2000-2025

Migrant Quilt: Tu...

Zoda, Reilly

Date Made: 2000-2025

Migrant Quilt: Tucson Sector 2018-2019

Creator: Zoda, Reilly

Location Made: Tucson, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Other novelty technique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Other embellishment technique

Quilt Size: 42" x 56.25"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Denim

Project: Quilts and Human Rights; Migrant Quilt Project; Arizona Historical Society - Arizona History Museum

Quilt was made by volunteers for the Migrant Quilt Project., It was a great honor to have the privilege of creating the 2018-2019 Tucson Sector Migrant Quilt. In collaboration with Gerry Murano, I put the 137 names received from the Pima County Coroner’s Office, on a field of migrant denim taken f...

45-46-31

KID: 45-46-31

2000-2025

Victory of the Sp...

Zahra, Sauda A.

Date Made: 2000-2025

Victory of the Spirit

Creator: Zahra, Sauda A.

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Photography/photo transfer

Quilt Size: 29.5" x 29.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Applique; African beads and bead lettering

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Quilts and Human Rights

50-145-79

KID: 50-145-79

2000-2025

Freedom Quilt

Saitoh, Yasuka

Date Made: 2000-2025

Freedom Quilt

Creator: Saitoh, Yasuka

Location Made: Colorado (CO) United States

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

Quilt Size: 75.000 inches x 86.500 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Other, Floral, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

This quilt was designed and created by Yasuko Saitoh's students in Japan. It commemorates the 9/11 tragedy and was made to offer sympathy to the families and all Americans. Predominant colors are black, cream, orange and multi prints of silks, kimonos, prints and solids. Thin batting, possibly s...

24-20-363

KID: 24-20-363

2000-2025

Memory Cloth

Ximba, Lobolile

Date Made: 2000-2025

Memory Cloth

Creator: Ximba, Lobolile

Location Made: Durban South Africa

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Beadwork

Quilt Size: 15 1/2" x 12"

Fabrics: Cotton, Embroidery thread, beads

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-51

KID: 45-46-51

2000-2025

She Carries Her H...

Worland, Chris

Date Made: 2000-2025

She Carries Her House

Creator: Worland, Chris

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

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

Quilt Size: 20 1/4" x 24"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, African prints

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

12-8-5012

KID: 12-8-5012

1976-1999

Dress Series: Red...

Wood, Margaret

Date Made: 1976-1999

Dress Series: Red Sleeve

Creator: Wood, Margaret

Location Made: Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) United States

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

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

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool

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

12-8-5302

KID: 12-8-5302

2000-2025

Madiba Led the Wa...

Parker, Pat

Date Made: 2000-2025

Madiba Led the Way

Creator: Parker, Pat

Location Made: South Africa

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

Quilt Size: 45" x 60"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-6033

KID: 12-8-6033

2000-2025

Speak No Evil

Williams, Trish

Date Made: 2000-2025

Speak No Evil

Creator: Williams, Trish

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 21" x 42"

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

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

12-8-6742

KID: 12-8-6742

2000-2025

Hear No Evil

Williams, Trish

Date Made: 2000-2025

Hear No Evil

Creator: Williams, Trish

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 21" x 42"

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

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

12-8-6708

KID: 12-8-6708

2000-2025

See No Evil

Williams, Trish

Date Made: 2000-2025

See No Evil

Creator: Williams, Trish

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 21" x 42"

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

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

12-8-6737

KID: 12-8-6737

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

2000-2025

Fading Memories

White, Valerie

Date Made: 2000-2025

Fading Memories

Creator: White, Valerie

Location Made: Denver, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Painting, Photography/photo transfer

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, embellished thread

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

50-145-111

KID: 50-145-111

2000-2025

In His Father's V...

White, Valerie C.

Date Made: 2000-2025

In His Father's Village

Creator: White, Valerie C.

Location Made: Denver, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Ink drawing, Painting

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

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-6795

KID: 12-8-6795

2000-2025

Peace Stone

White, Ethel Gaston...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Peace Stone

Creator: White, Ethel Gaston

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 74 in. x 82.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Other, Print, Solid/plain, Scraps from the Milwaukee dress shop of a friend from Sierra Leone (fabrics from Africa???) Added white and some solids.

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; Quilts and Human Rights

15-11-1812

KID: 15-11-1812

2000-2025

Rosa Parks block

White, Beverly Ann

Date Made: 2000-2025

Rosa Parks block

Creator: White, Beverly Ann

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-6833

KID: 12-8-6833

1976-1999

Mr. Mandela

White, Beverly Ann

Date Made: 1976-1999

Mr. Mandela

Creator: White, Beverly Ann

Location Made: Pontiac, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

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

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

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

12-8-842

KID: 12-8-842

1976-1999

View from the Mou...

White, Beverly Ann

Date Made: 1976-1999

View from the Mountain Top

Creator: White, Beverly Ann

Location Made: Pontiac, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

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

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

12-8-841

KID: 12-8-841

2000-2025

Caske's Pardon

Westerman, Gwen

Date Made: 2000-2025

Caske's Pardon

Creator: Westerman, Gwen

Location Made: Mankato, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Applique, Thread sketching, stretched on canvas bars.

Quilt Size: 34" x 48"

Fabrics: Cotton, Glass, beads, hemp, paper.

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-60

KID: 45-46-60

2000-2025

Rosa Parks II

Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 2000-2025

Rosa Parks II

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

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

Quilt Size: 77.25 in. x 87.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Other blends, Other synthetic, Other, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

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

The images on this quilt show the figure of Rosa Parks sitting calmly and resolutely in her bus seat; the hand of the white bus driver urging Mrs. Parks to give up her seat; the segregated bus Rosa Parks rode; the large wheel that represents human activity when, according to the quilter, "every...

12-8-6178

KID: 12-8-6178

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

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

2000-2025

The Long Walk Is ...

Walwyn, Sheila

Date Made: 2000-2025

The Long Walk Is Over

Creator: Walwyn, Sheila

Location Made: Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 29" x 29 1/4"

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

12-8-6622

KID: 12-8-6622

2000-2025

Mending Boston

Wainwright, Clara

Date Made: 2000-2025

Mending Boston

Creator: Wainwright, Clara

Location Made: Cambridge, Massachusetts (MA) United States

Contruction: Embroidery, Mending stitches, beading

Quilt Size: 64" x 136"

Fabrics: Beads, embroidery thread, a variety of fabrics

Project: Quilts and Human Rights; Quilts and Health

45-46-68

KID: 45-46-68

2000-2025

Catalyst for Chan...

Viles, Hester

Date Made: 2000-2025

Catalyst for Change

Creator: Viles, Hester

Location Made: Etwatwa and Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Contruction: Embroidery, Hand dyed threads on 100% South African cotton fabric and edged with traditional Shweshwe fabric.

Quilt Size: 29 3/4" x 30"

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

12-8-6621

KID: 12-8-6621

2000-2025

Laureate

Viles, Hester

Date Made: 2000-2025

Laureate

Creator: Viles, Hester

Location Made: Kempton Park South Africa

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 29 1/2" x 29 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Da Gama Three Cats + Three Leopards Textiles

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

12-8-6619

KID: 12-8-6619

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

Tribute to Nelson...

Vest, Hilda Freeman...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Tribute to Nelson Mandela

Creator: Vest, Hilda Freeman

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 49" x 51"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Other, African prints

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Women of Color Quilters Network; Great Lakes African American Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-5009

KID: 12-8-5009

2000-2025

Migrant Quilt: Tu...

Vaneecke, Mary

Date Made: 2000-2025

Migrant Quilt: Tucson Sector 2015-2016

Creator: Vaneecke, Mary

Location Made: Tucson, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Fusible Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Photography/ photo transfer, Nylon fabric lettering is burned on the edges. Webbing of metallic thread used to connect the two separate pieces of this work.

Quilt Size: 61" x 84.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Other synthetic, Migrant clothing scraps, nylon fabric.

Project: Quilts and Human Rights; Migrant Quilt Project; Arizona Historical Society - Arizona History Museum

Quilt was made by volunteers for the Migrant Quilt Project.

45-46-16

KID: 45-46-16

2000-2025

Ubuntutu

Vandeyar, Diana

Date Made: 2000-2025

Ubuntutu

Creator: Vandeyar, Diana

Location Made: Cape Town South Africa

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 30" x 29 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

12-8-6676

KID: 12-8-6676

2000-2025

Portrait of a Man...

Vandeyar, Diana

Date Made: 2000-2025

Portrait of a Man Who Will Change the World

Creator: Vandeyar, Diana

Location Made: Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Contruction: Pieced, raw edge appliqued, stamped, matchstick quilted

Quilt Size: 29 3/4" x 28 3/4"

Fabrics: Fabric, paint, thread

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

12-8-6657

KID: 12-8-6657

2000-2025

The Fabrics of Ho...

Van Patten

Date Made: 2000-2025

The Fabrics of Homelessness

Creator: Van Patten

Location Made: Greenbank or Whidbey Island, Washington (WA) United States

Quilt Size: 27" x 36"

Fabrics: Tarp, plastic bags, cardboard, thread, glue

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-52

KID: 45-46-52

2000-2025

A Journey Through...

Van der Walt, Elmin...

Date Made: 2000-2025

A Journey Through Roots of Love, Faith, and Hope

Creator: Van der Walt, Elmine

Location Made: Potchefstroom, North West South Africa

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Painting

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; Quilts and Human Rights

31-27-395

KID: 31-27-395

2000-2025

Aftermath Abu Ghr...

Turner, Patricia An...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Aftermath Abu Ghraib

Creator: Turner, Patricia Anderson

Location Made: Charlotte Harbor, Florida (FL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Painting, Dyeing, quilting, thread painting

Quilt Size: 40" x 30"

Fabrics: Artist-dyed archival paper, silk charmeuse, chenille yarn, commercial fabric, artist dyed and painted cotton, rayon thread

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-64

KID: 45-46-64

2000-2025

Earth's Super Her...

Turner, Patricia An...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Earth's Super Heroes Battle Ebola in Liberia

Creator: Turner, Patricia Anderson

Location Made: Punta Gorda, Florida (FL) United States

Quilt Size: 33" x 65"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Project: Quilts and Health; Quilts and Human Rights

41-39-58

KID: 41-39-58

2000-2025

DARkley FURgotten...

Turner, Patricia An...

Date Made: 2000-2025

DARkley FURgotten

Creator: Turner, Patricia Anderson

Location Made: Punta Gorda, Florida (FL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 40 1/4" x 31"

Fabrics: Commercial upholstery fabric and leather Artist dyed charmeuse silk and hemp

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

I use various water-based dyes to transform silk and paper into vibrant and unusual creations that reflect my unique perspective of the simple beauty I see in nature. I often focus on other-worldly representations of trees; trees with explosive colors, outlandish roots, as well as tactile and three...

12-8-6431

KID: 12-8-6431

2000-2025

Mud Cookies

Turner, Patricia An...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Mud Cookies

Creator: Turner, Patricia Anderson

Location Made: Punta Gorda, Florida (FL) United States

Contruction: Applique, painting, hand quilting, dyeing, thread painting. Artist dyed cottons and rayons, commercial fabric.

Quilt Size: 53 1/2" x 28"

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon

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

“Grain is scarce in Haiti and the cost of food has escalated." Poor Haitian women mix salt and shortening with dirt and clay to make a food staple they call "mud cookies". The dirt mixture is formed into small round shapes, baked on tarps in the sun, and sold at markets. Many preg...

12-8-6432

KID: 12-8-6432

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

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

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

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

2000-2025

In My Time Histor...

Thomas, Rosalind

Date Made: 2000-2025

In My Time Historical Quilt

Creator: Thomas, Rosalind

Location Made: Cincinnati, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Ink drawing, Painting

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Acrylic material paint

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

50-145-6

KID: 50-145-6

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

Voice of Freedom

Temple, Barbara

Date Made: 1976-1999

Voice of Freedom

Creator: Temple, Barbara

Location Made: Mesa, Arizona (AZ) United States

Quilt Size: 66.000 inches x 65.000 inches

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

10-7-402

KID: 10-7-402

1976-1999

Freedom Quilt

Telfair, Jessie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Freedom Quilt

Creator: Telfair, Jessie

Location Made: Parrot, Georgia (GA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Quilts and Human Rights

8-5-421

KID: 8-5-421

2000-2025

Arabesque Geometr...

Tarek, Fattoh

Date Made: 2000-2025

Arabesque Geometric

Creator: Tarek, Fattoh

Location Made: Cairo Egypt

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 51" x 51"

Fabrics: Cotton

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

The quilt was made by an Egyptian tentmaker artist, featured in the exhibit, “Stitch Like an Egyptian: The Tentmakers of Cairo,” at the AQS Quilt Show in Grand Rapids, MI, Aug. 22-25, 2012. Exhibit curated by Jenny Bowker. Tentmaker work is brilliantly colored appliqué, usually made by men. The...

12-8-6185

KID: 12-8-6185

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

2000-2025

Quilt for Equalit...

Suszynski, Eric

Date Made: 2000-2025

Quilt for Equality

Creator: Suszynski, Eric

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 55" x 55"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

This quilt was made during the fight for marriage equality in Minnesota. It was made originally as a wedding present for a lesbian couple Eric knows. He gave the original to the couple shortly after marriage had been legalized in Minnesota as a sign of triumph.

12-8-6354

KID: 12-8-6354

2000-2025

Her Name Was Laur...

Storm, Lashawnda Cr...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Her Name Was Laura Nelson

Creator: Storm, Lashawnda Crowe

Location Made: Indianapolis, IN and Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Photography/photo transfer, Raw edge machine piecing

Quilt Size: 90 1/2" x 123 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, Glass beads, donated fabric.

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

45-46-38

KID: 45-46-38

2000-2025

Shattered Childho...

Stoltz, Heather G.

Date Made: 2000-2025

Shattered Childhood

Creator: Stoltz, Heather G.

Location Made: White Plains, New York (NY) United States

Quilt Size: 14" x 11"

Project: Quilts and Human Rights; Quilts and Health

45-46-67

KID: 45-46-67

2000-2025

Wall hanging

Starke, Roy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Wall hanging

Creator: Starke, Roy

Location Made: Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa

Quilt Size: 29 3/4" x 29 1/2"

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

12-8-6625

KID: 12-8-6625

2000-2025

Wall hanging

Starke, Roy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Wall hanging

Creator: Starke, Roy

Location Made: Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa

Quilt Size: 29 3/4" x 29 1/2"

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

12-8-6624

KID: 12-8-6624

2000-2025

Wall hanging

Starke, Roy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Wall hanging

Creator: Starke, Roy

Location Made: Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa

Contruction: Painting

Quilt Size: 29 3/4" x 29 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Yarn

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

12-8-6666

KID: 12-8-6666

2000-2025

Wall hanging

Starke, Roy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Wall hanging

Creator: Starke, Roy

Location Made: Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Painting

Quilt Size: 29 3/4" x 29 1/2"

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

12-8-6664

KID: 12-8-6664

2000-2025

Wall hanging

Starke, Roy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Wall hanging

Creator: Starke, Roy

Location Made: Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa

Quilt Size: 29 3/4" x 29 1/2"

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

12-8-6665

KID: 12-8-6665

2000-2025

Madiba, The Face ...

Starke, Roy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Madiba, The Face of Foregiveness

Creator: Starke, Roy

Location Made: Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa

Contruction: Appliqued (open), vestment cuts, tapestry pieces, stamped, stenciled, cording made from embroidery threads, dyed, hand painted, rubbed, bonded, hand + machine embroidered, machine quilted - no photo transfers.

Quilt Size: 29 3/4" x 29 1/2"

Fabrics: Embroidery threads, Kenti cloth, cotton blends, paint, cotton blends, embroidery threads, Kenti-cloth (hand woven).

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

12-8-6662

KID: 12-8-6662

1976-1999

Madiba Prince of ...

Starke, Roy

Date Made: 1976-1999

Madiba Prince of Freedom

Creator: Starke, Roy

Location Made: Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa

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

Quilt Size: 112" x 96.75"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

12-8-6896

KID: 12-8-6896

2000-2025

Peace Mandela, A ...

Staples, Carole Gar...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Peace Mandela, A Tribute to Madiba

Creator: Staples, Carole Gary

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

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

Quilt Size: 29" x 30"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Waxed cotton, acrylic felt, fabric paint, and mixed media materials

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Quilts and Human Rights

50-145-81

KID: 50-145-81

2000-2025

Holy Man of Peace...

Staples, Carole Gar...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Holy Man of Peace

Creator: Staples, Carole Gary

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

Contruction: Photography/photo transfer, hand stitched, ink jet printed

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Felt, and thread

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

50-145-108

KID: 50-145-108

2000-2025

The Angel of Colo...

Staples, Carole Gar...

Date Made: 2000-2025

The Angel of Color Blindness

Creator: Staples, Carole Garey

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Ink drawing, Painting

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Paint, mixed media embellishments

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

12-8-6724

KID: 12-8-6724

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