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Christmas Quilts

This gallery represents Christmas quilts from the 19th century, such as Christmas Cactus Swirl, up through the very contemporary “Designer Christmas Trees.” Many, but not all, of the quilts feature a red and green color palette, and traditional Christmas symbols, such as trees, stars, and Santa Claus abound.

Museum
National Quilt Museum

National Quilt Museum

Paducah; Kentucky; United States

The National Quilt Museum promotes the growth and expansion of quilting by bringing the art form to new audiences around the world through exhibitions, education programs, and quilt preservation efforts, and advocacy.

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Documentation Project
Michigan Quilt Project
Michigan State University

Michigan Quilt Project

Michigan State University

East Lansing; Michigan; United States

The Michigan Quilt Project (MQP) was established in 1984 to document, preserve, and present Michigan's quilting history. There are over 10,000 quilts documented through this continuing project.

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Museum
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

Golden; Colorado; United States

The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden, Colorado, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the art and history of American quilts and quiltmaking, by providing outstanding exhibits and educational resources to the public.

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Documentation Project
Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project
Louisiana Regional Folklife Program

Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Louisiana Regional Folklife Program

Baton Rouge; Louisiana; United States

The Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project features over 2500 quilts made in Louisiana from early 1800s to the present.

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Documentation Project
Connecticut Quilt Search

Connecticut Quilt Search

Connecticut; United States

Beginning in 1991, The Connecticut Quilt Search Project documented over 3,000 quilts over a six year period. The Project culminated in 2002 with the publication of Quilts and Quiltmakers Covering Connecticut. The original archives are held in the library of The Connecticut Historical Society.

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Documentation Project
American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Library of Congress

American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

Library of Congress

United States

The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress has been a valuable consultant throughout the development of the Quilt Index. Quilts from the AFC's online project Quilts and Quiltmaking in America, 1978-1996 are now indexed on this site.

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Documentation Project
The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.
Rutgers Special Collections and University Archives

The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.

Rutgers Special Collections and University Archives

New Brunswick; New Jersey; United States

Beginning in 1988, The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey (HQPNJ) documented over 2,500 quilts that were either made in or brought to New Jersey prior to 1951.

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Museum
Michigan State University Museum
Michigan Quilt Project

Michigan State University Museum

Michigan Quilt Project

East Lansing; Michigan; United States

The Michigan State University Museum has a collection of over 1000 quilts.

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1990
Designer Christma...
Rothschild, Adrien

Date Made: 1990

Designer Christmas Trees

Creator: Rothschild, Adrien

Location Made: Baltimore, Maryland (MD) United States

Quilt Size: 62.000 inches x 62.000 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Hand-dyed

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

KID: 10-7-231

10-7-231
1850-1875
Red and Green App...
Neff, Elizabeth

Date Made: 1850-1875

Red and Green Appliqué

Creator: Neff, Elizabeth

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA)

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 78 1/2 x 79

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The signature on the quilt was discovered by Xenia Cord and Bettina Havig while the quilt was hanging at the 1999 American Quilt Study Group conference in East Lansing.

KID: 12-8-9687

12-8-9687
1979
Christmas Quilt
Jordan, Lois

Date Made: 1979

Christmas Quilt

Creator: Jordan, Lois

Location Made: Clinton, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 81" x 102"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-9619

12-8-9619
1850
Christmas Cactus ...
Bradley, Mary Evere...

Date Made: 1850

Christmas Cactus Swirl

Creator: Bradley, Mary Everett

Location Made: Farmer Twp., Ohio (OH)

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 72" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-9688

12-8-9688
Dec. 1999
Christmas Eve in ...
Jolman, Kathy

Date Made: Dec. 1999

Christmas Eve in the City

Creator: Jolman, Kathy

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 22 1/2" x 23"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Hand-dyed, Rayon, lame

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

I generally make "nature" quilts and I wanted a "city" quilt. People are on their way home from work and Santa is coming from the North Pole with his train full of presents. I designed this wallhanging.

KID: 12-8-2625

12-8-2625
1989
Christmas Sampler...

Date Made: 1989

Christmas Sampler

Location Made: Escanaba, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 79" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Blocks were pieced by members of the Bay de Noc Quilt Guild in 1988 in their first ever block of the month members were given the green - sled fabric and asked to make a block.

KID: 12-8-3327

12-8-3327
1995
Volunteer Christm...
RMQM, Volunteers

Date Made: 1995

Volunteer Christmas Quilt

Creator: RMQM, Volunteers

Location Made: Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 65.000 inches x 78.500 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Hand quilting

Fabrics: Polyester, Cotton, Other, Striped, Solid/plain, Geometric, Floral, Dotted, Checked

Project: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Collection

This Christmas sampler quilt was a gift the to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum from museum volunteers who made it. "Christmas Sampler 1993-1995" is written in black ink on the back. Blocks made by volunteers of the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. Set together and quilted by Opal Frey....

KID: 24-20-271

24-20-271
1996
Santa Quilt

Date Made: 1996

Santa Quilt

Location Made: Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Painting

Quilt Size: 84" x 101"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The winning ticket was purchased by Mr. Ron Rycus of Lansing who happens to be Jewish. Recognizing the time and talent involved in the quilt, Mr. Rycus enlisted the aid of The Lansing State Journal (specifically John Schneider) to find a home for this piece of artwork. It is through the generosity o...

KID: 12-8-1039

12-8-1039
1993
Christmas Quilt
Marchette, Linnea

Date Made: 1993

Christmas Quilt

Creator: Marchette, Linnea

Location Made: Iron Mountain, Michigan (MI)

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

3 years ago my sisters and I began meeting Sunday afternoons during November to make crafts at my mother's home. My mother died last year and this quilt evokes many happy memories.

KID: 12-8-3062

12-8-3062
1986
Santa
Falandino, Lucy

Date Made: 1986

Santa

Creator: Falandino, Lucy

Location Made: Wyandotte, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 42" x 49 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-8966

12-8-8966
2/2001
Yule Trees
Stutzman, Judith

Date Made: 2/2001

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

KID: 12-8-1401

12-8-1401
1985
The Twelve Days o...
Elvgren, B.J.

Date Made: 1985

The Twelve Days of Christmas

Creator: Elvgren, B.J.

Location Made: Chesapeake, Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 102.000 inches x 108.000 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Project: National Quilt Museum Collection

KID: 10-7-397

10-7-397
1/1984
Christmas Tree
McDonald, Marie

Date Made: 1/1984

Christmas Tree

Creator: McDonald, Marie

Location Made: Jenison, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 39 1/2" x 45 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-9209

12-8-9209
1/1986
Christmas Sampler...
McDonald, Marie

Date Made: 1/1986

Christmas Sampler

Creator: McDonald, Marie

Location Made: Jenison, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 88 1/4" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-9207

12-8-9207
Clay's Choice - C...
Rogers, Jerry

Clay's Choice - Christmas Colors

Creator: Rogers, Jerry

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 88 x 117

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: She took quilt class taught by Nell Singleton at the Salt Box in Metairie, LA. The Salt Box is no longer in business. Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Most still belong to the quiltmaker.

KID: 9-6-184

9-6-184
Old Christmas
Rey, Ingrid

Old Christmas

Creator: Rey, Ingrid

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Other, Applique

Quilt Size: 13 x 15

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Other, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: Ingrid says, "When I was a little girl, my mother taught me how to sew, and ever since, I've had a fascination with the needle and thread. One day, I set eyes on a quilt and I became intrigued by it all, so I went to the quilt cottage where I then learned Ingrid is an ant...

KID: 9-6-296

9-6-296
Christmas Star
Buckley, Ulrike

Christmas Star

Creator: Buckley, Ulrike

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 47 x 48

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: Mother-In-Law Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Some were given away as gifts; she owns the rest.

KID: 9-6-148

9-6-148
Christmas in the ...
Worley, Glenda

Christmas in the Pines

Creator: Worley, Glenda

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 34 x 38

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: 1) books and magazines, 2) Basic classes from Jean Crowly in 1990, 3) classes from national teacher's workshop, quilt shows, etc. Glenda Worley enjoys piecing by machine and trying different patterns. Piecing is done with lap frame for hand-quilting. She prefers to use cot...

KID: 9-6-371

9-6-371
Christmas Log Cab...
Orr, Myrtis C.

Christmas Log Cabin

Creator: Orr, Myrtis C.

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 50 x 52

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: mother, friends, quilting magazines Other quilts by the quiltmaker: family members, owner's home

KID: 9-6-132

9-6-132
Post-1950
Christmas Poinset...

Date Made: Post-1950

Christmas Poinsettia

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 83.5 x 99

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Connecticut Quilt Search Project

KID: 17-13-853

17-13-853
1976-1999
Christmas Quilt
Weber, Julia

Date Made: 1976-1999

Christmas Quilt

Creator: Weber, Julia

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: inches x inches

Project: Lands' End All-American Quilt Collection

KID: 14-10-88

14-10-88
Christmas Wreath ...
Weidenbacher, Beth ...

Christmas Wreath Water Color

Creator: Weidenbacher, Beth Bouche

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 33.5 x 35

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Learned to quilt from: Took classes at the Salt Box in Met. LA and also Quilt Cottage in New Orleans. I have several friends that I quilts with. Other quilts by the quiltmaker: I have all of them I always enjoyed sewing and crafts.

KID: 9-6-366

9-6-366
December 2003
The Northpole Chr...
Magnus, Rebecca

Date Made: December 2003

The Northpole Christmas Village

Creator: Magnus, Rebecca

Location Made: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique, Couching

Quilt Size: 76" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Eighteen of the blocks in this quilt are my own design. The buildings and shops are named for grandparents and friends and businesses around Holderness, NH and Squam Lake where Liesl lives.

KID: 12-8-3661

12-8-3661
1989
Christmas Rocking...
Pasino, Lola Ruth

Date Made: 1989

Christmas Rocking Horse

Creator: Pasino, Lola Ruth

Location Made: Escanaba, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 28" x 28"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

In 1981 our High School football team won the State Championship. My youngest son, Dean was a member of that team. I made a "football" quilt for him to commerate that event.

KID: 12-8-3350

12-8-3350
December 1993
Christmas Star 1
Oliver, Susan W.

Date Made: December 1993

Christmas Star 1

Creator: Oliver, Susan W.

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 36" x 37 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1131

12-8-1131
December 1993
Christmas Star 2
Oliver, Susan W.

Date Made: December 1993

Christmas Star 2

Creator: Oliver, Susan W.

Location Made: White River, Arizona (AZ)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 36" x 37 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Started in October and took it to several conferences and pieced it while traveling on planes, made in December 1993. Thinks after this that she will do all the rest of her quilts in hand-piecing. She was inspired to take the class when her American Indian girlfriend from Oklahoma who told her about...

KID: 12-8-1130

12-8-1130
12/1993
Christmas Flower
Oliver, Susan W.

Date Made: 12/1993

Christmas Flower

Creator: Oliver, Susan W.

Location Made: Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 21 3/4" x 25 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1129

12-8-1129
1992
Christmas Log Cab...
Pasino, Lola Ruth

Date Made: 1992

Christmas Log Cabin

Creator: Pasino, Lola Ruth

Location Made: Escanaba, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 88" x 95"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

In 1981 our High School football team won the State Championship. My youngest son, Dean was a member of that team. I made a "football" quilt for him to commerate that event.

KID: 12-8-3342

12-8-3342
1994
Christmas Eve
Donaldson, Beth

Date Made: 1994

Christmas Eve

Creator: Donaldson, Beth

Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 45 1/2" x 60 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1272

12-8-1272
1987
Christmas Holly
Phillips, Hilda (Mo...

Date Made: 1987

Christmas Holly

Creator: Phillips, Hilda (MoLee)

Location Made: Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 75.500 inches x 91.000 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Other, Silkscreen

Project: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Collection

This is part of the Hilda (MoLee) Phillips collection. Quilt. "Christmas Holly" Hilda (MoLee) Phillips grew up in the Black Forest region near Colorado Springs, CO. She was born on December 25, 1921. She was one of eight children. They lived on a farm in the Black Forest. No one else...

KID: 24-20-82

24-20-82
1977
Christmas Handker...
Mitchell, Eugenia

Date Made: 1977

Christmas Handkerchief

Creator: Mitchell, Eugenia

Location Made: Golden, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82.500 inches x 104.500 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain, Floral

Project: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Collection

One of the original 101 quilts donated by Eugenia Mitchell of Golden, CO, to start the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. This quilt is hand pieced from cotton handkerchiefs and solid fabrics in red, green, and white, with red, green, and white borders. The batting is polyester. The binding is the to...

KID: 24-20-272

24-20-272
1800-1849
Christmas Quilt

Date Made: 1800-1849

Christmas Quilt

Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81 1/4 inches x 83 1/4 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Print, Solid/plain

Project: The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.

KID: 20-16-988

20-16-988