Facts & fabrications: unraveling the history of quilts and slavery : 8 projects - 20 blocks - first-person accounts

"A renowned quilt historian . . . present[s] what she considers to be an accurate assessment of slavery, quilts and the Underground Railroad." — Time Recall an unforgettable phase of our nation's history with America's leading quilt historian. Barbara Brackman presents the most current research on the role of quilts during the time of slavery, emancipation, and the Underground Railroad. Nine quilt projects combine historic blocks with Barbara's own designs. Did quilts really lead the way to freedom? What role did quilts play? Barbara explores the stories surrounding the Underground Railroad. Read about the people who were there! First-person accounts, newspaper and military records, and surviving quilts all add clues. YOU decide how to interpret the stories and history, fabrication and facts as you learn about this fascinating time in history. Excellent resource for elementary through high school learners—curriculum included! "Quilters interested in African American slavery and quilting will find many historically accurate, teachable moments within these pages. The first-personal accounts by slaves of their quilt making, quilt parties, and stolen quilts make emotional reading. A must-have book for your quilting library!" —Kyra Hicks, author of Black Threads "Brackman skillfully assembles accurate historical evidence along with beautiful quilt examples infused with slave-era symbolism." —Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, author of Threads of Faith "Many of persons featured or quoted are women with a connection to the 'peculiar institution': slaves, escaped slaves, freed slaves, plantation owners, abolitionists, and so forth . . . teaches history through quilting and offers fun projects for history-minded quilters . . . the stories offer good starting points for one's own research and the projects are beautiful." — Beth's Bobbins **"A renowned quilt historian . . . present[s] what she considers to be an accurate assessment of slavery, quilts and the Underground Railroad." —__Time__**Recall an unforgettable phase of our nation's history with America's leading quilt historian. Barbara Brackman presents the most current research on the role of quilts during the time of slavery, emancipation, and the Underground Railroad. Nine quilt projects combine historic blocks with Barbara's own designs.Did quilts really lead the way to freedom? - Read about the people who were there! First-person accounts, newspaper and military records, and surviving quilts all add clues. - Excellent resource for elementary through high school learners—curriculum included! **"Quilters interested in African American slavery and quilting will find many historically accurate, teachable moments within these pages. The first-personal accounts by slaves of their quilt making, quilt parties, and stolen quilts make emotional reading. A must-have book for your quilting library!" —Kyra Hicks, author of __Black Threads__****"Brackman skillfully assembles accurate historical evidence along with beautiful quilt examples infused with slave-era symbolism." —Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, author of __Threads of Faith__****"Many of persons featured or quoted are women with a connection to the 'peculiar institution': slaves, escaped slaves, freed slaves, plantation owners, abolitionists, and so forth . . . teaches history through quilting and offers fun projects for history-minded quilters . . . the stories offer good starting points for one's own research and the projects are beautiful." —__Beth's Bobbins__** "Did Quilts Really Lead the Way to Freedom? What role did quilts play? Barbara explores the stories surrounding the Underground Railroad. Read about the people who were there! First-person accounts, newspaper and military records, and surviving quilts all add clues. YOU decide how to interpret the stories and history, fabrication and facts as you learn about this fascinating time in history. Excellent resource for elementary through high school learners - curriculum included! Recall an unforgettable phase of our nation's history with America's leading quilt historian. Barbara Brackman presents the most current research on the role of quilts during the time of slavery, emancipation, and the Underground Railroad. Nine quilt projects combine historic blocks with Barbara's own designs."-- Provided by publisher The Most Current Research On The Role Of Quilts During The Time Of Slavery, Emancipation, And The Underground Railroad Is Presented In A Collection Of Nine Projects That Combine Historic Blocks With The Author's Own Designs. Facts And Fabrications -- Quilts And Slavery: A Historical Search -- Samplers And Quilts Recalling Slavery Days -- The Blocks -- Adapting The Sampler For Children. Barbara Brackman. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Looks at the history of quilting and the use of quilts as visual aids in the context of slavery and the 'Underground Railroad' in pre-Civil War America. This volume includes first-person accounts, newspaper and military records, and quilts - to provide an examination of the role of quilts in the era of slavery and emancipation. This volume uses the most current research to provide a controversial, yet informative examination of the role of quilts in the era of slavery and emancipation. It includes nine projects and 20 block patterns that represent the history of slavery, inspired by stories of the 'Underground Railroad'. Barbara Brackman presents the most current research on the role of quilts during the time of slavery, emancipation, and the Underground Railroad, taking on the stories, history, and myths. Nine projects combine historic blocks with Barbara's own designs for mix-and-match flexibility