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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.
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Creator
Lisa
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Rights
Sugar Grove Historical Society
Format
Photos of the quilt
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Source
Sugar Grove Historical Society
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