underground railroad quilt
#52
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 5
I just completed making Eleanor Burn's Underground Sampler quilt. I love it.
You might want to check out the book: "Hidden in Plain View" by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard, for more insight.
Regardless, I think you will enjoy the project and resulting quilt.
You might want to check out the book: "Hidden in Plain View" by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard, for more insight.
Regardless, I think you will enjoy the project and resulting quilt.
#53
Originally Posted by ncsewer
Originally Posted by raptureready
When I first joined this board there was a BIG OL' debate going on about the truth of UGRR quilts. Doesn't matter what the truth is (and we'll never know for sure) it's a matter of what you choose to believe. Make the quilt, enjoy it. To me, it's kind of like most stories, part of it was probably true but a lot of myth has probably been tossed in too. Once again, make your quilt, enjoy it, and build your own stories as you go.
I plan to particpate in the group project but am seriously considering making mine a scrap quilt from my stash and purchase other fabrics if needed. I love pretty colors and scrap quilts. Back then, quilts were made with old clothing and scraps. May were worn and faded but since quilts were needed, every scrap was used so I personally feel that whatever fabrics we use should be just fine. Also, those replica vintage fabrics just don't appeal to me either. My quilt can still tell the story with beautiful fabrics from our time. Although I'm not sure I can tolerate the techniques used in this book, I'm going to give it a try.
#55
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Ohio
Posts: 27
Story of the Underground RR
The Monkey Wrench turns the Wagon Wheel toward Canada.
With help from Jesus, the Carpenter, follow the Bears Trail, threw the woods. Fill the Basket with enough food and supplies to get you to the Crossroads.Once you get to the Crossroads dig a Log Cabin in the ground. Shoofly told us to dress up in cotton and satin Bow Ties. Follow the Flying Geese and Birds in the Air stay on the Drunkard's Path take the Sailboat across the Great Lakes to the North Star above Canada.
This is printed on one of my blocks of my wall hanging I made
The Monkey Wrench turns the Wagon Wheel toward Canada.
With help from Jesus, the Carpenter, follow the Bears Trail, threw the woods. Fill the Basket with enough food and supplies to get you to the Crossroads.Once you get to the Crossroads dig a Log Cabin in the ground. Shoofly told us to dress up in cotton and satin Bow Ties. Follow the Flying Geese and Birds in the Air stay on the Drunkard's Path take the Sailboat across the Great Lakes to the North Star above Canada.
This is printed on one of my blocks of my wall hanging I made
#56
Originally Posted by Deara
Here is the link to the one I made.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-25502-1.htm
Blessings to you,
Sandi
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-25502-1.htm
Blessings to you,
Sandi
Kind Regards,
MaryAnna
#57
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 158
There is a book entitlled HIDDEN IN PLAIN VIEW, by Jacqueline Tobin & Raymond Dobard. Tobin met Ozella Williams at the Old Market in Charleston, SC. Williams told her that her mother related stories about quilts she had heard from her mother, who was a slave. Much of the early history of African Americans is oral, so it could be true, because we know that many slaves did escape from the south and on to Canada and to Mexico. There had to be some secret communication between the Abolitionists and the slaves, as this was extremely dangerous for both.
#58
Originally Posted by raptureready
When I first joined this board there was a BIG OL' debate going on about the truth of UGRR quilts. Doesn't matter what the truth is (and we'll never know for sure) it's a matter of what you choose to believe. Make the quilt, enjoy it. To me, it's kind of like most stories, part of it was probably true but a lot of myth has probably been tossed in too. Once again, make your quilt, enjoy it, and build your own stories as you go.
#59
I believe the stories, and in the Easter Bunny, and Santa Claus, and the tooth fairy. I love American Girl dolls, no daughters but Molly and her great wardrobe live in my house! I love this board, you all are great!
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