Block origins?
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Block origins?
Can anyone give me a good source to find the history /meaning of blocks or when some first appeared? I am trying to locate some that were around during civil war times. There are so many out there with histories created by the present day author.
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I've often wondered the same myself, how did they get their names?? Some are self explanatory (9 patch, card trick, split rail) but I don't know when they came into being.
I only know of one, and it's one of my favorite block (and I love to make it in Red White Blue!). Fifty-Four Forty or flight.
Here's a link that explains it.
http://geography.about.com/od/politi...440orfight.htm
I only know of one, and it's one of my favorite block (and I love to make it in Red White Blue!). Fifty-Four Forty or flight.
Here's a link that explains it.
http://geography.about.com/od/politi...440orfight.htm
#3
you might want to see if your library carries this book http://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-O.../dp/0891458158
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What an awesome looking book. Will definitely check with the local library. The cost to own is a bit too much for my pocket at this time.... like most things! Thank you for your help
you might want to see if your library carries this book http://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-O.../dp/0891458158
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These sites will give you some background and some leads.
http://www.womenfolk.com/quilting_history/pieced.htm
http://www.earlywomenmasters.net/quilts/index.html
http://www.quilting-in-america.com/Quilt-Blocks.html
http://www.womenfolk.com/quilting_history/pieced.htm
http://www.earlywomenmasters.net/quilts/index.html
http://www.quilting-in-america.com/Quilt-Blocks.html
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