Underground Railroad: Quilt Blocks and Codes
Codes sewn into quilts were an easy non-verbal way for escaping slaves to communicate with each other and those trying to help them. Dictionary.com defines a quilt as a thick warm cover for a bed, consisting of soft filling sewn between two layers of material and an ornamental pattern.
Here are some links to pages that show a variety of quilt patterns and color schemes. Along with explanations of the history of the quilt codes and their meanings.
Codes sewn into quilts were an easy non-verbal way for escaping slaves to communicate with each other and those trying to help them. Dictionary.com defines a quilt as a thick warm cover for a bed, consisting of soft filling sewn between two layers of material and an ornamental pattern.
Here are some links to pages that show a variety of quilt patterns and color schemes. Along with explanations of the history of the quilt codes and their meanings.
Quilt Code Patterns
Mathwire- Freedom Quilts
Freedom Quilt Blocks- Templates
The Underground Railroad- See what life was life for African Americans on the plantations, planning their escape, reaching safety and gaining freedom.
Mathwire- Freedom Quilts
Freedom Quilt Blocks- Templates
The Underground Railroad- See what life was life for African Americans on the plantations, planning their escape, reaching safety and gaining freedom.
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