1950-1975

Zinnia

Simmering, Ruth

Date Made: 1950-1975

Zinnia

Creator: Simmering, Ruth

Location Made: farm in Greenview, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker made many other quilts.

5-2-1318

KID: 5-2-1318

1901-1929

Zig-Zag

Date Made: 1901-1929

Zig-Zag

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-145

KID: 6-3-145

1901-1929

Zig-Zag

Baxter, Susan Dicki...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Zig-Zag

Creator: Baxter, Susan Dickinson

Location Made: Cushing, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 79 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1755

KID: 6-3-1755

1901-1929

Zig-Zag

Ingebretson, Mary

Date Made: 1901-1929

Zig-Zag

Creator: Ingebretson, Mary

Location Made: Thornton, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66.5 inches x 79.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1168

KID: 6-3-1168

1876-1900

Zig Zag with Craz...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Zig Zag with Crazy Center panel

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Striped, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Holstein Collection

Exhibited as part of The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc's Louisville Celebrates the American Quilt in "Abstract Design in American Quilts"

8-5-552

KID: 8-5-552

1901-1929

Zig Zag

Ladies Aid Christia...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Zig Zag

Creator: Ladies Aid Christian Church

Location Made: St. Charles, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Passed from grandmother to parents to owner. Quilt dated 1915. It is a community signature quilt.

6-3-17

KID: 6-3-17

2005

Zachary's Quilt

Lashley, Dianne F.

Date Made: 2005

Zachary's Quilt

Creator: Lashley, Dianne F.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 63.75 x 95

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: I learned quilting approximately 20 years ago. I took a "handpiecing" class at the YMCA Quilts were given to family and friends. Quiltmaker is a member of Red River Quilters Club.

9-6-2103

KID: 9-6-2103

1876-1900

Yoyo

Date Made: 1876-1900

Yoyo

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Fabrics: Multiple scrap

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-470

KID: 8-5-470

1930

Youth Quilt

Davis, Ida Florence...

Date Made: 1930

Youth Quilt

Creator: Davis, Ida Florence Hartzo

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 17.5 x 64

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: from mother, Mary Jane Corley Hartzo

9-6-1092

KID: 9-6-1092

1876-1900

Young Man's Fancy...

Williams, Mary Emil...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Young Man's Fancy, Goose in the Pond

Creator: Williams, Mary Emil McKenzie

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

Fabrics: Multiple scrap

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-206

KID: 8-5-206

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

1876-1900

Young Man's Fancy...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Young Man's Fancy

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 inches x 79 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Donated to the Nelson Pioneer Farm.

6-3-2092

KID: 6-3-2092

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

1901-1929

Yo-Yo Quilt

Date Made: 1901-1929

Yo-Yo Quilt

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo, Novelty

Quilt Size: 80 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Domestic, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2229

KID: 5-2-2229

Yo-yo

Spires, Lois

Yo-yo

Creator: Spires, Lois

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Yo-yo, Pieced

Quilt Size: 27 x 58

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: In the 40's, Grandma's Aunt went to friends neighbors quilting Bee. We all helped each other kids too. We had Pot Luck. Other quilts by the quiltmaker: At home. Some are worn out. I enjoy watching pieces come alive--if only they could talk. Quilting is like reliving family...

9-6-582

KID: 9-6-582

1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1185

KID: 5-2-1185

1930

Yo-yo

McCoy, Lillian

Date Made: 1930

Yo-yo

Creator: McCoy, Lillian

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Yo-yo, Other

Quilt Size: 76.5 x 92

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-2011

KID: 9-6-2011

1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Hoover, Inez (proba...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Creator: Hoover, Inez (probably)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81.5 inches x 97.5 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Domestic, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1175

KID: 5-2-1175

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

Yo Yo Quilt

Rey, Ingrid

Yo Yo Quilt

Creator: Rey, Ingrid

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Other, yo yo quilt

Quilt Size: 27 x 44

Fabrics: Solid/plain, Print

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: Ingrid says, "When I was a little girl, my mother taught me how to sew, and ever since, I've had a fascination with the needle and thread. One day, I set eyes on a quilt and I became intrigued by it all, so I went to the quilt cottage where I then learned Ingrid is an ant...

9-6-313

KID: 9-6-313

1930-1949

Yo Yo

Cramer, Geraldine H...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo Yo

Creator: Cramer, Geraldine H.

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2083

KID: 5-2-2083

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

1976-1999

Yesterday: Civil ...

Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Yesterday: Civil Rights in the South

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Quilts and Human Rights

8-5-491

KID: 8-5-491

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

1930

Yellow Iris Appli...

Murchison, Kathleen...

Date Made: 1930

Yellow Iris Applique

Creator: Murchison, Kathleen Adelaide

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Applique, Wholecloth

Quilt Size: 76 x 84

Fabrics: Solid/plain, Print

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1837

KID: 9-6-1837

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

1976-1999

Yellow crib quilt...

Lessen, Marianna

Date Made: 1976-1999

Yellow crib quilt

Creator: Lessen, Marianna

Location Made: Hartsburg, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker made many other quilts.

5-2-1392

KID: 5-2-1392

1901-1929

Yellow and White ...

Morgan, Rosa Munsch...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Yellow and White Star

Creator: Morgan, Rosa Munsch ; or Yetter, Flora Morgan

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1558

KID: 5-2-1558

1930-1949

Yellow and White ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yellow and White Embroidered top

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1468

KID: 5-2-1468

1876-1900

Yellow and White

Irwin, Mary Etta

Date Made: 1876-1900

Yellow and White

Creator: Irwin, Mary Etta

Location Made: Pleasant Plains, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1776

KID: 5-2-1776

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

1920

X's and O's

Hart, Corene

Date Made: 1920

X's and O's

Creator: Hart, Corene

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 73 x 86

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1990

KID: 9-6-1990

1901-1929

X-Quisite Patches...

Quiltmaker, Unknown...

Date Made: 1901-1929

X-Quisite Patches

Creator: Quiltmaker, Unknown

Contruction: Foundation Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-2151

KID: 6-3-2151

1950-1975

X Stitch

Yoder, Barbara

Date Made: 1950-1975

X Stitch

Creator: Yoder, Barbara

Location Made: Kalona, Iowa (IA) United States

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2251

KID: 5-2-2251

1901-1929

X design

Date Made: 1901-1929

X design

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

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

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project

8-5-764

KID: 8-5-764

WX

Nelson, Mildred Eva...

WX

Creator: Nelson, Mildred Evans

Location Made: Albaton, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68.5 inches x 77.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1874

KID: 6-3-1874

1876-1900

Wrench on diagona...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Wrench on diagonal

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 63 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Velvet, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-82

KID: 6-3-82

1850-1875

Wreath variation

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wreath variation

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 69 inches x 75 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Bought at an auction.

6-3-1898

KID: 6-3-1898

1850-1875

Wreath of Roses -...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wreath of Roses - applique

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 80 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-829

KID: 6-3-829

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

1850-1875

Wreath of Roses

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wreath of Roses

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 69.5 inches x 72.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Puchased at a flea market.

6-3-2154

KID: 6-3-2154

1930, Kansas Quilt ...

Wreath Of Roses

Date Made: 1930, Kansas Quilt Project

Wreath Of Roses

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Project: Kansas Quilt Project

Quilting was done substantially long after the top was constructed.

7-4-7374

KID: 7-4-7374

Wreath of Flowers...

Hursey, Octaura

Wreath of Flowers

Creator: Hursey, Octaura

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Applique, Wholecloth

Quilt Size: 72.5 x 89

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1662

KID: 9-6-1662

Wreath Applique

Jones, Eolior Black...

Wreath Applique

Creator: Jones, Eolior Blackwood

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Applique

Quilt Size: 81 x 94.5

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1672

KID: 9-6-1672

1864

Woven Coverlet

Puckitt, Millie Gre...

Date Made: 1864

Woven Coverlet

Creator: Puckitt, Millie Greene

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 77 x 94

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1815

KID: 9-6-1815

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

1876-1900

World's Fair Bloc...

Date Made: 1876-1900

World's Fair Block

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.25 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-2010

KID: 6-3-2010

1876-1900

World's Fair Bloc...

Date Made: 1876-1900

World's Fair Block

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-809

KID: 6-3-809

1918

World Without End...

Faries, Della Blue

Date Made: 1918

World Without End

Creator: Faries, Della Blue

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 69 x 76

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-995

KID: 9-6-995

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

1960

Wool one patch

Moreau, Lucy Lemoin...

Date Made: 1960

Wool one patch

Creator: Moreau, Lucy Lemoine

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 74 x 82

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1704

KID: 9-6-1704

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

1930

Wool Block (tied)...

McNeely, Emma

Date Made: 1930

Wool Block (tied)

Creator: McNeely, Emma

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 82 x 86

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Other, Print, Solid/plain, cotton flannel

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1565

KID: 9-6-1565

1901-1929

Wool

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wool

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-787

KID: 5-2-787

1901-1929

Wonder Of The Wor...

Haskins, Susan Bald...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wonder Of The World

Creator: Haskins, Susan Balderson

Location Made: Veo, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Made a quilt for each of her four son's weddings.

6-3-636

KID: 6-3-636

1988

WMU, SBC, patter ...

Ladies from the Lib...

Date Made: 1988

WMU, SBC, patter 1987 $1988

Creator: Ladies from the Liberty Church community

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Other applique, Applique, Combination, Embroidery, Pieced

Quilt Size: 72 x 87

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Print, Solid/plain, Poly/cotton

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Names on tape

9-6-573

KID: 9-6-573

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

1995

Winter Dreamland

Worley, Glenda

Date Made: 1995

Winter Dreamland

Creator: Worley, Glenda

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 80 x 106

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: 1) books and magazines, 2) Basic classes from Jean Crowly in 1990, 3) classes from national teacher's workshop, quilt shows, etc. Glenda Worley enjoys piecing by machine and trying different patterns. Piecing is done with lap frame for hand-quilting. She prefers to use cot...

9-6-365

KID: 9-6-365