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    Old 04-20-2012, 05:51 AM
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    It really is a great, graphic quilt. It looks down-right modern. How old do you think it is really?
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    Old 04-20-2012, 06:03 AM
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    Originally Posted by gollytwo
    It's not rail fence. The block fell into disuse for obvious reasons. It's an old quilt pattern - the name of which I can't remember. It'll pop into my aged brain sometime later today and I'll re-post if no one else has identified it.
    It's obviously a Rail Fence, but I seem to remember that it has its own name as a Quilt Block. I'll have to look it up in my block reference books, cause I'm not finding it in my aged brain data base.
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    Old 04-20-2012, 06:07 AM
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    prior to wwII this design was popular in many cultures, including some native american cultures. I believe it is a type of cross. My grandmother had a front porch baring this design in a medallion. My dad explaned that the emblem was there for many years before the Nazi's claimed it.
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    Old 04-20-2012, 06:13 AM
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    Originally Posted by feline fanatic
    I was wrong, here is a very interesting blog article on the block

    http://anotherpatch.blogspot.com/201...ilt-block.html
    Actually you were correct, FelineF ... when you look at the block construction, it is Rail Fence blocks, not the similar one on your link. An interesting read though!

    FelineF has given a good breakdown of the construction. Lots of blocks have "names" but when we break them down, they are the bringing together of other blocks.

    A prime example ... a basic Irish Chain, is merely a 9P alternated with a square of fabric.
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    Old 04-20-2012, 06:26 AM
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    Thanks for the link feline fanatic. Very interesting. Wonderful hand quilting on this unfortunate quilt.

    Originally Posted by feline fanatic
    I was wrong, here is a very interesting blog article on the block

    http://anotherpatch.blogspot.com/201...ilt-block.html
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    Old 04-20-2012, 06:48 AM
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    Here's another detail of note. The OP's quilt (which I believe is a Rail Fence variation) doesn't truly represent the Nazi swastika. Look at the example in the article and notice the center. It is a sleek cross. The quilt we are discussing has the correct "arms," but the center is "nested," which is completely different from the Nazi swastika. Feline Fanatic has pointed out the 5 x 5 vs. 6 x 6 layout difference, which creates the sleek vs. nested center.

    I have also heard (but never researched) that the symbol we know as the swastika has ancient origins, most of them peaceful.

    I hope your family can enjoy this treasure. I also agree that making a label for it would probably be wise.

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    Old 04-20-2012, 07:00 AM
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    Think I read somewhere that the original swastikas was a religious symbol?? Will look it up to see.[/URL]
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    Old 04-20-2012, 07:24 AM
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    Wish I could remember where, but I read that this design prior to WWII was used as a Peace and Love sign.
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    Old 04-20-2012, 09:42 AM
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    Very different.
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    Old 04-20-2012, 11:02 AM
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    To me, what is rather frustrating is that my MIL has quite a few beautiful quilts, which her mother made...she's got a Dresden Plate--lovely, with white background/pink sashing; a "stamp basket" quilt which is gorgeous--the colors are wonderful!; a couple of amazing crazy quilts; a double wedding ring....and who knows what else. And the only one she let us take was this 'nazi' quilt.

    They are all just stored in a closet, except for the Dresden plate and the stamp basket.
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