Underground Railroad Quilt
08-01-2010, 02:22 PM
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I too found the "myth" or "true", very interesting and I am working on the Underground Railroad quilt myself. I have the Quilt in a day version. Just finished cutting out all the pieces, but have yet to begin to piece it..ha..ha.. True or not, I think the quit itself is interesting and for a Newbee like me,it will help me learn more.
08-01-2010, 04:05 PM
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I have always believed the some of the story to be credible. Some people don't believe that the Holocaust happened either lol.....
Anyway, here is a link to some blocks with the pattern and will try to find some more. Those of you who have Block Base can find all these blocks in there, one just has to know the name of the block...also if you know the names, you can search on the web for free blocks.
http://www.singinwidasword.com/hidde...cher_guide.pdf
Anyway, here is a link to some blocks with the pattern and will try to find some more. Those of you who have Block Base can find all these blocks in there, one just has to know the name of the block...also if you know the names, you can search on the web for free blocks.
http://www.singinwidasword.com/hidde...cher_guide.pdf
08-01-2010, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JJs
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quilts_...round_Railroad
people can 'believe' whatever they want to believe, but making up stories doesn't make them true, and writing books and articles about the made up stories do not make them true...
if you want to believe in the easter bunny and santa claus and quilt stories, you can do that....
have fun...
people can 'believe' whatever they want to believe, but making up stories doesn't make them true, and writing books and articles about the made up stories do not make them true...
if you want to believe in the easter bunny and santa claus and quilt stories, you can do that....
have fun...
08-01-2010, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by raptureready
I think that she'll love any quilt you make. Although the Underground Railroad/quilt connection is purely speculation and quite a bit of romanticized fiction, the quilt itself can be used in teaching the value of hand made creations and the stories can still be told. If you are wanting a to make a quilt that would have some true history to it, check out the Hobo Quilt. It's made using fabric interpretations of actual hobo markings. Or, come up with your own design. I'm currently working on designing a quilt depicting either the miracles or parables of Christ.
OH! I can't wait to see THAT!!!!
08-01-2010, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by raptureready
Originally Posted by miholmes
Wowsers
-I didn't realize this would be such a touchy subject. I guess I've always heard about not discussing politics and religion, I might be adding underground railroad quilts to that list. :)
But really like other posters have said, it will be a nice way to talk about the underground railroad, black history, and craftsmanship, and quilting etc.
So either way it will be a good conductor for teaching, as well as a warm and comfy quilt. :)
Thanks for everyone's feedback. And I didn't mean to stir up any hard feelings. I guess we all have our own opinions on the subject and we can agree to disagree.
-I didn't realize this would be such a touchy subject. I guess I've always heard about not discussing politics and religion, I might be adding underground railroad quilts to that list. :)
But really like other posters have said, it will be a nice way to talk about the underground railroad, black history, and craftsmanship, and quilting etc.
So either way it will be a good conductor for teaching, as well as a warm and comfy quilt. :)
Thanks for everyone's feedback. And I didn't mean to stir up any hard feelings. I guess we all have our own opinions on the subject and we can agree to disagree.
08-01-2010, 05:00 PM
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I live in Cincinnati, Ohio the home of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
http://www.freedomcenter.org/underground-railroad/
About 50 miles upriver (Ohio River) there is the small town of Ripley, Ohio which has laid claim to one of the safe houses for slaves crossing the Ohio River.
http://www.ripleyohio.net/
Stories abound about the area along the River where the slaves crossed to freedom. Exactly where or How is not so important as much as is the fact that good people believed in freedom for all mankind and gave them the helping hand that made America so great.
This is a part of the rich history of the growth of our nation. Freedom for all. And like religion and politics, you can pick and choose what you want to believe or support. Freedom has given us this gift. And we can still be friends with those who do not always agree with our beliefs.
We are quilters - we are generous, sharing and caring!
June in Cincinnati
http://www.freedomcenter.org/underground-railroad/
About 50 miles upriver (Ohio River) there is the small town of Ripley, Ohio which has laid claim to one of the safe houses for slaves crossing the Ohio River.
http://www.ripleyohio.net/
Stories abound about the area along the River where the slaves crossed to freedom. Exactly where or How is not so important as much as is the fact that good people believed in freedom for all mankind and gave them the helping hand that made America so great.
This is a part of the rich history of the growth of our nation. Freedom for all. And like religion and politics, you can pick and choose what you want to believe or support. Freedom has given us this gift. And we can still be friends with those who do not always agree with our beliefs.
We are quilters - we are generous, sharing and caring!
June in Cincinnati
08-01-2010, 05:10 PM
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08-01-2010, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
http://infohost.nmt.edu/~breynold/quilts/library.html
something like this book case quilt.
something like this book case quilt.
I have had that library pattern for 10 years lol.
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