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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
2000-2025
Reproduction Albu...
Zimmerman, Dee

Date Made: 2000-2025

Reproduction Album Quilt

Creator: Zimmerman, Dee

Location Made: Rhinelander and Wausau, Wisconsin (WI) United States

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

Quilt Size: 70.50 in. x 86 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Print, Solid/plain, Double pink print

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

This reproduction of an antique album quilt was made by Liberty Ladies a Civil War quilt study group from Wausau, Wisconsin and finished in 2012. The quilt was donated by Geraldine Vieaux and Liberty Ladies of Wausau and is now in the collection of the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts in C...

15-11-2598

KID: 15-11-2598
1976-1999
Volatile Material...
Anderson, Faye

Date Made: 1976-1999

Volatile Material Spirits on the Mesa

Creator: Anderson, Faye

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 58.50 in x 92 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Chintz, Dotted, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain, Striped

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

15-11-2604

KID: 15-11-2604
1800-1849
Wholecloth
Baker, Alzina

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wholecloth

Creator: Baker, Alzina

Location Made: Canada

Quilt Size: 85.75 in x 91 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

The quilt was donated to Family Sharing in Grafton (a thrift store), and was then donated to the museum. A note pinned to the quilt read: "This spread was made about 100 years ago by Alzina Baker when she was a girl living in Canada."

15-11-198

KID: 15-11-198
2000-2025
Bubbles
Benson, Linda Reuss...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Bubbles

Creator: Benson, Linda Reuss

Location Made: Cedar Grove, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), The piece has machine raw edge applique of the sunglasses, the bubble-blowing paddle, and the flowers and leaves. There is iridescent mesh over the circles.

Quilt Size: 32 in.es x 70 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3395

KID: 15-11-3395
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 Quilt History 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
Winter Star
Braus, Kate

Date Made: 2000-2025

Winter Star

Creator: Braus, Kate

Location Made: Middleton, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 31 in. x 72 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain, ombre fabrics - hand dyed

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3412

KID: 15-11-3412
1976-1999
La Parisienne
Briggs, Kathleen L....

Date Made: 1976-1999

La Parisienne

Creator: Briggs, Kathleen L.

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 24.50 in. x 24.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric

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

15-11-2549

KID: 15-11-2549
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
Puff Squares
Brown, Martha Goeks...

Puff Squares

Creator: Brown, Martha Goeks

Location Made: Northfield, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 47 in. x 66 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Other, Velvet, Checked, Floral, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

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

15-11-1304

KID: 15-11-1304
1800-1849
Diamond Framed Me...
Cox, Jane Bowden

Date Made: 1800-1849

Diamond Framed Medallion

Creator: Cox, Jane Bowden

Location Made: Barnstaple United Kingdom

Contruction: English template Piecing, Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 74 in. x 83 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

The quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts., According to the family history, the quilt maker was from the west coast of England, close to Wales. The quilt has typical Welsh quilting designs in a medallion format. The designs include: 4 hearts in the medallion and...

15-11-1309

KID: 15-11-1309
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 Quilt History 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
1976-1999
Endless Star Vari...
Crumble, Allie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Endless Star Variation

Creator: Crumble, Allie

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 in. x 97 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Quilt was acquired by the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts as a donation., In the short biography accompanying the documentation forms: "She refuses to make quilts to order, preferring instead to sew favorite patterns or to create new ones of her own. On some, she makes use of the st...

15-11-2468

KID: 15-11-2468
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 Quilt History 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
Summer Rain
De Lia, Ellie

Date Made: 2000-2025

Summer Rain

Creator: De Lia, Ellie

Location Made: Fox Point, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, The quilt is also paper pieced.

Quilt Size: 31 in. x 71 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3337

KID: 15-11-3337
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
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
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
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
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
2000-2025
Falling into Fall...
Ferguson, Joan

Date Made: 2000-2025

Falling into Fall

Creator: Ferguson, Joan

Location Made: Warrensburg, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: English template Piecing, Machine Piecing, Other Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Dimensional applique, Other embellishment technique, There are 3-D dimensional flower centers. Paper piecing is also one of the construction techniques

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 70.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3350

KID: 15-11-3350
2000-2025
Moorland Rain
Figved, Deb

Date Made: 2000-2025

Moorland Rain

Creator: Figved, Deb

Location Made: Bartlett, Illinois (IL) United States

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

Quilt Size: 32 in x 52 in

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

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

15-11-659

KID: 15-11-659
1850-1875
Pomergranate
Foote, Susan Shawue...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Pomergranate

Creator: Foote, Susan Shawuer

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

15-11-1305

KID: 15-11-1305
2000-2025
Fleur de Pomme
Fortin, Jeannine

Date Made: 2000-2025

Fleur de Pomme

Creator: Fortin, Jeannine

Location Made: Freedom, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Other embellishment technique, The machine applique is raw edge applique.

Quilt Size: 31.50 inches x 70 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Rayon, Broadcloth, Other, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain, Tulle

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3335

KID: 15-11-3335
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 Quilt History 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
1976-1999
Lancaster Rose
Gordon Maggi

Date Made: 1976-1999

Lancaster Rose

Creator: Gordon Maggi

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 26 in. x 26 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

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

This quilted piece was featured in the book, "The Quilter's Guide to Amish Quilts" by Jan Jefferson & Maggi McCormick Gordon published by The Quilt Press, 1998, pages 108-111.

15-11-2628

KID: 15-11-2628
1976-1999
Double Wedding Ri...
Gordon, Maggie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Gordon, Maggie

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 21 in. x 21 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

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

This quilted table mat was featured in the book "The Quilter's Guide to Amish Quilts" by Jan Jefferson & Maggie McCormick Gordon, published by the Quilt Digest Press, 1998, pages 70 - 73.

15-11-2627

KID: 15-11-2627
2000-2025
Winter Walk
Haag, Diane

Date Made: 2000-2025

Winter Walk

Creator: Haag, Diane

Location Made: Verona, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Other embellishment technique, The white polar bear is dimensional applique.

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 70.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Print

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3334

KID: 15-11-3334
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 Quilt History 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
1930-1949
Embroidered Water...
Heiden, Susan Hriba...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Embroidered Water Lily

Creator: Heiden, Susan Hribar

Location Made: Cleveland, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 74 in. x 89 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

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

This quilt was donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts by the quiltmaker's grandson Paul Rushing who had inherited the quilt., The Donor explained, "Quiltmaker was my grandmother. She became ill in her mid twenties & went to a sanitarium for at least 18 months. She quilte...

15-11-2631

KID: 15-11-2631
2000-2025
Heather Strippy
Reising, Irene

Date Made: 2000-2025

Heather Strippy

Creator: Reising, Irene

Location Made: Paducah, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Strip/string Piecing, Other embellishment technique, rickrack

Quilt Size: 30 inches x 53 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Broadcloth, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Print, Solid/plain

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

The quilt is one of seven designed to cover a yurt, a project suggested by Linzi Upton of Scotland, UK.

15-11-1278

KID: 15-11-1278
2000-2025
Paducah Thistle
Reising, Irene

Date Made: 2000-2025

Paducah Thistle

Creator: Reising, Irene

Location Made: Padukah, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Strip/string Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 27 inches x 53 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Other synthetic, Flannel, Plaid, Solid/plain

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

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

15-11-1275

KID: 15-11-1275
2000-2025
"My Happy Season"...
Johnson, Julie

Date Made: 2000-2025

"My Happy Season"

Creator: Johnson, Julie

Location Made: Winnetka, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, The hand applique is turned-edge applique.

Quilt Size: 32.50 in. x 71 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3347

KID: 15-11-3347
2000-2025
Lightning Falls
Johnson, Sandra

Date Made: 2000-2025

Lightning Falls

Creator: Johnson, Sandra

Location Made: Madison, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 71 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3364

KID: 15-11-3364
1850-1875
Rose Variation
Jones, Margaret T. ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Rose Variation

Creator: Jones, Margaret T. Davis

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 64 in. x 81 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

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

15-11-2777

KID: 15-11-2777
2000-2025
Snow Crystals
Karban-Neef, Anita

Date Made: 2000-2025

Snow Crystals

Creator: Karban-Neef, Anita

Location Made: Cary, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other Piecing, Machine Applique, Paper piecing is also used.

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 73.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Print

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3425

KID: 15-11-3425
2000-2025
Autumn Leaves
Kennedy, Jim

Date Made: 2000-2025

Autumn Leaves

Creator: Kennedy, Jim

Location Made: Grafton, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, The quilt is a whole cloth panel with machine appliqued leaves falling from the top of the quilt. The appliqued leaves have machine buttonhole stitching around each leaf.

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 70 in.

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Print, Striped

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3329

KID: 15-11-3329
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 Quilt History Project; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

15-11-1310

KID: 15-11-1310
1930-1949
Rainbow Cactus
Markiewitz, Josaphi...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rainbow Cactus

Creator: Markiewitz, Josaphine Douthitt

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 in. x 100 in.

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

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

This quilt was donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts by Pat Nichols, Included in the documentation notes: "Rainbow Cactus top (Arranged by Mary McElwain) Circa 1936 80" x 101" According to Mary's catalog, "The Romance of Village Quilts", (1936) Box co...

15-11-2779

KID: 15-11-2779
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 Quilt History 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
Symbols from the ...
Meyer, Sandra Churc...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Symbols from the East

Creator: Meyer, Sandra Churchill

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other novelty technique, Other embellishment technique, Marker drawing of a symbol in the center of each block. Each of the smaller blocks are in a wonky log cabin pattern. Fabric is woven together to form tubes to represent the top of a yurt.

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 70 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Print

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3330

KID: 15-11-3330
2000-2025
Bluegrass, Black ...
Mika, Theresa

Date Made: 2000-2025

Bluegrass, Black Earth, and Salamanders for Jane

Creator: Mika, Theresa

Location Made: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Metallic thread is used and the two salamanders are black plastic with pink dots.

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 71 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3341

KID: 15-11-3341
1901-1929
Crazy Quilt
Mills, Marie Antoin...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Mills, Marie Antoinette

Location Made: Garden City, Minnesota (MN) United States

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

Quilt Size: 68.50 in. x 78.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted, Other

Fabrics: Silk, Muslin, Sateen, Velvet, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Stamped, Striped, Other, Political event ribbons, brocade

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

This quilt was originally a gift from the quiltmaker to her granddaugher. The granddaughter had it in her possession from 1970 until the time of the donation to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-2465

KID: 15-11-2465
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 Quilt History 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
1930-1949
Grandmother's Flo...
Olson, Ester Mae

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Olson, Ester Mae

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 63.50 in. x 81.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Made in Illinois this quilt was inherited through the family of a woman with whom the quiltmaker lived. It was never used until the donor Jessie H. Howell used it as a decorative coverlet over a bedspread. This quilt was donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts., The quiltmaker mov...

15-11-2599

KID: 15-11-2599
2000-2025
Eightsome Reel
Olson, Judi

Date Made: 2000-2025

Eightsome Reel

Creator: Olson, Judi

Location Made: Garden City, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), One bead is included near the label on the back.

Quilt Size: 30 1/4 inches x 51 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

The quilt is one of 24 yurt panels designed for a challenge project initiated by Linzi Upton, Scotland, UK.

15-11-1293

KID: 15-11-1293
2000-2025
Garden Glory
Osbon, Judy

Date Made: 2000-2025

Garden Glory

Creator: Osbon, Judy

Location Made: Blaine, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Other applique, Dimensional applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Other embellishment technique, Thread painting

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 70.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain, Fleece and tulle are used.

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3346

KID: 15-11-3346
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
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
Double Wedding Ri...
Ozog, Anne Mrugala

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Ozog, Anne Mrugala

Location Made: Portage, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Quilt Size: 15 in x 19 in

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

Inherited by the daughter of the quiltmaker and donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-2548

KID: 15-11-2548
2000-2025
A Wisconsin Sprin...
Pavlik, Sonja Lamba...

Date Made: 2000-2025

A Wisconsin Spring

Creator: Pavlik, Sonja Lambach

Location Made: Bayside, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Dimensional applique, Other novelty technique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, The applique is raw edged. The quilt has 3-dimensional leaves on the violets inset into the circles. A spider web is made with mesh screen. The bird, bee, worm, slug, badger, deer, and flowers are created in original designs. There are also French knots.

Quilt Size: 32 in.hes x 71 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3366

KID: 15-11-3366
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 Quilt History 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
1976-1999
String Star
Pitchford, Ivory

Date Made: 1976-1999

String Star

Creator: Pitchford, Ivory

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Strip/string Piecing

Quilt Size: 89 in. x 92 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Other, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Woven cotton

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

From a previous display (location not given) of her quilt this description was given: "Ivory Pitchford Milwaukee, Wisconsin Just as Allie Crumble learned to quilt from her mother many years ago in Mississippi, so too did Allie's daughter, Ivory Pitchford, learn the craft from her. Born in S...

15-11-2824

KID: 15-11-2824
2000-2025
Winter Serenity
Members of The Next...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Winter Serenity

Creator: Members of The Next Chapter Quilters

Location Made: Dodgeville, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Fusible Applique, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 31.50 in. x 70.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Geometric, Print

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3357

KID: 15-11-3357
2000-2025
"Tree of Life"
Raisbeck, Barbara

Date Made: 2000-2025

"Tree of Life"

Creator: Raisbeck, Barbara

Location Made: Bloomington, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, The machine applique is raw edge applique.

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 70.50 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3351

KID: 15-11-3351
2000-2025
Northern Lights
Sankovitz, Terri

Date Made: 2000-2025

Northern Lights

Creator: Sankovitz, Terri

Location Made: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 71 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3416

KID: 15-11-3416
2000-2025
Rose Parade
Sankovitz, Terri

Date Made: 2000-2025

Rose Parade

Creator: Sankovitz, Terri

Location Made: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 70 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3410

KID: 15-11-3410
2000-2025
April Showers Bri...
Sankovitz, Terri

Date Made: 2000-2025

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Creator: Sankovitz, Terri

Location Made: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 31.50 in. x 71 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

Four Seasons WMQFA Yurt Panel Challenge In 2011, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts curated the exhibit “Quilted Yurt USA”. The wooden yurt frame with its unique fabric panels generated interest in WMQFA owning their own yurt. In 2013, WMQFA held a yurt panel challenge with th...

15-11-3396

KID: 15-11-3396
2000-2025
Celtic Knot
Spingler, Sharon

Date Made: 2000-2025

Celtic Knot

Creator: Spingler, Sharon

Location Made: Helendale, California (CA) United States,United Kingdom

Contruction: Machine Applique, Painting

Quilt Size: 27 inches x 50 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Hand-dyed, Solid/plain

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

The quilt is one of 24 panels designed for a challenge project initiated by Linzi Upton, Scotland, UK.

15-11-1291

KID: 15-11-1291
2000-2025
Slinky
Starkey, Corey

Date Made: 2000-2025

Slinky

Creator: Starkey, Corey

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Other novelty technique, Embroidery, Painting, Other embellishment technique, Thread Sketched Motifs

Quilt Size: 32 in x 51 in

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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

Donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts. Linzi Upton of Scotland suggested the challenge of constructing a Yurt with quilted panels. This is one of 24 quilted panels created for the Yurt project.

15-11-658

KID: 15-11-658