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Oregon Quilt Project

Willamette Heritage Center in Salem

Oregon; United States

The Oregon Quilt Project (OQP) is dedicated to documenting, collecting and preserving information about the quilts and quilt makers of Oregon, past and present. Quilts recorded have been from public and private collections.

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40-73-1
c.2007
Almost Baltimore
Pioneer Quilters

Date Made: c.2007

Almost Baltimore

Creator: Pioneer Quilters

Location Made: Eugene, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Folded fabric flowers

Quilt Size: 76.5" x 106"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Source of pattern, Fellow Quilter Sylvia Buckly

KID: 40-38-170

40-38-170
c.2004
Double Irish Var
Pfrender, Ann Roger...

Date Made: c.2004

Double Irish Var

Creator: Pfrender, Ann Rogers (design & construction)

Location Made: Eugene, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Gathering/ruching, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 85.5" x 99"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Friendship quilt made by members of Pioneer Quilters Eugene, between 2001-2004. Quilted by group. Family will inherit this quilt., Quilt maker made other quilts, but the number is unknown. Major Influences: antique quilts

KID: 40-38-1053

40-38-1053
c.2009
Gypsy Quilt
Adams, Pat

Date Made: c.2009

Gypsy Quilt

Creator: Adams, Pat

Location Made: Friendsworth, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 60.5" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Floral, Multiple scrap, Print

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

This is a block of the month quilt designed by Susan Gasmen for Quakerstown Quilts, TX-- made by owner as a proof and sampler quilt for Quakerstown Quilts from "Antebellum" reproduction fabric. How quilt arrived in Oregon: Travelled with Pat as she retired & relocated to Salem, OR 2...

KID: 40-38-1760

40-38-1760
c.2003
Yellowstone Quilt...
Grove-Seesing, Laur...

Date Made: c.2003

Yellowstone Quilt

Creator: Grove-Seesing, Laurel Kay

Location Made: Salem, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Other embellishment technique, Yarn, tulle, rick rack

Quilt Size: 51" x 53"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Print, Other, Sky, leaves, grass, trees

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Yellowstone National Park was my mother's favorite place so this represents things from there - geysers in 2 stages, Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, wildlife, Native Americans, morning glory pool. , Hundreds of other quilts are scattered - most donated in Oregon, others gifts to people in Mich...

KID: 40-38-1762

40-38-1762
c.2004
Hands Across Time...
McCarty, Kathy

Date Made: c.2004

Hands Across Time

Creator: McCarty, Kathy

Location Made: Madras, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 84 1/2" x 85 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Rene Dejarnatt will inherit this quilt., Quiltmakers of the past.

KID: 40-38-14

40-38-14
c.2004
Hearts of Love

Date Made: c.2004

Hearts of Love

Location Made: Sisters, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Fusible Applique, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Ink drawing, Photography/ photo transfer

Quilt Size: 47" x 58 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

In 2001 I joined a group of ladies calling themselves Quilting Believers. In 2004 we made the decision to exchange house blocks and make them into quilts. We showed them as a group at the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show in 2004., House blocks-10 people exchange-Quilting Believers, My quilt group and vari...

KID: 40-38-99

40-38-99
c.October 2009
Sampler
Goins, Carol

Date Made: c.October 2009

Sampler

Creator: Goins, Carol

Location Made: Eugene, Oregon (OR) United States

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

Quilt Size: 8.5" x 99"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain, Stamped, Striped, Other, Stars

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

This quilt is the result of a patriotic block exchange within Pioneer Quilters Club and was used by the club to demonstrate hand quilting at the 2008 Lane County Fair. , A love of quilts passed down from maternal grandmother, an aunt, and enthusiastic quilters

KID: 40-38-357

40-38-357
c.2011
Appliqued Floral
Jessie, Gayle

Date Made: c.2011

Appliqued Floral

Creator: Jessie, Gayle

Location Made: Eugene , Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 87.5" x 105.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Floral, Print

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Made and Owned by Gayle Jessie Owner's daughter will inherit this quilt, Inspired and influenced by other quilt makers from the past and present

KID: 40-38-543

40-38-543
1998
Jacobean Applique...

Date Made: 1998

Jacobean Applique

Location Made: Eugene, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 80.5" x 108.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

This quilt was pieced over a 1.5 yr. period. I learned so much about applique by making this quilt. It was hand quilted by 2 women from Springfield Adult Center., Granmother's skill @ sewing and my enjoyment of having quilts to make - too many patterns. Learned at a class when I returned to Orego...

KID: 40-38-900

40-38-900
1976-1999
Friendship Birds
Garrett, Joyce; hel...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Friendship Birds

Creator: Garrett, Joyce; helpful friends

Location Made: Eugene, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 87" x 103"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

One of the owner's sons will inherit this quilt., Quilt maker made 31 other quilts.

KID: 40-38-968

40-38-968
c.1987
Sampler/Friendshi...
Pioneer Quilters

Date Made: c.1987

Sampler/Friendship in the Garden

Creator: Pioneer Quilters

Location Made: Eugene, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Yo-yo, Other novelty technique, Embroidery, Other embellishment technique, Novelty techniques: stuffed/gathered Embellishment techniques: Lace/Button

Quilt Size: 76.75" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Child or grandchild will inherit this quilt

KID: 40-38-1172

40-38-1172
c.2013
Log Cabin
Elliott, Marcia

Date Made: c.2013

Log Cabin

Creator: Elliott, Marcia

Location Made: Forest Grove, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Fusible Applique, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Hand embroidery

Quilt Size: 84' x 82.5"

Quilting Techniques: Other

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Some blocks made from Eleanor Burns barn book and some are original., see history, Other 25 quilts made are at the quilt maker's home. Influences: Grandmother quilted

KID: 40-38-1509

40-38-1509
c.2010
Baltimore Album
Service, Betty J

Date Made: c.2010

Baltimore Album

Creator: Service, Betty J

Location Made: Portland, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Folding, Gathering/ruching, Embroidery, Ink drawing, Hand embroidery

Quilt Size: 83.5" x 100"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Feedsack, Print, Solid/plain, Fabric types in Top: Gold lame brocade

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Made it for my family, The quilt maker has made other quilts, but it is unknown how many. Major influences: Read several novels- I have been making quilts since I got married in 1949 - mostly patchwork quilts. My mentor for making for making this quilt was Jay Nichols.

KID: 40-38-1752

40-38-1752
c.1977
3-D Floral Friend...
Oakridge-Westfir Pi...

Date Made: c.1977

3-D Floral Friendship Quilt

Creator: Oakridge-Westfir Piecemakers

Location Made: Oakridge, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Dimensional applique, Folding, Gathering/ruching, Other novelty technique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Novelty techniques: 301m- attached stain glass Embellishment techniques: fused ladybug

Quilt Size: 69.5" x 82.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Other, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Unknown, Other, Fabric types in Top: homespun, Fabric patterns, styles or prints used: basket

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

I went to school with the children of some of the ladies who made this quilt.

KID: 40-38-1755

40-38-1755
c.2009
Medallion Batik S...
Bascom Anderson, Lu...

Date Made: c.2009

Medallion Batik Star

Creator: Bascom Anderson, Lucinda

Location Made: Moline, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 65" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Geometric, Print

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

The quilt top is a group effort. Each person made 12 batik star blocks, kept one, and mailed the rest. The quilters attend the Quilting in the Woods retreat in Milan, Illinois. The challenge is to make a quilt using the stars you receive in the mail from your group. Everybody has one year to make a ...

KID: 40-38-71

40-38-71
c.2008
Wedding Sampler
Kirchart, Terri

Date Made: c.2008

Wedding Sampler

Creator: Kirchart, Terri

Location Made: Sisters, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 64 1/2" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Hand-dyed

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

At the Stitchin' Post we often make group quilts for the staff on such occasions as weddings, retirement, babies, etc. In this case, each of the staff contributed a block in the theme colors.

KID: 40-38-122

40-38-122
c.1997
Fruits of the Loo...

Date Made: c.1997

Fruits of the Loom

Location Made: Arnold, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Dimensional applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Yarn was used as an attachment.

Quilt Size: 78" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Batiks (for contemporary quilts), Hand-dyed, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Original cherry design was taken from a wooden tray. Others designed by maker. April K. Kilstrom will inherit., Books and various classes influenced the Quiltmaker.

KID: 40-38-1794

40-38-1794
2000-2025
A Quilter's World...
Youngson, Brenda

Date Made: 2000-2025

A Quilter's World

Creator: Youngson, Brenda

Location Made: Lake Oswego, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Fusible Applique, Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Ink drawing, Rick Rack, Lace printing

Quilt Size: 52" x 62"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other blends, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

My son will inherit this quilt., sleeve attached, Made over 200 quilts, some still with owner, many made for charities & gifts. Learned from Sandy Ray & Billie Mahorney, also Ruby Short McKim and other designers of vintage embroidery patterns.

KID: 40-38-1826

40-38-1826
2000-2025
1930s Row Quilt
Youngson, Brenda

Date Made: 2000-2025

1930s Row Quilt

Creator: Youngson, Brenda

Location Made: Lake Oswego, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Embroidery by hand.

Quilt Size: 75 1/2" x 79 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

My son will inherit this quilt., Quiltmaker has made more than 200 quilts. Some are still with her, others for gifts & charities. Major influences on quilt making include vintage patterns

KID: 40-38-1835

40-38-1835
c.2004
Sampler
Pioneer Quilters ma...

Date Made: c.2004

Sampler

Creator: Pioneer Quilters made the individual blocks

Location Made: Eugene, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 94.5" x 94.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project

Patterns and reproduction fabrics were chosen in the spirit of those popular in the late 1800s. Husband, Larry Perry, then son, Michael P. Donnelly Jr. will inherit this quilt., Norma Bennett, paternal Aunt Oranel Brasel of Corbin, KY

KID: 40-38-781

40-38-781