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

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

1950-1975

6 Point Stars (Tw...

Stastny, Mary

Date Made: 1950-1975

6 Point Stars (Twin)

Creator: Stastny, Mary

Location Made: Westchester, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 56 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Other, 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 her 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 ...

5-2-479

KID: 5-2-479

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

1976-1999

9 Patch

Richter, Jane

Date Made: 1976-1999

9 Patch

Creator: Richter, Jane

Location Made: Atkinson, Illinois (IL)

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

This is my first quilt to quilt in a big frame. This 9 patch was made from my scrap bag and is still my favorite of all the quilts I've made.

5-2-581

KID: 5-2-581

1930-1949

9 Patch

Stetson, Grace Bump...

Date Made: 1930-1949

9 Patch

Creator: Stetson, Grace Bumphrey

Location Made: Neponset, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 84 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap, Domestic fabric type

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The quilt was a Christmas gift to me from my future father-in-law the first Christmas after I became engaged., She lived most of her life in Neponset, IL.

5-2-684

KID: 5-2-684

1876-1900

9 Patch

Carlson, Caroline

Date Made: 1876-1900

9 Patch

Creator: Carlson, Caroline

Location Made: Wyanet or Princeton, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

My father told of playing under the quilting frame. He was born in 1864. Quilt owner indicates she has "an interesting story to related when my grandmother arrived in NY.", 1852 - Came to America - crossing the Atlantic in a sailboat

5-2-541

KID: 5-2-541

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

1901-1929

Acorn

Curry, Mary Stadali...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Acorn

Creator: Curry, Mary Stadalis

Location Made: Spring Valley, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker has made 15-20 other quilts.

5-2-1420

KID: 5-2-1420

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

1930-1949

Advanced Nine Pat...

Durham, Hattie C. N...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Advanced Nine Patch

Creator: Durham, Hattie C. Nelson

Location Made: Walnut, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 74 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The quilt owner indicated that "Esthe Ploch helped me quilt."

5-2-502

KID: 5-2-502

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

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

1976-1999

Album

Chapman, Mildred

Date Made: 1976-1999

Album

Creator: Chapman, Mildred

Location Made: Petersburg, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker lived most of their life in Illinois and made 2 other quilts.

5-2-1402

KID: 5-2-1402

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1850-1875

American Shield/F...

Unknown Civil War V...

Date Made: 1850-1875

American Shield/Flag Shield

Creator: Unknown Civil War Veteran

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Quilts and Health

Only that he was a disabled veteran and made this quilt while in a wheelchair about the 1884 election, President Cleveland, vice president Hendricks.

5-2-1324

KID: 5-2-1324

1976-1999

Amish Bars

Miller, Susie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Amish Bars

Creator: Miller, Susie

Location Made: New Berlin, Ohio (OH) United States

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

These two sisters make quilts for an antique shop using 100 percent cotton materials, cotton batting, and the original Amish patterns.

5-2-2373

KID: 5-2-2373

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

Anemone

Landis, Mrs. Howard...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Anemone

Creator: Landis, Mrs. Howard (Erma)

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2210

KID: 5-2-2210

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 Frien...

Farmingdale Presbyt...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Anniversary Friendship

Creator: Farmingdale Presbyterian Women Association

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

This quilt was made by the women's organization as part of 200 anniversary celebration of Presbyterian church. Each family in church is represented on quilt. Church ladies used Amish friendship quilt design and added symbols.

5-2-1363

KID: 5-2-1363

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

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

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 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

1976-1999

Applique Slipper

Schupp, Mary

Date Made: 1976-1999

Applique Slipper

Creator: Schupp, Mary

Location Made: Lacon, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, buttonhole

Quilt Size: 74 inches x 88 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Other, Solid/plain, Floral, Novelty, Fabric fibers include rayon feuille. Fabric type includes cotton sateen, Indian head gingham

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The quilt is an original design by the quiltmaker., She was very energetic...makes a quilt in a few days.

5-2-504

KID: 5-2-504

1930-1949

Applique Tulip

Hall, Cora

Date Made: 1930-1949

Applique Tulip

Creator: Hall, Cora

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, blind stitch

Quilt Size: 88 inches x 87.5 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker made many other quilts.

5-2-1436

KID: 5-2-1436

1850-1875

Applique Wild Ros...

Momeyer, Rebecca Co...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Applique Wild Rose

Creator: Momeyer, Rebecca Conwell

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, applique straight stitch

Quilt Size: 89 inches x 87.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

I do not know if she made it or not.

5-2-1443

KID: 5-2-1443

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

1930-1949

Appliqued Wild Ro...

Yetter, Flora Morga...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Appliqued Wild Rose

Creator: Yetter, Flora Morgan

Location Made: Havana, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, running stitch in perle cotton, straight, outline, French knots

Quilt Size: 82" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Satin, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1563

KID: 5-2-1563

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

1930-1949

Around the World

McNabb, Blanche Upt...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Around the World

Creator: McNabb, Blanche Upton Springer

Location Made: Sterling, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 88 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Active social person. Did other types of handwork.

5-2-2196

KID: 5-2-2196

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

Date Made: 1976-1999

Attic Window

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1842

KID: 5-2-1842

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

Babies in the Gar...

Nelson, Estella Phi...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Babies in the Garden

Creator: Nelson, Estella Phillips

Location Made: San Jose, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1706

KID: 5-2-1706

1976-1999

Baby Animals

Port, Linda

Date Made: 1976-1999

Baby Animals

Creator: Port, Linda

Location Made: Sterling, Illinois (IL) United States

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2118

KID: 5-2-2118

1930-1949

Baby quilt

Peters, Norville Lo...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Baby quilt

Creator: Peters, Norville Lois Ulery

Location Made: Peoria, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1646

KID: 5-2-1646

1930-1949

Baby Quilt - 3 Pi...

Bowers, Mary L.

Date Made: 1930-1949

Baby Quilt - 3 Pigs

Creator: Bowers, Mary L.

Location Made: Lovington, Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-2592

KID: 5-2-2592

1950-1975

Baby Rose

Scharsch, Lilinoe H...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Baby Rose

Creator: Scharsch, Lilinoe Hisayo Shigematsu

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

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 36 x 59 1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Kauai Museum Collection

4-1-524

KID: 4-1-524

1950-1975

Baby Rose [variat...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Baby Rose [variation]

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 93 x 94 3/4

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

4-1-381

KID: 4-1-381