blocks 1930-49, com...

Rockport Square

owner

Date Made: blocks 1930-49, completed 1976-1999

Rockport Square

Creator: owner

Location Made: New Martinsville (blocks) , West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 7.5" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-352

KID: 26-22-352

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Dresden Plate

Bishop, Elsie May R...

Date Made: Timespan

Dresden Plate

Creator: Bishop, Elsie May Roy

Location Made: Albright, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68" x 69 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Elsie suffered a CUA (stroke) in her 40s that left her an invalid.

26-22-559

KID: 26-22-559

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Brick Wall

Hendershot, Diana

Date Made: Timespan

Brick Wall

Creator: Hendershot, Diana

Location Made: Fairmont, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 87" x 120"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Conversation Prints, Floral, several fabrics are the same but in different colorways

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker made the quilt from fabrics obtained from the Morgan Shirt Factory in Morgantown, WV. The owner was sorting through sewing supplies upon her mother's death. She found fabric scraps (miscut shirt collars) from Morgan Shirt Factory in Morgantown, WV. The owner's aunt worked at the factory...

26-22-606

KID: 26-22-606

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Little Dutch Girl...

McKinney, Fannie Ja...

Date Made: Timespan

Little Dutch Girls

Creator: McKinney, Fannie Jane

Location Made: Dempsey, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 75" x 91 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-738

KID: 26-22-738

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Multigeneration f...

Lester, Laura Bell

Date Made: Timespan

Multigeneration family quilt

Creator: Lester, Laura Bell

Location Made: Rhodell, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66.5 x 70.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Checked, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker considered this quilt as "not one of her best." She enjoyed gardening, flowers, made buttermilk and cheese.

26-22-354

KID: 26-22-354

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Crib Quilt

Farmer, Mary Ann

Date Made: Timespan

Crib Quilt

Creator: Farmer, Mary Ann

Location Made: Morgantown, West Virginia (WV) United States

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

Quilt Size: 38" x 59"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker made the 4-patch blocks when she was 12 years old with scraps from dresses her mother made for her. It was to be a doll quilt. 40 years later, she completed it for a crib quilt for her 1st grandchild. She kept it at her home and used it when the grandchildren visited.

26-22-767

KID: 26-22-767

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8 point star

Ruth Nicholas O'Bri...

Date Made: Timespan

8 point star

Creator: Ruth Nicholas O'Brien

Location Made: Spencer, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.5 inches x 79.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Conversation Prints, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

As she grew older, the quilter got arthritis. Her daughter-in-law would cut the pieces so that the quiltmaker, Ruth, could do the hand piecing. She traded patterns with her sisters and friends.

26-22-4835

KID: 26-22-4835

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Tulip and Leaf

Oxley, Naomi Jane

Date Made: Timespan

Tulip and Leaf

Creator: Oxley, Naomi Jane

Location Made: Mt Jackson Heights, Athens, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Horizontal sashing is topstitched on. Applique is raw-edge, zig zag stitched several times.

Quilt Size: 87" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Floral, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Top was assembled from appliqued blocks and quilted in 1996., She was a member of Home Demonstration club, Farm Women's Club, and Eastern Star. She was always a very busy person, including doing the farm work, milking cows and churning butter. She made many fancy cakes with a neighbor for many celeb...

26-22-448

KID: 26-22-448

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Leaf and Reel

Oxley, Naomi Jane

Date Made: Timespan

Leaf and Reel

Creator: Oxley, Naomi Jane

Location Made: Mt Jackson Heights, Athens, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Machine applique is satin stitch.

Quilt Size: 82" x 84.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Top was assembled from appliqued blocks and quilted in 1996., She was a member of Home Demonstration club, Farm Women's Club, and Eastern Star. She was always a very busy person, including doing the farm work, milking cows and churning butter. She made many fancy cakes with a neighbor for many celeb...

26-22-449

KID: 26-22-449

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Grandmother's Flo...

Cline, Mildred

Date Made: Timespan

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Cline, Mildred

Location Made: Weirton, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 82 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Floral, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The top was quilted in 2017., Quiltmaker was an excellent cook and baker. She was owner's "step"-grandmother, but loved the owner as if she was her own.

26-22-474

KID: 26-22-474

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Crazy Quilt

Balderson, Alzeda S...

Date Made: Timespan

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Balderson, Alzeda Slusher

Location Made: West Virginia (WV) United States

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

Quilt Size: 51 1/2" x 69 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Polyester, Other, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The present owner's mother received the unfinished top in the 1970s. Silk pieces were disintegrating and she suggested the top by repaired and finished. Repairs ere started in the 1970s and completed in 2017. The item was then handed down to the present owner.

26-22-488

KID: 26-22-488

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Prairie Star

Shafer, Margaret Bo...

Date Made: Timespan

Prairie Star

Creator: Shafer, Margaret Bowers

Location Made: Grafton, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

French (owner) was not surprised - was aware of quilters on both sides of the family, Mother may have helped quilt.

26-22-510

KID: 26-22-510

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Grandma Hughes' Q...

Hughes, Naomi Pearl...

Date Made: Timespan

Grandma Hughes' Quilt

Creator: Hughes, Naomi Pearl

Location Made: White Water, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 33 1/2" x 30"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Other, Checked, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

This quilt was divided into 8 sections by her daughter. Each section was bordered, quilted, and framed so that each sibling had a piece. A family member did all the framing. Dixie Johnson divided her mother's quilt into 8 parts in 1992. Each part was bordered and bound, then framed. , The make...

26-22-680

KID: 26-22-680

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Ocean Wave

Bell, Aileen France...

Date Made: Timespan

Ocean Wave

Creator: Bell, Aileen Frances Hendrick

Location Made: Lesage, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 3/4" x 100 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The Ocean Wave center was made by the owner's grandmother while she was pregnant for the owner's father. After her death, the top was given to the owner who added borders and had it quilted by a WV quilter. The owner presented it to her father on his 62nd birthday.

26-22-682

KID: 26-22-682

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My Aunt's Quilt

Kees, Virginia

Date Made: Timespan

My Aunt's Quilt

Creator: Kees, Virginia

Location Made: Burnwell, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 62" x 69 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Checked, Feedsack, Floral, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Belva Kees and Virginia Kees made this quilt for their future daughter-in-law. The bride-to-be helped. The wedding quilt was for Bertha and Virgil Kees. The quilt top was kept in a cedar chest. The present owner asked if she could quilt it. It was quilted in 1990.

26-22-706

KID: 26-22-706

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Father's Choice

Farmer, Susan

Date Made: Timespan

Father's Choice

Creator: Farmer, Susan

Location Made: Morgantown, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

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

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Conversation Prints, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

This blocks of this quilt were made by members of the Country Roads Quilt Guild in Morgantown, WV. The top was assembled by Susan Farmer in 1989. The quilt was quilted by Deanna Lowdermilk in 2014. , Susan, the maker, received the blocks as part of a guild block exchange. She assembled the blocks c....

26-22-761

KID: 26-22-761

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Giant Dahlia

Megrail, Pearl Howa...

Date Made: Timespan

Giant Dahlia

Creator: Megrail, Pearl Howard

Location Made: Morgantown, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 81 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Pearl made the top. Her daughter, Altai, had it quilted. Her grand-daughter added edge triangles and bound it (2011)

26-22-481

KID: 26-22-481

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6 point star vari...

Unknown

Date Made: Timespan

6 point star variation

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61 3/4" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-718

KID: 26-22-718

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Crazy Quilt

Date Made: Timespan

Crazy Quilt

Location Made: West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Ink drawing, Other embellishment technique

Quilt Size: 78.5 inches x 90.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Other synthetic, Other, Glazed, Sateen, Satin, Velvet, Checked, Conversation Prints, Floral, Paisley, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was received when the owner's uncle's home was cleaned out when he died. The family knew the owner quilted and had helped embroider the quilt, so it was given to her. , Some of the pieces were embroidered and initialed by the maker's grandchildren and other family members.

26-22-4840

KID: 26-22-4840

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Wedding Ring

Oxley or Bird famil...

Date Made: Timespan

Wedding Ring

Creator: Oxley or Bird family member

Location Made: Mt Jackson Heights, Athens, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 79" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Muslin, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was probably made by a member of the Oxley or Bird family. It was found in the Oxley home which was built in 1937. The former owner's parents later lived in this home. Other quilt tops were found in the same trunk - see WV Quilt Documentation Project quilt number 80251.

26-22-446

KID: 26-22-446

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Pennsylvania Sign...

Unknown

Date Made: Timespan

Pennsylvania Signature Quilt

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 1/2" x 80 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-506

KID: 26-22-506

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Double Wedding Ri...

Graybeal, Sara Cath...

Date Made: Timespan

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Graybeal, Sara Catherine

Location Made: Williamsburg, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 88 3/4" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker's granddaughter acquired the quilt top through inheritance and had it quilted professionally in the 1970s-1980s.

26-22-700

KID: 26-22-700

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Mom's Quilt

Johnson, Claire (as...

Date Made: Timespan

Mom's Quilt

Creator: Johnson, Claire (assembled by)

Location Made: Beaumont, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 90.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Mourning Prints, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

During the 1980's and 90's quilted for the public, published patterns, finished antique quilts (especially grandmother's flower garden quilts) and taught quilting.

26-22-312

KID: 26-22-312

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Ocean Wave

Unknown

Date Made: Timespan

Ocean Wave

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 61" x 69.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Muslin, Checked, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Feedsack noted above is in border only

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-319

KID: 26-22-319

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Monkey Wrench

Oxley or Bird famil...

Date Made: Timespan

Monkey Wrench

Creator: Oxley or Bird family member

Location Made: Mt Jackson Heights, Athens, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 63" x 71"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Unknown, Broadcloth, Flannel, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Other, Woven shirtings, woven fabrics with texture

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was probably made by a member of the Oxley or Bird family. It was found in the Oxley home which was built in 1937. The former owner's parents later lived in this home. Other quilt tops were found in the same trunk - see WV Quilt Documentation Project quilt number 80250.

26-22-447

KID: 26-22-447

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Sampler Quilt of ...

McKenzie, Nannie Ma...

Date Made: Timespan

Sampler Quilt of appliqued and pieced blocks

Creator: McKenzie, Nannie Mae Pennington

Location Made: Bend Mountain, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66 5/8" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker was a talented sewer. She could look at a picture and make a pattern.

26-22-564

KID: 26-22-564

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Double Wedding Ri...

Pratt, Olive

Date Made: Timespan

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Pratt, Olive

Location Made: Parkersburg, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 1/2" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, cotton pique

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-657

KID: 26-22-657

1976-1999

Whirligig

Hammontree, Edna Sp...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Whirligig

Creator: Hammontree, Edna Spence

Location Made: Crossville, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 85 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-609

KID: 26-22-609

1976-1999

Winter of Hell Qu...

Bell, Mary Lynn Rid...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Winter of Hell Quilt (1977-78)

Creator: Bell, Mary Lynn Riddle

Location Made: Mason, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 56 1/2" x 70 1/2"

Fabrics: Polyester, Other, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, polyester double knit

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner intends to finish the quilt. It was made during "the winter of hell" (1977-78) when it was cold and snowy and the maker was stuck home with 5 children, ages 6-10.

26-22-683

KID: 26-22-683

1976-1999

Blue Log Cabin, C...

Cabin Creek Quilts,...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Blue Log Cabin, Cabin Quilts' Quilt

Creator: Cabin Creek Quilts, Malden, WV

Location Made: Malden, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 99 1/2" x 111 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Dotted, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was purchased and eventually given to the owner's mother.

26-22-702

KID: 26-22-702

1976-1999

Mother's Quilt

Miller, Eunice

Date Made: 1976-1999

Mother's Quilt

Creator: Miller, Eunice

Location Made: Covel, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Polyester, Wool, Other blends, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Other

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner remembers flannel on the back of quilts to keep the family warm in the winter. The maker was "unique...a woman before her time".

26-22-716

KID: 26-22-716

1976-1999

Orange Pekoe

Braniff, Dina

Date Made: 1976-1999

Orange Pekoe

Creator: Braniff, Dina

Location Made: Parkersburg, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Other embellishment technique, fabric paint/glue used to make the "Conoco" symbol (liquid embroidery)

Quilt Size: 67 1/2" x 94 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

This quilt was made especially for the maker's husband for use in the bunk of his long distance truck. It included the logo of the truck company. It was included in a magazine article published by the truck company, the DuPont Transit Times. It includes an image of the truck as a quilted design. The...

26-22-629

KID: 26-22-629

1958

Janet's Quilt

Coonts, Ruby Elizab...

Date Made: 1958

Janet's Quilt

Creator: Coonts, Ruby Elizabeth

Location Made: Elkins, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 87.5" x 90.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Feedsack, Floral, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Other

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Maker's husband took her name at the time of marriage. Husband's name entered on form spelled "Coontz" - alternative spelling?

26-22-377

KID: 26-22-377

1950-1975

Carpenter Star

Wilhelm, Vera McClu...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Carpenter Star

Creator: Wilhelm, Vera McClure Taylor

Location Made: Reedsville, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 50.5" x 49.75"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Sateen, Floral, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Maker routinely made big quilt, small quilt and gown for grandchildren. The year owner was born, she had three future babies to prepare for, so she bought an electric sewing machine - machine still in the family.

26-22-186

KID: 26-22-186

1950-1975

Ocean wave variat...

Unknown

Date Made: 1950-1975

Ocean wave variation

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 55" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Flannel, Other, Checked, Conversation Prints, Feedsack, Floral, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Seersucker (cotton?)

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Owner moved to Atlanta in 1982,to Florida in 1996, resided in West Virginia after 2009.

26-22-232

KID: 26-22-232

1950-1975

Flower Basket

Young, Mildred D.

Date Made: 1950-1975

Flower Basket

Creator: Young, Mildred D.

Location Made: Princeton, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 75" x 92.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Quilt maker did all sorts of things - crochet, knit, embroider. She taught Sunday school. Worked for Methodist Church for many years - organist, pianist. Very talented person. Quilt maker was 18 years old when owner (her sister) was born.

26-22-266

KID: 26-22-266

1950-1975

Baby quilt

Dove, Nora P.

Date Made: 1950-1975

Baby quilt

Creator: Dove, Nora P.

Location Made: Princeton, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Top fabrics are ribbons from funeral flowers sewn together in strips.

Quilt Size: 34.5 x 33"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Other synthetic, Unknown, Satin, Solid/plain, Other

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-268

KID: 26-22-268

1950-1975

Bessie Reeves Tul...

Reeves. Bessie

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bessie Reeves Tulip Quilt

Creator: Reeves. Bessie

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Embroidery, Black thread backstitch embroidery

Quilt Size: 64" x 79.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Floral, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Typed document submitted by quilt owner tells about the quilt maker. Part of the note reads: Bessie was in her early sixties and had worked afternoons for many years. She brought this tulip quilt, partially completed to me saying that her arthritic hands would no longer allow her to do the hand stit...

26-22-343

KID: 26-22-343

1950-1975

Lone Star

Ferguson, Ethel Mae...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Lone Star

Creator: Ferguson, Ethel Mae Stinson

Location Made: Princeton, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 80.75"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Other, Checked, Floral, Novelty, Plaid, Printed patchwork, Solid/plain, coarsely woven cotton

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was given as a quilt top only to quilt maker's son Robert Earl Ferguson and his wife, Mary. Mary finished the quilt after the maker's death using the tacking technique., Family note reads in part: "Husband Giles Dee died in 1922, with 8 children still at home. (The couple) had bought ...

26-22-387

KID: 26-22-387

1950-1975

Double Wedding Ri...

White, Gladys Wooda...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: White, Gladys Woodall

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Muslin, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

See note below, Some of the pieces are from the maker's clothes and daughter's clothes made by both women., She made her own clothes because, as she said: " I don't like passing myself on the street." Meaning others wearing the same ready-made fashions. She made almost all of her daughter'...

26-22-417

KID: 26-22-417

1950-1975

Two Grandmother's...

Knotts, Dorothy

Date Made: 1950-1975

Two Grandmother's Quilt

Creator: Knotts, Dorothy

Location Made: Aurora, Lantz Ridge community, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 95.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Rayon, Muslin, Checked, Floral, Novelty, Plaid, Solid/plain, Woven, embroidered stripe. Three or four of same print in different colorways ? fabric samples. Also shirt fabrics.

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Maker and quilter are both grandmothers of owner and her husband.

26-22-427

KID: 26-22-427

1950-1975

Aunt Maggie's Qui...

Stephens, Sarah Mag...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Aunt Maggie's Quilt, Magdalene's Quilt

Creator: Stephens, Sarah Magdalene Ashenhart

Location Made: Middlebourne, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.75" x 76.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Family history document reads: "Maggie was the daughter of Frederic and Mary Miller Ashenhart. She was born at Iuka, Tyler County, WV, the oldest of four children: Charles, Sarah, Orpha, and Homer. The household included their first cousin, Rose Ann Straight (born 1898). Rose was the daughter o...

26-22-432

KID: 26-22-432

1950-1975

Old Fashioned Flo...

Greco, Lelia Etta T...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Old Fashioned Flower Garden

Creator: Greco, Lelia Etta Thomas

Location Made: Ballard, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Conversation Prints, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

, The maker was "always making something." She lived at the end of the road in a remote area, no TV, no phone until later. There is a family story about her taking a wagon trip to return home to visit her parents - her husband paid for the wagon.

26-22-442

KID: 26-22-442

1950-1975

Rose Applique

Postlewait, Audra M...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Rose Applique

Creator: Postlewait, Audra Murray

Location Made: Westfield, West Virginia (WV) United States

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

Quilt Size: 75 1/2" x 94 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker loved flowers and used flower patterns for her quilts. Some of the great joys of Audra's life were her family, quilting, and working in her flower and vegetable gardens. She was an excellent baker, especially pies, hot rolls and pepperoni rolls.

26-22-503

KID: 26-22-503

1950-1975

State Birds and F...

Moore, Viola Cather...

Date Made: 1950-1975

State Birds and Flowers

Creator: Moore, Viola Catherine Buckalew

Location Made: Shinnston, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 95 1/2" x 71"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-527

KID: 26-22-527

1950-1975

Joseph's Coat

McDonough, Anna Reg...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Joseph's Coat

Creator: McDonough, Anna Regina

Location Made: Fairmont, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 37" x 52"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt is made of leftover squares from a larger bed quilt (owned by the sister-in-law).

26-22-535

KID: 26-22-535

1950-1975

Nine patch

Hudkins, Nellie Pau...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Nine patch

Creator: Hudkins, Nellie Pauline

Location Made: Grafton, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 60 1/4" x 74 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Other, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, 4H print

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Nellie made quilts for all 4 children. Scott was the youngest. , The quilter learned to quilt from friends and church groups.

26-22-538

KID: 26-22-538

1950-1975

9 Patch

Date Made: 1950-1975

9 Patch

Location Made: Tunnelton (Howesville), West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 1/2" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Novelty, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was created/made in 1964. Parents moved to the grandparent's house. The last of 12 children started to school and the mother had a new electric sewing machine. She had more time to sew. The mother showed it to owner 2 weeks before owner married in 1964. , Owner noted fabric scraps used fro...

26-22-560

KID: 26-22-560

1950-1975

Grandmother's Qui...

Gore, Cora Dingess

Date Made: 1950-1975

Grandmother's Quilt

Creator: Gore, Cora Dingess

Location Made: Harts Creek, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 55 1/4" x 73"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker was fiercely independent. She was a pilar of the community. When she ran the general store and saw someone in need, she made sure groceries appeared on their doorstep. She was very community minded and took care of people. The owner treasures having such a sentimental family item and ...

26-22-571

KID: 26-22-571

1950-1975

Hit or Miss

Palmer, Clara Lenor...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Hit or Miss

Creator: Palmer, Clara Lenora Balderson

Location Made: Parkersburg, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 58 1/2" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Herringbone, houndstooth check, tweed

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner mowed the lawn for the maker. When she made quilts, he received the 1st one she made. , The maker made quilts for all the family. She taught her granddaughter to quilt. They made quilts together. She learned to quilt just beore retirement in the 1960s. The maker enjoyed working with her...

26-22-602

KID: 26-22-602

1950-1975

Grandma Lil's Qui...

Williams, Lillian D...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Grandma Lil's Quilt

Creator: Williams, Lillian Dorothy Parker Keezee

Location Made: Plum Run, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 75 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Conversation Prints, Floral, Plaid, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker made quilts for her grandchildren. The owner received one and "wore it to death". The owner has very fond memories of her grandmother.

26-22-604

KID: 26-22-604

1950-1975

Grandma Cross' Qu...

Cross, Minnie Myrtl...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Grandma Cross' Quilt

Creator: Cross, Minnie Myrtle Hess

Location Made: Plum Run, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 102"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Checked, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Novelty, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-605

KID: 26-22-605

1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Alt, Joy Belle

Date Made: 1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Alt, Joy Belle

Location Made: Landes, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery, There is embroidery over the seam lines.

Quilt Size: 72" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Broadcloth, Chintz, Sateen, Other, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Paisley, Striped, Other, Knit, Corduroy, dotted swiss, Kate Greenway, Holly Hobby

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner called the maker "Grandma Joy". The maker gardened. She sold eggs during the depression. If small coins were left over, they got baseball cards.

26-22-607

KID: 26-22-607

1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Vaughan, Lynn

Date Made: 1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Vaughan, Lynn

Location Made: Parkersburg, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Machine Piecing, Other Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 72" x 89 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Unknown, Floral, Geometric, Print, decorator fabric

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

This quilt was made from draperies and table cloths from a furniture store, Patton and Neal Furniture, in Parkersburg, WV. The maker was an owner/partner. , The maker learned to quilt from her mother.

26-22-655

KID: 26-22-655

1950-1975

Double Wedding Ri...

Vogel, Vada Beulah ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Vogel, Vada Beulah Bailey

Location Made: Fenwick, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 81 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Muslin, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker met and married her husband in Helvetia, Randolph County, WV, where the Vogel family owned the general store. They moved to Fenwick, and raised their family. Her husband died at 55 years of age. The maker raised her family. She was a meek Christian lady.

26-22-675

KID: 26-22-675

1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Owens, Georgia

Date Made: 1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Owens, Georgia

Location Made: West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 75 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Other, Unknown, Satin, Unknown, Other, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, fabric with textured details, corduroy

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-732

KID: 26-22-732

1950-1975

Grandma's Star

Shepherd, Mary Teet...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Grandma's Star

Creator: Shepherd, Mary Teets

Location Made: Eglon, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 3/4" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was a wedding gift. , From Mary Teets Shepherd: "When a group of us were very young, two sisters incited us to quilt on a quilt they made. I don't remember much, but I couldn't have been over 10, if that old. I'd love to see that quilt now. But I've probably made 10 quilts and I've ...

26-22-752

KID: 26-22-752

1950-1975

Spiderweb Star

Jones, Norma Jean

Date Made: 1950-1975

Spiderweb Star

Creator: Jones, Norma Jean

Location Made: Morgantown, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker's teachers were from the depression era. They taught her to never think any piece was too small to use. This quilt was probably one of her earliest ones. , The maker's grandmother and her neighbor, Mrs. Dye, taught her to quilt. They taught her to never think any piece was too small to u...

26-22-769

KID: 26-22-769

1950-1975

Jewel Box

Eula Lamm Jones

Date Made: 1950-1975

Jewel Box

Creator: Eula Lamm Jones

Location Made: Beason, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 70.75 inches x 85.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilter had 16 grandchildren and made each one a quilt.

26-22-4843

KID: 26-22-4843

1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Elizabeth Helmick

Date Made: 1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Elizabeth Helmick

Location Made: Pierce, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 53 inches x 80 inches

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker enjoyed blueberry picking, and cooking. She made homemade bread, soups, and rhubarb desserts.

26-22-4847

KID: 26-22-4847