Sunday, 22 April 2012

A to Z Challenge U is for ......

A to Z Challenge U is for Union Square this block can also be know as log cabin. It was very popular In America during the civil war. These quilts were often made and raffled off to raise money for the Union Army. This pattern can also date back as far as Egyptian tombs, were the mummies were wrapped.

UNION SQUARE


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  1. Mary Aalgaard22 April 2012 at 13:29

    Oh, I can see a bit of Egyptian influence in it. The corners are pyramids.

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  2. About JollyJilly22 April 2012 at 21:28

    Lol I think the log cabin version is the most like it

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  3. Pearson Report23 April 2012 at 18:04

    Wow - I am sure learning that there is a lot going on behind the scenes with quilting; lots of history.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Jenny @ Pearson Report
    Co-Host of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge.

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    1. About JollyJilly23 April 2012 at 21:24

      Think I found this out more and more. Lots of history

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