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Old 07-18-2010, 10:18 AM
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aorlflood
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Before it was called a "swastika" it was a very popular quilt block pre-WWII. My sister actually has an antique quilt that was handed down in the family that has that design on it.

The first time I saw the quilt on her daybed I was taken aback. But then when I researched it I found out the history of the design.

The Sanskrit word "svastika" (notice the different spelling) means well-being.

Unfortunately, Hitler ruined it by using it as his symbol, so we can't use it now.
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