Inspiration from the Oldies…

…old quilts that is!!  At Quilting on Monday, one of the quilters brought this book to share…”Unraveling the History of Quilts and Slavery”.

In this book, Barbara Brackman tells the stories, history and myths regarding the quilts made by slaves during the time of slavery, emancipation, and the Underground Railroad.  Slaves of the deep South often preserved their memories with quilts, some actually telling stories…and these quilts have became part of their history. 

This was one that caught my eye…’Birds in the Air’- representing the act of Freedom and emancipation. 

    

Simple yet stunning!

 

If you look closely…it’s a simple nine patch in the middle…larger corner blocks and sashing…three petals (representing their wings of freedom) on the corners!  SEW simple but SEW effective!!

This is a book that I would love to read and add to my quilting library!   I would even like to make a quilt or two from it…!

Other Quilting NEWS~

Have you checked out Cheri’s blog…she is showing the cutest Scrappy Dresden Turkey…and if you go HERE you can see a video on how to make one!

 

And Home For the Holidays is featuring more fun from Plum Cute Designs…she has a Plum Cute Stitchery pattern for us!!  Candy Canes and Snowmen heads…LOVE IT!!

Finally it’s the FRIDAY NIGHT SEW-IN…AND YES, I have the right day this time! :o) …SEW come on and join in the fun…!

Have a FUN Friday and Happy Quilting!~P