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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1950-1975

Windmill

Shannon, Helen

Date Made: 1950-1975

Windmill

Creator: Shannon, Helen

Location Made: Athens, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2052

KID: 5-2-2052

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

1950-1975

Windmill

Quick, Fern

Date Made: 1950-1975

Windmill

Creator: Quick, Fern

Location Made: Atwood, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2579

KID: 5-2-2579

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

Windmill

Hay, Mabel Rose

Date Made: 1930-1949

Windmill

Creator: Hay, Mabel Rose

Location Made: Bradford, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Domestic, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

They lived most of their life in Bradford area.

5-2-941

KID: 5-2-941

1950-1975

Windmill

Hunker, Melba Lea M...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Windmill

Creator: Hunker, Melba Lea Marie Klueter B.

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 55" x 86.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1631

KID: 5-2-1631

1876-1900

Windmill

Date Made: 1876-1900

Windmill

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1978

KID: 5-2-1978

1930-1949

Windmill

Pieper, Louise

Date Made: 1930-1949

Windmill

Creator: Pieper, Louise

Location Made: Strasburg, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2534

KID: 5-2-2534

1930-1949

Winding Ways

unknown - probably ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Winding Ways

Creator: unknown - probably great aunts of Bill Corson

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2581

KID: 5-2-2581

1930-1949

Windblown Tulip

Date Made: 1930-1949

Windblown Tulip

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1958

KID: 5-2-1958

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

1976-1999

Wildflowers

Heidorn, Ruth Perry...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wildflowers

Creator: Heidorn, Ruth Perry

Location Made: Westchester, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2353

KID: 5-2-2353

1901-1929

Wild Rose Pattern...

Borsdorf, Hannah Fe...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wild Rose Pattern

Creator: Borsdorf, Hannah Fenling

Location Made: Stockton, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-867

KID: 5-2-867

1930-1949

Wild Rose appliqu...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wild Rose applique

Contruction: Hand Applique, stem, French knot

Quilt Size: 77 inches x 78.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2204

KID: 5-2-2204

1930-1949

Wild Rose Appliqu...

Webber, Lula

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wild Rose Applique

Creator: Webber, Lula

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker made many other quilts.

5-2-1382

KID: 5-2-1382

1901-1929

Wild Goose Chase

Hunt, Etta

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wild Goose Chase

Creator: Hunt, Etta

Location Made: Churdan, Iowa (IA) United States

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2745

KID: 5-2-2745

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

1930-1949

Wild Geese Flying...

Hardwick, Martha

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wild Geese Flying

Creator: Hardwick, Martha

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82.5 inches x 101.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2051

KID: 5-2-2051

1976-1999

Wild Flowers

Dennis, Theresa

Date Made: 1976-1999

Wild Flowers

Creator: Dennis, Theresa

Location Made: Peoria and Waukegan, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1782

KID: 5-2-1782

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

Wholecloth

Wholecloth

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1922

KID: 5-2-1922

Wholecloth

Wholecloth

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1924

KID: 5-2-1924

1950-1975

Whole Cloth Quilt...

Depratt, Betsy

Date Made: 1950-1975

Whole Cloth Quilt

Creator: Depratt, Betsy

Location Made: Bismarck, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker lived most of their life in Illinois and made 15 other quilts.

5-2-1337

KID: 5-2-1337

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

Date Made: 1976-1999

Whole Cloth

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Quilt Size: 86.5 inches x 105.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2181

KID: 5-2-2181

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

1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Primm, Lucinda Cath...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Creator: Primm, Lucinda Catherine Glasscock (Mrs. Elisha Primm)

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

5-2-1748

KID: 5-2-1748

1901-1929

White Whole Cloth...

Boeker, Elizabeth

Date Made: 1901-1929

White Whole Cloth

Creator: Boeker, Elizabeth

Contruction: outline stitch

Quilt Size: 69.75" x 77"

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1621

KID: 5-2-1621

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

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

1930-1949

Wheels

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wheels

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1881

KID: 5-2-1881

1901-1929

Wheel of Fortune

Stewart, Mrs. John ...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wheel of Fortune

Creator: Stewart, Mrs. John M.

Location Made: unknown, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker made many other quilts.

5-2-1306

KID: 5-2-1306

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

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

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

Thomson, Bessie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Creator: Thomson, Bessie

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 inches x 94.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker made other quilts.

5-2-1282

KID: 5-2-1282

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

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

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1611

KID: 5-2-1611

1950-1975

Wedding Ring

Sager, Amy E.

Date Made: 1950-1975

Wedding Ring

Creator: Sager, Amy E.

Location Made: Texico, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Made each grandchild (18 of them) a quilt, plus many more.

5-2-2341

KID: 5-2-2341

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

Date Made: 1930-1949

Wedding Ring

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1345

KID: 5-2-1345