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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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Originally Posted by sahm4605

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Originally Posted by mzsooz

I read somewhere the before the Swastika was adapted for ugliness it was actually a religious symbol. Maybe you can just think of this when you look at it!

Actually the swastika is used in many different cultures. In the different cultures it has different meaning. I can't remember them all right now but for one culture it is a broken cross. if i remember it is a symbol of Christ breaking the bonds of death. If you look at any buildings in your town there are art deco and built between the 1910's and 1940's you will see swastikas decorate many of them. In KC there is a building that has them all over. I think that it is Bartel hall. can't remember which one exactly. there is another one if I am remembering my KC history class correct. A few of the cultures that have swastikas either on point flat or flipped are Native Americans, Indians, Egyptians. there are actually many more but can't think of them right this moment.
When ever I see the swastika I remember my grandfather who fought in WW2, and that we must never forget how Hitler as well as many other dictators oppress their people, and how they came into power. Through the promise of change.

Well Said.

Oh my! That made me laugh! I guess you are going to have to do soemthing different.

Atta girl Patrice. :-D

Your bags are beautiful so quit carrying around the extra 'baggage'.

This must be why some charities do not want you to use rail fence blocks. I always wondered why.

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Originally Posted by M.I.Late

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Originally Posted by montanaquilter

i see it too!! well hate to tell you but you'll always see it and be bothered by it so you'd better choose a different block. how about a log cabin block?
anyway, you have an excellent idea going on here and i think i'll give it a try myself!! thanks for the inspiration.

It's already heat N bonded down.

The heart saves it!!! LOL It really does though.
Very cute with the heart :D

Quilters have such ingenuity! Good job on the bags.

uhhhhhhhhh I had to squint, too, then it JUMPED out at me! The heart really helps. Treat your son for saving you embarassment at Wally World tho!

How about putting a couple of yo-yo flowers in the center of the block? ;)

Looks like the heart fixed it! It's funny what some kids will notice, while being completely oblivious to other things! :lol:
I like your bag!