1876-1900

Young Man's Fancy...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Young Man's Fancy

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1360

KID: 5-2-1360

2000-2025

Yo-yo quilt

Callahan, Jeana Mar...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Yo-yo quilt

Creator: Callahan, Jeana Marie

Location Made: Casey, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 50 inches x 60 inches

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-334

KID: 5-2-334

1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1185

KID: 5-2-1185

1930-1949

Yo- yo

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo- yo

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo, Yo-yo's made from gathered circles and stitched together by quilter with colors arranged in radiating squares in center.

Quilt Size: 82 x 96

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Possibly made by Mrs. Ted Fagerburg, who gave quilt to ISU Museum in 1961. It was later transfered to ISM.

5-2-65

KID: 5-2-65

1976-1999

Ylang-ylang

Morgan, Margo Armit...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Ylang-ylang

Creator: Morgan, Margo Armitage

Location Made: Honolulu; Oahu Island, Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 109 x 109

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Print, Plain weave

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-1012

KID: 4-1-1012

1930-1949

Yellow Star crib ...

Prasse, Anna Hummer...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yellow Star crib quilt

Creator: Prasse, Anna Hummermeier

Contruction: Machine appliqued stars on blocks.

Fabrics: Feedsack

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Made comforters, did a lot of crocheting such as tablecloths. The maker lived most of their life in northern IL.

5-2-1111

KID: 5-2-1111

c.1930 estimated by...

Yellow Rose (Embr...

Drummer, Lona Wilhe...

Date Made: c.1930 estimated by IQRP

Yellow Rose (Embroidered)

Creator: Drummer, Lona Wilhelmena

Location Made: LaMoille, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

She grew up with 9 children in her family. There were 6 children in her husband's family. She was called "Minnie." Her father, John Eggers, born 7/26/1835 died 3/26/1926.

5-2-865

KID: 5-2-865

1901-1929

Yellow Cross-stit...

Prasse, Ellice Drak...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Yellow Cross-stitch

Creator: Prasse, Ellice Drake

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Excellent cook and gardener. Rock hound. Sunday school teacher

5-2-1144

KID: 5-2-1144

1901-1929

Yellow

Sammons, Louanna

Date Made: 1901-1929

Yellow

Creator: Sammons, Louanna

Location Made: Magnolia, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The group who quilted the quilt were friends and neighbors who belonged to "The Ladies Aid.", She lived most of her life in Magnolia, IL.

5-2-669

KID: 5-2-669

Wreath of Roses

Wreath of Roses

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 78 x 87

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Plain weave

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-655

KID: 4-1-655

1930-1949

World's Fair Buil...

Billick, Helen (Nan...

Date Made: 1930-1949

World's Fair Building

Creator: Billick, Helen (Nan) E.

Location Made: Gary, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Outline embroidery for detail in building.

Quilt Size: 63" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection; Merikay Waldvogel Legacy Project; Sears Quilt Contest 1933 Chicago World's Fair

Quiltmaker made this quilt for the Sears Century of Progress quilt contest in 1933 but it didn't win any prizes. She kept a scrapbook with letters from Sears about the quilt and that is also in the Museum's collection., Quite a few quiltmakers chose to include the Sears Pavilion in their commemorati...

5-2-83

KID: 5-2-83

1901-1929

Wool Squares

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wool Squares

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-798

KID: 5-2-798

1950-1975

Wool Postcard Cov...

Wilson, O'Celia Eli...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Wool Postcard Coverlet

Creator: Wilson, O'Celia Elizabeth Hibberd

Location Made: Colfax, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

This coverlet was made from old wool from my father's suits and trousers.

5-2-567

KID: 5-2-567

1930-1949

Wool Crazy Quilt

Philbrook, Nellie K...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wool Crazy Quilt

Creator: Philbrook, Nellie K.

Location Made: RR Buda, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The quilt owner is the quiltmaker's daughter-in-law.

5-2-465

KID: 5-2-465

1901-1929

Wool

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wool

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-787

KID: 5-2-787

c.1980 estimated by...

Wisconsin Star

Williams, Nona A.

Date Made: c.1980 estimated by IQRP

Wisconsin Star

Creator: Williams, Nona A.

Location Made: Neponset, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

I really enjoy doing it as it pass the time as I am alone now.

5-2-853

KID: 5-2-853

1930-1949

Windmill

Rithmiller, Helen (...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Windmill

Creator: Rithmiller, Helen (Bennington)

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75.5 inches x 85 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

They lived most of their life in Toluca.

5-2-987

KID: 5-2-987

1976-1999

Windmill

Mullinax, Maude (Je...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Windmill

Creator: Mullinax, Maude (Jennings)

Location Made: Dix, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-822

KID: 5-2-822

1930-1949

Wind Mill

Fisher, Sophia Bloc...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wind Mill

Creator: Fisher, Sophia Block

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Elizabeth Polte and her daughters Hilda Polte Schwenk and Lula Polte Hanes furnished scraps and purchased back and cotton for batting. Quiltmaker was aunt of John and Helen Block, neighbors of Elizabeth and Frederick Polte.

5-2-450

KID: 5-2-450

1950-1975

Williamstown

Morgan, Margo Armit...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Williamstown

Creator: Morgan, Margo Armitage

Location Made: Honolulu; Oahu Island, Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 65 1/8 x 93 1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Plain weave

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-901

KID: 4-1-901

1901-1929

Wild Roses

Ladies Aid Society ...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wild Roses

Creator: Ladies Aid Society Putnam Christian Church

Location Made: Putnam, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

2/15/1923 embroidered in corner of the quilt. Present quilters are: Elsie Wherry, Ermel Wheeler, Zelda Daniels, Ellen Mae Britton, Freda Crook, Reba Read, Betty Geething, Lena Johnson, Klair Savage, and Ethel Blackburn. Betty Reno and Juanita Crook assist with cutting, making lap robes, baby comfort...

5-2-625

KID: 5-2-625

1930-1949

Wild Goose Chase

McGonigle, Mary Jan...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wild Goose Chase

Creator: McGonigle, Mary Jane Hinkle

Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Has travelled all over the country with me as I moved from place to place. Has hung on walls., Last quilt Mrs. McGonigle made at age 85. She lived most of her life in Bureau County, IL.

5-2-805

KID: 5-2-805

1850-1875

Wild Goose Chase

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wild Goose Chase

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 94 x 102

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Geometric

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Quit owner believed this was made by her mother in Germany about 1860. Name of mother is not known.

5-2-87

KID: 5-2-87

1930-1949

Wholecloth with A...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wholecloth with Applique

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1861

KID: 5-2-1861

1800-1849

Wholecloth

Davis, Sarah Petts

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wholecloth

Creator: Davis, Sarah Petts

Location Made: Sandwich, Massachusetts (MA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, All hand sewn.

Quilt Size: 92 x 100

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Handwoven, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

5-2-23

KID: 5-2-23

1850-1875

Wholecloth

Degge, Mary Frances...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wholecloth

Creator: Degge, Mary Frances

Location Made: Petersburg, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: All handsewn.

Quilt Size: 41 x 47

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Corded, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Kept in family for 100 years and then given by their daughter, Catherine, to the Museum.

5-2-275

KID: 5-2-275

1876-1900

Wholecloth

Schilling, Margaret...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Wholecloth

Creator: Schilling, Margaret

Location Made: Pomeroy, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Seamed by machine.

Quilt Size: 83" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

In the 1880 census for Pomeroy, Ohio, Maggie Schilling is listed as the widowed head of household, age 55, and living only with her mother (probably mother-in-law) Katharine Schilling, both born in Baden, Germany.

5-2-281

KID: 5-2-281

1930-1949

Whole Cloth

Morris, Alice

Date Made: 1930-1949

Whole Cloth

Creator: Morris, Alice

Location Made: Ohio, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 75.25 inches x 83 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-437

KID: 5-2-437

1976-1999

Whole Cloth

Zimmerman, Edna

Date Made: 1976-1999

Whole Cloth

Creator: Zimmerman, Edna

Location Made: Alton, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker has lived in Alton IL since 1933.

5-2-710

KID: 5-2-710

White on White

White on White

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1356

KID: 5-2-1356

1876-1900

White House Steps...

Date Made: 1876-1900

White House Steps

Contruction: Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 74.25 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Domestic, Floral, Dotted, Checked, Novelty

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-979

KID: 5-2-979

1976-1999

White Cross in as...

Clayburg Circle of ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

White Cross in assorted color blocks

Creator: Clayburg Circle of Avon Federated Church

Location Made: Avon, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Clayburg Circle of Avon Federated Church pieced and quilted this quilt for their bazaar raffle.

5-2-375

KID: 5-2-375

1976-1999

Whirlwind

Hitchcock, Phyllis ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Whirlwind

Creator: Hitchcock, Phyllis M. Nelson

Location Made: Emden, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker made 4-5 other quilts.

5-2-1530

KID: 5-2-1530

1850-1875

Whig Rose variati...

Hudson, Elizabeth L...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whig Rose variation

Creator: Hudson, Elizabeth L. Gary

Location Made: Carrolton, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 80" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Elizabeth Gary was born in KY and was married to Thomas Hudson in Greene County, IL, in 1849. In the 1850 census, her mother Nancy Gary was living with them and she may have worked on this quilt. Sometime between 1860 and 1870 the couple moved to Menard Co. Elizabeth lived most of her life near Crof...

5-2-285

KID: 5-2-285

1850-1875

Whig Rose Bouquet...

Peak, Matilda Campb...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whig Rose Bouquet

Creator: Peak, Matilda Campbell

Location Made: Exeter or Franklin, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 70 x 90

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Geometric

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Family believes that Matilda made this quilt when she was 14 years old in 1850. At that time she was living near Exeter, Scott Co. After her marriage she moved to Franklin, Morgan Co.

5-2-116

KID: 5-2-116

1850-1875

Whig Rose Bouquet...

Turley, Elizabeth T...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whig Rose Bouquet

Creator: Turley, Elizabeth Trodge

Location Made: Waverly, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 67 x 83

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Quilt was handed down from daughter to daughter until it was purchased by Jeff Augustine from great great grandduaghter Cheryl Ann Long and given to the Museum.

5-2-109

KID: 5-2-109

1850-1875

Whig Rose

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whig Rose

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, whipped stitched

Quilt Size: 89.75 inches x 90.75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain, Floral, Domestic fabric type

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-665

KID: 5-2-665

1976-1999

Whale's Tale

Moreland, Janet

Date Made: 1976-1999

Whale's Tale

Creator: Moreland, Janet

Location Made: LaMoille, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

There will be a second of these when my youngest brother has a child., I began my first quilt when I was in high school piecing by hand. Finished that first top after I was married.

5-2-893

KID: 5-2-893

1930-1949

Wedding Ring - na...

Riley, Alma Jontz

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring - name given by owner

Creator: Riley, Alma Jontz

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Probably had assistance making the quilt from ladies in the neighborhood in Tampico IL and Princeton IL., She was a very good housewife and homemaker, very frugal and industrious. Kept a good home. Quiltmaker was the quilt owner's mother.

5-2-461

KID: 5-2-461

1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Smith, Lenora (Koeh...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Smith, Lenora (Koehler)

Location Made: Mt. Palatine, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Her mother died when Lenora was very young. Her father was unable to take care of her and asked Mrs. Theron Gallaher to take care of her. She was raised as part of the family. Theron was my husband Lewis' grandfather.

5-2-827

KID: 5-2-827

1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Huffman, Valesta Ko...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Huffman, Valesta Komrs

Location Made: Clark, South Dakota (SD) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

When my mother and father were married in 1934, the quilt was begun., She was my grandmother. Quilted until she was in her 80s and lived most of her life in Clark.

5-2-1025

KID: 5-2-1025

1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Schroeder, Edith Sa...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Schroeder, Edith Sanford

Location Made: Emerson, Missouri (MO) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1708

KID: 5-2-1708

1950-1975

Wedding Ring

Oxley, Dena Dohrs H...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Wedding Ring

Creator: Oxley, Dena Dohrs Hills

Location Made: Modesto, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The quilt owner is the quiltmaker's daughter.

5-2-467

KID: 5-2-467

1901-1929

Wedding Ring

Madison, Emma Jane

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wedding Ring

Creator: Madison, Emma Jane

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

She was my grandmother. Lived most of their life in Indiana, Kansas, and Illinois.

5-2-937

KID: 5-2-937

1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Deusch, Sophie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Deusch, Sophie

Location Made: Peoria, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

They lived most of their life in Peoria.

5-2-939

KID: 5-2-939

1950-1975

Wedding Ring

Allensworth, Elva G...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Wedding Ring

Creator: Allensworth, Elva G.

Location Made: New Canton, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Grandma made each of her granddaughters a quilt. Mine was the last., They lived most of their life in New Canton.

5-2-1010

KID: 5-2-1010

Timespan

Wedding Ring

Workman, Lena Eliza...

Date Made: Timespan

Wedding Ring

Creator: Workman, Lena Eliza Stuhmer

Location Made: Arenzville, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker made 10 or 12 other quilts.

5-2-1323

KID: 5-2-1323

1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Curry, Mary Stadali...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Curry, Mary Stadalis

Location Made: Rockford, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Deaf; professional seamstress for Nelson Manufacturing, made 15-20 other quilts.

5-2-1416

KID: 5-2-1416

1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Smith, Myrtle Morga...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Smith, Myrtle Morgan

Location Made: Easton, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1569

KID: 5-2-1569

1901-1929

Weather Vane

Englund, Mrs. Willi...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Weather Vane

Creator: Englund, Mrs. William

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

"She was a wonderful seamstress, sewing all the clothes for her girls, even made suits when they were older."

5-2-436

KID: 5-2-436

1901-1929

Water Wheel

Date Made: 1901-1929

Water Wheel

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1912

KID: 5-2-1912

1876-1900

Water Wheel

Renner, Bertha Bard...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Water Wheel

Creator: Renner, Bertha Bard (?)

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 51.5 inches x 73 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain, Floral

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-688

KID: 5-2-688

1930-1949

Water Lily

Shaw, Helen Henning...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Water Lily

Creator: Shaw, Helen Henninger

Location Made: Petersburg, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, buttonhole stitch

Quilt Size: 74 inches x 91 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Domestic, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker made many other quilts.

5-2-1348

KID: 5-2-1348

1930-1949

Wandering Foot

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wandering Foot

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-718

KID: 5-2-718

1901-1929

Wall of Haleakala...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wall of Haleakala; Ka Hale O Kala O Kapiolani; Old Silver Sword

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 80 1/4 x 80 3/4

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Plain weave

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-1086

KID: 4-1-1086

Wall of Haleakala...

Wall of Haleakala; Ka Hale O Kala O Kapiolani; Old Silver Sword

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82 1/2 x 80 3/4

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Plain weave

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-828

KID: 4-1-828

1976-1999

Virginia Reel

Kaiser, Ina

Date Made: 1976-1999

Virginia Reel

Creator: Kaiser, Ina

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-682

KID: 5-2-682

1930-1949

Vine

Eyer, Mrs. Guy (Ore...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Vine

Creator: Eyer, Mrs. Guy (Oreta)

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-626

KID: 5-2-626

2000-2025

Victorian Eleganc...

Lohmar, Jean

Date Made: 2000-2025

Victorian Elegance

Creator: Lohmar, Jean

Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 81 inches

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

"Zigzag applique; machine embroidery using Superior Razzle Dazzle thread in bobbin; variety of machine quilting designs with YLI 100wt silk thread; machine trapunto; machine quilted using Dream Cotton Request. A combination of the elegant print (shown in the corners) and a small ornamental ceil...

5-2-367

KID: 5-2-367

1901-1929

Victorian Crazy Q...

Hawthorn, Julia Lis...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Victorian Crazy Quilt

Creator: Hawthorn, Julia List

Location Made: Easton, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), satin, buttonhole, outline, herringbone, feather

Quilt Size: 75 5/8 inches x 77 inches

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Glazed, Solid/plain, Checked, Striped, brocade

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker made many other quilts.

5-2-1479

KID: 5-2-1479