c 1930

Garden Bouquet

Thom, Ulrika Mallon...

Date Made: c 1930

Garden Bouquet

Creator: Thom, Ulrika Mallon

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Gathering/ruching, Embroidery, Hand embroidery was used to make thin stems and stamens on the flowers. Details of the birds (feet, eyes, and beaks) were also hand embroidered.

Quilt Size: 68.5 in x 76.75 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts., Quilt maker purchased fabric at Schuster's and Goldman's Department Stores in Milwaukee, Wisconsin., The quilt maker was married but had no children. She made other quilts and some of them are in the possession of the W...

15-11-503

KID: 15-11-503

c 1930

Dancing Daffodils...

Thom, Ulrika Mallon...

Date Made: c 1930

Dancing Daffodils

Creator: Thom, Ulrika Mallon

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Flowers, leaves and stems are hand embroidered with the blanket stitch using the color of thread compatible with the fabric. Every daffodil has deep gold stitching in the trumpet to represent depth.

Quilt Size: 76.5 in. x 84.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts., Quilt maker purchased fabric at Schuster's and Goldman's Department Stores in Milwaukee, Wisconsin., The quilt maker was married but had no children. She made other quilts and some of them are in the possession of the W...

15-11-504

KID: 15-11-504

c 1930

Rose of Sharon

Thom, Ulrika Mallon...

Date Made: c 1930

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Thom, Ulrika Mallon

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Flowers, leaves and stems are hand appliqued with the blanket stitch using the color thread compatible with the fabric. She embroidered a French knot in the center of each large rose.

Quilt Size: 73.5 in. x 82 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts., The quilt maker was married but had no children. She made other quilts and some of them are in the possession of the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fine Arts. As a member of the Ladies Aid Society of Milwaukee, Wiscon...

15-11-506

KID: 15-11-506

c 1930

Bluebells (Variat...

Thom, Ulrika Mallon...

Date Made: c 1930

Bluebells (Variation)

Creator: Thom, Ulrika Mallon

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Flowers and leaves are hand appliqued with the blanket stitch using the color of thread compatible with the fabric. Fine stems embroidered with brown thread using the stem stitch.

Quilt Size: 65 in. x 78.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts., The quilt maker was married but had no children. She made other quilts and some of them are in the possession of the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fine Arts. As a member of the Ladies Aid Society of Milwaukee, Wiscon...

15-11-526

KID: 15-11-526

Timespan

Lone Star

Date Made: Timespan

Lone Star

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 85 in x 86 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-408

KID: 15-11-408

Timespan

Wholecloth

Date Made: Timespan

Wholecloth

Location Made: Racine, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.5 in x 85 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Quilt was given to owner when quilt maker moved, and then donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts.

15-11-427

KID: 15-11-427

Timespan

Crazy Quilt

Date Made: Timespan

Crazy Quilt

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 67.25 in. x 85.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Silk, Wool, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

This quilt was donated to the museum by the estate of Dolores Reppert.

15-11-2009

KID: 15-11-2009

Timespan

Red Poppy

Friend

Date Made: Timespan

Red Poppy

Creator: Friend

Location Made: Fontana, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81 in. x 104 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, Stamped

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts., Red Poppy quilt, was made from a kit sold by the Mary McElwain shop. On page 154 in the book "Wisconsin Quilts: Stories in the Stitches" by Ellen Kort.

15-11-1301

KID: 15-11-1301

2000-2025

Milwaukee Communi...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Milwaukee Community Quilt

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Reverse Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Ink drawing, Painting, Photography/ photo transfer, Other embellishment technique, Aida cloth with embroidery attached woven ribbon objects glued on

Quilt Size: 97.50 in x 112.50 in

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Other, Floral, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Felt

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-637

KID: 15-11-637

2000-2025

Funky Chook

Merrill, Heidi

Date Made: 2000-2025

Funky Chook

Creator: Merrill, Heidi

Location Made: Clifton Park, New York (NY) United States

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

Quilt Size: 29.50 in. x 52.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Other, Plaid, Solid/plain, lame

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt is one of 24 designed to cover a yurt, a challenge project suggested by Linzi Upton of Scotland, UK and donated to the museum.

15-11-1279

KID: 15-11-1279

2000-2025

Celtic Circles

Upton, Linzi

Date Made: 2000-2025

Celtic Circles

Creator: Upton, Linzi

Location Made: United Kingdom

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Painting

Quilt Size: 29.5 x 53 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Other, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Lame

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Linzi Upton suggested the challenge of constructing a Yurt with quilted panels. This is one of 24 panels used for the project. It has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-1289

KID: 15-11-1289

2000-2025

Crazy Quilt

Brooks, Ella Mae

Date Made: 2000-2025

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Brooks, Ella Mae

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 81 in. x 80 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

The quilt was purchased from the maker and donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts.

15-11-2

KID: 15-11-2

2000-2025

Day Lily Garden

Zieman, Nancy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Day Lily Garden

Creator: Zieman, Nancy

Location Made: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Fusible Applique, Machine Applique, Painting

Quilt Size: 38.75 in. x 28.25 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

This wall hanging is now part of the collection at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts., "Sewing with Nancy" host/producer; founder of "Nancy's Notion's; Author

15-11-510

KID: 15-11-510

2000-2025

Amish Broken Dish...

Craig, Linda

Date Made: 2000-2025

Amish Broken Dishes

Creator: Craig, Linda

Location Made: Winnepeg Canada

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 28 in. x 52 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Geometric, Print, Solid/plain, Other, Lame

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt is one of 24 designed to cover a yurt, a challenge project suggested by Linzi Upton of Scotland, UK and donated to the museum.

15-11-1277

KID: 15-11-1277

2000-2025

Hip To Be Square

Harmon, Anne

Date Made: 2000-2025

Hip To Be Square

Creator: Harmon, Anne

Location Made: Stowe, Vermont (VT) United States

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

Quilt Size: 31.5 in. x 53 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, Lame

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Linzi Upton of Scotland suggested the challenge of constructing a Yurt with quilted panels. This quilted panel is one of 24 panels used for the project. It has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-1285

KID: 15-11-1285

2000-2025

Gees Bend Glitz

Darlington, Sandra

Date Made: 2000-2025

Gees Bend Glitz

Creator: Darlington, Sandra

Location Made: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery

Quilt Size: 29.50 in. x 52.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Other, Solid/plain, Lame

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Linzi Upton from Scotland suggested the challenge of constructing a Yurt with quilted panels. This is one of 24 panels used for the project. It has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-1287

KID: 15-11-1287

2000-2025

Looking 4 Number ...

Weichsler, Connie

Date Made: 2000-2025

Looking 4 Number 5

Creator: Weichsler, Connie

Location Made: Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Strip/string Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Painting

Quilt Size: 30 in. x 54.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain, Other, Lame, painted tone-on-tone

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Linzi Upton of Scotland suggested the challenge of making a Yurt from quilted panels. This is one of 24 panels used for the project. It has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-1288

KID: 15-11-1288

2000-2025

New York Geese

Bowser, Charlotte

Date Made: 2000-2025

New York Geese

Creator: Bowser, Charlotte

Location Made: Averill Park, New York (NY) United States,United Kingdom

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

Quilt Size: 28.50 in. x 52 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Other, Plaid, Solid/plain, lamee

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt is one of 24 designed to cover a yurt, a challenge project suggested by Linzi Upton of Scotland, UK and donated to the museum.

15-11-1280

KID: 15-11-1280

2000-2025

Volcanic Disrupti...

Upton, Linzi

Date Made: 2000-2025

Volcanic Disruption

Creator: Upton, Linzi

Location Made: United Kingdom

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

Quilt Size: 31.75 in. x 51.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Other, Plaid, Solid/plain, Lame & painted

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Linzi Upton of Scotland suggested the challenge of constructing a Yurt with quilted panels. This is one of 24 panels used for the project. It has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-1290

KID: 15-11-1290

2000-2025

Nevada Kaleidosco...

Pickens, Kristina

Date Made: 2000-2025

Nevada Kaleidoscope

Creator: Pickens, Kristina

Location Made: Ely, Nevada (NV) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 51 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Handwoven, Plaid, Solid/plain, Woven Plaid & Lame

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Linzi Upton of Scotland suggested the challenge of constructing a Yurt with quilted panels. This is one of 24 panels used for the project. It has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-1286

KID: 15-11-1286

2000-2025

Tweed Compasses

Lowseth, Shirley

Date Made: 2000-2025

Tweed Compasses

Creator: Lowseth, Shirley

Location Made: Rock Springs, Wyoming (WY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 28 .75 in. x 52.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Other, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, lame

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-1310

KID: 15-11-1310

1976-1999

Grandmother's Fie...

Ozment, Fran

Date Made: 1976-1999

Grandmother's Field of Flowers

Creator: Ozment, Fran

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 32 in x 34 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-552

KID: 15-11-552

1976-1999

Hat Quilt from Gr...

Toebe, Catherine

Date Made: 1976-1999

Hat Quilt from Grandma

Creator: Toebe, Catherine

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Other novelty technique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Other embellishment technique, ribbons attached to the top of the hats, lace attached to the bottom of each hat

Quilt Size: 64 inches x 78 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Broadcloth, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Printed patchwork, Solid/plain, Striped, polyester double knit

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-1331

KID: 15-11-1331

1976-1999

Maple Leaf

Date Made: 1976-1999

Maple Leaf

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 61 in x 49 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-1508

KID: 15-11-1508

1976-1999

Hexagon

Date Made: 1976-1999

Hexagon

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 18 in x 17.25 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-555

KID: 15-11-555

1976-1999

Diamond Field

Date Made: 1976-1999

Diamond Field

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 19 in x 25 in

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-553

KID: 15-11-553

1976-1999

Grandmother's Flo...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 15 in x 19.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-616

KID: 15-11-616

1976-1999

Grandmother's Flo...

Ozment, Fran

Date Made: 1976-1999

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Ozment, Fran

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 15 in x 19 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

15-11-617

KID: 15-11-617

1950-1975

Cross Stitch Meda...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Cross Stitch Medallion

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other embellishment technique, Cross Stitch

Quilt Size: 78 in x 90 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-1510

KID: 15-11-1510

1950-1975

Trip Around the W...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Trip Around the World

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64 in x 84 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-1509

KID: 15-11-1509

1950-1975

The Ozaukee Count...

Thiensville-Mequon ...

Date Made: 1950-1975

The Ozaukee County Quilt

Creator: Thiensville-Mequon Newcomers

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

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

Quilt Size: 62.5 in. x 77 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Wool, Broadcloth, Other, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, denim

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

This quilt was originally given to the Weyenberg Library in Mequon, WI. The library donated it to the current owner, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts.

15-11-1222

KID: 15-11-1222

1950-1975

Double Wedding Ri...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Double Wedding Ring

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 in x 100 in

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Donated to the museum by the Darting Needles Quilt Guild of Appleton, Wisconsin.

15-11-1361

KID: 15-11-1361

1950-1975

Trip Around the W...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Trip Around the World Variation

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 in x 84 in

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-516

KID: 15-11-516

1950-1975

Friendship Circle...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Friendship Circle

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 77 in. x 77 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-641

KID: 15-11-641

1950-1975

Brids in the Air ...

Dilley, Minnie Alic...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Brids in the Air Variation

Creator: Dilley, Minnie Alice Toney

Location Made: Excelsior, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 in. x 76 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Mrs. Dilley was married at age 21 or 22 to a man who had 9 children from a previous marriage. She was a very saving person, who canned and cooked and was very religious. She was a 7th Day Adventist, and never ate pork. She didn't believe in playing cards.

15-11-1679

KID: 15-11-1679

1930-1949

Around the World

Westing, Sophia Lue...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Around the World

Creator: Westing, Sophia Luella Roesch

Location Made: Potosi Township, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 in x 91 in.

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Delores Reppert remembers being fascinated with her grandmother's quilt making., The kit was comprised of 5 shades of color and ordered from a catalog. , Mrs. Westing's parents lived in Grant County, Wisconsin.

15-11-1026

KID: 15-11-1026

1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Dilley, Minnie Alic...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Creator: Dilley, Minnie Alice Toney

Location Made: Excelsior, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70 in. x 81 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Mrs. Dilley was married at age 21 or 22 to a man who had 9 children from a previous marriage. She was a very saving person, who canned and cooked and was very religious. She was a 7th Day Adventist, and never ate pork. She didn't believe in playing cards.

15-11-1696

KID: 15-11-1696

1930-1949

Rose

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rose

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82 in x 96 in

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Quilt top was donated to the museum., Some applique flower pieces appear to be selectively cut. Flower buds are solid fabrics, chosen to coordinate with flowers. Shares some fabrics with quilt #A540.

15-11-1111

KID: 15-11-1111

1930-1949

Sun Bonnet Sue

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sun Bonnet Sue

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 69.5 in x 83.0 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-1507

KID: 15-11-1507

1930-1949

Churn Dash

Date Made: 1930-1949

Churn Dash

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 in. x 85 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt was donated to the museum by Marla Kennedy.

15-11-515

KID: 15-11-515

1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

The women of the ch...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Friendship Quilt

Creator: The women of the church

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 74 inches x 79 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-1312

KID: 15-11-1312

1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66 in x 88 in

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Donated to the museum by the Darting Needles Quilt Guild of Appleton, Wisconsin.

15-11-1476

KID: 15-11-1476

1930-1949

Blazing Star Meda...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Blazing Star Medallion

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 in x 90 in

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Donated to the museum by the Darting Needles Quilt Guild of Appleton, Wisconsin.

15-11-1494

KID: 15-11-1494

1930-1949

Rising Sun Variat...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rising Sun Variation

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 62 in x 78 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-1645

KID: 15-11-1645

1930-1949

Indian Hatchet Va...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Indian Hatchet Variation with Lattice

Quilt Size: 80 in x 86 in

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

This quilt was donated to the museum by Marla Kennedy in 2003.

15-11-406

KID: 15-11-406

1930-1949

A Trip Around th...

Thom, Ulrika Mallon...

Date Made: 1930-1949

A Trip Around the World

Creator: Thom, Ulrika Mallon

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76.5 in. x 85 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts., Quilt maker purchased fabric at Schuster's and Goldman's Department Stores in Milwaukee, Wisconsin., She made other quilts and some of them are in the possession of the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts. As a m...

15-11-439

KID: 15-11-439

1930-1949

Shoo Fly

Date Made: 1930-1949

Shoo Fly

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 in. x 79 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt is thought to have been made by Midwestern Amish during the first quarter of the 20th century. It was purchased at an estate sale and then donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts by Jan Montgomery.

15-11-496

KID: 15-11-496

1930-1949

Building Blocks

mother of Jessamine...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Building Blocks

Creator: mother of Jessamine Socha Gertenbach

Location Made: Racine, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Each block is made of 25 (5 x 5) alternating blocks, blue and white.

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 92 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The owner received the quilt from Jessamine Gertenbach when Jessamine entered the Alexian Home.

15-11-531

KID: 15-11-531

1930-1949

Contained Crazy

Date Made: 1930-1949

Contained Crazy

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Other embellishment technique, Needle punching with chenille thread

Quilt Size: 50.5 in. x 79.25 in.

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Broadcloth, Satin, Velvet, Other, Checked, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Premium type, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Moire, Memorial ribbons, Brocade ribbon

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-614

KID: 15-11-614

1930-1949

Crib Quilt

Date Made: 1930-1949

Crib Quilt

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 26.25 in x 36.50 in

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-615

KID: 15-11-615

1930-1949

Rose Wreath

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rose Wreath

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81 in x 79 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-752

KID: 15-11-752

1930-1949

Dutch Roses

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dutch Roses

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 78 in x 92 in

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Donated to the museum by the Darting Needles Quilt Guild of Appleton, Wisconsin.

15-11-1377

KID: 15-11-1377

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 in x 94 in

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

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Donated to the museum by the Darting Needles Quilt Guild of Appleton, Wisconsin.

15-11-1511

KID: 15-11-1511

1901-1929

Nine Patch

Federman, Emma Wild...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Nine Patch

Creator: Federman, Emma Wilder

Location Made: Plainfield, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 in x 88 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-419

KID: 15-11-419

1901-1929

Single Irish Chai...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Single Irish Chain

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 in. x 82 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Print

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-509

KID: 15-11-509

1901-1929

Wholecloth Quilt ...

Mother of Gertenbac...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wholecloth Quilt with Quilted Design

Creator: Mother of Gertenbach, Jessamine Socha

Location Made: Racine, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 67.5 in x 84 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

The quilt was given to source by Jessamine Gertenbach when she entered the Alexian Village Retirement Home in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin during the 1990's. It has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-530

KID: 15-11-530

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Dunn, Harriett

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Dunn, Harriett

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 74 in. x 77 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Silk, Wool, Other, Brocade, twill weaves

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Quilt was donated to the museum by Maggi Gordon. Maggi purchased it from Blackwolf Antiques in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It was published in Warmin's Vintage Quilts by Maggi Gordon, page 193.

15-11-1

KID: 15-11-1

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Dunn, Harriet

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Dunn, Harriet

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 72 in. x 78 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Velvet, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Quilt was donated to the museum by Maggi Gordon. Maggi purchased it from Blackwolf Antiques in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 2003., The four corner blocks of the quilt contain four fans each in the block corners.

15-11-2011

KID: 15-11-2011

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 74 in. x 82 in.

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Silk, Wool, Satin, Velvet, Other, Checked, Dotted, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Brocade

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Donated to the museum by Maggi Gordon. She received it from Patricia Cox in 2006.

15-11-2010

KID: 15-11-2010

1901-1929

Oregon Trail, Kin...

Unknown

Date Made: 1901-1929

Oregon Trail, King Solomon's Puzzle

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 71 in. x 87 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-753

KID: 15-11-753