Child's quilt, 47" X 55".  Brand new, this whimsical quilt has various children's printed fabric patterns with an assortment of animals, children's characters, trucks, hearts, etc. that would spark the interest of any toddler.  The quilt has dark blue binding with red and white striped backing.  Barbara Garrett pieced the quilt, Deb Geyer quilted it.  Machine pieced and quilted. Donated by Barbara Garrett.

Child's quilt,  47" X 55".  Brand new. This child quilt is machine pieced and quilted.  The quilt blocks contain vivid colors of everything from sports balls, sand castles, frogs and baby chicks just to name a few.  Any child/toddler would love exploring the quilt top discovering shapes, characters, colors, etc.  The quilt has a bright yellow backing with the same fabric used for the binding. Pieced by Barbara Garrett, quilted by Deb Geyer. Donated by Barbara Garrett.

Barbara Brackman's set of 3 soft back books:

Clues in the Calico A Guide to Identifying and Dating Antique Quilts (good condition, slight scuff on binding) unveils a much-needed system for dating America's heirloom quilts.  She tells how, by collecting and observing quilts and finally analyzing her computer file on close to 900 date-inscribed specimens, she arrived at the system.  And through this telling she also imparts a colorful, stunningly-illustrated history of quiltmaking along with a good bit of entertaining social history and the newest finding in textile research. 

Civil War Sampler (good condition) Lean more about Civil War women through this special compilation of quilt block patterns, combined with period photos and fir-person accounts.  Choose from a variety of pieced or appliqued blocks, each shown in two colorways with instructions for assembling two sizes (8" and 12")

Quilts from the Civil War (excellent condition). Quilts and their makers are an integral part of the story about this incredible period of American History.  Barbara Brackman offers a rarely discussed perspective from half of those who lived through it - the women of the North and the South.  Included are complete instructions for nine projects, which are adapted from historical quilts and convey an authentic feel.  Definitely modern quilt making techniques will inspire both faithful reproductions and contemporary adaptations of Civil War era quilts.  The book includes tips for using today's reproduction fabrics and suggestions for achieving a period look.

Wall Hanging (unfinished). Intricately pieced medallion in reproduction chintz fabric appliqued on a pieced pink toile background printed with flowers and birds within a flange of the dark center print.  Every other wedge of the medallion has fabric reversed to show shading of same print. The medallion measures 20" in diameter; the entire piece measures 29 1/2" x 29 1'2". It is machine pieced and appliqued.  A 48" x 57" section of pieced coordinating reproduction fabric is included for the backing.  Made and donated by AQSG member Karen Dever.

3 Hardback Book Set with dust covers, condition on all are very good

Patchwork Souvenirs of the 1933 World's Fair.  The Sears National Quilt Contest and Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition.  Authors:  Marikay Waldvogel and Barbara Brackman  The Sears National Quilt Contest stands as one of the most important events in American quiltmaking history because in a short period of time it encouraged the making of tens of thousands of quilts by women vying for the grand prize of $1,200.00 and the honor of having their quilts on public display.  Quilt contests have been organized since, but none has been as successful in attracting so many entries.

Soft Covers for Hard Times Quiltmaking and The Great Depression Author: Marikay Waldvogel  This book describes the rich, exciting story of quiltmaking during the Great Depression.  The result of several years research, this volume recounts the burst of activity in quiltmaking, as well as the surprising array of colorful, pastel quilts during this period.  

The Quilts of Tennessee Images of Domestic Life prior to 1930 Authors: Bets Ramsey and Merikay Waldvogel  In 1983 Bets and Merikay began the Tennessee Quilt Project, a survey and documentation of the existing quilts of Tennessee made prior to the 1930's.  The Quilts of Tennessee presents the results of their work.  It is a definitive study of Tennessee quilts, their distinctive qualities and the characteristics that link them with similar quilts from other parts of the nation.

When they began the project the authors expected to find that Tennessee's quilts reflected the diversity of the state.  They were not disappointed.  Among their findings were many exceptional quilts of high quality, many ordinary quilts of practical value, and a number of unorthodox quilts of unusual design.

Christmas quilted throw/wall hanging measuring 63" X 63". Brand new. Red, green and black with striped sashing and holly applique in corners. Striped inner border and poinsettia print outer border. Red binding and backing. 

Quilt 72" X 77" patchwork.  Brand new. Yellow and blue prints with blue print inner border and yellow with blue flowers outer border.  Quilting thread is variegated blue and yellow.  Machine pieced and quilted. Blue flowered back and solid blue binding.  

New - Log Cabin quilt, 96" X 106".  Brand new. Machine pieced black and white blocks with red accents, flashes of yellow, and black and yellow borders, Pieced backing with cat prints and splashes of color.  Binding is colorful stripes cut on the bias. Made and donated by Carol Malone.

Quilt - Ocean Waves, 69" X 81.  Hand pieced, hand quilted. 

Ocean Waves, 1890-1910, Interesting collection of vintage fabrics. Red border on long sides. There is some fracturing on the quilt blocks and brown fabric. White backing.  Binding is in good shape for its age.  Donated by Ruth Pearson.

Quilt - Tulip pattern, 71" X 82" c. 1950s

Appliqued tulips with fan quilting pattern.  Although it has been used it's in very good condition.  Quilt Machine pieced, hand appliqued and hand quilted.  Red border, striped sashing with gold corner stones, and bias striped binding, sky blue backing.  Donated by Ruth Pearson.

Antique Quilt, 79" X 78". Unequal Nine Patch quilt with miniature Ohio Star blocks in the corners, set on point with alternating blocks of sprigged roses. C. 1900 with fabrics as early as 1870

This quilt is hand pieced and hand quilted. Interesting sprig prints and other vintage fabrics; Aldehyde green,  chrome yellow, cream backing, pink border and brown plaid binding. Some fracturing, moderate stains.  Donated by Ruth Pearson.

Quilt - Baskets, 76" X 82" 1920-1955

Machine pieced and hand quilted. Solid pink baskets (2 shades of pink) and border, pink backing. Moderate staining and fading. Brackman #704 variation. Light fading for age. Donated by Ruth Pearson.

Quilt - Red and green applique, quadrant design of four plants bearing red flowers with cheddar centers, possibly based on a Christmas cactus,  66" X 72" c.1870 - 1890s

Machine appliqued, hand quilted, poor condition.  Faded and worn.  Green stems and leaves completely faded on 50% of the border.  Although this piece is not in prime condition. it's a beautiful quilt with a folk art vibe. A great study piece. It would look great on a wall.

Donated by Ruth Pearson.

Quilt TOP - Dresden Plate, 73" X 83" c. 1930 - 1950s

Hand pieced, hand appliqued.  Top only, no backing border or binding. 90 small blocks, multi colored applique,  Blocks measure 8" square, plates are 5 3/4".  Donated by Ruth Pearson.

Deep red and light grey throw/wall hanging 42" X 60"  Machine pieced with two deep red fabrics, one has white polka dots, the other paisley print.  Light grey has very light white leaf pattern. Machine quilted by Deb Geyer.

Eleanor Burns set of 3 soft back books

Quilt in a Day - All Star Quilts (excellent condition) The All Star Quilt by Eleanor Burns is out of this world! Join our bright constellation of celebrities as they assist Eleanor in making four unique stars.  Along with their blocks, Marianne Fons, Alex Anderson, Nancy Zieman and Mark Lipinski are each saluted for their stellar contributions to the quilting galaxy.  The prize winning Feathered Star is as easy as a Bear's Paw, with triangle pieced squares, strip pieced diamonds, and no set in seams.  This book is the best ever with detailed instructions that only Eleanor Burns can write!

Quilt in a Day - Lover's Knot Quilt Easy Strip Piecing (excellent condition) To celebrate her 30th anniversary and the marriage of her oldest son, Eleanor perfected the Lovera s Knot pattern using her signature 2 1/2 strips. Add a touch of romance to any room with this lovely quilt. The elegant pattern uses two strips intertwined to makea knot. The graceful, flow of the quilt is made with two basic, strip pieced blocks. By using color and value in your fabrics, the Lovers Knots stand out to show unity. The blocks are set a point a for a dramatic effect and corners can either be squared or diagonal. Eleanor offers step by step illustrations and instructions to direct the quilter to a successful finish. There are yardage and cutting charts for all 5 quilt sizes and border options for a personalized quilt. Included with the Lovers Knot quilt pattern, Eleanor gives directions for making a matching dust ruffle with tips on measuring and sewing the ruffle. A miniature wallhanging and long and short table runners are bonus projects in the book. They are pieced with narrow 1 1/2 strips for a charming petite finish.

Quilt in a Day - The Magic Vine Quilt (excellent condition) Grow a flower garden in beautiful fabrics to grace your bed or wall as Eleanor Burns presents Magic Vine. The patterns for Magic Vine originated in the 1930's in a newspaper quilt column written by Florence LaGanke Harris. As part of a series, LaGanke presented one new pattern each week. In addition to the pattern, the reader was treated to a fictitious story about a quilt group and their leader, Nancy Page. In the group, they shared stories, and decided on what colors to use for their flowers. Twenty-two flowers are appliqued in rows with twinning vines. It is magical because of the variety of flowers that grow on the vine. The vine grows quickly, like the magic vine in Jack and the Beanstalk. Whimsical flowers and leaves are easily made, using lightweight paper backed adhesive or the quick turn method using non-woven fusible interfacing. The outside edges are finished with a variety of techniques: satin stitch, blanket stitch, blind hemstitch, and hand applique. Give Magic Vine a traditional 1930's look using reproduction fabrics or bright and contemporary with vibrant batiks. Enjoy embellishing the flowers with hand or machine stitches, beads, and crystals. Eleanor offers assistance on fabric selection and yardage and cutting charts for all five quilt sizes. Bonus projects are included. The book is conveniently bound in wire-o to lay flat.

Jinny Beyer set of 2 soft back books

Quiltmaking by Hand Simple Stitches, Exquisite Quilts.(excellent condition) In this elegantly written and beautifully produced book, celebrated quilter and designer Jinny Beyer invites you to discover the pleasures of making a quilt by hand.  An extraordinarily skilled needlewoman, Jinny share with you a simple yet versatile set of techniques that allows you to create quilts you never imagined possible.  You will not only revisit methods passed down from generation to generation, but will use new materials and techniques that make quilting more rewarding still.  Ten step by step patterns designed to help you create quilts you never dreamed possible - even a Mariners' Compass.  More than 600 color photos and drawings clearly demonstrate every hand technique.

Patchwork Patterns A revolutionary, simple way to create original and traditional patchwork patterns (good condition)  With this book, Jinny Beyer revolutionizes pattern making for craftsmen.  By using her ingenious system, any artisan who works in geometric designs -from weaver to woodworker-can be free from manufactured templates.  He or she can copy, adapt, reduce, enlarge or create any geometric pattern, including rectangles and ovals. The method described in Patchwork Patterns is amazingly simple.  It requires no elaborate equipment, only supplies found in any household.  Mrs. Beyer give her directions step-by-step using more than 500 illustrations, many of them small works of art that demonstrate her flair for imaginative use of fabrics.  In addition there are 16 pages of full-color photographs showing an outstanding selection of patchwork patterns. 

Quilt - Pennsylvania Striped quilt, 68" X 84" circa 1900

Never used, never laundered . Red, pink, green, white with blue print.  Backing is tan with black print. Binding is applied separately & is same as backing.  Donated by Quilters Hall of Fame Xenia Cord.

Quilt TOP only - 64" X 76"

Star Quilt top made by Honoree Xenia Cord from antique scrappy star blocks set together with antique double pink print fabric, both circa 1900, both acquired together..  Assembled and donated by Quilters Hall of Fame Honoree Xenia Cord.

Quilt wall hanging / throw - 43" x 52" Brand new.

Various shades of blue, teal, and purple batik fabrics with pastel border. Machine pieced, machine quilted and donated by Kathy Boxell

Barbara Brackman's Clues in the Calico: A guide to Identifying and Dating Antique Quilts- Very good condition. The ultimate education on dating quilts through the study of fabrics. Along with this education also comes a colorful, stunningly-illustrated history of quiltmaking along with a good bit of entertaining social history.

Just New From the Mills: Printed Cottons in America- Excellent condition. From the Collection of the Museum of American Textile History, this catalogue is an invaluable record of the types of printed cottons for which America was famous during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Quilt Blocks - Total of 49 Rail Fence variation blocks, 7.5" unfinished

These are new blocks made of reproduction fabrics made and donated by AQSG member Karen Dever.

Quilt - Wall Hanging unfinished top, 42 X 40 "Little Garden House in Autumn"

Pattern, backing, buttons and beads are included to complete the project.  Brown, orange and gold colors.  Donated by AQSG member Karen Dever.

Quilt - Wall Hanging, 38" X 38" Brand new quilt with reproduction fabrics.

Variation of a Cross and Crown pattern arranged in a Streak of Lightning set. . Deep red border and binding, dark blue patterned sashing and setting  triangles.  Blocks are varied colors,each with bright yellow triangles.  Donated by AQSG member Karen Dever.

2021 Celebration Prize Package including 1 registration and admission to Celebration 2021, including Friday luncheon, Saturday Induction Dinner, 2 nights stay at Comfort Suites (Marion IN), $50 Visa prepaid gift card, 1 commemorative brick in the garden walkway at The Quilters Hall of Fame located at the Marie Webster House In Marion, IN.

The Garden Path - Bets Ramsey 

Cotton, hand pieced and quilted.  12 1/2" X 11 3/4"; 2020 made by honoree Bets Ramsey, Nashville, TN.  While this piece is not framed, Bets says, "It looks great to have it mounted on matt board in a shadow box frame, no glass".  Made and donated by Quilters Hall of Fame Honoree Bets Ramsey.

Quilt Top - Machine pieced 50" X 59". Various red prints with white accents.

Pieced Heart Quilt Top contributed by the late Mary Cross and Hazel Carter, Vienna VA.  Mary won the blocks and later gave them to Hazel who pieced them into this top in 2015.  There are 12 quilt blocks with hearts. 2 blocks are embroidered with the messages, "Leading cause of death among women" and "is cardiac disease".  Blocks are both hand and machine pieced.

Per Hazel Carter, founder of The Quilters Hall of Fame, "The embroidered statement is one that earlier I used to tell people about women and heart attacks, for when I experienced my first attack, it was known at that time that women often failed to understand heart attacks.  We didn't understand that women's attacks often were different than what a man experiences.  This was back in 1992.  As the doctor told me at that time, ten years earlier we might have just had to let you die, but since then we have learned a great deal more about women and heart attacks."

Made and donated by Quilters Hall of Fame founder Hazel Carter.

Antique quilt Nine patch on point.  70" X 72", 1900-1920. Found in Indiana; maker unknown. From the collection of Linda Koenig, author of Scrap Quilts and Ratsburg Road Quilts, (both published by Quiltmania) and The 4 "x 5" Quilt-Block Anthology. Published on p. 17 of Scrap Quilts (Mania) by Linda Koenig, (France: QuiltMania, 2012). Forty-nine mixed print nine-patch blocks in rows of 7 alternating with 6.5" squares of bright yellow calico with red and black figures.  Three and a half inch borders of the same calico frame the design field, and the natural muslin back is brought to the front to form binding.  Machine pieced and joined, hand quilted in 2" square lattice on the diagonal over the entire surface.  Several holes repaired in age-appropriate fabric, otherwise good condition.  In Scrap Quilts, Linda says of this quilt "I resist the urge to select fabric for setting blocks, sashing, or even borders until all the blocks are pieced.  The color of that setting fabric can all by itself determine the final appearance of the quilt. Navy and burgundy blocks could actually become a yellow quilt!" (Donated by Bryn Inman in memory of her mother Linda Koenig)

Churn Dash variation, 78"  X  78", 1920-1940,  Found in Indiana; maker unknown. From the collection of Linda Koenig, author of Scrap Quilts and Ratsburg Road Quilts, (both published by Quiltmania) and The 4" x 5" Quilt- Block Anthology.  Twenty-five 12" butter yellow Churn Dash variation blocks are set together in straight rows and separated by 4" white sashing to form the design field.  The applied binding is the same soft yellow, over a white back.  Tightly hand pieced and joined, hand quilted in echo zigzag line 1" apart through the sashing and in 1" diagonals through the pattern blocks.  Good condition; a few broken quilting lines. Linda used antique quilts as inspiration for her own work. (Donated by her daughter Bryn Inman, in memory of Linda Koenig.)

Nine Patch top.  66 X 80" 1900 - 1920 found Eastern Indiana; maker unknown. From the collection of Linda Koenig, author of Scrap Quilts and Ratsburg Road Quilts, (both published by Quiltmania) and The 4" x 5" Quilt-Block Anthology.  A collection of 6.5" Nine Patch blocks, possibly by different makers, some augmented with coping strips of indigo to adjust their size, are alternated with squares of light double pink in checkerboard effect and framed by a double border of 2.5" strips of white with light pink figures and the double pink.  Pieced by hand and machine.  Linda used antique quilts for inspiration for her own work.  Nine-patch quilts appear in both Scrap Quilts and Ratsburg Road Quilts. -Donated by Bryn Inman in memory of her mother Linda Koenig)