Quilt block meanings

People have long believed that the symbols used in quilts of the South during slavery were actually used as secret messages for slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad. Come and learn the meaning of the blocks said to have lent the slaves a helping hand to freedom.

Experience Virginia’s first Barn Quilt Trail! What are those colorful painted wooden squares and diamonds adorned on barns and buildings in Highland County? They are beautiful works of art known as barn quilts! Barn quilts represent the merger of traditional roles on the farm, blending the customs of quilting bees together with outdoor barn work into…

You see the barn quilts, but do you know the barn quilt meanings? Barn quilt patterns are large, colorful, geometric designs painted on the sides of barns or other structures. These patterns have gained popularity as a form of rural art and storytelling.

Have you ever seen a barn quilt? Traditionally you can find them in the Northeast and Midwest, bringing color and beauty to the sides of old and new barns. But more recently, more and more people…

Discover the most common traditional quilt blocks, how to make them and how to make them look modern. Learn how to make 12 different traditional blocks every quilter needs to know!

This idea has been stuck in my head for awhile, ever since I heard about how quilts were used to communicate to runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad. Their patterns and blocks were a code, providing direction, signifying safety, and issuing warnings (according to some historians). Before my son and I played the game I made, we read the perfect book to pair with this activity - The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom by Bettye Stroud. Having already read a biography on Harriet…

"Meaning of Barn Quilt" uncovers the narrative woven into each pattern adorning barns. These vibrant squares, reminiscent of traditional quilts, symbolize rural heritage, local identity, and community stories. They transform mundane structures into canvases, revealing the rich tapestry of history and culture in rural landscapes.

What is a Quilt Block of the Month? - Hooked on Sewing

We’ve compiled this lovely array of free quilt blocks to inspire and assist in your quilt creation – from easy quilt blocks to traditional quilt blocks to challenging quilt blocks, we’ve got free block patterns for every design need. Happy browsing through our free quilt block patterns galore! 😍

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