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Virginia Anderson

Collection, Owner, Quiltmaker

Flushing, Michigan, United States

Michigan Quilt Project

Virginia Anderson is a quiltmaker, quilt collector, quilt historian, and quilt promoter. She does beautiful applique and with her daughter, April Yorks, has an excellent collection of antique quilts.

Virginia Anderson is a quiltmaker, quilt collector, quilt historian, and quilt promoter. She does beautiful applique and with her daughter, April Yorks, has an excellent collection of antique quilts.

Creator
On My Way to Balt...
Anderson, Virginia

Date Made: 2001

On My Way to Baltimore

Creator: Anderson, Virginia

Location Made: Flint, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-823

12-8-823
Owner
Amish Double X
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1910

Amish Double X

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: 69" x 80 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5405

12-8-5405
Owner
Blue Posy Kit Qui...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: 1924

Blue Posy Kit Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 71" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5418

12-8-5418
Owner
Chimney Sweep
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1850

Chimney Sweep

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Roller prints

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5407

12-8-5407
Owner
Chimney Sweep Alb...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1840

Chimney Sweep Album

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 1/2" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Ombre

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5390

12-8-5390
Owner
Coxcomb Four Bloc...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1865

Coxcomb Four Block Applique

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 70" x 71 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5395

12-8-5395
Owner
Crazy Quilt Fan
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1890

Crazy Quilt Fan

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 58" x 79"

Fabrics: Wool, Suitings

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5396

12-8-5396
Owner
Dogwood Applique
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1940

Dogwood Applique

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 78 1/2" x 85 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5415

12-8-5415
Owner
Dresden Plate
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: 1930s

Dresden Plate

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 77" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap, Feedsack

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5417

12-8-5417
Owner
Eight Pointed Sta...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1825

Eight Pointed Star

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 97" x 102"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, This quilt contains a variety of pillar prints and chintz fabric.

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5400

12-8-5400
Owner
English Paper Pie...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1890

English Paper Pieced Hexagon

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Foundation Piecing

Quilt Size: 54" x 77"

Fabrics: Cotton, Striped, Plaid, There are lots of shirting fabrics as well as tone on tone prints.

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5422

12-8-5422
Owner
Four Block Appliq...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: 1930-1949

Four Block Applique

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 77" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5387

12-8-5387
Owner
French Rose
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1860

French Rose

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 86" x 97"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5391

12-8-5391
Owner
Garden Bouquet
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1935

Garden Bouquet

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 76" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5401

12-8-5401
Owner
Hexagon
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1880

Hexagon

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Shirtings

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5408

12-8-5408
Owner
Hole in the Barn ...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1830

Hole in the Barn Door Doll Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 22" x 22"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted, Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5410

12-8-5410
Owner
Hour Glass
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: 1845

Hour Glass

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5392

12-8-5392
Owner
Lily and Four Pat...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: 1850-1875

Lily and Four Patch

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5411

12-8-5411
Owner
Love Apple
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1880

Love Apple

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 88" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5404

12-8-5404
Owner
Mariner's Compass...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1850

Mariner's Compass

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83 1/2" x 83 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5394

12-8-5394
Owner
Ohio Tree
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1850

Ohio Tree

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, The seams are very tight. The appliqué is an overcast stitch, also very small and tight.

Quilt Size: 68 1/2" x 82 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5399

12-8-5399
Owner
Pieced Lily
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1880

Pieced Lily

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 72" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5397

12-8-5397
Owner
Pieced Signature ...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1845

Pieced Signature Album Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Ink drawing

Quilt Size: 74 1/2" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5420

12-8-5420
Owner
Pink Kit Quilt
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1925

Pink Kit Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: 76" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5403

12-8-5403
Owner
Polk's Fancy
Lubker, Catherine

Date Made: c1855

Polk's Fancy

Creator: Lubker, Catherine

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The quilt was handed down to the maker's great-granddaughter, then was sold to a quilt dealer, who sold it.

KID: 12-8-5388

12-8-5388
Owner
Red and Green Cro...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1850

Red and Green Crossed Roses

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 70 1/2" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5412

12-8-5412
Owner
Red and white cut...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: 1876-1900

Red and white cutwork

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5402

12-8-5402
Owner
Red Chimney Sweep...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: 1886

Red Chimney Sweep

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 1/2" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5423

12-8-5423
Owner
Rose of Sharon
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1940

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76" x 106"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5416

12-8-5416
Owner
Rose Wreath
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: 1890-1920

Rose Wreath

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5389

12-8-5389
Owner
Tulips and Flower...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1935

Tulips and Flower Wreath

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5393

12-8-5393
Owner
Turn of the Centu...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1890

Turn of the Century Lone Star

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Shirting, mourning prints

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5413

12-8-5413
Owner
Whig Rose
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1900

Whig Rose

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Quilt Size: 78 1/2" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5421

12-8-5421
Owner
Whig Rose with Po...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1880

Whig Rose with Posies

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 74 1/2" x 78 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5406

12-8-5406
Owner
Whole Cloth Cheat...
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1880

Whole Cloth Cheater Cloth

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Quilt Size: 72" x 76 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cheater (fabric with pre-printed appliqué or pieced design)

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5409

12-8-5409
Owner
Wild Goose Chase
Unknown, Maker

Date Made: c1860

Wild Goose Chase

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 83 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, rainbow prints (grading in color)

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5419

12-8-5419
Owner
Drunkards Path
Harriman, Betty Har...

Date Made: 1963

Drunkards Path

Creator: Harriman, Betty Harned

Location Made: Bunceton, Indiana (IN)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 1/4" x 93 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The top was purchased as part of Betty Harriman's estate by Mary Schafer., See page 75, figure 20 of Quilts Their Story and How to Make Them by Marie Webster.

KID: 12-8-995

12-8-995
Owner
Georgetown Circle...
Schafer, Mary

Date Made: 1977

Georgetown Circle

Creator: Schafer, Mary

Location Made: Flushing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 81" x 95"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-431

12-8-431
Owner
Hidden Star
Schafer, Mary

Date Made: 1974

Hidden Star

Creator: Schafer, Mary

Location Made: Flushing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 99" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-435

12-8-435
Owner
Ocean Waves

Date Made: 1900

Ocean Waves

Location Made: Clio, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 72" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-7301

12-8-7301
Owner
String Star
Schafer, Mary

Date Made: 1977

String Star

Creator: Schafer, Mary

Location Made: Flushing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 79" x 94 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Percale

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-462

12-8-462

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