tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post8254905656152024162..comments2023-10-14T08:37:11.192-07:00Comments on Round Circle: By Popular Demand, More About the Quilt BarnsSpadomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17781369901345409341noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-55088753300184613772010-11-25T14:14:49.732-08:002010-11-25T14:14:49.732-08:00The whole story of quilt barns is fascinating. It&...The whole story of quilt barns is fascinating. It's always a pleasure to know what's behind the pretty folk art things that one encounters (if only on the web)<br />I'm glad to have had your explanation and links because I know they'll be genuine information.<br />Your star quilt is gorgeous.mighttp://letouttoplay.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-78205567961948634272010-11-25T04:39:08.038-08:002010-11-25T04:39:08.038-08:00((((((((( Spadoman )))))))))))
Abundant blessings...((((((((( Spadoman )))))))))))<br /><br />Abundant blessings to you and yours on this Thanksgiving, sir.<br /><br />Gobble til ya wobble! ;-)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408403855260279799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-824136619174756682010-11-25T01:48:09.863-08:002010-11-25T01:48:09.863-08:00Happy THANKSGIVING to you and thanks for being a ...Happy THANKSGIVING to you and thanks for being a CYBER friend.<br /><br />Good read. I love American Quilts. We have a lot of them here in the UK, in Bath, the American Museum.jocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08443120495036936430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-51026361695368020742010-11-22T07:41:25.200-08:002010-11-22T07:41:25.200-08:00thank you my friend for all the effort and time yo...thank you my friend for all the effort and time you use to tell your powerful stories.<br />i love quilts...things made by hand and heart.<br />especially taken with more information on the underground railroad. <br />i like to believe that had i lived during that time i would have been one of those willing to guide, harbor and assist others to freedom.<br />you are a true offering of peace and support.<br />thank you for your place in my life.<br /><br />warmly,<br />rebeccarebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05265802752790310923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-91969313898873272942010-11-22T06:39:23.727-08:002010-11-22T06:39:23.727-08:00This is really interesting. Besides the fact that ...This is really interesting. Besides the fact that my sister quilts yet I have never heard her say anything about common patterns being codes. I wonder if they were adapted as codes rather than specifically "made up" as it takes some time to make a quilt...<br /><br />Also, you mentioned Owen Sound - I went to school there. At the time, I wondered that there were so many blacks there (while the much larger city I had moved from had very very few) and blacks held many prominent positions (those who taught at the school were among the better teachers there) - although we heard a lot about troubles in the States at the time, there was no obvious racism there although I'm sure there was some with people being people. In fact, colour was surprisingly never mentioned anywhere. I worked a number of years at the restaurant in Harrison Park (where the commemorating cairn was placed in the history you linked to). (My boss was mixed black). I did not learn about the connection to the underground railroad until much much later.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320507412459242451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-63826396620204266942010-11-22T04:05:25.493-08:002010-11-22T04:05:25.493-08:00This is just so fascinating! Thanks so much for fo...This is just so fascinating! Thanks so much for following up on the previous post for those of us who were interested to know more about these quilt barns! The world truly is an amazing place! I love blogging due to all the wonderful things I discover via my fellow bloggers! It's awesome! You're awesome! Thank you! :DHey Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01364446516114445193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-51186506472581487562010-11-21T15:10:26.558-08:002010-11-21T15:10:26.558-08:00*chuckling* No wonder you were feeling a bit '...*chuckling* No wonder you were feeling a bit 'strange' about all these quilt things getting in your path over and over and over again.<br /><br />I think to myself 'How loud does it have to get' when that happens to me.<br />I'm guessing you've connected some of the dots by now....if not, I'm of the belief that they'll get connected for you in time. I'm a gal of faith yaknow.<br /><br />In the meantime, I'm thrilled with the links and the visits to other places which speak the quilt barn's message about living simply, loving deeply and a deep abiding pride in who we are as human beings.<br /><br />Now--that's just my take on the quilt barns/barn quilts.<br />Call it the 'feel' they have...or maybe it's the 'feel' they stir up in me.<br /><br />Btw--have I ever mentioned I enjoy hand piecing/quilting? *laughing*<br />And need I mention my love affair with the eagle?<br />Oh....What about the space in my heart for kind, loving folks who knock their socks off to bring to the life of another human being?<br /><br />Gosh.<br /><br />And you wonder how it is that I keep finding my way back here?!<br />Silly man........Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408403855260279799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-22944099612014482262010-11-21T12:28:44.924-08:002010-11-21T12:28:44.924-08:00Greetings,
What a touching story today. I am glad...Greetings,<br /><br />What a touching story today. I am glad that I found your blog so that I could share it.<br /><br />With respect to your mention of barn quilts, I am pleased to see that you have discovered them. Some people (most) also call them barn quilts. There are about 3000 of them across 29 states coast to coast and also in Ontario, CA<br /><br />I have been researching these beautiful quilts for over two years and my book on the subject--Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail--will be published by Ohio University Press next year.<br /><br />There is so much to be told; I have included a bit about my journey of discovery as I have traveled the trail on my blog.<br /><br />To learn more and to see my photos, visit americanquilttrail.com<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />Suzi ParronSuzi Parronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386562084822849425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-8353570117071358252010-11-21T12:23:54.904-08:002010-11-21T12:23:54.904-08:00I am very happy that I dropped by your blog today....I am very happy that I dropped by your blog today. I looked at the post from yesterday to see the earlier photos. This post resonates deeply with me on a number of levels. I was first struck deeply by the history of the Quilt Barns and the use of certain patterns as "code" during the days of the Underground Railroad. I was reminded of a short story by Alice Walker called "Everyday Use". It is a modern story but it has to do with the history of quilts and their unique value to each member of an African American family. I think you might like it. Here is the link. http://xroads.virginia.edu/~ug97/quilt/walker.html<br />The second part of your post, regarding the Vietnam vet, who died in your arms moved me to tears. I know that the eagle feather is a very powerful symbol in Native American spirituality. I had an Ojibwe friend, years ago, who used to speak of seeing one and knowing that his day was going to be the better for it. I like knowing that it meant you were returning the spirit of your friend to his community. I love the symbolism of the quilt you brought as a gift and the four directions: "the spirits are all around us and come from all directions and in all colors of mankind." Finally, I really liked learning about quilt barns because, quite frankly, I knew nothing about them either so you have taught me a great deal today! Thank you my friend!<br />Peace,<br />NoelleNoelle Clearwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15879264907115107737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-53594494127417685472010-11-21T08:37:18.814-08:002010-11-21T08:37:18.814-08:00As a quiltmaker I am always interested in learning...As a quiltmaker I am always interested in learning the history of quilt patterns. Quilt barns are new to me, but fascinating. Your star quilt is a beauty!Diane AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304549124035767882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-6246172228481433782010-11-21T08:08:07.014-08:002010-11-21T08:08:07.014-08:00Hi Spadoman,
I'm glad I came back, this post i...Hi Spadoman,<br />I'm glad I came back, this post is really interesting. I followed the link to the Owen Sound page, it's info on quilt patterns is fascinating. I recognized some of the patterns I have seen and admired, but never knew their history. Thanks for the lesson!Dimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313315926201426600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-29389154543882579342010-11-21T07:22:43.789-08:002010-11-21T07:22:43.789-08:00very interesting. we certainly don't have tho...very interesting. we certainly don't have those where i live.urban muserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174488230882848637noreply@blogger.com