c1920s

Log Cabin

Hoskinson, Sadie

Date Made: c1920s

Log Cabin

Creator: Hoskinson, Sadie

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Straight furrows with blue border., Also made Dahlia, Nine Patch, Improved Nine Patch

8-5-717

KID: 8-5-717

c. late 1920s

Rose of Sharon

Date Made: c. late 1920s

Rose of Sharon

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-50

KID: 8-5-50

Timespan

Tulip pattern

Cawood, Rosa Howard...

Date Made: Timespan

Tulip pattern

Creator: Cawood, Rosa Howard

Location Made: Cawood, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, The needlework techniques are good.

Quilt Size: 71" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

53-155-1063

KID: 53-155-1063

Pre-1799

Saw tooth moon

Ogden, Elizabeth

Date Made: Pre-1799

Saw tooth moon

Creator: Ogden, Elizabeth

Location Made: New Castle, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-540

KID: 8-5-540

Pre-1799

Princess Feather ...

Burkhead, Mrs.

Date Made: Pre-1799

Princess Feather variation, Applique

Creator: Burkhead, Mrs.

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-326

KID: 8-5-326

Pieces more than 12...

Patchwork Sofa va...

Heick, Mary

Date Made: Pieces more than 125 years old [in 1986], finished 1930

Patchwork Sofa variation

Creator: Heick, Mary

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 77" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Rust color

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, in family; Children: Dorothy, Bruce K.

21-17-2530

KID: 21-17-2530

March 7, 2011

The Wonder of Joy...

Neil, Pam

Date Made: March 7, 2011

The Wonder of Joyful Alliances

Creator: Neil, Pam

Location Made: Crestwood, Kentucky

Quilt Size: 16 inches x 16 inches

Project: Quilt Alliance; Alliances: People, Patterns, Passion

52-152-208

KID: 52-152-208

Maker was in their ...

Dutch Girl

Arnold, Rena Mae Ha...

Date Made: Maker was in their 40s when the quilt was made.

Dutch Girl

Creator: Arnold, Rena Mae Hardison

Location Made: Dawson Springs, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-3601

KID: 39-40-3601

Maker was 42 years ...

Eight Pointed Sta...

Ellaby, Nevada E. W...

Date Made: Maker was 42 years old when the quilt was made.

Eight Pointed Star

Creator: Ellaby, Nevada E. Wiggenton

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

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-3898

KID: 39-40-3898

Maker was 17 years ...

Flower Garden

Hartzler, Sarah O. ...

Date Made: Maker was 17 years old when the quilt was made.

Flower Garden

Creator: Hartzler, Sarah O. Smith

Location Made: Corbin, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-556

KID: 39-40-556

June 1, 2012

Kentucky Quilt Ba...

Wright, Kathryn Wag...

Date Made: June 1, 2012

Kentucky Quilt Barn

Creator: Wright, Kathryn Wagar

Location Made: Morehead, Kentucky

Quilt Size: 15 inches x 19.5 inches

Project: Quilt Alliance; Home Is Where the Quilt Is

52-152-335

KID: 52-152-335

Early 1900's. Maker...

Irish Iris

Date Made: Early 1900's. Maker was 40 years old when the quilt was made.

Irish Iris

Location Made: Owenton, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-2500

KID: 39-40-2500

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

2023

Sunshiny Day 9 Sq...

Furman, Mary

Date Made: 2023

Sunshiny Day 9 Square

Creator: Furman, Mary

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

51-148-456

KID: 51-148-456

2019

Kentucky Wildcats...

Furman, Mary

Date Made: 2019

Kentucky Wildcats Quilt

Creator: Furman, Mary

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

51-148-458

KID: 51-148-458

2008

Memories of My Mo...

Foley, Joyce

Date Made: 2008

Memories of My Mother

Creator: Foley, Joyce

Location Made: Florence, Kentucky

Quilt Size: 15 inches x 15 inches

Project: Quilt Alliance; My Quilts/Our History

52-152-720

KID: 52-152-720

2003

Deviled and Angel...

Cochran, Jane Burch...

Date Made: 2003

Deviled and Angel

Creator: Cochran, Jane Burch

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

Quilt Size: 65 in x 54 in

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

10-7-94

KID: 10-7-94

2000-2025

CocaCola Quilt

Furman, Mary

Date Made: 2000-2025

CocaCola Quilt

Creator: Furman, Mary

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, used patches from old work shirts

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

51-148-455

KID: 51-148-455

2000-2025

Shufly Quilt

Furman, Mary France...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Shufly Quilt

Creator: Furman, Mary Frances

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Women of Color Quilters Network

62-187-73

KID: 62-187-73

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

Fireflies

Braun, Elaine

Date Made: 2000-2025

Fireflies

Creator: Braun, Elaine

Location Made: Paducah, Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilt Size: 12.875 inches x 12.875 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

10-7-71

KID: 10-7-71

2000-2025

Sunflower Quilt

Furman, Mary France...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Sunflower Quilt

Creator: Furman, Mary Frances

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 84" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Floral, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Women of Color Quilters Network

62-187-72

KID: 62-187-72

2000-2025

Heart Quilt

Furman, Mary France...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Heart Quilt

Creator: Furman, Mary Frances

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82" x 102"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Multiple scrap, Print

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Women of Color Quilters Network

62-187-74

KID: 62-187-74

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

20 Layers

Neil, Pam

Date Made: 2000-2025

20 Layers

Creator: Neil, Pam

Location Made: Crestwood, Kentucky

Quilt Size: 20 inches x 20 inches

Project: Quilt Alliance; TWENTY

52-152-437

KID: 52-152-437

1985 currently bein...

Sunburst

Gregory, Cassie Sha...

Date Made: 1985 currently being quilted

Sunburst

Creator: Gregory, Cassie Shales; Schales, Jane

Location Made: Kentucky (KY)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Only the printed pieces in the Center of the blocks are old. I only know that my grandmother kept these pieces and said my mother started it. My mother died 2/14/1915., I enjoy, praticularly, the socialization connected with sharing time, and interest in this handiwork with other women. It is a joy ...

12-8-4608

KID: 12-8-4608

1976-1999

Presidents

Poston, Irene

Date Made: 1976-1999

Presidents

Creator: Poston, Irene

Location Made: Fairdale, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-611

KID: 8-5-611

1976-1999

Iris Applique

Whiting, Nancye

Date Made: 1976-1999

Iris Applique

Creator: Whiting, Nancye

Location Made: Crestwood, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Second quilt made by Nancye Whiting.

8-5-614

KID: 8-5-614

1976-1999

Fan

Muncy, Mary

Date Made: 1976-1999

Fan

Creator: Muncy, Mary

Location Made: Bardstown, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-625

KID: 8-5-625

1976-1999

Jacob's Ladder

Figg, Elizabeth

Date Made: 1976-1999

Jacob's Ladder

Creator: Figg, Elizabeth

Location Made: Bardstown, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Solid/plain, Checked

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-626

KID: 8-5-626

1976-1999

Untitled/Original...

Rubin, Catherine

Date Made: 1976-1999

Untitled/Original

Creator: Rubin, Catherine

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-637

KID: 8-5-637

1976-1999

Original

Frank, Mable

Date Made: 1976-1999

Original

Creator: Frank, Mable

Location Made: West View, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-656

KID: 8-5-656

1976-1999

Wedding Quilt

Seigel, Rebecca

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wedding Quilt

Creator: Seigel, Rebecca

Location Made: Owenton, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Polyester, Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Wedding portrait.

8-5-668

KID: 8-5-668

1976-1999

Grandmother's Flo...

Cross, Evelyn L.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Cross, Evelyn L.

Location Made: Bardstown, Kentucky (KY)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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...

12-8-7175

KID: 12-8-7175

1976-1999

Feathered Friends...

Johnson, Wilma

Date Made: 1976-1999

Feathered Friends

Creator: Johnson, Wilma

Location Made: Symsonia, Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilt Size: 63.000 inches x 91.000 inches

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

10-7-243

KID: 10-7-243

1976-1999

Lilies of Autumn

Yeager, Juanita Gib...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Lilies of Autumn

Creator: Yeager, Juanita Gibson

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 70.000 inches x 74.000 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network

10-7-280

KID: 10-7-280

1976-1999

Little Bit of Can...

Browning, Bonnie K....

Date Made: 1976-1999

Little Bit of Candlewicking

Creator: Browning, Bonnie K.

Location Made: Paducah, Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilt Size: 64.000 inches x 97.000 inches

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

10-7-283

KID: 10-7-283

1976-1999

Peace and Love

Stone, Frances

Date Made: 1976-1999

Peace and Love

Creator: Stone, Frances

Location Made: Mayfield, Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilt Size: 96.000 inches x 92.000 inches

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

10-7-327

KID: 10-7-327

1976-1999

Double Ring

Mukaide, Tatsuko

Date Made: 1976-1999

Double Ring

Creator: Mukaide, Tatsuko

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-609

KID: 8-5-609

1976-1999

Lone Star

Morris, Margaret

Date Made: 1976-1999

Lone Star

Creator: Morris, Margaret

Location Made: Rineyville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Polyester, Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-610

KID: 8-5-610

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

1976-1999

Garden Poppies

Cash, Hazel G.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Garden Poppies

Creator: Cash, Hazel G.

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-621

KID: 8-5-621

1976-1999

Pre-pubescent Poo...

Seigel, Rebecca

Date Made: 1976-1999

Pre-pubescent Pool Party

Creator: Seigel, Rebecca

Location Made: Owenton, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Polyester, Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-657

KID: 8-5-657

1976-1999

Double Wedding Ri...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Double Wedding Ring

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Floral, Solid/plain, Print, Dotted, Multiple scrap

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-659

KID: 8-5-659

1976-1999

Wind Rose of Time...

Ramsey, Kathy

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wind Rose of Time

Creator: Ramsey, Kathy

Location Made: Winchester, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.5 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Cotton

Project: Lands' End All-American Quilt Collection

14-10-86

KID: 14-10-86

1976-1999

Little Trips arou...

Hartzler, Sarah O. ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Little Trips around World

Creator: Hartzler, Sarah O. Smith

Location Made: Terre Haute, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-557

KID: 39-40-557

1976-1999

Dutch Girl

Feltner, Jane E. Br...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Dutch Girl

Creator: Feltner, Jane E. Bridges

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-4078

KID: 39-40-4078

1976-1999

Extended 9-Patch

Bucy, Anne Elizabet...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Extended 9-Patch

Creator: Bucy, Anne Elizabeth

Location Made: Murray, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 1/2" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-5170

KID: 12-8-5170

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

1976-1999

Lone Star

Averitt, Clara

Date Made: 1976-1999

Lone Star

Creator: Averitt, Clara

Location Made: Nebo, Kentucky (KY)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-9847

KID: 12-8-9847

1976-1999

Pussy Willow appl...

Kemperman, Paula

Date Made: 1976-1999

Pussy Willow applique

Creator: Kemperman, Paula

Location Made: Belmont, Kentucky (KY)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-2154

KID: 12-8-2154

1976-1999

State Bird and Fl...

Cassell, Emma

Date Made: 1976-1999

State Bird and Flower Quilt

Creator: Cassell, Emma

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-612

KID: 8-5-612

1976-1999

Carolina Lilly-Am...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Carolina Lilly-Amish

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

Unusual Color palette.

8-5-618

KID: 8-5-618

1976-1999

Geometric

Osborne, Mrs.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Geometric

Creator: Osborne, Mrs.

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

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

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-624

KID: 8-5-624

1976-1999

Cathedral Window

Hujo, Lottie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Cathedral Window

Creator: Hujo, Lottie

Location Made: Jeffersontown, Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Multiple scrap, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-629

KID: 8-5-629

1976-1999

Jewel Box

Gainesway, Homemake...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Jewel Box

Creator: Gainesway, Homemakers

Location Made: Lexington, Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-641

KID: 8-5-641

1976-1999

Dresden Plate

Date Made: 1976-1999

Dresden Plate

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-643

KID: 8-5-643

1976-1999

Sunshine Shade

Hunter, Herbert and...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Sunshine Shade

Creator: Hunter, Herbert and Lorraine

Location Made: Eddyville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Pieced-strip (log cabin)

Quilt Size: 70.5" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-3290

KID: 39-40-3290

1976-1999

Children of the w...

Jackson, Blanche So...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Children of the world

Creator: Jackson, Blanche Sorrells

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Painting, Costumed children, free hand painting

Quilt Size: 70" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-3535

KID: 39-40-3535

1976-1999

Dutch Girl

Feltner, Jane E. Br...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Dutch Girl

Creator: Feltner, Jane E. Bridges

Location Made: Louisville, Kentucky (KY) United States

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-4077

KID: 39-40-4077