Political Threads
Weaving American History into Today’s Quilt
Pieced by Kathy Cracroft Wilhelmsen (Draper, Utah – 2008).
This was the name of the Block-of-the-Month class at Quilt Etc. for 2007-2008. In this presidential election year, we made traditional blocks inspired by important individuals and memorable events in the political history of the United States.
The blocks, which I chose to do primarily in Civil War reproduction fabrics, are:
Row 1: Mr. Roosevelt’s Tie, Lincoln’s Platform, Peace and Prosperity, Fort Sumter
Row 2:Philadelphia Pavements, Betsy Ross, Hayes’ Corner, Martha Washington Star
Row 3:Coxey’s Camp, Eleanor Roosevelt, Dolly Madison Star, 54-40 or Fight
Row 4:The Alamo, Battle of Tippecanoe, Tippecanoe and Tyler Too, Clay’s Choice
Row 5:White House Steps, The Great Depression, Mrs. Taft’s Choice, Abigail Adams
Custom quilted by Jen Hinwood
Size is 74 x 88 inches.
