Every quilt has a story and the idea of Underground Railroad quilts is that they served as a coded map to help enslaved people escape to freedom, though many historians dispute the extent of this practice. Patterns like the Monkey Wrench signaled it was time to gather tools, while Log Cabin quilts with a yellow or red center indicated a safe house was nearby. Other patterns allegedly communicated different instructions, such as following bear tracks (Bear’s Paw) or using a zigzag path to avoid s
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Quilt Codes & the Underground Railroad: A lasting legend says enslaved people used quilts as maps and signals to freedom. Many historians caution there’s little contemporary evidence for intentional quilt codes, though quilts and textile traditions certainly played meaningful roles in community storytelling and memory. Whether as myth or metaphor, the story reminds us of resilience, ingenuity, and the longing for freedom. If you’re curious, I’d love to share reputable sources and explore how ora
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