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Lakeshore Museum Center

430 W. Clayton Ave. Muskegon, 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
early 1890s
Emroidered Fundra...

Date Made: early 1890s

Emroidered Fundraising Quilt

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 71" x 82"

Fabrics: Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

The Wood Avenue M.E. Church held services until 1967 when the congregation moved to a new location and changed its name to the Crestwood United Methodist Church.

KID: 12-8-2865

12-8-2865
11/27/1997
Muskegon County Q...

Date Made: 11/27/1997

Muskegon County Quilt

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

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

Quilt Size: 86" x 106"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

However, the township volunteers fell in love with the quilt and didn't want to part with it. They made a second quilt to donate to the convention., Representing all 16 of Muskegon County's townships, The quilt is the brainchild of Toni Porter, a former Muskegon Township board member. Judy Clarke, t...

KID: 12-8-2866

12-8-2866
1998
One Patch
Brown, Leo

Date Made: 1998

One Patch

Creator: Brown, Leo

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 54" x 68"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Leo Brown has made over a hundred "Patch" quilts, including this one. "I've been quilting since I was big enought to hold a needle," admits Leo. He hasn't done any quilts by hand for several years and now sews them by machine. He has taught others how to sew.

KID: 12-8-2870

12-8-2870