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Michigan History Center

702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, Michigan, United States

Quilt Title

Artist Name Contributer

1800 Location, Place

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Quilt Size: 61 inches x 61 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Geometric, Novelty, Solid/plain

Construction: Machine Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

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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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12-51-1
c1890
Split Rail Fence
Elliot, Martha Edwa...

Date Made: c1890

Split Rail Fence

Creator: Elliot, Martha Edwards

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69" x 70 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1009

12-8-1009
c1890s
Tumbling Blocks
Elliott, Martha Edw...

Date Made: c1890s

Tumbling Blocks

Creator: Elliott, Martha Edwards

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 63" x 72"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1026

12-8-1026
1880-1900
Double Irish Chai...

Date Made: 1880-1900

Double Irish Chain

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 1/4" x 77 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1041

12-8-1041
1880-1900
Tumbling Blocks
Elliott, Martha Edw...

Date Made: 1880-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Creator: Elliott, Martha Edwards

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 63" x 75 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1058

12-8-1058
early 20th century
Nine Patch

Date Made: early 20th century

Nine Patch

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 63 3/4" x 84"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Some of the blocks are made of different size squares and have had strips sewn to 2 sides to bring them to size

KID: 12-8-1075

12-8-1075
1860-1900
Rose of Sharon

Date Made: 1860-1900

Rose of Sharon

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 22" x 39 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1093

12-8-1093
1870-1900
Log Cabin in the ...

Date Made: 1870-1900

Log Cabin in the Sunshine and Shadow Set

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 63 1/2" x 74"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1110

12-8-1110
1880-1920
Log Cabin in a Ba...

Date Made: 1880-1920

Log Cabin in a Barn Raising set

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 1/2" x 76"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1127

12-8-1127
late 19th century
Star Variation

Date Made: late 19th century

Star Variation

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 1/2" x 75 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1144

12-8-1144
1880-1920
Star of Bethlehem...
Elliott, Martha Edw...

Date Made: 1880-1920

Star of Bethlehem

Creator: Elliott, Martha Edwards

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71 3/4" x 71 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1161

12-8-1161
1870-1900
Flower Basket
Elliott, Martha Edw...

Date Made: 1870-1900

Flower Basket

Creator: Elliott, Martha Edwards

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 64 1/4" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1178

12-8-1178
1920-1930
Nine Patch
Elliott, Martha Edw...

Date Made: 1920-1930

Nine Patch

Creator: Elliott, Martha Edwards

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67" x 83"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1195

12-8-1195
1920-1930
Nine Patch
Elliott, Martha Edw...

Date Made: 1920-1930

Nine Patch

Creator: Elliott, Martha Edwards3

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 1/2" x 81 3/4"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1212

12-8-1212
1920-1939
Bow Tie Variation...

Date Made: 1920-1939

Bow Tie Variation

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65" x 83"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1229

12-8-1229
1920-1939
Diamonds

Date Made: 1920-1939

Diamonds

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 85 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1246

12-8-1246
1920-1939
Bow Tie

Date Made: 1920-1939

Bow Tie

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 66" x 81"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Iron on transfers were used for the embroidered motifs. Eight have not been embroidered, and eight have not had the transfers applied, 33 have been embroidered.

KID: 12-8-1263

12-8-1263
c1900
Log Cabin, Barn R...
Elliott, Martha Edw...

Date Made: c1900

Log Cabin, Barn Raising

Creator: Elliott, Martha Edwards

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1280

12-8-1280
c1900
Flower Basket
Elliott, Martha Edw...

Date Made: c1900

Flower Basket

Creator: Elliott, Martha Edwards

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1297

12-8-1297
late 19th century
Hexagon

Date Made: late 19th century

Hexagon

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1314

12-8-1314
c1890
Vine & Floral qui...

Date Made: c1890

Vine & Floral quilt

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: 81" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1331

12-8-1331
1870-1900
Compex T

Date Made: 1870-1900

Compex T

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 30" x 39 3/4"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1348

12-8-1348
1920-1940
Log Cabin, Courth...
Elliott, Martha Edw...

Date Made: 1920-1940

Log Cabin, Courthouse Steps

Creator: Elliott, Martha Edwards

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 59" x 73"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1366

12-8-1366
1900-1950
One Patch

Date Made: 1900-1950

One Patch

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 1/2" x 75 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1383

12-8-1383
1892
Flower Basket
Elliott, Martha Edw...

Date Made: 1892

Flower Basket

Creator: Elliott, Martha Edwards

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 50" x 64"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1400

12-8-1400
1900-1940
Nine Patch

Date Made: 1900-1940

Nine Patch

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 59" x 70 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1417

12-8-1417
mid 20th century
Cabbage Rose

Date Made: mid 20th century

Cabbage Rose

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1434

12-8-1434
1900-1940
Log Cabin, Sunshi...

Date Made: 1900-1940

Log Cabin, Sunshine and Shadow

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 1/2" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1451

12-8-1451
early 20th century
Log Cabin, Sunshi...

Date Made: early 20th century

Log Cabin, Sunshine and Shadow

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73" x 73"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Rayon

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1468

12-8-1468
1920-1940
Apple Leaf

Date Made: 1920-1940

Apple Leaf

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 1/2" x 80 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1485

12-8-1485
late 19th early 20t...
Double X

Date Made: late 19th early 20th century

Double X

Location Made: Sac Bay, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Elliots of Sac Bay Samuel Elliot established his farm and sawmill in Sac Bay. At the time of the Civil War, (about 1860), when few other settlers had yet made their homes on the Garden Peninsula and Fayette was not yet even thought of; he was a successful in business over the years and active i...

KID: 12-8-1502

12-8-1502
first half 20th cen...
Nine Patch

Date Made: first half 20th century

Nine Patch

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 74 3/8"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1570

12-8-1570
last half 19th cent...
Split Rail Fence

Date Made: last half 19th century

Split Rail Fence

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 44" x 62"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1587

12-8-1587
late 19th or early ...
Dresden Plate

Date Made: late 19th or early 20th century

Dresden Plate

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 66" x 83"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1639

12-8-1639
early 20th century
Fans

Date Made: early 20th century

Fans

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 52 1/2" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1656

12-8-1656
last half 19th cent...
Dresden Plate

Date Made: last half 19th century

Dresden Plate

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 66 1/2" x 75 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1673

12-8-1673
last half 19th cen...
Four Patch

Date Made: last half 19th century

Four Patch

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: 69" x 73"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1690

12-8-1690
1920-1950
Stars

Date Made: 1920-1950

Stars

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 46" x 75 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1707

12-8-1707
1920-1940
Windmill

Date Made: 1920-1940

Windmill

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1724

12-8-1724
1913
Crazy
Smith, Margaret

Date Made: 1913

Crazy

Creator: Smith, Margaret

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 75 1/4" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Premium type

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1775

12-8-1775
last half 19th cent...
Log Cabin

Date Made: last half 19th century

Log Cabin

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1809

12-8-1809
first half 20th cen...
Rectangles

Date Made: first half 20th century

Rectangles

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 13 1/2" x 16 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1826

12-8-1826
Log Cabin

Log Cabin

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 4 1/2" x 5"

Fabrics: Wool

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1843

12-8-1843
mid 19th century
Hour Glass Variat...

Date Made: mid 19th century

Hour Glass Variation

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 1/2" x 73"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1877

12-8-1877
late 19th century
Mariner's Compass...

Date Made: late 19th century

Mariner's Compass

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79 3/4" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1912

12-8-1912
late 19th century
Flower sprays in ...

Date Made: late 19th century

Flower sprays in silk floss

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 31" x 46"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1929

12-8-1929
mid to late 10th ce...
Monkey Wrench

Date Made: mid to late 10th century

Monkey Wrench

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 8 3/4" x 8 3/4"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1963

12-8-1963
c. 20th century
Triangles

Date Made: c. 20th century

Triangles

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 81"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1980

12-8-1980
unfinished
Crazy Quilt
Hammond, Harriet A....

Date Made: unfinished

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Hammond, Harriet A.

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 51 3/4" x 61 1/4"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Harriet Hammond began the quilt as a gift for her pregnant sister. Her sister died in childbirth and the quilt was never completed or used. Meant for a baby the quilt is embroidered with various pictures of children besides birds and flowers.

KID: 12-8-1997

12-8-1997
Log Cabin, Straig...

Log Cabin, Straight Furrows

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 51 3/4" x 61 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2031

12-8-2031
1863
Stars of the East...
Lickley, Olivia

Date Made: 1863

Stars of the East

Creator: Lickley, Olivia

Location Made: Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 80" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The quilt was made in the log house of the farm now owned by Olivia's son, Ralph Lickley in Hillsdale County. It is part of the original land from the government settled in 1835 by John M. Lickley father of William.

KID: 12-8-2048

12-8-2048
first half 20th cen...
Tied quilt

Date Made: first half 20th century

Tied quilt

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 64" x 73 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2065

12-8-2065
1920-1940
One Patch

Date Made: 1920-1940

One Patch

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 1/2" x 85 1/2"

Fabrics: Wool, Upholstery weight plush, fibers unknown

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2099

12-8-2099
1840-1850
Mariner's Compass...
Schramling, Nancy

Date Made: 1840-1850

Mariner's Compass

Creator: Schramling, Nancy

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 11" in diameter x 11" in diameter

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2116

12-8-2116
before 1862
Oak Leaf with Flo...
Horton, Hannah

Date Made: before 1862

Oak Leaf with Flowering Vine Border

Creator: Horton, Hannah

Location Made: Allen, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 80" x 100"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2133

12-8-2133
1866
Flower Basket

Date Made: 1866

Flower Basket

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 83" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2150

12-8-2150
1864
Log Cabin
Markham, Grandma

Date Made: 1864

Log Cabin

Creator: Markham, Grandma

Location Made: Brooklyn, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 81 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Plaid

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2202

12-8-2202
last half of 19th c...
Sawtooth Variatio...

Date Made: last half of 19th century

Sawtooth Variation

Location Made: Allen, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 83" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Quilted by the ladies of the Methodist Church in Allen, MI in the lst half of the 19th century

KID: 12-8-2219

12-8-2219
1840-1850
Flower Basket

Date Made: 1840-1850

Flower Basket

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 1/2" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2253

12-8-2253
late 19th century
Flower Basket

Date Made: late 19th century

Flower Basket

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 51" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2270

12-8-2270
late 19th century
Leaves or Feather...

Date Made: late 19th century

Leaves or Feathers

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: 81" x 82"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2287

12-8-2287
late 19th century
Dutchman's Puzzle...

Date Made: late 19th century

Dutchman's Puzzle

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 62 1/2" x 71 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2304

12-8-2304
late 19th century
Crazy Quilt
Olds, Adella August...

Date Made: late 19th century

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Olds, Adella Augusta

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70 1/2" x 80 1/2"

Fabrics: Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2321

12-8-2321
late 19th century
Crazy Quilt

Date Made: late 19th century

Crazy Quilt

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Embroidery, Open/Dimensional work

Quilt Size: 71 1/2" x 78"

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2338

12-8-2338
1867
Honeycomb
Young, Mary E.

Date Made: 1867

Honeycomb

Creator: Young, Mary E.

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 57" x 83 1/2"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The quilt was pieced by Mary E. Royce Young in 1867 when she was 10 years old.

KID: 12-8-2355

12-8-2355
1886
Crazy Quilt

Date Made: 1886

Crazy Quilt

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 63 1/2" x 64"

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2372

12-8-2372
last half of the 19...
Pink & Blue Quilt...

Date Made: last half of the 19th century

Pink & Blue Quilt

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: 36" x 69 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Back appears to have been pieces of shirt.

KID: 12-8-2389

12-8-2389
first half 20th cen...
One Patch

Date Made: first half 20th century

One Patch

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 10 3/4" x 23 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2406

12-8-2406
first half 20th cen...
One Patch

Date Made: first half 20th century

One Patch

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 2 1/2" x 24"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2423

12-8-2423
mid 19th century
Nine Patch

Date Made: mid 19th century

Nine Patch

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 6" x 9 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2440

12-8-2440
1832
Pomegranites

Date Made: 1832

Pomegranites

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, French Knots

Quilt Size: 6" x 9 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2458

12-8-2458
1886
Hourglass Variati...

Date Made: 1886

Hourglass Variation

Location Made: Athens, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 75 7/8"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2475

12-8-2475
last half 19th cent...
Pineapple Log Cab...

Date Made: last half 19th century

Pineapple Log Cabin

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2492

12-8-2492
1854
Old Maid's Puzzle...
Baker, Ellen

Date Made: 1854

Old Maid's Puzzle

Creator: Baker, Ellen

Location Made: Stanley Corners, New York (NY)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 1/2" x 86 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

This quilt is valuable for the unusual character of the work which was bestowed on the plain white blocks. The quilting party occurred in a small village in New York state known as Stanley Corners. I have a partial memory of it. I think it must have occurred in 1854 or thereabouts. Each woman was ...

KID: 12-8-2509

12-8-2509
Meandering Leafy ...

Meandering Leafy Vines

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 1/2" x 86 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Glazed

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2526

12-8-2526
Ocean Waves

Ocean Waves

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 67 1/2" x 86 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2543

12-8-2543
1900-1930
Circle or Wreath ...

Date Made: 1900-1930

Circle or Wreath Variation

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2594

12-8-2594
1900-1940
Diamond Variation...

Date Made: 1900-1940

Diamond Variation

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2611

12-8-2611
last half 19th cent...
Baby Blocks

Date Made: last half 19th century to early 20th century

Baby Blocks

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 48 1/2" x 66 1/2"

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2679

12-8-2679
last half 19th cent...
Crazy Quilt

Date Made: last half 19th century

Crazy Quilt

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 67 3/4" x 69 1/4"

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2696

12-8-2696
last half 19th cent...
Pineapple Log Cab...
Whitten, Mother

Date Made: last half 19th century

Pineapple Log Cabin

Creator: Whitten, Mother

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 33 1/2" x 46 5/8"

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2713

12-8-2713
last half 19th cent...
Complex T

Date Made: last half 19th century

Complex T

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 96"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2731

12-8-2731
last half 19th cent...
Compex T

Date Made: last half 19th century

Compex T

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 96"

Fabrics: Cotton, Handwoven

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2748

12-8-2748
first half 19th cen...
Oak Leaf with Swa...
DeLamarter, Rachel

Date Made: first half 19th century

Oak Leaf with Swag and Bow Borders

Creator: DeLamarter, Rachel

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68" x 81 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2799

12-8-2799
c1890
Crazy

Date Made: c1890

Crazy

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 8 3/8" x 8 3/8"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2816

12-8-2816
1962
Hourglass, Four P...

Date Made: 1962

Hourglass, Four Patch, Broken Dishes, Bars

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 38" x 25"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2833

12-8-2833
1905
Crazy Quilt

Date Made: 1905

Crazy Quilt

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 72" x 90"

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2884

12-8-2884
1880-1890
Crazy Quilt

Date Made: 1880-1890

Crazy Quilt

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 52" x 65"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2901

12-8-2901
1960
Crazy Quilt

Date Made: 1960

Crazy Quilt

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 69" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-2918

12-8-2918
early 20th century
Crib Quilt

Date Made: early 20th century

Crib Quilt

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Quilt Size: 22" x 27"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-3004

12-8-3004
late 19th century
Tied Crib Quilt

Date Made: late 19th century

Tied Crib Quilt

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Quilt Size: 22" x 23"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-3021

12-8-3021
early 20th century
Crib quilt

Date Made: early 20th century

Crib quilt

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Quilt Size: 29" x 34"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-3038

12-8-3038
early 20th century
Crib quilt

Date Made: early 20th century

Crib quilt

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Quilt Size: 34" x 34"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-3055

12-8-3055
c1860
Animal Tracks

Date Made: c1860

Animal Tracks

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-3072

12-8-3072
19th century
Monkey Wrench

Date Made: 19th century

Monkey Wrench

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 31" x 39"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-3089

12-8-3089
late 19th or early ...
Feathered Star

Date Made: late 19th or early 20th century

Feathered Star

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 88" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-3106

12-8-3106
2000
Michigan Memories...

Date Made: 2000

Michigan Memories

Location Made: Quilters all, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 72 1/2" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1993

12-8-1993
2000
Michigan Women

Date Made: 2000

Michigan Women

Location Made: Quilters all, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 77 1/2" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: lame, aida cloth, knit, lace

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1995

12-8-1995
2000
Diversity

Date Made: 2000

Diversity

Location Made: Quilters all, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 46 1/2" x 59"

Fabrics: Cotton, lace, ribbon, yarn

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1996

12-8-1996
2000
Golden Years

Date Made: 2000

Golden Years

Location Made: Quilters all, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 70 1/2" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1998

12-8-1998
2000
Life Changes

Date Made: 2000

Life Changes

Location Made: Quilters all, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Fusible Applique, Embroidery, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 62" x 71"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-1999

12-8-1999
1930-1950
Crazy

Date Made: 1930-1950

Crazy

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: 70" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-3995

12-8-3995
1996
1996 UP State Fai...
Anderson, Michelle;...

Date Made: 1996

1996 UP State Fair Sampler

Creator: Anderson, Michelle; Simpson, Janice; Palzewicz, Barbara; Zychowski, Jeanette; Lasich, Cecelia; Smith, Marion; Boone, Emily; Nikkari, Mary Lou; Berg, Regina

Location Made: Upper Peninsula, Michigan (MI) United States

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

Quilt Size: 37 1/4" x 37 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5524

12-8-5524