1976-1999

Lone Star

Zimmerman, Hattie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Lone Star

Creator: Zimmerman, Hattie

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69.50 in. x 89.50 in.

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Solid/plain

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

15-11-3980

KID: 15-11-3980

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 Quilt History 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

Leaf Dance

Wolfe, Victoria Fin...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Leaf Dance

Creator: Wolfe, Victoria Findlay

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

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

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 70 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...

15-11-3331

KID: 15-11-3331

2000-2025

Winner's Circle

Wolfe, Lois

Date Made: 2000-2025

Winner's Circle

Creator: Wolfe, Lois

Location Made: Green Bay, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 81 in. x 98 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Stamped

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

The quilt top was made by Norman J. Payne, the only male member of the Evergreen Quilt Guild in Green Bay, Wisconsin. When he passed away his widow gave all fabric and ld quilts to Lois Wolfe to distribute to different charities. Ms. Wolfe related, "this one top had to be quilted. It just wa...

15-11-2788

KID: 15-11-2788

2000-2025

Bunnies' Brunch

Williams, Roberta

Date Made: 2000-2025

Bunnies' Brunch

Creator: Williams, Roberta

Location Made: Bayside, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Fusible Applique, Machine Applique, Other novelty technique, The applique is raw edged. The quilt includes larger figures of a bird, two frogs and two bunnies.

Quilt Size: 31 in. x 70 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), 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...

15-11-3365

KID: 15-11-3365

2000-2025

Winter Sparkles

Wilke, Marilynn

Date Made: 2000-2025

Winter Sparkles

Creator: Wilke, Marilynn

Location Made: Cedarburg, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Machine Piecing, Other novelty technique, Other embellishment technique

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 71 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, 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...

15-11-3332

KID: 15-11-3332

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 Quilt History 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

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 Quilt History 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

Medallion and Nin...

Vlasin,Claire

Date Made: 2000-2025

Medallion and Nine Patches

Creator: Vlasin,Claire

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 1/2" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Quilts Made by Claire Vlasin; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

47-89-163

KID: 47-89-163

1976-1999

Crabapples

Vlasin, Claire Prit...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Crabapples

Creator: Vlasin, Claire Pritchard

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 71"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts Made by Claire Vlasin; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

47-89-37

KID: 47-89-37

2000-2025

Pineapple Log Cab...

Vlasin, Claire Prit...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Pineapple Log Cabin 2

Creator: Vlasin, Claire Pritchard

Location Made: East Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 55" x 66 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Quilts Made by Claire Vlasin; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

She must have talked about it because even Claire’s son and husband knew the pattern name. We think that her introduction to Pineapple Blocks was through the book: “Pineapple Passion” by Nancy Smith & Lynda Milligan. But “Pineapple Log Cabin” block was designed by Edyta Sitar, and C...

47-89-2

KID: 47-89-2

2000-2025

Salmon Leap

Upton, Linzi

Date Made: 2000-2025

Salmon Leap

Creator: Upton, Linzi

Location Made: United Kingdom

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, blanket stitching was used in the machine applique

Quilt Size: 28 3/4 inches x 53 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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.

15-11-1281

KID: 15-11-1281

2000-2025

Mad Muddle

Upton, Linzi

Date Made: 2000-2025

Mad Muddle

Creator: Upton, Linzi

Location Made: United Kingdom

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Yo-yo, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery

Quilt Size: 30 in. x 53 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, 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 the 24 panels used for the project. It has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-1282

KID: 15-11-1282

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 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.

15-11-1290

KID: 15-11-1290

2000-2025

5 Bar Gate

Upton, Linzi

Date Made: 2000-2025

5 Bar Gate

Creator: Upton, Linzi

Location Made: United Kingdom

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Painting

Quilt Size: 30 in. x 53.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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 the 24 Yurt panels created for the project. It has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-1284

KID: 15-11-1284

2000-2025

Celtic Drunkard's...

Upton, Linzi

Date Made: 2000-2025

Celtic Drunkard's Path

Creator: Upton, Linzi

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United Kingdom

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), antler buttons are tied on

Quilt Size: 29 inches x 52 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, Striped

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.

15-11-1294

KID: 15-11-1294

2000-2025

Shield

Upton, LInzi

Date Made: 2000-2025

Shield

Creator: Upton, LInzi

Location Made: United Kingdom

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

Quilt Size: 32 inches x 53 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

15-11-1296

KID: 15-11-1296

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 Quilt History 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

Midges in the Bir...

Upton, Linzi

Date Made: 2000-2025

Midges in the Birch Trees

Creator: Upton, Linzi

Location Made: United Kingdom

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Painting

Quilt Size: 29 inches x 33 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

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.

15-11-1292

KID: 15-11-1292

1950-1975

5 Patch Beauty

Unknown

Date Made: 1950-1975

5 Patch Beauty

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71 in. x 80 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

15-11-2813

KID: 15-11-2813

1950-1975

Applique Samper

Unknown

Date Made: 1950-1975

Applique Samper

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Other novelty technique, Stuffed applique areas

Quilt Size: 54 in. x 70 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

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

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

Once part of the Kohler Foundation Collection this quilt is now owned by the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-2621

KID: 15-11-2621

Minnesota Lone St...

Unknown

Minnesota Lone Star

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 in. x 76 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

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

15-11-2629

KID: 15-11-2629

1901-1929

9 Patch on Point

Unknown

Date Made: 1901-1929

9 Patch on Point

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 58 in. x 71.50 in.

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

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

This quilt was part of the Kohler Foundation Collection and is now owned by the Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-2626

KID: 15-11-2626

1876-1900

Log Cabin

Unknown

Date Made: 1876-1900

Log Cabin

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70.5 in x 74 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

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

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

Owner believes that it might have been made in Chippewa Falls, WI, by someone in the Colburn family

15-11-1925

KID: 15-11-1925

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

15-11-753

KID: 15-11-753

1876-1900

Old Grey Goose

Unknown

Date Made: 1876-1900

Old Grey Goose

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 in. x 78 in.

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

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

This quilt top was donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts rummage sale in 2015 and saved ffrom the sale.

15-11-2480

KID: 15-11-2480

1930-1949

Hummingbird, Peri...

Uknown

Date Made: 1930-1949

Hummingbird, Periwinkle

Creator: Uknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64 in. x 78 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

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

Once part of the Kohler Foundation Collection this quilt is now owned by the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

15-11-2622

KID: 15-11-2622

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

15-11-1331

KID: 15-11-1331

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 Quilt History 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

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 Quilt History 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

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 Quilt History 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 Quilt History 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

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 Quilt History 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

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

15-11-1312

KID: 15-11-1312

1901-1929

Building Blocks

the mother of Jessa...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Building Blocks

Creator: the mother of Jessamine Socha Gertenbach

Location Made: Racine, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Each 8 x 8 inch blocks contain 25 small blocks, 5 x 5 in alternating blue and white.

Quilt Size: 77 inches x 89 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

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

15-11-532

KID: 15-11-532

2000-2025

A Winter's Tree

Sweeney, Kathleen I...

Date Made: 2000-2025

A Winter's Tree

Creator: Sweeney, Kathleen Irons

Location Made: Cedarburg, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Dimensional applique, Gathering/ruching, The fabric of the tree has been shaped to look irregular like real bark.

Quilt Size: 32 in. x 71 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain, 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...

15-11-3411

KID: 15-11-3411

Sunflower

Strahm, Ella Schies...

Sunflower

Creator: Strahm, Ella Schiesser

Location Made: New Glarus, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Previous to the ownership by the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts this quilt was inherited by members of the family of the quilt maker.

15-11-2819

KID: 15-11-2819

2000-2025

Under the Flower ...

Stewart, Marinda

Date Made: 2000-2025

Under the Flower Moon

Creator: Stewart, Marinda

Location Made: Round Rock, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Fusible Applique

Quilt Size: 31.50 in. x 70 in.

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, 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...

15-11-3409

KID: 15-11-3409

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 Quilt History 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

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

Timespan

Embroidered Baske...

Spagnuolo, Deb; Bat...

Date Made: Timespan

Embroidered Baskets

Creator: Spagnuolo, Deb; Bath, MI

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 69 1/2" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Ray and Claire Vlasin Antique Quilt Collection; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

47-89-157

KID: 47-89-157

1930-1949

Wholecloth

Schmitz, Elizabeth ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wholecloth

Creator: Schmitz, Elizabeth Mueller

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 59 in x 80.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

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

At present the quilt has been donated to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts., The quilt maker's parents lived in Luxembourg.

15-11-418

KID: 15-11-418

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

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

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

"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

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Postemus, Jo

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Postemus, Jo

Location Made: Grand Rapids

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 106"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Ray and Claire Vlasin Antique Quilt Collection; Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

47-89-212

KID: 47-89-212

Rail Fence

Post, Aimee Stagg

Rail Fence

Creator: Post, Aimee Stagg

Location Made: Patterson, New Jersey (NJ) United States

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

The fabric for the quilt was given to Aimee Stagg Post by Anne Ozog who retrieved it from the 1936 flood in Johnstown PA.

15-11-4020

KID: 15-11-4020

1901-1929

Blue Work Embroid...

Polk, Annie F.

Date Made: 1901-1929

Blue Work Embroidered Quilt

Creator: Polk, Annie F.

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 54 in. x 70 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

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

Owner who donated the quilt indicated Mrs. Freeland made the quilt. Quilt has inscription that says Annie F. Polk made the quilt., Annie Freeland Polk, daughter of Robert Freeland MD. The family lived in Freelandville, a small town near Vincennes IN named for Robert.

15-11-4021

KID: 15-11-4021

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

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

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

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

Double Wedding Ri...

Ozog, Anne Mrugala

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Ozog, Anne Mrugala

Location Made: Portage, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

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

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 Quilt History 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 Quilt History 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

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

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

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

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 Quilt History 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