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

Lone Star

Wyatt, Fratie

Date Made: 1950-1975

Lone Star

Creator: Wyatt, Fratie

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75.5" x 75.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-242

KID: 26-22-242

1950-1975

Sunbonnet Sue

Workman, Irene Jewe...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Sunbonnet Sue

Creator: Workman, Irene Jewell Osborne

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Outline (stem), satin, blanket

Quilt Size: 69" x 84 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-570

KID: 26-22-570

1950-1975

Baby Quilt

Wiseman, Barbara

Date Made: 1950-1975

Baby Quilt

Creator: Wiseman, Barbara

Location Made: Norfolk, Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Embroidery, Embroidered details with different colored threads

Quilt Size: 51 1/2" x 45 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-743

KID: 26-22-743

1901-1929

Nancy Winkler qui...

Winkler, Nancy Agne...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Nancy Winkler quilt

Creator: Winkler, Nancy Agnes

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Round red pieces set in, not appliqued, to background.

Quilt Size: 69" x 81.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-350

KID: 26-22-350

1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

(possibly)

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Creator: (possibly)

Location Made: Bluefield area (?), West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 67" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Other blends, Other, Unknown, Broadcloth, Linsey-woolsey, Unknown, Other, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Unknown

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Owner is not sure which side of her family the quilt came from., Family stories tell of Civil War soldiers on both sides of the family.

26-22-450

KID: 26-22-450

1930-1949

Grandma's Star Qu...

Wilson, Lillian May...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandma's Star Quilt

Creator: Wilson, Lillian May Stiles

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84.5" x 86.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner slept under this quilt as a girl, but her father expected that it always be treated "reverently."

26-22-401

KID: 26-22-401

1950-1975

Grandma's Utility...

Wilson, Lillian May...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Grandma's Utility Quilt

Creator: Wilson, Lillian May Stiles

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72.2" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Flannel, Plaid, Solid/plain, Other, Novelty weave fabric in sashing and border

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Fabrics used in the quilt were from quilt maker's son's and daughter-in-law's clothing (John C. Wilson and Bety Yost Wilson)

26-22-405

KID: 26-22-405

1930-1949

Double wedding ri...

Wilson, Lillian May...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Double wedding ring

Creator: Wilson, Lillian May Stiles

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Muslin, Checked, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Plaid, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner slept under this quilt as a girl, but her father expected that it always be treated "reverently."

26-22-208

KID: 26-22-208

1930-1949

Redwork Embroider...

Williams, Pauline

Date Made: 1930-1949

Redwork Embroidery - Early American Theme

Creator: Williams, Pauline

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 66 1/2" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner had inherited a family quilt which was destroyed in a fire. She bought this quilt from another family member as a replacement for $2,450., The quiltmaker always was interested in trying new things with handwork, whether quilting, crochet, or embroidery, She was just a really interesting wo...

26-22-487

KID: 26-22-487

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

1930-1949

Bowtie

Williams, Hallie Ma...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bowtie

Creator: Williams, Hallie Mae

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 75 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Quilt owner sat under the quilting frame during the winter as a make-believe tent. Hallie Mae Williams, the maker, gave every child and grandchild a quilt when they got married. Quilted until she was 97 years old.

26-22-4889

KID: 26-22-4889

1930-1949

Flower Garden

Williams, Bessie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Flower Garden

Creator: Williams, Bessie

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73" x 83.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-416

KID: 26-22-416

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

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

Grandma's Morning...

Wilcox, Phyllis Hal...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Grandma's Morning Glory Quilt

Creator: Wilcox, Phyllis Hallie Hudkins

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embellishment of flowers and stem with outline and running stitch

Quilt Size: 71" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-531

KID: 26-22-531

1930-1949

Grandmopther's Fl...

Wilcox, Mary Elizab...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmopther's Flower Garden

Creator: Wilcox, Mary Elizabeth Wigner

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-672

KID: 26-22-672

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Wickland, Eliza Cla...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Wickland, Eliza Clark

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 71 1/2" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-502

KID: 26-22-502

1930-1949

Dutch Girl

Wiblin, Inda Dew Ho...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dutch Girl

Creator: Wiblin, Inda Dew Holmes

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embroidery is black thread running stitch and daisy stitch flowers on hats

Quilt Size: 63" x 87.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Checked, Conversation Prints, Feedsack, Floral, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt owner remembers sleeping under the quilt, in fact she slept under it until she married.

26-22-406

KID: 26-22-406

1950-1975

Cathedral Window

Whitlow, Tava Susan...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Cathedral Window

Creator: Whitlow, Tava Susan Ashley

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Cathedral window

Quilt Size: 71 1/2" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-747

KID: 26-22-747

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

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

1930-1949

Dresden Plate

West, Ida

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Creator: West, Ida

Location Made: West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

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

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner acquired it through her husband's family.

26-22-685

KID: 26-22-685

1850-1875

Variation of Mosa...

Welch, Nancy Nannie...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Variation of Mosaic Pattern

Creator: Welch, Nancy Nannie Hundley

Location Made: West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: English template Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Checked, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-4903

KID: 26-22-4903

1930-1949

Ocean Wave

Weeks, Clara Helen ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Ocean Wave

Creator: Weeks, Clara Helen (based on dating and location of quilt)

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61 1/2" x 77 1/2"

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

26-22-512

KID: 26-22-512

1930-1949

LeMoyne Star

Weekley, Bazzilla D...

Date Made: 1930-1949

LeMoyne Star

Creator: Weekley, Bazzilla Daktar Mariona (Zona) Zwibas

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70.5" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Chintz, Muslin, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Print

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Owner inherited the quilt from his mother who is the daughter of the quilt maker., The quilt maker was always busy, she did tatting, crochet, knitting, macramé, paper mache', beaded ornaments, paint by number, etc. Always had a wildflower garden - 30 varieties of violets. At one point she was very...

26-22-334

KID: 26-22-334

1930-1949

Fan Quilt

Weekley, Bazzilla D...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Fan Quilt

Creator: Weekley, Bazzilla Daktar Mariona (Zona) Zwibas

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 71" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Plaid, Print, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt maker was always busy, she did tatting, crochet, knitting, macramé, paper mache', beaded ornaments, paint by number, etc. Always had a wildflower garden - 30 varieties of violets. At one point she was very overweight, joined "TOPS" in 60 to lose 150 pounds.

26-22-335

KID: 26-22-335

1930-1949

Wedding Quilt

WCTU (Women's Chris...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Quilt

Creator: WCTU (Women's Christian Temperance Union) of HalfMoon Valley, Centre Co., PA

Location Made: Half Moon Valley, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 71 1/4" x 72 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

a well-used quilt This quilt was a wedding gift to the owner's parents who married Dec. 25, 1922. The bride was an elementary school teacher in a one-room school. The groom was a farmer and a prominent member of the community.

26-22-496

KID: 26-22-496

1930-1949

John's Quilt

Wayne, Maxine Goff

Date Made: 1930-1949

John's Quilt

Creator: Wayne, Maxine Goff

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 60.5" x 86.5"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Flannel, Feedsack, Feedsack, Floral, Plaid, Other, drapery type print

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-373

KID: 26-22-373

1901-1929

Rose of Sharon

Watson, Rosa A. Gai...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Watson, Rosa A. Gain

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

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

Quilt Size: 83" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-371

KID: 26-22-371

1930-1949

Drunkard's Trail

Watson, Clara

Date Made: 1930-1949

Drunkard's Trail

Creator: Watson, Clara

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

Quilt Size: 76 1/4" x 83 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Clara planned to make each grandchild a quilt, but owner understands he may be the only grandchild receiving a quilt. The quilt's original location was Globe, WV. Globe no longer exists. , Owner states his great aunt may have discovered the time involved in completing quilts., A family member dis...

26-22-562

KID: 26-22-562

1950-1975

Red Rose design q...

Watring, Mary Eliza...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Red Rose design quilt

Creator: Watring, Mary Elizabeth Knotts

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 84.5" x 101"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt and matching pillow were purchased as a kit. Daughter of the quilt maker stitched the second block from left in the top row and added her name "Jane" in stitching in the block., See document provided by family.

26-22-251

KID: 26-22-251

1930-1949

Babcie's Duvet Co...

Was, Jadwiga

Date Made: 1930-1949

Babcie's Duvet Cover

Creator: Was, Jadwiga

Location Made: Ware, Massachusetts (MA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 62 1/2 in x 72 in

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Feedsack, Floral

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Owner knew her grandmother as "Babcie" - the Polish word for grandmother. Babcie and owner shared the same birthday - Oct 15 - 60 years apart.

26-22-776

KID: 26-22-776

1930-1949

Iris

Ward, Dina Kasa Que...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Iris

Creator: Ward, Dina Kasa Queen

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Other novelty technique, Novelty technique: trapunto petals

Quilt Size: 68.25" x 81.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

From a description of the quilt in a family history document: " Each block is comprised of two trapezoids meeting at the widest point in the center. The blocks in the top and bottom rows are comprised of one trapezoid. The iris design of the leaves and flowers is in the center of each block. Ea...

26-22-344

KID: 26-22-344

1930-1949

Iris

Ward, Dina Kasa Que...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Iris

Creator: Ward, Dina Kasa Queen

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Other novelty technique, Novelty technique: trapunto petals

Quilt Size: 68" x 77.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

From a description of the quilt in a family history document: " Each block is comprised of two trapezoids meeting at the widest point in the center. The blocks in the top and bottom rows are comprised of one trapezoid. The iris design of the leaves and flowers is in the center of each block. Ea...

26-22-345

KID: 26-22-345

1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Walls, Alta Christo...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Walls, Alta Christopher Gibson

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 73"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-552

KID: 26-22-552

1850-1875

Peonies

Walker, M. M.

Date Made: 1850-1875

Peonies

Creator: Walker, M. M.

Location Made: Indiana (IN)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 89" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Geometric, Print

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Likely Indiana provenance, A nearly identical quilt was shown at the 2015 Vermont Quilt Festival. Sadly, the VT example also has an unknown provenance.

26-22-300

KID: 26-22-300

1930-1949

Grandmother's Fan...

Walden, Essie Lee

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Fan

Creator: Walden, Essie Lee

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73.75 inches x 89.25 inches

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-4845

KID: 26-22-4845

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Walden, Essie Lee

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Walden, Essie Lee

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 85.25 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Print

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-4844

KID: 26-22-4844

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

1930-1949

Four block lone s...

Wade, Ella Smith

Date Made: 1930-1949

Four block lone star

Creator: Wade, Ella Smith

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 81" x 83.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-256

KID: 26-22-256

1930-1949

Gwen's Wedding Qu...

Vogt, Orrie Candice...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Gwen's Wedding Quilt

Creator: Vogt, Orrie Candice Ward

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner's Aunt Orrie made the quilt for her Aunt Gwendolin when she got married.

26-22-690

KID: 26-22-690

1950-1975

Lone Star

Vogel, Vada Beulah ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Lone Star

Creator: Vogel, Vada Beulah Bailey

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 64" x 72 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

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.

26-22-676

KID: 26-22-676

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

Cathedral Window

Vivian Alma Pagan B...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Cathedral Window

Creator: Vivian Alma Pagan Bond

Location Made: Bluefield, West Virginia (WV)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Cathedral window

Quilt Size: 84 inches x 66 inches

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The owner's grandmother, Vivian Alma Pagan Bond, lived and quilted in Bluefield, WV and Bluefield, VA.

26-22-4839

KID: 26-22-4839

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

1930-1949

Elizabeth Vannoy ...

Vannoy, Elizabeth J...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Elizabeth Vannoy Wedding Quilt

Creator: Vannoy, Elizabeth Jane Nestor

Location Made: Stump Town, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73 1/2" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

The maker's son made her a quilting frame. After her death, her quilts were dispersed to family members.

26-22-698

KID: 26-22-698

1930-1949

City Blocks

Utt, Janice Marie D...

Date Made: 1930-1949

City Blocks

Creator: Utt, Janice Marie Dillon

Location Made: Webster Springs, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 88.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Other, Checked, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, twill weave, corduroy, pique

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Maker had a Singer sewing machine, present owner still has her sewing supplies.

26-22-361

KID: 26-22-361

1950-1975

Janice's Flowers ...

Utt, Janice Marie D...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Janice's Flowers with Bees

Creator: Utt, Janice Marie Dillon

Location Made: Webster Springs, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 92.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Feedsack, Checked, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Maker had a Singer sewing machine, present owner still has her sewing supplies.

26-22-362

KID: 26-22-362

1850-1875

Cross Roads to Je...

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Cross Roads to Jerico

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Glazed, Muslin, Checked, Floral, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Purchased in September, 2015 from a woman in New England, selected because the era of this quilt matches the era of the owner's house.

26-22-211

KID: 26-22-211

1950-1975

Carpenter's Wheel...

Unknown

Date Made: 1950-1975

Carpenter's Wheel

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 62" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Broadcloth, Flannel, Feedsack, Other, Checked, Conversation Prints, Feedsack, Floral, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Other

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-231

KID: 26-22-231

1850-1875

Oak Leaf Variatio...

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Oak Leaf Variation

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 85" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-277

KID: 26-22-277

1850-1875

Floral Variation

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Floral Variation

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 75" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-286

KID: 26-22-286

1850-1875

Coxcomb and berri...

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Coxcomb and berries

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 89" x 93"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-292

KID: 26-22-292

1850-1875

Pinwheel Star

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Pinwheel Star

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 85" x 89"

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-303

KID: 26-22-303

1930-1949

Snow Crystals (Br...

Unknown

Date Made: 1930-1949

Snow Crystals (Brackman)

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 74.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Purchased by Opal Grueser at an estate auction held in Athens, OH

26-22-314

KID: 26-22-314

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

1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue

Unknown

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sunbonnet Sue

Creator: Unknown

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

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embroidery details on bonnets

Quilt Size: 72" x 91.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

26-22-383

KID: 26-22-383

1950-1975

Irish Chain

Unknown

Date Made: 1950-1975

Irish Chain

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Other, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, blue chambray

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Very unusual cotton quilting thread.

26-22-404

KID: 26-22-404

1850-1875

Princess Feather

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Princess Feather

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Reverse Applique, Reverse applique in feather centers and central star centers, vine flowers have stuffed centers.

Quilt Size: 86.5" x 87.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project

Note provided by owner reads: "This quilt was found in the cedar chest belonging to Mrs. Wayne T. Gray (Carrie Semrau Gray) upon her death in 1992. An appraisal in 2002 by Elizabeth Granholm (now deceased) indicates the quilt was most probably made in 1850 in eastern Ohio where the Grays origin...

26-22-434

KID: 26-22-434