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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

2001

On My Way to Baltimore

Creator: Anderson, Virginia

Owner: Virginia Anderson

Flint, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-823

Fabrics: Cotton

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

c1910

Amish Double X

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: 69" x 80 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5405

Fabrics: Cotton

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

1924

Blue Posy Kit Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 71" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5418

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

12-8-5418
Owner
Chimney Sweep
Unknown, Maker

c1850

Chimney Sweep

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5407

Fabrics: Cotton, Roller prints

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

c1840

Chimney Sweep Album

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 1/2" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5390

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Ombre

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

c1865

Coxcomb Four Block Applique

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 70" x 71 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

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

c1890

Crazy Quilt Fan

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 58" x 79"

Fabrics: Wool, Suitings

12-8-5396
Owner
Dogwood Applique
Unknown, Maker

c1940

Dogwood Applique

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

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

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5415

Fabrics: Cotton

12-8-5415
Owner
Dresden Plate
Unknown, Maker

1930s

Dresden Plate

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 77" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5417

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap, Feedsack

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

c1825

Eight Pointed Star

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 97" x 102"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5400

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

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

c1890

English Paper Pieced Hexagon

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

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.

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

1930-1949

Four Block Applique

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 77" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5387

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

12-8-5387
Owner
French Rose
Unknown, Maker

c1860

French Rose

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 86" x 97"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5391

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

12-8-5391
Owner
Garden Bouquet
Unknown, Maker

c1935

Garden Bouquet

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 76" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5401

Fabrics: Cotton

12-8-5401
Owner
Hexagon
Unknown, Maker

c1880

Hexagon

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5408

Fabrics: Cotton, Shirtings

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

c1830

Hole in the Barn Door Doll Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 22" x 22"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted, Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5410

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz

12-8-5410
Owner
Hour Glass
Unknown, Maker

1845

Hour Glass

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5392

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

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

1850-1875

Lily and Four Patch

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5411

Fabrics: Cotton

12-8-5411
Owner
Love Apple
Unknown, Maker

c1880

Love Apple

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 88" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5404

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Solid/plain

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

c1850

Mariner's Compass

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

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

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5394

Fabrics: Cotton

12-8-5394
Owner
Ohio Tree
Unknown, Maker

c1850

Ohio Tree

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

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

KID: 12-8-5399

Fabrics: Cotton

12-8-5399
Owner
Pieced Lily
Unknown, Maker

c1880

Pieced Lily

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 72" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5397

Fabrics: Cotton

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

c1845

Pieced Signature Album Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Ink drawing

Quilt Size: 74 1/2" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5420

Fabrics: Cotton

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

c1925

Pink Kit Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: 76" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5403

Fabrics: Cotton

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

c1855

Polk's Fancy

Creator: Lubker, Catherine

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5388

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

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

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

c1850

Red and Green Crossed Roses

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 70 1/2" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5412

Fabrics: Cotton

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

1876-1900

Red and white cutwork

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5402

Fabrics: Cotton

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

1886

Red Chimney Sweep

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 1/2" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5423

Fabrics: Cotton

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

c1940

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76" x 106"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5416

Fabrics: Cotton

12-8-5416
Owner
Rose Wreath
Unknown, Maker

1890-1920

Rose Wreath

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5389

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

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

c1935

Tulips and Flower Wreath

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5393

Fabrics: Cotton

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

c1890

Turn of the Century Lone Star

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5413

Fabrics: Cotton, Shirting, mourning prints

12-8-5413
Owner
Whig Rose
Unknown, Maker

c1900

Whig Rose

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Indiana (IN) United States

Quilt Size: 78 1/2" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5421

Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen

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

c1880

Whig Rose with Posies

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

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

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5406

Fabrics: Cotton

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

c1880

Whole Cloth Cheater Cloth

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Indiana (IN) United States

Quilt Size: 72" x 76 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5409

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

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

c1860

Wild Goose Chase

Creator: Unknown, Maker

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 83 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-5419

Fabrics: Cotton, rainbow prints (grading in color)

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

1963

Drunkards Path

Creator: Harriman, Betty Harned

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Bunceton, Indiana (IN)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

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

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-995

Fabrics: Cotton

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.

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

1977

Georgetown Circle

Creator: Schafer, Mary

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Flushing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 81" x 95"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-431

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

12-8-431
Owner
Hidden Star
Schafer, Mary

1974

Hidden Star

Creator: Schafer, Mary

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Flushing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 99" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-435

Fabrics: Cotton

12-8-435
Owner
Ocean Waves

1900

Ocean Waves

Creator:

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Clio, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 72" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-7301

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted

12-8-7301
Owner
String Star
Schafer, Mary

1977

String Star

Creator: Schafer, Mary

Owner: Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Flushing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 79" x 94 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

KID: 12-8-462

Fabrics: Cotton, Percale

12-8-462

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