Title
Fundraiser: Sugar Grove Historical Society, Underground Railroad Quilt
Subject
Fundraiser
Description
Stitched by the skillful hand of Vicki Frantz, this Underground Railroad Quilt contains the following legend, where each square is a code numbered 1 - 15 from left to right, top to bottom:
Story of the Underground Railroad
The Monkey Wrench [1] turns the Wagon Wheel [2] toward Canada. With help from Jesus, he Carpenter, [3] follow the Bears' Trail [4] through the woods.
Fill your Baskets [5] with enough food and supplies to get you to the Crossroads [6]. Once you get to the Crossroads, dig a Log Cabin [7] in the ground.
Shoofly [8] told us to dress up in cotton and satin Bow Ties [9].
Follow the Flying Geese [10] and Birds in the Air [11], stay on the Drunkard's Path [12]. Take the Sailboat [13] across the Great Lakes to the North Star [14] above Canada.
Also included are articles about the historical significance of such quilts.
Click on articles to open the PDF file.
Story of the Underground Railroad
The Monkey Wrench [1] turns the Wagon Wheel [2] toward Canada. With help from Jesus, he Carpenter, [3] follow the Bears' Trail [4] through the woods.
Fill your Baskets [5] with enough food and supplies to get you to the Crossroads [6]. Once you get to the Crossroads, dig a Log Cabin [7] in the ground.
Shoofly [8] told us to dress up in cotton and satin Bow Ties [9].
Follow the Flying Geese [10] and Birds in the Air [11], stay on the Drunkard's Path [12]. Take the Sailboat [13] across the Great Lakes to the North Star [14] above Canada.
Also included are articles about the historical significance of such quilts.
Click on articles to open the PDF file.
Creator
Lisa
Rights
Sugar Grove Historical Society
Format
Photos of the quilt
Source
Sugar Grove Historical Society
Type
Photo Collection