Lakota Star Quilt (aka Lone Star) - first star quilt!
04-01-2017, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by homefrontgirl
The Lakota Star is another name for the Lone star pattern. It's given for ceremonies and at giveaways in several different tribal traditions. We're both from South Dakota and my cousin has been a teacher on reservations for over 25 years. I did lots of research on the quilt's significance before I started and it was fascinating!
04-01-2017, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Macybaby
Sort of off topic to the OP -
Have you been back to SD to see "Dignity" yet?
Have you been back to SD to see "Dignity" yet?
I just googled this:
http://www.inforum.com/4117594-dignity-celebrated-south-dakotas-skyline
https://www.google.com/search?q=dignity+statue+south+dakota&sa=X&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&ved=0ahUKEwj-nYrt3YTTAhVD22MKHUlkC2IQsAQINw&biw=1366&bih=604
04-01-2017, 08:27 PM
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I have seen the statue! My cousin was there at Christmas time and took tons of pics.
If anyone is interested a great historic read about quilts I recommend:
To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions
The quilt is also called the Morning Star.
Thanks for all the nice comments!
If anyone is interested a great historic read about quilts I recommend:
To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions
The quilt is also called the Morning Star.
Thanks for all the nice comments!
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