1930-1949

Sutton Library Si...

(probably) Rebecca ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sutton Library Signature Quilt

Creator: (probably) Rebecca Lodge members

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 61.5" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

the name Roscoe Cunningham is embroidered on the quilt

26-22-411

KID: 26-22-411

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Friends of Mountwoo...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Friends of Mountwood Park

Location Made: Petrolum/Volcano

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 74 inches x 73"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Broadcloth, Sateen, Satin, Velvet, Checked, Floral, Mourning Prints, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Received in Feb 2023. Mary Perrin Cheslyn Jonas donated for museum. She received it in 1971 at which time she noted that it was already 100 yrs old. Was given to Mary by Mrs. Powell's cousin., Stored in pillowcase with hand written note directly on case by Mary Jonas (donator).

26-22-4855

KID: 26-22-4855

1950-1975

Bowtie

hand pieced by pati...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bowtie

Creator: hand pieced by patients at Weston State Hospital

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 1/2" x 97 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Paisley, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

This quilt top was purchased in an antique shop in Weston, WV.

26-22-625

KID: 26-22-625

1930-1949

Album

King Knob Methodist...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Album

Creator: King Knob Methodist Church Ladies' Aid Society

Location Made: King Knob, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 61 1/2" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Quilt was originally a raffle quilt to benefit the King Knob Ladies' Aide Society. , Quilt owner was given the named quilt as a wedding gift in 1961 by her Aunt Edith Hedge Baker. It was made at King Knob Methodist Church in Ritchie County, WV. The quilt was auctioned at some point. A family fr...

26-22-4883

KID: 26-22-4883

1901-1929

Ladies Aid Societ...

Ladies Aid Society ...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Ladies Aid Society Signature Quilt

Creator: Ladies Aid Society of West Milford United Methodist Church Charge, West Milford, WV

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

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 67" x 77.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Document submitted by family states: Hand pieced and quilted in "cursive" writing by the Ladies Aid Groups from the West Milford United Methodist Church Charge in Harrison County, which would have been ladies from the Sycamore, Good Hope, Righter, Coburns Creek and Duck Creek areas at that...

26-22-191

KID: 26-22-191

1930-1949

China Aster

Ladies of Ansted, W...

Date Made: 1930-1949

China Aster

Creator: Ladies of Ansted, WV

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 61.75" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-4854

KID: 26-22-4854

1950-1975

Squares

Ladies of the Anste...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Squares

Creator: Ladies of the Ansted Baptist Church, Fayette Co, WV

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Black thread - hand embroidered

Quilt Size: 67" x 84.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-4853

KID: 26-22-4853

1930-1949

Friendly Circle C...

The Friendly Circle...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendly Circle Class of Colerain Quilt

Creator: The Friendly Circle Class of Colrain - 1931

Location Made: Colrain, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 76 1/2" x 86 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-621

KID: 26-22-621

1930-1949

Friendship quilt ...

unknown

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship quilt for Audrey Brannon

Creator: unknown

Location Made: Big Otter, West Virginia (WV)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 63.5 inches x 79.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-181

KID: 26-22-181

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

1950-1975

Masontown Baptist...

Masontown Baptist C...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Masontown Baptist Church Quilt

Creator: Masontown Baptist Church

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 76" x 84 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The ladies of the 1st Baptist Church of Masontown made this quilt as a gift for the owner's parents. The owner's father was pastor of the church.

26-22-745

KID: 26-22-745

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

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

1876-1900

Ahra Jane Hall's ...

(probably) Hall, Mr...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Ahra Jane Hall's Quilt

Creator: (probably) Hall, Mrs. John

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 86.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Print is fine stipple type of design

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt was previously owned by Arah Jane Hall, who died in 1967 age 80's, the daughter of Mrs. John Hall., Daughter Arah was a maiden lady - well known in her community. She kept this quilt even as she downsized the family home. She was active in her church and sang in the choir with a beautiful ...

26-22-408

KID: 26-22-408

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

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

1930-1949

Hit and Miss

Amtower, Lucy Blanc...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Hit and Miss

Creator: Amtower, Lucy Blanch

Location Made: Laurel Dale, West Virginia (WV) United States

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

Quilt Size: 66" x 84 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Other, Floral, Novelty, Canvas and heavier fabrics

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker made quilts for all her family members. She obtained much of her fabric from a feed store in Keyser, WV. She made and sold butter and eggs in Keyser.

26-22-598

KID: 26-22-598

1930-1949

Rambler

Amtower, Lucy Blanc...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rambler

Creator: Amtower, Lucy Blanch

Location Made: Laurel Dale, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70 3/4" x 84 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Feedsack, Print

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

This quilt was made especially for the owner's father when he was a child. His name is embroidered on it. , The maker made quilts for all her family members. She obtained much of her fabric from a feed store in Keyser, WV. She made and sold butter and eggs in Keyser.

26-22-593

KID: 26-22-593

1930-1949

Star of Home

Amtower, Lucy Blanc...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star of Home

Creator: Amtower, Lucy Blanch

Location Made: Laurel Dale, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 73 3/4" x 83 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker made quilts for all her family members. She obtained much of her fabric from a feed store in Keyser, WV. She made and sold butter and eggs in Keyser.

26-22-597

KID: 26-22-597

1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Anderson, Muriel

Date Made: 1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Anderson, Muriel

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66.25" x 80.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Broadcloth, Other, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Heavier cotton upholstery fabrics.

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

She was the "jokester" of the family - like her mother - always fun.

26-22-248

KID: 26-22-248

1950-1975

Sunbonnet Susie

Anderson, Nellie R....

Date Made: 1950-1975

Sunbonnet Susie

Creator: Anderson, Nellie R. Anderson

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embroidery details in black thread

Quilt Size: 65" x 72.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Hard working farm woman who lived at Tuscawilla Farm, Greenbrier County, WV

26-22-4878

KID: 26-22-4878

1930-1949

Flower basket and...

Armstrong, Anna Eve...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Flower basket and hexagon flowers

Creator: Armstrong, Anna Evelyn Feather

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Other, Solid/plain, Some variety of weaves noted.

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

She was very involved in church work, and sewed. Both her husband and son, Gerald Armstrong, worked at Englehart Woolen Mill near Albright, West Virginia.

26-22-259

KID: 26-22-259

1930-1949

Nine Patch

Arthur, Othello

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nine Patch

Creator: Arthur, Othello

Location Made: Jackson, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 34 1/2" x 34"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner's uncle made a doll crib. This quilt was used in it.

26-22-642

KID: 26-22-642

1850-1875

Montana Star

Arthur, Zida Margar...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Montana Star

Creator: Arthur, Zida Margaret Karr

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 77 1/2'

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner is presently reproducing the quilt. The owner's 80-year old mother had the quilt in the trunk of her car. She wanted to use it for picnics. The present owner rescued the quilt.

26-22-489

KID: 26-22-489

1950-1975

Plain block with ...

Austin, Elizabeth

Date Made: 1950-1975

Plain block with embellishment

Creator: Austin, Elizabeth

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Painting, see photo

Quilt Size: 32" x 48"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker would often use blankets for the backings. Blocks of fabric were used for the front. The owner remembers the maker and cousins getting together on weekends to do the quilting. The owner had forgotten about the quilt. She received it as a gift again at her baby shower. It was gifted again...

26-22-574

KID: 26-22-574

1950-1975

Rob Peter to pay ...

Bailey, D. Geneal

Date Made: 1950-1975

Rob Peter to pay Paul

Creator: Bailey, D. Geneal

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker says, "I just HAVE to make quilts!"

26-22-684

KID: 26-22-684

1930-1949

Grandma's Signatu...

Baker, Cornelia Bel...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandma's Signature Quilt

Creator: Baker, Cornelia Belle

Location Made: Leslie, Arkansas (AR) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 64" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

This quilt was used by Neely Baker, the quiltmaker, until 1960. Her daughter, the owner's mother, took the quilt to Porterville, CA and kept it in a trunk. The quilt was then given to the owner in 1990.

26-22-490

KID: 26-22-490

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

1950-1975

Star of Bethleham...

Ball, Arbelia

Date Made: 1950-1975

Star of Bethleham

Creator: Ball, Arbelia

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 1/2" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

When the owner's great aunt (the maker's daughter) died, many quilts were found in trunks and were distributed to family members.

26-22-712

KID: 26-22-712

1850-1875

Princess Feather

Bantz, Mary A.

Date Made: 1850-1875

Princess Feather

Creator: Bantz, Mary A.

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 84" x 85"

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Purchased in 2018 from Stella Rubin Antiques, Cording typical of Ohio quilts. The type of cording suggests skilled needle woman maker's name and date is quilted into the quilt - 1870

26-22-542

KID: 26-22-542

1950-1975

Improved Nine Pat...

Barr, Joni Martin

Date Made: 1950-1975

Improved Nine Patch

Creator: Barr, Joni Martin

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 1/4" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker quilted the item on an oval lap hoop. The maker's mother, Mildred Fleak Bailey, provided some of the fabric and helped cut out the pattern. Mildred Fleak Bailey b. 03-27-1918, d. 04-2002

26-22-632

KID: 26-22-632

1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Bartgis, Dorothy E....

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Bartgis, Dorothy E.

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68.75" x 81.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Muslin, Checked, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Quilt maker Dorothy and her mother, Anna Clarice Jacobson worked on quilts together., Dorothy Bartgis was single, she died at the age of 100 on January 3, 2015. Her mother Anna Clarice Jacobson Bartgis Corley lived to age 103. Both were life long residents of Elkins, WV. This quilt was made by eithe...

26-22-379

KID: 26-22-379

1930-1949

Star of Bethleham...

Bartrug, Caroline

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star of Bethleham

Creator: Bartrug, Caroline

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 3/4" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

She was a generous person extending credit and good to people who suffered from flooding in New Martinsville. She lived her life in the same house after being married. She was known as mim-mim to her grandchildren.

26-22-759

KID: 26-22-759

1930-1949

The Wool Sampler

Bartrug, Caroline

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Wool Sampler

Creator: Bartrug, Caroline

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, flower, herringbone stitch

Quilt Size: 36 1/2" x 92 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

She was a generous person extending credit and good to people who suffered from flooding in New Martinsville. She lived her life in the same house after being married. She was known as mim-mim to her grandchildren.

26-22-758

KID: 26-22-758

1930-1949

The Wedding Quilt...

Bartrug, Caroline

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Wedding Quilt

Creator: Bartrug, Caroline

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 1/2" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

She was a generous person extending credit and good to people who suffered from flooding in New Martinsville. She lived her life in the same house after being married. She was known as mim-mim to her grandchildren.

26-22-760

KID: 26-22-760

1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Bartrug, Caroline

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Creator: Bartrug, Caroline

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 69 1/4" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

She was a generous person extending credit and good to people who suffered from flooding in New Martinsville. She lived her life in the same house after being married. She was known as mim-mim to her grandchildren.

26-22-756

KID: 26-22-756

1930-1949

Sugar Loaf/Thousa...

Bartrug, Caroline

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sugar Loaf/Thousand Pyramids Variation

Creator: Bartrug, Caroline

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 1/4" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

She was a generous person extending credit and good to people who suffered from flooding in New Martinsville. She lived her life in the same house after being married. She was known as mim-mim to her grandchildren.

26-22-757

KID: 26-22-757

1876-1900

Beall, Clara May Ja...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Creator: Beall, Clara May James

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

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Foundation is the backing.

Quilt Size: 54" x 69 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Mourning Prints, Solid/plain, Mourning prints on the back

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-519

KID: 26-22-519

1930-1949

The Ugly Fan

Bell, Aileen France...

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Ugly Fan

Creator: Bell, Aileen Frances Hendrick

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 1/2" x 93 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Print, Printed patchwork, Solid/plain, Other

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker was distributing her quilts to her children. The owner's father took this one because he thought "no one else would want this ugly quilt". Ever since then this beloved quilt has been called the "Ugly Fan Quilt".

26-22-681

KID: 26-22-681

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

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

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

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Belt, Alice Mary We...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Belt, Alice Mary Webb

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 32" x 24"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Wool, Other, Velvet, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-641

KID: 26-22-641

1930-1949

Star of Bethlehem...

Stokley Randolph Mc...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star of Bethlehem

Creator: Stokley Randolph McDaniel

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65.5 inches x 74.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Bessie lost her sight about 1932 due to glaucoma.

26-22-4841

KID: 26-22-4841

1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Birchfield, Nancy G...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Birchfield, Nancy Good

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 66 3/4" x 76 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Other synthetic, Unknown, Broadcloth, Sateen, Unknown, Other, Floral, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain, Corduroy, flocked

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Same maker as 80488

26-22-719

KID: 26-22-719

1901-1929

Nancy's Quilt

Birchfield, Nancy G...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Nancy's Quilt

Creator: Birchfield, Nancy Good

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Stitches used: stem, satin, herringbone, feather, lazy daisy

Quilt Size: 69" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Broadcloth, Flannel, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain, Other, Brocade, ikot, tweed

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Same maker as 80487

26-22-720

KID: 26-22-720

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

1930-1949

Bishop, Everett

Date Made: 1930-1949

Creator: Bishop, Everett

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

In 1937 Everett Bishop, age 7, was ill with pleurisy of the lung.

26-22-553

KID: 26-22-553

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Blackwell, Ola Str...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Blackwell, Ola Stricklen

Location Made: Young's Bottom, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker was an excellent seamstress and made clothing for her daughters.

26-22-711

KID: 26-22-711

1950-1975

Sunbonnet Sue

Blankenship, Edna L...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Sunbonnet Sue

Creator: Blankenship, Edna Lucille

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Buttonhole stitch applique, embroidery on hats

Quilt Size: 62.5" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Muslin, Checked, Floral, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Her goal was to make a quilt for each grandchild (9) for their graduation and wedding. She succeeded. All the babies had a quilt, including great-grandchildren.

26-22-263

KID: 26-22-263

1950-1975

Hattie's Kegley F...

Blankenship, Hattie...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Hattie's Kegley Fans

Creator: Blankenship, Hattie Rebecca Worrell

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 70.5" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-237

KID: 26-22-237

1950-1975

Graduation Quilt

Blankenship, Hattie...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Graduation Quilt

Creator: Blankenship, Hattie Rebecca Worrell

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Other Piecing, Other novelty technique, Fabric squares were folded into half-square triangles, stuffed individually then whipstitched together

Quilt Size: 60.25" x 84.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Unknown, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Quiltmaker was 73 years old at the time of construction, pattern was simple and easy for her to make.

26-22-239

KID: 26-22-239

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

1850-1875

Windmill

Boggs, Nancy

Date Made: 1850-1875

Windmill

Creator: Boggs, Nancy

Location Made: Mouth of Seneca, West Virginia (WV) United States

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

Quilt Size: 85" x 90 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain, Other, Lacey resist dyed

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

This quilt was made in Virginia (now West Virginia). The quilt was at the Sites Homestead, which was located at Mouth of Seneca, VA (now WV) during the civil war. The Homestead was a wayside inn for travelers and well stocked with food and supplies. The Union soldiers raided and ransacked the pl...

26-22-748

KID: 26-22-748

1930-1949

The Diamond

Boso, Ada Augusta H...

Date Made: 1930-1949

The Diamond

Creator: Boso, Ada Augusta Humphrey

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 3/4" x 84 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker helped research family history that was used for "The Boso Family" book. She was very involved with her church.

26-22-640

KID: 26-22-640

1950-1975

Mom's Baby Quilt

Boso, Geraldine

Date Made: 1950-1975

Mom's Baby Quilt

Creator: Boso, Geraldine

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 34" x 47 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker loved fabric. She preferred cottons. She was a seamstress, making clothes for her children, including both of her daughter's wedding dresses and other special occasion dresses.

26-22-649

KID: 26-22-649

1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Bowers, Susie Jane ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Bowers, Susie Jane Alt

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

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

Quilt Size: 70" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Linen, Polyester, Broadcloth, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Velveteen, Knits, Dotted Swiss

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker and her sister-in-law were resourceful. They made home brew (beer) on the stove and sold it on the weekend. People came to Smoke Hole and would buy it. The other people who helped work on the quilt were her granddaughters. They helped to tie the quilt.

26-22-608

KID: 26-22-608

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

1930-1949

French Bouquet/Br...

Brennen, Lucetta El...

Date Made: 1930-1949

French Bouquet/Bride's Bouquet

Creator: Brennen, Lucetta Ellen

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker was a single mother who raised 5 children. She cooked, took in boarders, was a seamstress, and did laundry. All of her daughters learned to play an instrument and entertained on showboats and elsewhere, for family income. The owner would thread quilting needles for the maker who had diff...

26-22-633

KID: 26-22-633

1930-1949

Granny's Quilt

Brooks, Nora May Bi...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Granny's Quilt

Creator: Brooks, Nora May Bixler

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66.5" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Other, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Shirtings

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker was very active - "spry" - up until the time she died. She loved to tell family stories and about life on the farm. She was a sweet little lady. The owner remembers visiting at the big red brick farmhouse at Easton, remembers a large fireplace in the parlor.

26-22-431

KID: 26-22-431