every day. Anita Hill gave testimony of sexual misconduct against him. But this wall hanging is not about Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas, it’s about Anita Hill and how she was inte...

12-8-6446

KID: 12-8-6446

1976-1999

Freedom Song

Shipp, April Anue

Date Made: 1976-1999

Freedom Song

Creator: Shipp, April Anue

Location Made: Rochester Hills, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Photography/photo transfer

Quilt Size: 58 1/2" x 41 3/8"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

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

12-8-6765

KID: 12-8-6765

1976-1999

Yes Sir, Breast C...

Mitchell, Beatrice

Date Made: 1976-1999

Yes Sir, Breast Cancer Quilt #1

Creator: Mitchell, Beatrice

Location Made: Ravanna, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 73" x 72 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Novelty, Blue jeans

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

12-8-6771

KID: 12-8-6771

1976-1999

Freedom

Schulze, Joan

Date Made: 1976-1999

Freedom

Creator: Schulze, Joan

Location Made: Sunnyvale, California (CA) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

8-5-471

KID: 8-5-471

1976-1999

Looking Back on B...

Amos, Dawn

Date Made: 1976-1999

Looking Back on Broken Promises

Creator: Amos, Dawn

Location Made: Rapid City, South Dakota (SD) United States

Quilt Size: 53.000 inches x 38.000 inches

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

10-7-284

KID: 10-7-284

1976-1999

Freedom to Dream ...

Murphy, Marie Anita...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Freedom to Dream Quilt

Creator: Murphy, Marie Anita Wingate

Location Made: Kountze, Texas (TX) United States

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

Quilt Size: 72 in. x 72 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Texas Sesquicentennial Quilt Association, Texas Quilt Search; Quilts and Human Rights

Mrs. Murphy's quilt was selected to represent Texas in the Statue of Liberty Centennial quilt contest. Following its selection, she was invited to meet then Texas Governor Mark White, and later she met Vice President George Bush and Mrs. Bush. Along with other state winners, she was invited to New Y...

25-21-104

KID: 25-21-104

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

1976-1999

Honor the First N...

Gold, Pat Courtney

Date Made: 1976-1999

Honor the First Nations

Creator: Gold, Pat Courtney

Location Made: Scappoose, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 69" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Silk

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

I wanted to do a quilt to represent various tribal entities throughout the United States. I could not include all nations, and it was hard picking the art forms on this quilt. Each block represents a different tribal art and/or region. I especially wanted to show respect for the elders in a block. I...

12-8-933

KID: 12-8-933

1976-1999

News From Native ...

Toppings, Judy

Date Made: 1976-1999

News From Native America

Creator: Toppings, Judy

Location Made: Waubun, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Ink drawing, Photography/ photo transfer

Quilt Size: 74" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

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

"1992-1996" Title: "News From Native Ameria" 72 x 68. Fabric is cotton and cotton blends. Machine stitched and hand quilted. Photo sensitized fabric is used in conjunction with negative transparencies. Also used is transfer medium, this produces the rubbery effect. News articles...

12-8-954

KID: 12-8-954

1976-1999

Yesterday: Civil ...

Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Yesterday: Civil Rights in the South

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Novelty

Quilt Size: 66.5" x 64"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

36-34-1452

KID: 36-34-1452

1976-1999

Prayer for Peace-...

Sorensen, Verna Gay...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Prayer for Peace- Bethlehem 1990

Creator: Sorensen, Verna Gaye Wilkening

Location Made: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Dimensional applique

Quilt Size: 26.5 inches x 36.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Alberta Heritage Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

"The fence represents the hostility separating the Arabs and the Jews- the Israelis and Palestinians. Us from them. The break in the fence indicates that there is still a small chance for peace"

32-28-26

KID: 32-28-26

1976-1999

1975 Women's Equa...

Vasilaros, JoAnn

Date Made: 1976-1999

1975 Women's Equality Quilt top

Creator: Vasilaros, JoAnn

Contruction: Dimensional applique, Embroidery, Stuffed work

Quilt Size: 78" x 107"

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Print, Solid/plain, Mixed media

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-36

KID: 45-46-36

1976-1999

National Peace Qu...

Boise Peace Quilt P...

Date Made: 1976-1999

National Peace Quilt

Creator: Boise Peace Quilt Project, The

Location Made: Boise, Idaho (ID) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 120" x 106"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-37

KID: 45-46-37

1976-1999

Peace Quilt 1

MacWilliam, Irene

Date Made: 1976-1999

Peace Quilt 1

Creator: MacWilliam, Irene

Location Made: Belfast Northern Ireland

Contruction: Applique, Free machine work

Quilt Size: 59" x 90"

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-43

KID: 45-46-43

1976-1999

Childhood Trauma ...

Platt, Linda

Date Made: 1976-1999

Childhood Trauma Game

Creator: Platt, Linda

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Applique, Hand printing

Quilt Size: 49" x 52"

Fabrics: Shredded fabrics, charms

Project: Quilts and Human Rights; Quilts and Health

45-46-76

KID: 45-46-76

1976-1999

Arpillera

Date Made: 1976-1999

Arpillera

Location Made: Chile

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery, Crochet

Quilt Size: 18" x 14"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

I bought the arpillera in Ann Arbor in 1981 or 1982 (Madame Letellier, the widow of Orlando Letellier who was assassinated by the Pinochet regime in Washington D.C. was an instructor in the Residential College at UM). I am not sure what the text says except that it is a strike by the professionals' ...

12-8-5018

KID: 12-8-5018

1976-1999

Black Family Seri...

Mazloomi, Carolyn

Date Made: 1976-1999

Black Family Series #1: The Family of 3

Creator: Mazloomi, Carolyn

Location Made: West Chester, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 54" x 60"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-5273

KID: 12-8-5273

1976-1999

Hawaiian Flag

Soong, Soong, Harri...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Hawaiian Flag

Creator: Soong, Soong, Harriet Momilani Kimseu

Location Made: Hawaii (HI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 54 x 56

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

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

Balai and Soong felt strongly that a flag quilt should be in the exhibition "To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions" as well as in the Native quilt collection at Michigan State University Museum. They surprised the MSU Museum with the gift of this quilt.

12-8-7413

KID: 12-8-7413

1976-1999

Lady Of Freedom

Rust, Winifred J. K...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Lady Of Freedom

Creator: Rust, Winifred J. Kohler

Location Made: Nebraska (NE) United States

Project: Nebraska Quilt Project (Lincoln Quilters Guild); Quilts and Human Rights

Quilt maker also quilted it.; Quilt pieced by one person

29-24-3233

KID: 29-24-3233

1976-1999

Peace Corps Quilt...

Casto, Ginger

Date Made: 1976-1999

Peace Corps Quilt

Creator: Casto, Ginger

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 54" x 60-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

40-38-729

KID: 40-38-729

1976-1999

Freedom 2006

Date Made: 1976-1999

Freedom 2006

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 64.75 inches x 76 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Other, Novelty, Paisley, Metallic

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Quilts and Human Rights

38-36-1450

KID: 38-36-1450

1976-1999

Palestinian Nabka...

Palestinian women f...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Palestinian Nabka quilt

Creator: Palestinian women from occupied territories and refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan

Location Made: Jordan,Lebanon

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Fabrics: Polyester, Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-39

KID: 45-46-39

1976-1999

Afro-American Bic...

Whitlow, Mrs. Perry...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Afro-American Bicentennial Quilt

Creator: Whitlow, Mrs. Perry

Location Made: Portland, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Piecing, Applique

Quilt Size: 73 1/2" x 87"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Mixed fabric

Project: Quilts and Human Rights; Black Disapora Quilt History Project

45-46-80

KID: 45-46-80

1976-1999

Yesterday: Civil ...

Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Yesterday: Civil Rights in the South III

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Plastic buttons

Quilt Size: 74 1/2" x 85 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Wool

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Quilts and Human Rights; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

8-5-491

KID: 8-5-491

1976-1999

Family Heritage Q...

Todd, Virginia Delo...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Family Heritage Quilt

Creator: Todd, Virginia Deloris

Location Made: Remus, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 82" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

It details the family history and fact and folklore from its known origin.

12-8-1215

KID: 12-8-1215

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

Intombi

Hlomuka, Maria

Date Made: 1976-1999

Intombi

Creator: Hlomuka, Maria

Location Made: Soweto South Africa

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 29" x 38"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain

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

Mrs. Benberry purchased this quilt when she went to England to see the display in Piccadilly by the South African quilters - the Zamani Soweto Sisters' Council. These ladies came to England and visited France, as well, to learn how to create a self-help group for the impoverished and mistreated Sout...

12-8-5246

KID: 12-8-5246

1976-1999

Quilts Have Broug...

Mitchell, Jean

Date Made: 1976-1999

Quilts Have Brought Us Together

Creator: Mitchell, Jean

Location Made: Lawrence, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 12" x 12"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton

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

Jean Mitchell and Cuesta Benberry worked together on projects. They have been good friends through the years.

12-8-5282

KID: 12-8-5282

1976-1999

Hmong Story Cloth...

Thao, Moan

Date Made: 1976-1999

Hmong Story Cloth

Creator: Thao, Moan

Location Made: Started in a Thai refugee camp and finished in Detroit, Michigan (MI) United States,Thailand

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 60 in x 59.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

Moah Thao was forced to flee her homeland of Laos, along with other Hmong people who sympathized with the American cause during the Vietnam War. She created this quilt to recall village life at home, using sewing techniques she had learned there. The central panel is embroidered with scenes and ac...

12-8-6142

KID: 12-8-6142

1976-1999

Can't We All Just...

Vest, Hilda

Date Made: 1976-1999

Can't We All Just Get Along

Creator: Vest, Hilda

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 46 5/8" x 68"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks, Print, Solid/plain, African fabrics

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

12-8-6770

KID: 12-8-6770

1976-1999

Tiananmen Squares...

Kerry Nagel

Date Made: 1976-1999

Tiananmen Squares

Creator: Kerry Nagel

Location Made: Whitefish, Montana (MT) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 47" x 48"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: International Quilt Museum; General Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

36-34-1310

KID: 36-34-1310

1976-1999

For the Fallen Co...

Kriel, Sandra

Date Made: 1976-1999

For the Fallen Comrades: The Cradock Four

Creator: Kriel, Sandra

Contruction: Piecing, Embroidery, Photography/photo transfer, Beadwork, button embellishment

Fabrics: Cotton, Buttons, Coca Cola aluminum cans

Project: Quilts and Human Rights; Black Disapora Quilt History Project

45-46-75

KID: 45-46-75

1976-1999

Modesty

Smoote II, Jim S.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Modesty

Creator: Smoote II, Jim S.

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Ink drawing, Painting

Quilt Size: 50" x 41"

Fabrics: Cotton, Acrylic paint

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Carolyn Mazloomi Private Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-31

KID: 50-145-31

1976-1999

Oklahoma City Bom...

American Federation...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial Quilt

Creator: American Federation of Government Employees Union

Location Made: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OK) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Other novelty technique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 186" x 144"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend

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

12-8-5424

KID: 12-8-5424

1976-1999

Amani Path

Cah, Moni

Date Made: 1976-1999

Amani Path

Creator: Cah, Moni

Location Made: Nairobi Kenya

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 42" x 47"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-6027

KID: 12-8-6027

1976-1999

Peace Quilt

Peace Education Cen...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Peace Quilt

Creator: Peace Education Center

Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique, Open/Dimensional work

Quilt Size: 63" x 80"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

Each block depicts a different peace theme. Includes use of figures, symbols, words, designs and pictures. Each block represents the maker's feelings, the meaning of peace in their life. Must see to appreciate!! Includes the figure of Yin-Yang; a dove; a picture decpicting the phrase "lay down ...

12-8-8615

KID: 12-8-8615

1976-1999

Ode to Anita Hill...

Donaldson, Beth

Date Made: 1976-1999

Ode to Anita Hill

Creator: Donaldson, Beth

Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 39" x 42"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

I decided I wanted to attempt a compass shape that was oval and not round, so I drafted the center of this quilt. While working on this quilt block, the Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination investigations were being televised. I named the quilt after Anita Hill because I found listening to all t...

12-8-1255

KID: 12-8-1255