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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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
Timespan
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
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
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
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
Frances Adams' Qu...
Adams, Frances

Date Made: 1976-1999

Frances Adams' Quilt

Creator: Adams, Frances

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Ink drawing, Other embellishment technique, Puff paint, crazy patch, counted cross-stitch

Quilt Size: 82" x 93"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Each chapter in the state made a square to represent their chapter and the quilt was pieced and quilted by Neva Weeks, Clarksburg, WV.

26-22-4905

KID: 26-22-4905
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
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
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
Churn Dash
Mary Louise Harlan ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Churn Dash

Creator: Mary Louise Harlan Chandler

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68.5 inches x 80.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-4836

KID: 26-22-4836
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
Medallion Appliqu...
Drake, Mary Elizabe...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Medallion Applique, Hollyhock Kit

Creator: Drake, Mary Elizabeth Blake

Location Made: Toronto, Ontario Canada

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 71.75" x 84.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Grandmother to mother to daughter (current owner)

26-22-4865

KID: 26-22-4865
1950-1975
The Green Quilt
Neil, Kathleen

Date Made: 1950-1975

The Green Quilt

Creator: Neil, Kathleen

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 1/4" x 74 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-4873

KID: 26-22-4873
1950-1975
Tulip Basket/ The...
Conner, Hazel Jeane...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Tulip Basket/ The Great Circle Quilt

Creator: Conner, Hazel Jeanette

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 104"

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-4894

KID: 26-22-4894
1950-1975
Pitcher and Basin...
Henderson, Gladys

Date Made: 1950-1975

Pitcher and Basin with Dahlia

Creator: Henderson, Gladys

Location Made: Upper Glade, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 64" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Floral, Solid/plain, Other, Large scale floral print

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-197

KID: 26-22-197
1950-1975
Iris Quilt
Tierney, Marjorie H...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Iris Quilt

Creator: Tierney, Marjorie Hyre

Location Made: Weston, Buckhannon, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76.25" x 87.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

This quilt was made to duplicate a raffle quilt inherited by the maker's husband. See history submitted by owner and also see original quilt documented as West Virginia Quilt Doc Project inventory number 80027., The inspiration quilt for this duplicate was made in 1935 in Weston, WV. Materials sele...

26-22-206

KID: 26-22-206
1950-1975
Dutch Girl
Wade, Harriett VanD...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Dutch Girl

Creator: Wade, Harriett VanDyne

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 71" x 84.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Muslin, Conversation Prints, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Favorite quilting design was these interlocking circles - used on lots of quilts.

26-22-257

KID: 26-22-257
1950-1975
Bow Tie baby quil...
Dunn, Vernie Ball

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bow Tie baby quilt

Creator: Dunn, Vernie Ball

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 39.5" x 53.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Other, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Muslin, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Quote from owner: "Granny made it for me (owner) while I was still in high school because she (maker) didn't think she'd be alive when I (owner) had my first child.", Quilt maker was always pleasant and happy and liked to play tricks. Her children said they never heard cross words between ...

26-22-270

KID: 26-22-270
1950-1975
Aunt Nada's Quilt...
Patton, Nada Smith

Date Made: 1950-1975

Aunt Nada's Quilt

Creator: Patton, Nada Smith

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 73" x 78.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

A good pie-maker; loved to cook; made her own cottage cheese.

26-22-321

KID: 26-22-321
1950-1975
Red Poppy quilt
Harper, Frances Ker...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Red Poppy quilt

Creator: Harper, Frances Kerns

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

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77" x 89.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Owner believes quilt kit was purchased from either Lee Ward or Herschners, This was the quilt maker's first applique quilt; she made a second of the same pattern as payment to quilter Rose Crawford (maker's aunt)as payment for quilting services.

26-22-364

KID: 26-22-364
1950-1975
Flower Basket
Riggleman, Zora

Date Made: 1950-1975

Flower Basket

Creator: Riggleman, Zora

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 77" x 93"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Checked, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-370

KID: 26-22-370
1950-1975
Grandma's Quilt
Coen, Daisy Bell Do...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Grandma's Quilt

Creator: Coen, Daisy Bell Douglass

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 73.5" x 83.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt maker had a strong knowledge of herbal medicines and loved fishing. She was "old time" Methodist - didn't cut her hair or wear pants, rode side saddle on horseback.

26-22-374

KID: 26-22-374
1950-1975
Nine Patch quilt
Herbein, Sarah Artl...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Nine Patch quilt

Creator: Herbein, Sarah Artley

Location Made: Ringtown, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Other, Plaid, Solid/plain, Wool in small houndstooth weave

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Owner believes this quilt was possibly made for maker's first son, born 04-14-1918., Part of the income on her father's farm came from selling nuts from their orchard. Maker's mother was one of 12 siblings.

26-22-394

KID: 26-22-394
1950-1975
Hearts and Gizzar...
White, Gladys Wooda...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Hearts and Gizzards

Creator: White, Gladys Woodall

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Other synthetic, Feedsack, Checked, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Other, gingham

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'...

26-22-418

KID: 26-22-418
1950-1975
Double Wedding Ri...
Hull, Edna Opal

Date Made: 1950-1975

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Hull, Edna Opal

Location Made: Terra Alta, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75.5" x 86.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Rayon, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Checked, Conversation Prints, Feedsack, Floral, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

(from family history document) "Edna Opal Hull grew up on a farm west of the town of Terra Alta, West Virginia, one of 4 children of William H.C. Goff and Hattie Olive Goff. On the farm everyone worked the fields and gardens where you grew your food, canned and preserved everything, made butter...

26-22-428

KID: 26-22-428
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
Baskets Quilt
Unknown

Date Made: 1950-1975

Baskets Quilt

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 71.5" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Assumed to be a family quilt, but owner is not sure of the maker. Another family quilt is number 80241, made pre-1930.

26-22-437

KID: 26-22-437
1950-1975
Dresden Fan
Greco, Lelia Etta T...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Dresden Fan

Creator: Greco, Lelia Etta Thomas

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66.25" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was given to owner when she went to college, it was used there and afterwards. The owner asked for this quilt when the maker's quilts were divided up., She did a lot of crochet work, got the patterns from a small craft magazine.

26-22-441

KID: 26-22-441
1950-1975
Grandmother's Flo...
Rogers, Sadie Blanc...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Rogers, Sadie Blanceh Richmond

Location Made: Flat Top, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Conversation Prints, Floral

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was well used and enjoyed., 1. quilter made 5-10 quilts, did not sell her quilts The owner's mother piecer of this quilt, was a talented seamstress, sometimes creating her own patterns. She often reused and restyled fabrics to make clothes for her children. She also did embroidery. 2. m...

26-22-500

KID: 26-22-500
1950-1975
Lone Star
Conley, Elwanda Mur...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Lone Star

Creator: Conley, Elwanda Muriel Harold

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 73" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Also learned to quilt from a neighbor.

26-22-508

KID: 26-22-508
1950-1975
Little Dutch Girl...
Moore, Viola Cather...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Little Dutch Girl

Creator: Moore, Viola Catherine Buckalew

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embroidered hat bands and outline

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-526

KID: 26-22-526
1950-1975
Three Tulips from...
Wilcox, Phyllis Hal...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Three Tulips from Farm and Fireside, Sept. 1929

Creator: Wilcox, Phyllis Hallie Hudkins

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 62 1/2" x 93 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-530

KID: 26-22-530
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
Fisher Boy / Colo...
McCarty, Bessie McL...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Fisher Boy / Colonial Lady

Creator: McCarty, Bessie McLaughlin

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 67 1/2" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Muslin, Floral, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Corduroy, denim

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-540

KID: 26-22-540
1950-1975
The Christmas Qui...
Gore, Cora Dingess

Date Made: 1950-1975

The Christmas Quilt

Creator: Gore, Cora Dingess

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 64" x 79

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Novelty, 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 ...

26-22-569

KID: 26-22-569