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Myrtie Childers

Quiltmaker

South Carolina Quilt History Project

When was the quiltmaker born?

1921

Religious affiliation:

Pleasant Hill Baptist, Lancaster

Father's birthplace:

Lancaster County

Number of children:

Documentation Project
South Carolina Quilt History Project
McKissick Museum, University of South Carolina

South Carolina Quilt History Project

McKissick Museum, University of South Carolina

Columbia; South Carolina; United States

Over 3000 quilts were documented by the South Carolina Quilt History Project. The records are housed in the McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

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53-156-1
Creator
Autumn Wreath
Childers, Myrtie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Autumn Wreath

Creator: Childers, Myrtie

Location Made: South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: The needlework techniques are good to excellent.

Quilt Size: 80" x 73"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

KID: 53-155-1101

53-155-1101
Creator
Double Irish Chai...
Childers, Myrtie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Double Irish Chain with hearts

Creator: Childers, Myrtie

Location Made: South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: Piecing, Applique, The needlework techniques are excellent.

Quilt Size: 81" x 74"

Fabrics: Print, Solid/plain

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

KID: 53-155-1102

53-155-1102
Creator
Hit and Miss
Childers, Myrtie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Hit and Miss

Creator: Childers, Myrtie

Location Made: South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, The needlework techniques are good and utilitarian.

Quilt Size: 85" x 74"

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Other synthetic, Multiple scrap

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

KID: 53-155-1103

53-155-1103
Creator
Honey Bee
Childers, Myrtie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Honey Bee

Creator: Childers, Myrtie

Location Made: South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: Piecing, Applique, The needlework techniques are excellent.

Quilt Size: 85" x 70"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

This was her first quilt.

KID: 53-155-1099

53-155-1099
Creator
Vegetable Garden
Childers, Myrtie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Vegetable Garden

Creator: Childers, Myrtie

Location Made: South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: Applique, The needlework techniques are excellent.

Quilt Size: 89" x 77"

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

KID: 53-155-1098

53-155-1098