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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2003

Yo-yo or Bon-Bon

Epperson, Babs Titt...

Date Made: 2003

Yo-yo or Bon-Bon

Creator: Epperson, Babs Tittle

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Yo-yo, Other, Yo-yo circles

Quilt Size: 41 x 44

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: She taught herself in 1970. She later took a class in the English technique of paper piecing at the Otis House Museum in Maidisonville, LA. Seattle, WA; Baton Rouge, LA She always enjoyed sewing, especially handwork.

9-6-649

KID: 9-6-649

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

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

Yo-yo

Unknown

Date Made: 1930

Yo-yo

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Other

Quilt Size: 88 x 115

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

No information available.

9-6-583

KID: 9-6-583

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

1933

Yo Yo set in Flow...

Lock, Virginia

Date Made: 1933

Yo Yo set in Flower Garden

Creator: Lock, Virginia

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 79.5 x 79.5

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1593

KID: 9-6-1593

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

1970

Yo yo quilt

Johnson, Cornelius

Date Made: 1970

Yo yo quilt

Creator: Johnson, Cornelius

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Other, yo yo

Quilt Size: 70 x 84

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Print, Solid/plain, Jersey, Satin, Blends

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

She had to stop quilting because of crippling arthritis in her hands.

9-6-1383

KID: 9-6-1383

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

1997

Yo Yo

Canoy, Launa

Date Made: 1997

Yo Yo

Creator: Canoy, Launa

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Other, yo yo

Quilt Size: 92 x 101

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: She learned from her mother and books and friends; she taught a class in shadow quilting. Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Maker still owns them. Some have been given to family members. She likes most needlework.

9-6-600

KID: 9-6-600

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

1890

Yellow Quilt/4 Po...

Quirk, Sisters

Date Made: 1890

Yellow Quilt/4 Point Star

Creator: Quirk, Sisters

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 72 x 86.5

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1120

KID: 9-6-1120

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

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

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

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

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: 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

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

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

Wool Strip

Powell, Lubertha

Wool Strip

Creator: Powell, Lubertha

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 74 x 84

Fabrics: Wool, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

9-6-1428

KID: 9-6-1428

1901-1929

Wool Squares

Date Made: 1901-1929

Wool Squares

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-798

KID: 5-2-798

Wool Scrap

Unknown

Wool Scrap

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Embroidery, Pieced

Quilt Size: 70.75 x 83.5

Fabrics: Wool, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

No information available.

9-6-1494

KID: 9-6-1494

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