Old quilt....very "different"
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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.
#13
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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I was wrong, here is a very interesting blog article on the block
http://anotherpatch.blogspot.com/201...ilt-block.html
http://anotherpatch.blogspot.com/201...ilt-block.html
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.
#15
Thanks for the link feline fanatic. Very interesting. Wonderful hand quilting on this unfortunate quilt.
I was wrong, here is a very interesting blog article on the block
http://anotherpatch.blogspot.com/201...ilt-block.html
http://anotherpatch.blogspot.com/201...ilt-block.html
#16
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.
Darren
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.
Darren
#20
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.
They are all just stored in a closet, except for the Dresden plate and the stamp basket.
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