1800-1849

3 star

Morrison, Unknown

Date Made: 1800-1849

3 star

Creator: Morrison, Unknown

Location Made: Hodgenville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 x 71

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Minnesota Quilt Project (MQP)

19-15-918

KID: 19-15-918

1930-1949

8 Point Star

Averitt, Clara

Date Made: 1930-1949

8 Point Star

Creator: Averitt, Clara

Location Made: Nebo, Kentucky (KY)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68" x 68"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-8947

KID: 12-8-8947

2000-2025

A Yo-Yo Flower Ba...

The Yo Yo Club

Date Made: 2000-2025

A Yo-Yo Flower Basket

Creator: The Yo Yo Club

Location Made: Paducah, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 10.250 inches x 12.000 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection; Oh Wow! Miniature Quilt Collection

10-7-412

KID: 10-7-412

1850-1875

Album Patch

Hoffman, Sarah Marg...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album Patch

Creator: Hoffman, Sarah Margret

Location Made: Demossville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Quilt was made for Cornelius Southard, a Confederate in the Civil War, killed at Mt. Sterling, KY, 1864.

8-5-44

KID: 8-5-44

1876-1900

Album Patch

Cummins, Jessie

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album Patch

Creator: Cummins, Jessie

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-53

KID: 8-5-53

1850-1875

Album Patch

Ward, Celia Ann Gay...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album Patch

Creator: Ward, Celia Ann Gay

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-74

KID: 8-5-74

1901-1929

American Flag Cri...

Date Made: 1901-1929

American Flag Crib Quilt

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-518

KID: 8-5-518

1976-1999

Amish Fan

Cobb, Rita

Date Made: 1976-1999

Amish Fan

Creator: Cobb, Rita

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-619

KID: 8-5-619

1950-1975

Animals for Dan

Parker, Goldie Pris...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Animals for Dan

Creator: Parker, Goldie Priscilla Scott

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 36 inches x 51.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2326

KID: 5-2-2326

1850-1875

Appliqué, possib...

Moran, Amanda Estil...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Appliqué, possibly original

Creator: Moran, Amanda Estill

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-744

KID: 8-5-744

1800-1849

Applique

Hines, Martha Jane

Date Made: 1800-1849

Applique

Creator: Hines, Martha Jane

Location Made: Big Bend, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Designed, appliqued and quilted as a needlework training project by the maker.

8-5-133

KID: 8-5-133

1901-1929

Applique

Fulkerson, M. E.

Date Made: 1901-1929

Applique

Creator: Fulkerson, M. E.

Location Made: Hartford, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-366

KID: 8-5-366

1850-1875

Applique

Adams, Nancy France...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Applique

Creator: Adams, Nancy Frances Clements

Location Made: Rabbit Hash, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-49

KID: 8-5-49

1876-1900

Applique

Lee, Nancy Cooper

Date Made: 1876-1900

Applique

Creator: Lee, Nancy Cooper

Location Made: Lee's Ford, Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Each son received a similar quilt.

8-5-212

KID: 8-5-212

1800-1849

Applique and Piec...

Barrister, sisters

Date Made: 1800-1849

Applique and Pieced Lilly variation

Creator: Barrister, sisters

Location Made: Covington, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-383

KID: 8-5-383

1850-1875

Applique, berries...

Nall, Laura Ann Hal...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Applique, berries

Creator: Nall, Laura Ann Hall

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-354

KID: 8-5-354

1850-1875

Applique blocks w...

Shrout, Rachel Jane...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Applique blocks with cherry wreath, rose and leaf

Creator: Shrout, Rachel Jane

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Made while her father was in the Civil War.

8-5-752

KID: 8-5-752

1800-1849

Applique Floral

Thomas, Mary Logwoo...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Applique Floral

Creator: Thomas, Mary Logwood (Polly)

Location Made: Cedar Hill, Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-221

KID: 8-5-221

1800-1849

Applique Flowers

Wilkins, Lucinda

Date Made: 1800-1849

Applique Flowers

Creator: Wilkins, Lucinda

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Green dye was from grass, the orange from copper, the brown from hickory bark.

8-5-708

KID: 8-5-708

Before 1876

Applique Four Tul...

Date Made: Before 1876

Applique Four Tulips around center design

Location Made: Hopkinsville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Other applique

Quilt Size: 81" x 92.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, Fugitive dye

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was handed down in family

21-17-1779

KID: 21-17-1779

1850-1875

Applique, lily wi...

Group, Kentucky mou...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Applique, lily with grapes

Creator: Group, Kentucky mountain women

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Made for Dr. J. A. Van Sant for delivering a baby.

8-5-357

KID: 8-5-357

1800-1849

Applique Sampler

Hughes, Great, grea...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Applique Sampler

Creator: Hughes, Great, great,great, great grandmother

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 72 in. x 91 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-4104

KID: 15-11-4104

1850-1875

Appliqued Flower

Gardner, Great Gran...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Appliqued Flower

Creator: Gardner, Great Grandmother

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Great Grandmother grew the cotton and spun the thread.

8-5-388

KID: 8-5-388

1950-1975

Appliqued Flowers...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Appliqued Flowers

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Only quilt ever made by this lady.

8-5-628

KID: 8-5-628

1876-1900

Autograph Quilt

Connley, Roberta

Date Made: 1876-1900

Autograph Quilt

Creator: Connley, Roberta

Location Made: Elkton, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74.25 x 87.25

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Striped, Multiple Scrap

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-581

KID: 22-18-581

1850-1875

Baby Blocks

Calvert, Margaret Y...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Baby Blocks

Creator: Calvert, Margaret Younglove

Location Made: Bowling Green, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Wool, Silk, Cotton, Other, mohair

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-358

KID: 8-5-358

1876-1900

Baby Quilt (Crazy...

Wilder, Mary Patric...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Baby Quilt (Crazy)

Creator: Wilder, Mary Patrick

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-299

KID: 8-5-299

1930-1949

Baby Wedding Ring...

Fortney, Gran

Date Made: 1930-1949

Baby Wedding Ring

Creator: Fortney, Gran

Location Made: Central City, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Striped, Solid/plain, Checked, Dotted

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts

21-17-1507

KID: 21-17-1507

1930-1949

Bar

Woods, Lottie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bar

Creator: Woods, Lottie

Location Made: Peabody, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 63 Inches x 77 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Multiple Scrap

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1663

KID: 22-18-1663

1876-1900

Barn Raising

Date Made: 1876-1900

Barn Raising

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Foundation Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 84.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Striped, Checked, Print, Plaid, Solid/plain, Multiple Scrap, Mourning Prints, Conversation Prints

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1900

KID: 22-18-1900

1876-1900

Barn Raising

Date Made: 1876-1900

Barn Raising

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Foundation Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 84.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Striped, Checked, Print, Plaid, Solid/plain, Multiple Scrap, Mourning Prints, Conversation Prints

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1032

KID: 22-18-1032

1850-1875

Basket

Ward, Celia Ann Gay...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Basket

Creator: Ward, Celia Ann Gay

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Solid/plain, Plaid, Print, Striped, Floral

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-75

KID: 8-5-75

1850-1875

Basket

Hampton, Olivia Pri...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Basket

Creator: Hampton, Olivia Priest

Location Made: Goshen, Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Print, Checked, Striped, Dotted, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-707

KID: 8-5-707

1850-1875

Basket

Date Made: 1850-1875

Basket

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 86.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

The owner states that the quilt has won awards at the Kentucky State Fair.

22-18-1501

KID: 22-18-1501

1800-1849

Basket of Flowers...

Yelton, ??

Date Made: 1800-1849

Basket of Flowers variation

Creator: Yelton, ??

Location Made: Butler, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-43

KID: 8-5-43

1876-1900

Basket of Flowers...

Gentry, Sara Tyree

Date Made: 1876-1900

Basket of Flowers variation with star in basket

Creator: Gentry, Sara Tyree

Location Made: Mt. Vernon, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Made as a wedding present for son.

8-5-16

KID: 8-5-16

1901-1929

Basket of Lillies...

Williams, Mary Emil...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Basket of Lillies

Creator: Williams, Mary Emil McKenzie

Location Made: Flat Lick, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-205

KID: 8-5-205

1876-1900

Basket within a s...

Lee, family member

Date Made: 1876-1900

Basket within a square

Creator: Lee, family member

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

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

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-331

KID: 8-5-331

1901-1929

Baskets of Flower...

Chenault, Carlisle

Date Made: 1901-1929

Baskets of Flowers

Creator: Chenault, Carlisle

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-528

KID: 8-5-528

1901-1929

Baskets with Hand...

McCown, Anne Dougla...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Baskets with Handles with Sawtooth Border

Creator: McCown, Anne Douglas Chenault

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-527

KID: 8-5-527

1800-1849

Battle of Tippeca...

Dean, Mary Eliza Go...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Battle of Tippecanoe

Creator: Dean, Mary Eliza Godman

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-378

KID: 8-5-378

1876-1900

Bear Paw

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bear Paw

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-333

KID: 8-5-333

1850-1875

Bears Paw

Date Made: 1850-1875

Bears Paw

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-508

KID: 8-5-508

Bird Pattern

Just, Mrs. B.

Bird Pattern

Creator: Just, Mrs. B.

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-663

KID: 8-5-663

1930-1949

Birds and Flowers...

Hagan, Mrs. J. L.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Birds and Flowers

Creator: Hagan, Mrs. J. L.

Location Made: Henderson, Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Cotton embroidery in blocks.

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-280

KID: 8-5-280

1901-1929

Blazing Star

Date Made: 1901-1929

Blazing Star

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 inches x 90 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple Scrap

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1183

KID: 22-18-1183

1876-1900

Bleeding Heart

Frick, Emma

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bleeding Heart

Creator: Frick, Emma

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-263

KID: 8-5-263

1850-1875

Blocks and Stars ...

Alexander, Mary

Date Made: 1850-1875

Blocks and Stars on hexagons

Creator: Alexander, Mary

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

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

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-65

KID: 8-5-65

1976-1999

Blue Floral Appli...

Cross, Evelyn L.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Blue Floral Applique

Creator: Cross, Evelyn L.

Location Made: Bardstown, Kentucky (KY)

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Polyester

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Most "Sunbonnet Sue" quilts are applique. The "Sunbonnet Sue" quilts have no face and therefore display no emotional expression. Sunbonnet Sue figures have been used a the subject of greeting cards and cleansing powder ads. "Overall Boys" accompany thses quilts and have...

12-8-7178

KID: 12-8-7178

1901-1929

Blue Flowers with...

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Blue Flowers with Swags and Bows

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 79" x 98.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts

21-17-514

KID: 21-17-514

1950-1975

Boston Commons

Hodges, Nell Hall

Date Made: 1950-1975

Boston Commons

Creator: Hodges, Nell Hall

Location Made: Paducah, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72.5 x 75.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Multiple Scrap

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-430

KID: 22-18-430

1901-1929

Bow Tie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Bow Tie

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 72 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Striped, Solid/plain, Multiple Scrap

Project: Quilts of Tennessee

22-18-1410

KID: 22-18-1410

1950-1975

Bow Tie

Williams, Mary Emil...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Bow Tie

Creator: Williams, Mary Emil McKenzie

Location Made: Flat Lick, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Solid/plain, Plaid, Print, Floral

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

She made at least four other quilts.

8-5-207

KID: 8-5-207

1876-1900

Bow Tie

Carroll, Mrs. Anna

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bow Tie

Creator: Carroll, Mrs. Anna

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Solid/plain, Print, Checked, Striped, Dotted, Multiple scrap

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-698

KID: 8-5-698

1930-1949

Bowtie

Amish women from Am...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bowtie

Creator: Amish women from Amherst, WI

Location Made: Paducah , Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.5 in. x 80.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-3916

KID: 15-11-3916

1876-1900

Bowtie

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bowtie

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-288

KID: 8-5-288

1976-1999

Bridal Quilt Appl...

Moore, Bertha

Date Made: 1976-1999

Bridal Quilt Applique

Creator: Moore, Bertha

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-616

KID: 8-5-616

1930-1949

Broken Crown

Johnston, Lula

Date Made: 1930-1949

Broken Crown

Creator: Johnston, Lula

Location Made: Brandenburg, Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-303

KID: 8-5-303

1876-1900

Broken Star

Durham, Margaret Ha...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Broken Star

Creator: Durham, Margaret Hayes

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Solid/plain, Green fabric earlier than 1875

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-28

KID: 8-5-28

1850-1875

Brown silk marria...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Brown silk marriage quilt

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-374

KID: 8-5-374