“Good Morning 1907” Crazy Quilt
This quilt left Floyd County in 1922 when its owner Zora Weeks Slusher moved to North Dakota.
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Arlie Tobler Interview
A 1999 Burks Fork area interview with Arlie Harman Tobler on preserving, sewing, casket work, farming, and country store she ran with her husband, Sherman.
Aster the Rhino
One of two rhinos Andy Hylton fashioned from the root of a downed tree.
Brick Doll Furniture
Two little girls enjoyed this doll furniture carved by their great-uncle Hines Sutphin.
Chain of Diamonds Quilt
Feed sack prints keep the viewer’s eye moving around this quilt by Virginia Alderman.
Churn Dash Quilt
“Crow’s Nest,” “Double Wrench,” “Bride’s Knot,” and “Hole in the Barn Door” are among the names for this popular quilt pattern.
Crocheted Doilies
Crocheting was one of many creative expressions for Rheba Mabery Vaughn.
Dancing Dolls (Hylton Set)
Early set of R.O.’s Dancing Dolls made for his cousin Andy Hylton.
Doll’s Dresser
Miniature dresser created by Dock Hylton to delight his daughter Virginia.
Double Wedding Ring Quilt
Virginia Alderman used a “spider web” design in quilting this quilt.
Gum Wrapper Trinket Box
Lidded box created from folded chewing gum wrappers.
Harley Rush Alderman Interview
Mr. and Mrs. Alderman describe farm, family, and work life in the Buffalo Mt. area of Floyd County, with additional descriptions of music, recreation activities, and church.
Hylton Grandfather Clock
Elder A.J. Hylton built clocks for his wife and each of his daughters.
Orland Phillips Interview
A WWII-era oral history with Orland Phillips of Indian Valley, Virginia. He was drafted prior to Pearl Harbor and served four years, seven months as an Army machinist in the South Pacific.Â
Program from 14th Annual Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Another posthumous music honor for Floyd County native Randall Hylton.
Rib Basket
Small egg or rib basket woven with traditional Appalachian-style ears.
Sand Hills Star Quilt
Ila Turman Hylton used light and dark prints to create movement in this quilt.
