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Dearborn, Michigan, United States

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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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Ross, Elizabeth Wilson McFadden

Ross, Elizabeth Wilson McFadden

Michigan; United States

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Story
Sarah Gardner Leslie

MacDowell, Marsha

Sarah Gardner Leslie

MacDowell, Marsha

Sarah Gardner Leslie and her husband William.

Story

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Owner
Alphabet Quilt
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Alphabet Quilt

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 76" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet remembers her mother and her grandmother Arnold set up the fr...

KID: 12-8-8062

12-8-8062
Owner
Alphabet Quilt
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Alphabet Quilt

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 68" x 110"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet remembers her mother and her grandmother Arnold set up the fr...

KID: 12-8-8063

12-8-8063
Owner
Antique Urn
Clarke, Laura May

Date Made: 1939

Antique Urn

Creator: Clarke, Laura May

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 85 x 95

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The pattern cost was $3.50 and it was shared by 5 quilters.

KID: 12-8-821

12-8-821
Owner
Asante Sana Mrs. ...
White, Beverly

Date Made: Feb. 1997

Asante Sana Mrs. Parks

Creator: White, Beverly

Location Made: Pontiac, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Ink drawing

Quilt Size: 50 1/4" x 77 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-5070

12-8-5070
Owner
Blue Jean Pockets...
Robinson, Essie Lee...

Date Made: 1990

Blue Jean Pockets

Creator: Robinson, Essie Lee

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-401

12-8-401
Owner
Bridal Wreath
Perkins, Myla

Date Made: 1985

Bridal Wreath

Creator: Perkins, Myla

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 80" x 100"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-4771

12-8-4771
Owner
Bursting Star and...
Durkee, Mary Elizab...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bursting Star and Block

Creator: Durkee, Mary Elizabeth

Location Made: Brimingham, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 86" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-108

12-8-108
Owner
Chimney Sweep Alb...
Durkee, Mary Elizab...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Chimney Sweep Album

Creator: Durkee, Mary Elizabeth Beardslee

Location Made: Franklin, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Ink drawing

Quilt Size: 83 1/2 x 83 1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Paisley, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-7498

12-8-7498
Owner
Country Teddy Bea...
Williams, Lula M.

Date Made: 2000

Country Teddy Bears

Creator: Williams, Lula M.

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 44" x 67"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Lula Williams was featured at the Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife in Washington, D.C. and the Michigan State University Museum's annual Festival of Michigan Folklife. She was awarded a Michigan Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Award in 1992 to teach apprentices Kaye F. Robinson of Detroit ...

KID: 12-8-2051

12-8-2051
Owner
Crib or buggy qui...
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: ca 1930

Crib or buggy quilt

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 38 1/2" x 39 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This was made for the church bazaar, but was never sold., Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet rem...

KID: 12-8-8045

12-8-8045
Owner
Crow Foot In The ...
Phillips, Sina

Date Made: 1976-1999

Crow Foot In The Mud

Creator: Phillips, Sina

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 80"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

The real heyday of quilting, Phillips noted, was before 1925 when many women would meet for a quilting bee, bring food, and spend the day quilting. Today, says Phillips, when young women get together to quilt, all they do is eat., Quilter Sina Phillip's contention that "any colors look good tog...

KID: 12-8-10188

12-8-10188
Owner
Double Wedding Ri...
Clarke, Laura Mae

Date Made: 1937

Double Wedding Ring

Creator: Clarke, Laura Mae

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77.5 x 78.75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Each scrap is a different fabric

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Each scrap is a different fabric

KID: 12-8-379

12-8-379
Owner
Dresden Plate
Robinson, Essie Lee...

Date Made: 1964

Dresden Plate

Creator: Robinson, Essie Lee

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-3956

12-8-3956
Owner
Dresden Plate
Clarke, Laura Mae

Date Made: 1937

Dresden Plate

Creator: Clarke, Laura Mae

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68 1/2" x 89 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-8035

12-8-8035
Owner
Dresden Plate
Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Date Made: 1974

Dresden Plate

Creator: Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 68 1/2" x 89 1/2"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-8184

12-8-8184
Owner
Dresden Plate Sig...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dresden Plate Signature

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 60" x 60"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

There are 16 petals in each Dresden Plate. Eight of the blocks have names embroidered in black on each petal and in the center surrounding the petals. Names of Bozena's family, neighbors at the lake, a woman who spoke Czech, Ladies Union Boulevard Congregational Church, Awry bakery employees, G. Din...

KID: 12-8-8067

12-8-8067
Owner
Ducks in the Pond...
Durkee, Mary Elizab...

Date Made: c1870

Ducks in the Pond

Creator: Durkee, Mary Elizabeth; Blakeslee, Martha L. Durkee

Location Made: Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 78" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Because the family did not use the quilt, its colors remain bright.

KID: 12-8-101

12-8-101
Owner
Eight Pointed Sta...
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1937

Eight Pointed Star

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 66 3/4" x 80 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt contains many scraps from dresses made for Bozena's granddaughter Harriet, the quilt's donor., Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot o...

KID: 12-8-8056

12-8-8056
Owner
Flower Garden
Clarke, Laura May

Date Made: 1932

Flower Garden

Creator: Clarke, Laura May

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Wax crayon transfer.

Quilt Size: 71 1/2 x 84 1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-7754

12-8-7754
Owner
Flower Garden
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1934

Flower Garden

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhelmina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

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

Quilt Size: 68 1/4 x 93 1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-7805

12-8-7805
Owner
Flower Garden
Clarke, Laura Mae

Date Made: 1941

Flower Garden

Creator: Clarke, Laura Mae

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-8047

12-8-8047
Owner
Flower Pot with F...
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1938

Flower Pot with Flowers

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 61 1/2" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet remembers her mother and her grandmother Arnold set up the fr...

KID: 12-8-8034

12-8-8034
Owner
Flywheel
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1940

Flywheel

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhelmina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet remembers her mother and her grandmother Arnold set up the fr...

KID: 12-8-8037

12-8-8037
Owner
Four Patch; Hourg...
Durkee, Mary Elizab...

Date Made: c1920

Four Patch; Hourglass

Creator: Durkee, Mary Elizabeth; Blakslee, Martha L. Durkee

Location Made: Birmingham, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 55 x 78

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-112

12-8-112
Owner
Grandmother's Flo...
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1937

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhelmina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 73 x 89

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Bozena was a fan of the Detroit News quilt column and clipped patterns and articles that she used in her quilt making.

KID: 12-8-7771

12-8-7771
Owner
Handy Andy
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Handy Andy

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet remembers her mother and her grandmother Arnold set up the fr...

KID: 12-8-8041

12-8-8041
Owner
I Am
Williams, Lula M.

Date Made: 1987

I Am

Creator: Williams, Lula M.

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 60" x 76"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

I Am is a strong testament to the role of religion in her life. Illustrated in the quilt are the seven "I Am's" that Jesus uttered in the Bible, as well as many of the "I Am's" that African American preachers often use at the end of their sermons. Row 1: Quilt Title; Alpha &...

KID: 12-8-393

12-8-393
Owner
Iris
Clarke, Laura May

Date Made: 1935

Iris

Creator: Clarke, Laura May

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68 1/2 x 82

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-7788

12-8-7788
Owner
Kane Roll
Robinson, Essie Lee...

Date Made: 1973

Kane Roll

Creator: Robinson, Essie Lee

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 84"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-3957

12-8-3957
Owner
Log Cabin
Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Date Made: 1980

Log Cabin

Creator: Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: 84" x 84"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-8183

12-8-8183
Owner
Log cabin
Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Date Made: 1988-89

Log cabin

Creator: Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-10466

12-8-10466
Owner
Log Cabin
Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Date Made: 1988

Log Cabin

Creator: Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 78" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-10473

12-8-10473
Owner
Lone Star
Phillips, Sina

Date Made: 1984

Lone Star

Creator: Phillips, Sina

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 78" x 88"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

Star reminds her of nature, easy to make.

KID: 12-8-8182

12-8-8182
Owner
Maple Leaf
Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Date Made: 1987

Maple Leaf

Creator: Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 70" x 80.5"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

From The Quilts of Rosie Wilkins, Improvisational Quiltmaking in the African-American Tradition exhibit , August 1-September 24, 1989, at the Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 W. Main St., Lansing, MI 517-484-1880. Most of her quilts were given away as gifts to each of her g...

KID: 12-8-386

12-8-386
Owner
McCall's Large Ro...
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1936

McCall's Large Rose

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet remembers her mother and her grandmother Arnold set up the fr...

KID: 12-8-8046

12-8-8046
Owner
Mr. Mandela
White, Beverly Ann

Date Made: end of February 1990

Mr. Mandela

Creator: White, Beverly Ann

Location Made: Pontiac, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 43 1/2' x 44 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Neck tie used for the neck tie

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

My "statement" quilts are made as a result of emotion. The inspiration for Mr. Mandela came from the very strong emotions of elation and relief I experienced when he was released from his years of captivity in South Africa.

KID: 12-8-842

12-8-842
Owner
N Shaped Design
Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Date Made: 1987

N Shaped Design

Creator: Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 63" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-10472

12-8-10472
Owner
Neck-Tie
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1938

Neck-Tie

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 62" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Given to Bob - graduation from 8th grade., Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet remembers her moth...

KID: 12-8-8051

12-8-8051
Owner
Nine Patch
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1944

Nine Patch

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 1/2" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet remembers her mother and her grandmother Arnold set up the fr...

KID: 12-8-8050

12-8-8050
Owner
Pineapple
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1927

Pineapple

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66 5/8" x 75 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet remembers her mother and her grandmother Arnold set up the fr...

KID: 12-8-8043

12-8-8043
Owner
Rags and Tatters
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1944

Rags and Tatters

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 63" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet remembers her mother and her grandmother Arnold set up the fr...

KID: 12-8-8048

12-8-8048
Owner
Rolling Stone
Clarke, Laura Mae

Date Made: 1924

Rolling Stone

Creator: Clarke, Laura Mae

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 1/4" x 90 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This is a copy of a quilt over 100 years old and owned by "Grandma Weller" (Mrs. Dingman's mother.)

KID: 12-8-8059

12-8-8059
Owner
Rose Basket
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1942

Rose Basket

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhelmina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73 3/4 x 94

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-7823

12-8-7823
Owner
Rose Wreath
Clarke, Laura May

Date Made: 1937

Rose Wreath

Creator: Clarke, Laura May

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 87 1/4 x 92 5/8

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Laura enjoyed piecing and appliquing and her mother quilted most of her tops.

KID: 12-8-1092

12-8-1092
Owner
Rose Wreath Appli...
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1925

Rose Wreath Applique

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 65 1/4" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet remembers her mother and her grandmother Arnold set up the fr...

KID: 12-8-8054

12-8-8054
Owner
Sawtooth Star
Blakeslee, Martha L...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Sawtooth Star

Creator: Blakeslee, Martha L. Durkee; Durkee, Mary Elizabeth Beardslee

Location Made: Birmingham, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 x 77

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Betty Quarton Hoard was unsure whether this quilt was made by her grandmother, Martha Blakeslee or her great grandmother Mary Durkee.

KID: 12-8-7515

12-8-7515
Owner
Shirley Pine
Phillips, Sina

Date Made: 1983

Shirley Pine

Creator: Phillips, Sina

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 66" x 82"

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

She wanted a tree quilt, "Shirley Pine". The tree design reminds her of nature which she loves. She wants all her family to have one.

KID: 12-8-8181

12-8-8181
Owner
Solomon's Puzzle
Clarke, Laura Mae

Date Made: 1927

Solomon's Puzzle

Creator: Clarke, Laura Mae

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 1/2" x 87 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-8039

12-8-8039
Owner
String
Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Date Made: c1985

String

Creator: Wilkins, Rosie Lee

Location Made: Muskegon, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 62" x 83"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-10469

12-8-10469
Owner
Sunbonnet Childre...
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1930

Sunbonnet Children

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 61" x 75.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet remembers her mother and her grandmother Arnold set up the fr...

KID: 12-8-8040

12-8-8040
Owner
Trip Around the W...
Clarke, Laura May

Date Made: 1933

Trip Around the World

Creator: Clarke, Laura May

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 x 82

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

This quilt inspired a line of fabrics for RJR Fashion Fabrics in 2002 called Trip Around the World: Reproductions from the Michigan State University Museum.

KID: 12-8-7840

12-8-7840
Owner
Trip Around the W...
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: ca 1930

Trip Around the World

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 86 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet remembers her mother and her grandmother Arnold set up the fr...

KID: 12-8-8042

12-8-8042
Owner
Trip around the w...
Clarke, Bozena Vilh...

Date Made: 1933

Trip around the world

Creator: Clarke, Bozena Vilhemina

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 69"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Fabric scraps not suitable for quilting were used to make rugs. Mother-in-law Bozena Clarke's old frame was set up in the attic. Quilts were quilted there in the spring, when it wasn't too hot or too cold for the space. One spring Harriet remembers her mother and her grandmother Arnold set up the fr...

KID: 12-8-8055

12-8-8055
Owner
Tumbling Blocks
Clarke, Bozena

Date Made: c1930

Tumbling Blocks

Creator: Clarke, Bozena

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 46" x 64"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-5899

12-8-5899
Owner
Underground Railr...
Perkins, Myla

Date Made: 1984

Underground Railroad or Grandmother's Fan variation

Creator: Perkins, Myla

Location Made: Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66 x 90

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-57

12-8-57
Owner
View from the Mou...
White, Beverly Ann

Date Made: August 1993

View from the Mountain Top

Creator: White, Beverly Ann

Location Made: Pontiac, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 82 1/2" x 48 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Linen, Ties used as neck ties

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

KID: 12-8-841

12-8-841
Owner
Wholecloth
Durkee, Mary Elizab...

Date Made: c1870

Wholecloth

Creator: Durkee, Mary Elizabeth

Location Made: Birmingham, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 78" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-117

12-8-117
Owner
Wild Rose
Clarke, Laura Mae

Date Made: 1925

Wild Rose

Creator: Clarke, Laura Mae

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-8058

12-8-8058
Owner
World's Fair
Clarke, Laura Mae

Date Made: 1938

World's Fair

Creator: Clarke, Laura Mae

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75 1/4" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-8057

12-8-8057
Owner
Wreath and Roses
Durkee, Mary Elizab...

Date Made: ca 1865

Wreath and Roses

Creator: Durkee, Mary Elizabeth

Location Made: Birmingham, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 74" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

KID: 12-8-97

12-8-97
Owner
Yellow Strip Quil...
Robinson, Essie Lee...

Date Made: 1973

Yellow Strip Quilt

Creator: Robinson, Essie Lee

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 103" x 105"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

KID: 12-8-847

12-8-847

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