1976-1999

Zygo Cactus

Vrakas, Evelyn Schr...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Zygo Cactus

Creator: Vrakas, Evelyn Schroedl

Location Made: Waukesha, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 46.75 in. x 59.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Checked, Floral, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt used as a teaching tool to show different skills

15-11-248

KID: 15-11-248

1930-1949

Zoo Quilt

Haeger, Grandma

Date Made: 1930-1949

Zoo Quilt

Creator: Haeger, Grandma

Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 33" x 44 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Mattress pad used as quilt base.

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-9410

KID: 12-8-9410

c.2009

Zoo Animals

Becker, Jane

Date Made: c.2009

Zoo Animals

Creator: Becker, Jane

Location Made: Sparta, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 39.25" x 49"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The quilt maker wanted ideas to make a quilt for ehr granddaughter. The theme for the nursery was safari animals and earth tone colors. She found the quilt pattern at the International Quilt Show in Chicago. She proceeded to find most of the materials at the Attic Window on Alpine in Grand Rapids....

12-8-6070

KID: 12-8-6070

Zinnias in the Wi...

O'Kelley, Hallie

Zinnias in the Window of My Log Cabin

Creator: O'Kelley, Hallie

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL)

Quilt Size: 77.000 inches x 85.000 inches

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

10-7-407

KID: 10-7-407

1976-1999

Zinnia variation

Johnson, Leona

Date Made: 1976-1999

Zinnia variation

Creator: Johnson, Leona

Location Made: Monrovia Liberia

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 94" x 96"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

The quilt was brought to Flint, Michigan by the maker's sister's son, Rev. Emmanuel Bailey. Emmanual goes to Monrovia, Liberia about every 6 months to see his relatives and to work on the building of an orphanage for the victims of war. He put his order in for these quilts last January and then pick...

12-8-399

KID: 12-8-399

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

1976-1999

ZigZag/Amish Shad...

Bosselman, Dorothy ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

ZigZag/Amish Shadows

Creator: Bosselman, Dorothy G

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 15.5 x 17

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; New England Quilt Museum Collection

11-37-212

KID: 11-37-212

1976-1999

Zigzag Bars

Pilgrim, Paul D.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Zigzag Bars

Creator: Pilgrim, Paul D.

Location Made: Oakland, California (CA) United States

Quilt Size: 66.000 inches x 51.000 inches

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection; Paul D. Pilgrim Collection

The Paul Pilgrim quilts were donated by his partner, Gerald E. Roy, after Paul's death in 1996.

10-7-46

KID: 10-7-46

1876-1900

ZigZag

Date Made: 1876-1900

ZigZag

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 x 75.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-7352

KID: 11-37-7352

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

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

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

1930-1949

Zig Zag/ Streak O...

Dwyer, Elizabeth La...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Zig Zag/ Streak O'Lightning

Creator: Dwyer, Elizabeth LaFond

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 x 76

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-4728

KID: 11-37-4728

1901-1929

Zig Zag Set

Date Made: 1901-1929

Zig Zag Set

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65.5 x 82.75

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Glazed, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Pelham Historical Society

11-37-5482

KID: 11-37-5482

Zig Zag or Flying...

Snipes, Maria

Zig Zag or Flying Geese

Creator: Snipes, Maria

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 141" x 85"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-846

KID: 12-8-846

1800-1849

Zig Zag

Date Made: 1800-1849

Zig Zag

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 x 83

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-6051

KID: 11-37-6051

1876-1900

Zig Zag

Date Made: 1876-1900

Zig Zag

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76.5 x 71.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Plaid, damask/Stuart plaid/plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Rehoboth Antiquarium Society, Carpenter Museum

11-37-6777

KID: 11-37-6777

1876-1900

Zig Zag

Date Made: 1876-1900

Zig Zag

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 33 x 33

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Chatham Historical Society, Inc.

11-37-1575

KID: 11-37-1575

1876-1900

Zig Zag

Date Made: 1876-1900

Zig Zag

Contruction: Foundation Piecing

Quilt Size: 41 x 68

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Print, moire/ taffeta

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-2150

KID: 11-37-2150

1901-1929

Zig Zag

Douillette, Beulah ...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Zig Zag

Creator: Douillette, Beulah Grace Ruggles

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80.75" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-3079

KID: 11-37-3079

1930-1949

Zig Zag

Baker, Hattie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Zig Zag

Creator: Baker, Hattie

Location Made: Ionia, Michigan (MI)

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-4631

KID: 12-8-4631

1976-1999

Zig Zag

Parkkonen, Ruby

Date Made: 1976-1999

Zig Zag

Creator: Parkkonen, Ruby

Location Made: Indian River, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 62" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-7520

KID: 12-8-7520

1901-1929

Zig Zag

Nichols, Myrtia L. ...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Zig Zag

Creator: Nichols, Myrtia L. Kezar

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68.5" x 76.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-3196

KID: 11-37-3196

1930-1949

Zig Zag

Good, Evelyn

Date Made: 1930-1949

Zig Zag

Creator: Good, Evelyn

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 71 x 76

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-699

KID: 11-37-699

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

1930-1949

Zig Zag

Date Made: 1930-1949

Zig Zag

Quilt Size: 63.5 x 76

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, rayon/plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-4508

KID: 11-37-4508

1901-1929

Zig Zag

Smith, Sarah

Date Made: 1901-1929

Zig Zag

Creator: Smith, Sarah

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 1/2" x 86"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-7465

KID: 12-8-7465

1930-1949

Zig Zag

Jones, Amanda Hurd

Date Made: 1930-1949

Zig Zag

Creator: Jones, Amanda Hurd

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 x 78.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-490

KID: 11-37-490

1876-1900

Zig Zag

Date Made: 1876-1900

Zig Zag

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, reproduction fabric in binding, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-5982

KID: 11-37-5982

1800-1849

Zig Zag

Date Made: 1800-1849

Zig Zag

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 57.75 x 80

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, pillar print toile, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Lynn Museum and Historical Society

11-37-6309

KID: 11-37-6309

2000-2025

Zenobia: African ...

McCraw, Barbara Ann...

Date Made: 2000-2025

Zenobia: African Flower Girl

Creator: McCraw, Barbara Ann

Location Made: Denton, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)

Quilt Size: 55" x 61"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6769

KID: 12-8-6769

1976-1999

Zanna's Quilt

Hoskins, Helen

Date Made: 1976-1999

Zanna's Quilt

Creator: Hoskins, Helen

Location Made: Matherton/Durango, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Hobbies include archaeology, oil painting, antique furniture restoration, weaving, and Indian lore. Played bass fiddle in bluegrass band, "Home Grown Grass," for eight years; cut two albums.

12-8-1882

KID: 12-8-1882

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

1901-1929

Z-Lightning

Mello, Theresa Oliv...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Z-Lightning

Creator: Mello, Theresa Oliver

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 x 90

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; New England Quilt Museum Collection

11-37-4756

KID: 11-37-4756

Z Quilt

Z Quilt

Location Made: United States

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-8204

KID: 12-8-8204

1976-1999

Yup'ik top

Lawrence, Martina

Date Made: 1976-1999

Yup'ik top

Creator: Lawrence, Martina

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 601/2" x 100"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

12-8-939

KID: 12-8-939

2000-2025

Yule Trees

Stutzman, Judith

Date Made: 2000-2025

Yule Trees

Creator: Stutzman, Judith

Location Made: Gaylord, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 60 1/4" x 79 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-1401

KID: 12-8-1401

Timespan

YoYo variation

Jones, Gertrude Bel...

Date Made: Timespan

YoYo variation

Creator: Jones, Gertrude Bell Richardson?

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 73 x 78.5

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, rayon, jersey knits, plain weave, twill weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; New England Quilt Museum Collection

one of her brothers worked at the Arlington Mills

11-37-1518

KID: 11-37-1518

1930-1949

YoYo

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 8 & 8.5 x 8 & 8.5

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-876

KID: 11-37-876

1930-1949

YoYo

McMillan, John

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Creator: McMillan, John

Contruction: Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 82 x 82

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-1177

KID: 11-37-1177

1930-1949

YoYo

great or great-grea...

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Creator: great or great-great-grandmother of owner

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 55 x 66

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-1272

KID: 11-37-1272

1930-1949

YoYo

Norton, Iola

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Creator: Norton, Iola

Contruction: Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 70 x 83

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-1346

KID: 11-37-1346

1950-1975

YoYo

Date Made: 1950-1975

YoYo

Contruction: Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 85 x 105.5

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-1457

KID: 11-37-1457

1930-1949

YoYo

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 63 x 70

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-1522

KID: 11-37-1522

1901-1929

YoYo

Date Made: 1901-1929

YoYo

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-2481

KID: 11-37-2481

1930-1949

YoYo

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 92 x 96

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-2498

KID: 11-37-2498

1930-1949

YoYo

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 46 x 56

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, some later reproductions[1990], plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-1206

KID: 11-37-1206

1930-1949

YoYo

Robinson, Emma

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Creator: Robinson, Emma

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 47 x 85

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, rayon, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-1413

KID: 11-37-1413

1930-1949

YoYo

Ward, Jessie

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Creator: Ward, Jessie

Contruction: Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 86 x 97

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Satin, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-1819

KID: 11-37-1819

1950-1975

YoYo

Nye family member

Date Made: 1950-1975

YoYo

Creator: Nye family member

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 83 x 99

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, upholstery, plain weave, twill weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Nye Family of America Association, Inc.

11-37-2663

KID: 11-37-2663

1901-1929

YoYo

Date Made: 1901-1929

YoYo

Quilt Size: 60 x 74

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Solid/plain, rayon, plain weave, twill weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-4653

KID: 11-37-4653

1930-1949

YoYo

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 17 & 17 x 49.75 & 57.75

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Porter Phelps Huntington Foundation

11-37-1479

KID: 11-37-1479

1930-1949

YoYo

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Contruction: Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 93 x 94

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Print, pile weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-2025

KID: 11-37-2025

1930-1949

YoYo

Reed family?

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Creator: Reed family?

Contruction: Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 80 x 82

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Satin, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-2119

KID: 11-37-2119

1930-1949

YoYo

Ford, Carol Chale

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Creator: Ford, Carol Chale

Contruction: Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 46 x 56.5

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-2518

KID: 11-37-2518

1930-1949

YoYo

Atkins, Mary

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Creator: Atkins, Mary

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 70 x 92

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, rayon, plain weave, twill weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-2650

KID: 11-37-2650

1930-1949

YoYo

quilt made by mater...

Date Made: 1930-1949

YoYo

Creator: quilt made by maternal grandmother's relatives who lived in Pownee, IL

Contruction: Yo-yo, Stuffed fabric buttons

Quilt Size: 78" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Print, Solid/plain, Plaid, netting, woven plaids

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-3138

KID: 11-37-3138

1950-1975

YoYo

Dearth, Alice

Date Made: 1950-1975

YoYo

Creator: Dearth, Alice

Contruction: Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 64.5" x 86.75"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

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

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-3249

KID: 11-37-3249

1901-1929

YoYo

Date Made: 1901-1929

YoYo

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 59 x 59

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Print, jacquard, plain weave, twill weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Ramapoque Historical Society at Josiah Day House

11-37-3499

KID: 11-37-3499