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Yvonne Wells

Quiltmaker

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

International Quilt Museum

Wells is an African-American folk artist and quilter from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She is best known for her self-taught style and her story quilts depicting scenes from the Bible and the Civil Rights Movement.

Learn more about Yvonne Wells on these pages:
Montgomery Museum of Fine Art, 2022 exhibit, Yvonne Wells
Yvonne Wells, wikipedia
Yvonne Wells Started Quilting at 40. Now, at 85, the Art World Is Finally Taking Notice, Artnet

Was the maker a woman, man or a group?

Female

When was the quiltmaker born?

12/26/1939

Ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

African American

Where was the quiltmaker born?

Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL), United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Thomas

Museum
International Quilt Museum

International Quilt Museum

Lincoln; Nebraska; United States

IQM has contributed two sets of quilts from its collection as part of an international planning project. IQM quilts from the United Kingdom and some countries in South Asia are being entered under this pilot.

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36-50-1
Documentation Project
Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

East Lansing; Michigan; United States

The BDQHP is funded by a National Endowment for the Humanities grant.

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62-185-1
Museum
New England Quilt Museum
Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

New England Quilt Museum

Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

Lowell; Massachusetts; United States

The New England Quilt Museum, founded in 1987 and located in the historic district of Lowell, Massachusetts, owns over 500 antique and contemporary quilts, quilt tops, and quilt-related objects.

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Documentation Project
Kentucky Quilt Project
University of Louisville

Kentucky Quilt Project

University of Louisville

Louisville; Kentucky; United States

The Kentucky Quilt Project, formed in 1981, was the first quilt documentation project to survey a state's quilts. The records are now housed at the UARC.

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8-65-1
Museum
The Henry Ford
Michigan Quilt Project

The Henry Ford

Michigan Quilt Project

Dearborn; Michigan; United States

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Museum
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Montgomery; Alabama; United States

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Creator
Amistad Report
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1998

Amistad Report

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), Plastic buttons

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Solid/plain, Print, Novelty, Cotton corduroy

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-277

62-187-277
Creator
B.B. King Concert...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 2019

B.B. King Concert in the Garden

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 78 1/2" x 64"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Assorted fabrics

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; High Museum of Art Collection

KID: 62-187-350

62-187-350
Creator
Being in Total Co...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1950-1975

Being in Total Control

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Disapora Quilt History Project

KID: 8-5-479

8-5-479
Creator
Central Refinery ...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 2005

Central Refinery Sugar Sack Quilt

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), Plastic buttons

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain, Feedsack, Novelty

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-278

62-187-278
Creator
Colonial Sugar Sa...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 2005

Colonial Sugar Sack Quilt

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), Plastic buttons

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain, Feedsack, Novelty

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-279

62-187-279
Creator
Double Stars
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1985

Double Stars

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Novelty

Quilt Size: 84" x 67"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1421

36-34-1421
Creator
Dove Descending
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1993

Dove Descending

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), Plastic buttons

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Rayon, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-280

62-187-280
Creator
Elvis
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Elvis

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Disapora Quilt History Project

KID: 8-5-477

8-5-477
Creator
Elvis II
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1991

Elvis II

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Wool, Rayon, Solid/plain, Print, Rickrack, sequins, and fringe

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-281

62-187-281
Creator
Fiery Furnace
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Fiery Furnace

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Disapora Quilt History Project

KID: 8-5-474

8-5-474
Creator
First Dark
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

First Dark

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 62" x 55"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Synthetic, Knit/Double Knit

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1458

36-34-1458
Creator
First Quilt
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1979

First Quilt

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 38"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Twill Weave

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1445

36-34-1445
Creator
Going Home
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Going Home

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Novelty

Quilt Size: 59" x 73"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Twill Weave

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1456

36-34-1456
Creator
Hank Williams
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 2011

Hank Williams

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), Plastic buttons

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Solid/plain, Print, Sequins and yarn

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-282

62-187-282
Creator
Helen Keller
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 2006

Helen Keller

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), Plastic buttons

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain, Print, Floral, Embroidery thread, and lace

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-286

62-187-286
Creator
Humpty Dumpty
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1988

Humpty Dumpty

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), Plastic buttons and metal grommet

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain, Striped, Geometric, Floral

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-289

62-187-289
Creator
Log Cabin
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1987

Log Cabin

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65.5" x 82.5"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1446

36-34-1446
Creator
Log Cabin
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1985

Log Cabin

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77" x 72"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1447

36-34-1447
Creator
Lovers with a Bro...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Lovers with a Broken Heart

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76.5" x 48.5"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1454

36-34-1454
Creator
Me Masked I
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1993

Me Masked I

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain, Dotted, Striped, Yarn and rickrack

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-290

62-187-290
Creator
Moses Receiving t...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Moses Receiving the Ten Commandments

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81" x 64"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Synthetic, Knit/Double Knit

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1451

36-34-1451
Creator
Noah and the Ark
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Noah and the Ark

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Plastic buttons

Quilt Size: 67 1/2" x 82"

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Wool

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Disapora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 8-5-478

8-5-478
Creator
Noah's Ark
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Noah's Ark

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Novelty

Quilt Size: 71" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Synthetic, Knit/Double Knit

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1450

36-34-1450
Creator
Pieced Diamonds
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1990

Pieced Diamonds

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 85.5" x 66.5"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1420

36-34-1420
Creator
Raggedy Andy
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1983

Raggedy Andy

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Collage; Novelty

Quilt Size: 90.5" x 69"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Knit/Double Knit

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1448

36-34-1448
Creator
Roll Call
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Roll Call

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 60" x 51.5"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Woven Stripe

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1455

36-34-1455
Creator
Rosa Parks I
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 2005

Rosa Parks I

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), Plastic buttons

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Solid/plain, Novelty, Print, Checked

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-292

62-187-292
Creator
Rosa Parks II
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 2006

Rosa Parks II

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

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

Quilt Size: 77.25 in. x 87.75 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Other blends, Other synthetic, Other, Novelty, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Quilts and Human Rights

The images on this quilt show the figure of Rosa Parks sitting calmly and resolutely in her bus seat; the hand of the white bus driver urging Mrs. Parks to give up her seat; the segregated bus Rosa Parks rode; the large wheel that represents human activity when, according to the quilter, "every...

KID: 12-8-6178

12-8-6178
Creator
Shout Hallelujah
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1999

Shout Hallelujah

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Satin, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-293

62-187-293
Creator
Square in a Squar...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Square in a Square

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 77" x 59.5"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Synthetic, Knit/Double Knit

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1422

36-34-1422
Creator
Strip Quilt
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1985

Strip Quilt

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 75.5"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1413

36-34-1413
Creator
Strip Quilt
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Strip Quilt

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80.5" x 60"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1449

36-34-1449
Creator
The Crucifixion
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1986

The Crucifixion

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 68" x 76"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection

KID: 8-5-489

8-5-489
Creator
The Gossip Quilt
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

The Gossip Quilt

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 73" x 57.5"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Knit/Double Knit

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1457

36-34-1457
Creator
The Great America...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1997

The Great American Pastime: Homage to Jackie Robinson I

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), Plastic buttons

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain, Print, Novelty, Plastic buttons

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-288

62-187-288
Creator
The Great America...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 2009

The Great American Pastime: The Negro Baseball League

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), Plastic buttons

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain, Floral, Print, Striped, Burlap and rickrack

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-291

62-187-291
Creator
The Higginbothams...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1989

The Higginbothams II

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), Plastic buttons

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Wool, Solid/plain, Plaid, Geometric, Floral

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-287

62-187-287
Creator
The Man - Black
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

The Man - Black

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Wool, Other, corduroy

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Disapora Quilt History Project

KID: 8-5-485

8-5-485
Creator
The Man - White
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1991

The Man - White

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, upholstery fabrics, corduroy

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Disapora Quilt History Project

KID: 8-5-486

8-5-486
Creator
The Mother Ship
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: c1990

The Mother Ship

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83" x 67"

Fabrics: Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Disapora Quilt History Project; International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection

KID: 8-5-492

8-5-492
Creator
The Red Quilt
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

The Red Quilt

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Novelty

Quilt Size: 79" x 60"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Synthetic, Knit/Double Knit

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1425

36-34-1425
Creator
The Whole Armor o...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1996

The Whole Armor of God II

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), Plastic buttons

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-295

62-187-295
Creator
Three Birds Flyin...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1999

Three Birds Flying

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc.), Plastic buttons

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 62-187-294

62-187-294
Creator
Triangles
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1985

Triangles

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76" x 60.5"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1414

36-34-1414
Creator
Triangles
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1985

Triangles

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 86" x 68.5"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1419

36-34-1419
Creator
Twenty patch
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1985

Twenty patch

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 62" x 44.5"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1412

36-34-1412
Creator
Ugly Faces
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Ugly Faces

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Novelty

Quilt Size: 78.5" x 58.5"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Calico

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1453

36-34-1453
Creator
Walk a Mile in My...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Walk a Mile in My Shoes

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Embroidery, Fabrics stitched together w/ applique applied on top. Hand and machine work. Metal & beads for glasses.

Quilt Size: 51 x 78

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; New England Quilt Museum Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

KID: 11-37-602

11-37-602
Creator
Yesterday: Civil ...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Yesterday: Civil Rights in the South

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Novelty

Quilt Size: 66.5" x 64"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

KID: 36-34-1452

36-34-1452
Creator
Yesterday: Civil ...
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1989

Yesterday: Civil Rights in the South III

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Plastic buttons

Quilt Size: 74 1/2" x 85 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Wool

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Quilts and Human Rights; Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Collection

KID: 8-5-491

8-5-491