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Quilt Blog

# Quilt History

The deeper story behind the craft. African American quilt traditions, the Underground Railroad quilt legend and what the historical record does and does not support, the symbolism woven into African print fabric, and the meaning behind the blocks quilters have passed down for generations.

![Traditional quilt blocks in a geometric pattern, including Log Cabin, Flying Geese, and Bear Paw](https://www.bigwes.com/images/blog/meaning-behind.webp)

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## [The Meaning Behind Popular Quilt Blocks](https://www.bigwes.com/quilt-blog/the-meaning-behind-popular-quilt-blocks/)

From the Flying Geese to the Log Cabin, every quilt block has a history. These patterns carry stories passed down through generations of American quilters.

September 12, 2024

![Vibrant African print fabric with bold geometric patterns and symbolic motifs](https://www.bigwes.com/images/blog/ten-iconic-symbols.webp)

[Quilt History](https://www.bigwes.com/quilt-blog/category/quilt-history/)

## [Ten Iconic Symbols in African Print Fabric](https://www.bigwes.com/quilt-blog/ten-iconic-symbols-in-african-print-fabric/)

African print fabric is one of the most visually rich textile traditions in the world. These ten symbols carry stories of identity, community, and craft.

August 5, 2024

![African American quilt tradition, traditional blocks and fabric patterns across generations](https://www.bigwes.com/images/blog/quilt-traditions.webp)

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## [African American Quilt Traditions and the Legend of the Underground Railroad Quilts](https://www.bigwes.com/quilt-blog/african-american-quilt-traditions-and-the-legend-of-the-underground-railroad-quilts/)

African American quilting is a tradition of creativity, necessity, and resistance. This post explores the rich history behind the craft and the community that shaped it.

November 10, 2023

![Traditional quilt blocks linked to the Underground Railroad legend, Bear Paw and North Star](https://www.bigwes.com/images/blog/underground-patterns.webp)

[Quilt History](https://www.bigwes.com/quilt-blog/category/quilt-history/)

## [Underground Railroad Quilt Patterns and Their Stories](https://www.bigwes.com/quilt-blog/underground-railroad-quilt-patterns-and-their-stories/)

The theory that quilts guided freedom seekers north is one of the most powerful stories in American quilt history. Here is what the research actually shows.

June 15, 2023

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## About Wesley

Wesley Hall is a professional quilter based in Atlanta, GA, specializing in t-shirt quilts and memory quilts. He has over ten years of experience turning meaningful clothing into lasting keepsakes.

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