Thread: hmong quilting
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Old 04-28-2010, 04:51 PM
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great aunt jacqui
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any info on hmong type quilting. I came across a 5 inch square with a a layer of fabric on top that was stitched with the finest of small stitches. The hmong people of laos and vietnam who were our allies during the war were saved and brought to the US. Whenever they had a spare moment the stitched these tiny squares. Each design has a meaning. They were given for a special occasion or as a thank you for a friend. The Sept issue of Quilters World 09 had an article. The internet had some info.
I understant that rhode Island and MN have a majority of hmong people. has any one else heard of this.. would like to collect more of these squares. and get the meanings of the stitches. When my Dcomes to visit I;ll ask her to help me with a pic.
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