Our American Revolution, that is...At our last Quilt Guild meeting, Rita Verroca presented a number of Baltimore Album squares made by she and her students for a future quilt to be featured in a publication (unfortunately I did not write down the name of the book or author!) All of these wonderful American History squares are hand appliqued.....
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| Revolutionary War soldiers |
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| Washington Crossing the Delaware |
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| Washington chopping the cherry tree (Rita says, even if it didn't happen...it's part of our American folklore, and represents Washington's honesty and integrity) |
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| Washington commissioning Betsy Ross to make the flag (another probably "never happened" event) |
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| Independence Hall, Philadelphia |
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| Paul Revere's ride |
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| The Custom's House, site of secret meetings |
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| [sorry about the hand!] Anyway, this represents our nation. |
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| The Liberty Bell |
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| I've forgotten what this house was |
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| Hamilton's Log House |
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| First Washington Memorial (I think this is at his gravesite) |
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| Even though this block was not made up for showing, this is a picture of the kit to make it. I had to include it, because it is a favorite. Monticello, Jefferson's home. |
Very interesting blocks. And, a whole bunch of hard work!! Very nice.
ReplyDeletewow these blocks are incredible what a slice of history! and the work in finding the right fabrics! thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful, and show many places I loved in Philadelphia!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty and vibrant the blocks all are and what a great way to show the history!
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