1876-1900

16 patch with app...

Given, Margaret Ann...

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 patch with applique; signature quilt

Creator: Given, Margaret Ann Morris (?)

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Mrs. Wilson is unable to help us record this information, and we are unable to give much information, either. We're not totally certain as to who made it. Different people must have written their own names on the various little pieces., We think she started the quilt in Ohio and finished it here in ...

5-2-530

KID: 5-2-530

1876-1900

1888 Redwork Sign...

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1876-1900

1888 Redwork Signature Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Contruction: Other Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 65 inches x 77 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

Purchased from a dealer because of potential family connection. How the quilt came to be made and how it came to be in the marketplace are not known. The quilt had been partially researched online prior to my purchase of it. (See ancestry.com's archives for Montgomery Co., Indiana.) I have spent ...

2-33-45

KID: 2-33-45

25 Patch

Bontrager, Bertha

25 Patch

Creator: Bontrager, Bertha

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

This quilt top was purchased in Galesburg IL. It was hand quilted by Bertha Bontrager (Amish lady) who lived near Macomb IL.

5-2-379

KID: 5-2-379

1950-1975

2nd Great Grandso...

Mahikoa, Grace

Date Made: 1950-1975

2nd Great Grandson (Kawika's Quilt)

Creator: Mahikoa, Grace

Location Made: Hanalei; Maui Island, Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 64 1/2 x 69

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-1150

KID: 4-1-1150

1930-1949

48 State Flowers ...

Kelly, Kathryne (Mr...

Date Made: 1930-1949

48 State Flowers and Birds

Creator: Kelly, Kathryne (Mrs. Thomas)

Location Made: Altona, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Mrs. Lou (Minnie) Gingery - my aunt - quilted this quilt with the Mennonite women for their mission project in Tiskilwa IL. 48 states flowers and birds make this a special gift., She loved handiwork.

5-2-631

KID: 5-2-631

1976-1999

50 States Quilt

Blakley, Christena ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

50 States Quilt

Creator: Blakley, Christena M.

Location Made: Athens, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1592

KID: 5-2-1592

1950-1975

6 Point Stars (Tw...

Stastny, Mary

Date Made: 1950-1975

6 Point Stars (Twin)

Creator: Stastny, Mary

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Her quilt making escalated in 1961 after the death of her husband which kept her fingers and mind occupied. Her last quilt was started in January 1989 and finished in May, two weeks before her death. It was her own design. Her creativity did not stop at quilt making but including home sewing for her...

5-2-480

KID: 5-2-480

1901-1929

8 Pointed Star

Taylor, Margaret Mc...

Date Made: 1901-1929

8 Pointed Star

Creator: Taylor, Margaret McGinnis

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Domestic, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Margaret died 1932. Wouldn't allow 2 girls to quilt on this as The maker must have been young. She lived most of her life in Wyoming and made many other quilts.

5-2-1237

KID: 5-2-1237

1976-1999

9 Patch Heart

Chapman, Carol

Date Made: 1976-1999

9 Patch Heart

Creator: Chapman, Carol

Location Made: Sterling, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-497

KID: 5-2-497

Timespan

A Garden of Frien...

Rose, Scarlett

Date Made: Timespan

A Garden of Friends

Creator: Rose, Scarlett

Location Made: Anderson

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Painting

Quilt Size: 84 inches x 96 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Multiple scrap

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission; California Heritage Quilt Project

The signature blocks were exchanged at an event held in Yreka, CA in October of 1990. A tour group of English quilters were making their way across the USA, picking up American quilters as they travelled. Scarlett drove up to Yreka with members of her local guild, the Quilter's Sew-Ciety of Redding,...

2-33-14

KID: 2-33-14

Acorn

Acorn

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 79 x 83

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-680

KID: 4-1-680

1901-1929

Acorn

Pogue, Emma Victori...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Acorn

Creator: Pogue, Emma Victoria Saffery

Location Made: Maui Island, Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 79 1/2 x 70 1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Twill 2/1; plain weave

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-301

KID: 4-1-301

Timespan

Agapanthus (Afric...

Date Made: Timespan

Agapanthus (African Lily); Lily of the Valley

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 78-1/4 x 82-1/4

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Bishop Museum Collection

4-1-623

KID: 4-1-623

Ahinahina (Silver...

Ahinahina (Silversword)

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 77 x 80 1/4

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Rayon, Satin, Solid/plain

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Kauai Museum Collection

4-1-525

KID: 4-1-525

1850-1875

Album

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Location Made: Possibly made in Brooklyn

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 83.5 inches x 83.8 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

Purchased from Jewett-Berdan in 2007. Jewett-Berdan notes that the quilt descended in her husband's family and was made for a member of the Harris family. , This album quilt has very charming block designs that vary in their skill level. The differences in skill seem to indicate that there were seve...

2-33-40

KID: 2-33-40

1850-1875

Album

Combs, Virgina Prim...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Creator: Combs, Virgina Primm

Location Made: Tallula, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Smaller version of Album block used as cornerstones of sashing.

Quilt Size: 69 x 85

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Virginia Primm was born near Rock Creek in Menard County, married there, and in the 1880 census she was listed in Talulla, Menard Co. Virginia was married to Amos Combs June 19, 1868. Since Virginia's name and her husband's are the only full names on the quilt and the only date is 1868, quilt may ha...

5-2-92

KID: 5-2-92

1840 - 1860

Album

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1840 - 1860

Album

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 87 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

This quilt was previously owned by collectors Sara Rhodes Dillow and Byron Dillow, M.D. of Fremont, Nebraska. The International Quilt Study Center received the quilt in 2008, from the estate of Sara and Byron Dillow, M.D.

2-33-38

KID: 2-33-38

1850-1875

Album

H.H.

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Creator: H.H.

Location Made: Baltimore United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Embroidery, Painting

Quilt Size: 106 inches x 107 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

The quilt was owned by quilt collectors Nancy and Sam Starr of New York. The couple sold this quilt on January 21,1989 through Christie's auction house, to Ardis and Robert James. In the Christie's auction report the provenance is listed as Thomas K. Woodard. , This quilt is inscribed in ink on eac...

2-33-42

KID: 2-33-42

1850-1875

Album

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Location Made: Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 100 x 101

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Honolulu Academy of Arts Collection

4-1-605

KID: 4-1-605

1800-1849

Album "My Sweet S...

Martha Ann Knowles

Date Made: 1800-1849

Album "My Sweet Sister Emma"

Creator: Martha Ann Knowles

Location Made: Darby, Pennsylvania United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Other novelty technique

Quilt Size: 109 inches x 107 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

"From M.A. Knowles; To her sweet sister Emma. Darby--1843."

2-33-64

KID: 2-33-64

1800-1849

Album Patch

Date Made: 1800-1849

Album Patch

Location Made: Concord, In addition to Concord, New Hampshire, two other locations are named in inscriptions: Boston and Boscawen (a small town in New Hampshire close to Concord). United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 inches x 83-1/2 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Striped

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

Mary Pollard was born in 1808 in Massachusetts. She lived much of her early life in Concord, New Hampshire After she married Calvin W. Tolford in 1831, the family moved to Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, close enough to Concord to return for frequent visits. In 1845 the Tolford family, including daug...

2-33-19

KID: 2-33-19

1876-1900

Album Quilt

unknown

Date Made: 1876-1900

Album Quilt

Creator: unknown

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The quilt came from New York State to Fayette Co. Vandalia, IL. Has 24 names written in ink in blocks. Stafford name prevalent, probably a family quilt - a goodbye quilt as people left to go west.

5-2-1532

KID: 5-2-1532

1850-1875

Album Quilt

Hill, Parthena Nanc...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album Quilt

Creator: Hill, Parthena Nance

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Menard County Historical Society Collection

5-2-1746

KID: 5-2-1746

1976-1999

Album Quilt

Castleberry, Bertha...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Album Quilt

Creator: Castleberry, Bertha

Location Made: Waukegan, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1768

KID: 5-2-1768

1930-1949

Alice Lane Quilt

Date Made: 1930-1949

Alice Lane Quilt

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 1/4" x 83"

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Print

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

The quilt was owned by Alice Lane and when she passed away, it was inherited by Vivian Rybolt, the younger of her two daughters. Vivian passed the quilt on to the eldest of her two daughters, Betty Ann MacDowell (nee Rybolt). Betty gave the quilt to her eldest daughter, Marsha MacDowell, on the oc...

2-33-13

KID: 2-33-13

2000-2025

All Because Two P...

Callahan, Sherry Ma...

Date Made: 2000-2025

All Because Two People Fell in Love

Creator: Callahan, Sherry Marie Winters

Location Made: Casey, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 54 inches x 64 inches

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

This quilt commemorates Sherry's family tree. It has pictures of her and her family (grandparents, aunts, mother, brother, child, nephew, husband, etc.) ironed onto it., She also taught her daughter how to quilt.

5-2-344

KID: 5-2-344

1930-1949

All Hands Around

Date Made: 1930-1949

All Hands Around

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1942

KID: 5-2-1942

Timespan

Allen's quilt

Date Made: Timespan

Allen's quilt

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 88 x 96 1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-1152

KID: 4-1-1152

2000-2025

Almost Amish

Lohmar, Jean

Date Made: 2000-2025

Almost Amish

Creator: Lohmar, Jean

Location Made: Galesburg, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 81 inches

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

"Pieced; machine trapunto; quilted with 100wt YLI silk thread using Hobbs wool batting. Almost Amish is a large Carpenter's Wheel pattern made with red, green and cheddar prints that appear to give the solid Amish look. I had all of the prints in my quilting stash so this was just a fun, easy q...

5-2-365

KID: 5-2-365

Aloha Hawaii Our ...

Aloha Hawaii Our Crest

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Reverse Applique, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 72-3/4 x 82-1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Solid/plain

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Daughters of Hawaii Collection

4-1-487

KID: 4-1-487

American Applique...

American Appliqued Flowers

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77 1/4 x 93 3/4

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Grove Farm Museum Collection

4-1-996

KID: 4-1-996

1950-1975

American Eagle

Date Made: 1950-1975

American Eagle

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1955

KID: 5-2-1955

1901-1929

American Flag

Date Made: 1901-1929

American Flag

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 79-1/4 x 79-1/4

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Twill; plain weave

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Daughters of Hawaii Collection

4-1-474

KID: 4-1-474

American Flag Qui...

American Flag Quilt

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 81 x 75 1/4

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Twill; plain weave

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-811

KID: 4-1-811

1976-1999

American Tulip

Callahan, Sherry Ma...

Date Made: 1976-1999

American Tulip

Creator: Callahan, Sherry Marie Winters

Location Made: Casey, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilt Size: 90 inches x 103 inches

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

She also taught her daughter how to quilt.

5-2-343

KID: 5-2-343

1976-1999

Amish Squares

Riley, Carol Marie ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Amish Squares

Creator: Riley, Carol Marie (Logan)

Location Made: rural Morrison, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Active in River Cities Quilt Guild. Also sews, cross-stitches, knits, crochets, oil paints. Very active as an emergency room nurse.

5-2-2138

KID: 5-2-2138

Timespan

Amy and John's We...

Ainsworth, Elizabet...

Date Made: Timespan

Amy and John's Wedding Quilt

Creator: Ainsworth, Elizabeth

Location Made: Davenport, Iowa United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Amy Henderson designed the top by rearranging a Friendship Start block.

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 84.5 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

Elizabeth Powley pieced this quilt while she resided in Davenport, IA, although she did additional piecing in Collbran, CO. The quilt was inscribed during Amy and John's wedding ceremony in White Sulpher Springs Resort, St. Helena, CA. As Amy and John lived in a number of places between 1997 and 20...

2-33-43

KID: 2-33-43

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

1976-1999

anniversary quilt...

Vaessen, Carol

Date Made: 1976-1999

anniversary quilt

Creator: Vaessen, Carol

Location Made: Sublette, Illinois (IL) United States

Fabrics: Solid/plain, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-845

KID: 5-2-845

1976-1999

Antique Cars

Layman, Thelma

Date Made: 1976-1999

Antique Cars

Creator: Layman, Thelma

Location Made: Zelphyr Hills, Florida (FL) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

They lived most of their life in Hidalgo.

5-2-960

KID: 5-2-960

1876-1900

Antique Ohio Star...

Gallup, Sarah F.

Date Made: 1876-1900

Antique Ohio Star Signature Quilt

Creator: Gallup, Sarah F.

Location Made: Leominster, MA United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 79 inches x 79 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Solid/plain

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

In the mid 1970s the prize quilt was auctioned by the Skinner Auction house near Boston, Massachusetts, and was purchased by a couple who had an antique shop in Waltham, Massachusetts. It was placed in their shop to sell as a “friendship quilt”, where the current owner purchased it in 1977. ...

2-33-5

KID: 2-33-5

1976-1999

Apple Tree

Moreland, Janet

Date Made: 1976-1999

Apple Tree

Creator: Moreland, Janet

Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

I began my first quilt when I was in high school piecing by hand. Finished that first top after I was married.

5-2-891

KID: 5-2-891

1976-1999

Applique

Moreland, Amber

Date Made: 1976-1999

Applique

Creator: Moreland, Amber

Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

I made this quilt of all the different elements of weather., Plans on making other quilts in the future. Made both of her quilts as 4-H projects

5-2-908

KID: 5-2-908

1901-1929

Applique

Studyvin, Olive

Date Made: 1901-1929

Applique

Creator: Studyvin, Olive

Location Made: Hennepin, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, blind

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 93 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

They lived most of their life in Hennepin.

5-2-1017

KID: 5-2-1017

1930-1949

Applique - Flower...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Applique - Flower Basket

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Received quilt as a gift many years ago.

5-2-654

KID: 5-2-654

1901-1929

Applique Butterfl...

Brown, Anna A. (Klu...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Applique Butterflies

Creator: Brown, Anna A. (Kluge)

Location Made: Springfield, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1536

KID: 5-2-1536

1930-1949

Applique Iris

Heath, Cynthia

Date Made: 1930-1949

Applique Iris

Creator: Heath, Cynthia

Location Made: Virginia, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

She had quilting frames up in her house all the time and has made 17 other quilts.

5-2-1310

KID: 5-2-1310

1901-1929

Applique Pansy

Johnson, Grace

Date Made: 1901-1929

Applique Pansy

Creator: Johnson, Grace

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2033

KID: 5-2-2033

1930-1949

Applique Rose

Vaughn, Luella

Date Made: 1930-1949

Applique Rose

Creator: Vaughn, Luella

Location Made: Xenia, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-994

KID: 5-2-994

1850-1875

Applique Sampler

church members

Date Made: 1850-1875

Applique Sampler

Creator: church members

Location Made: West Virginia United States

Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 81 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

Quilt owned by descendant of the Rev Daniel Hitt Kincheloe Dix, who was a circuit rider for the Methodist Episcopal Church in West Virginia in the towns of Cameron (1859), Grave Creek (1860), New Martinsville (1861-1862). DHK Dix was also a member of the West Virginia Senate 1865-1870.

2-33-65

KID: 2-33-65

1930-1949

Applique Top

Pitt, Lydia

Date Made: 1930-1949

Applique Top

Creator: Pitt, Lydia

Location Made: Beardstown, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Applique

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2032

KID: 5-2-2032

1930-1949

Appliqued Water L...

Landis, Mrs. Howard...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Appliqued Water Lily

Creator: Landis, Mrs. Howard (Erma)

Location Made: Sugarcreek, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, stem, buttonhole

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 91.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2191

KID: 5-2-2191

1976-1999

Around the Twist

Phelps, Betty

Date Made: 1976-1999

Around the Twist

Creator: Phelps, Betty

Location Made: Easton, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Began quilting after retirement and has made 20 other quilts.

5-2-1475

KID: 5-2-1475

Around the World

Crabtree, Geneva Ru...

Around the World

Creator: Crabtree, Geneva Ruth Peeler

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-325

KID: 5-2-325

1950-1975

Around the World

Himmel, Edith

Date Made: 1950-1975

Around the World

Creator: Himmel, Edith

Location Made: Havana, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 89 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker lived most of their life in Topeka/Havana IL and made many other quilts.

5-2-1487

KID: 5-2-1487

1901-1929

Arrowhead

McDonald, Cora Harl...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Arrowhead

Creator: McDonald, Cora Harlen

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1232

KID: 5-2-1232

1976-1999

Attic Window

Johnson, Shirley I....

Date Made: 1976-1999

Attic Window

Creator: Johnson, Shirley I. Gallentine

Location Made: Princeton, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-863

KID: 5-2-863

1901-1929

Autograph

Various ladies of M...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Autograph

Creator: Various ladies of Methodist Church, Duncan's Bridge, Missouri

Location Made: Duncan's Bridge, Missouri (MO) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-629

KID: 5-2-629

1976-1999

Autumn Leaves

Stastny, Mary

Date Made: 1976-1999

Autumn Leaves

Creator: Stastny, Mary

Location Made: Westchester, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch

Quilt Size: 90 inches x 103.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Her quilt making escalated in 1961 after the death of her husband which kept her fingers and mind occupied. Her last quilt was started in January 1989 and finished in May, two weeks before her death. It was her own design. Her creativity did not stop at quilt making but included home sewing for hers...

5-2-432

KID: 5-2-432

1950-1975

Baby Quilt

Gingery, Minnie

Date Made: 1950-1975

Baby Quilt

Creator: Gingery, Minnie

Location Made: Tiskilwa, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

"We used it for our babies. The ribbon trim wore out.", She had worked on so many quilts she had holes in her fingers from the needles. She loved to create. She worked with the Mennonite ladies on quilts to earn money for their missions.

5-2-630

KID: 5-2-630