Fundraiser: Sugar Grove Historical Society, Underground Railroad Quilt
Stitched by the skillful hand of Vicki Frantz, this Underground Railroad Quilt contains the following legend, where each square is a code numbered 1 - 15 from left to right, top to bottom: Story of the Underground Railroad The Monkey Wrench [1] turns the Wagon Wheel [2] toward Canada. With help from Jesus, he Carpenter, [3] follow the Bears' Trail [4] through the woods. Fill your Baskets [5] with enough food and supplies to get you to the Crossroads [6]. Once you get to the Crossroads, dig a Log Cabin [7] in the ground. Shoofly [8] told us to dress up in cotton and satin Bow Ties [9]. Follow the Flying Geese [10] and Birds in the Air [11], stay on the Drunkard's Path [12]. Take the Sailboat [13] across the Great Lakes to the North Star [14] above Canada. Also included are articles about the historical significance of such quilts. Click on articles to open the PDF file.
Fundraiser: Sugar Grove Historical Society, 2021
Quilt Created by Vickie Frantz. For several years, Sugar Grove resident and quilter have donated a quilt she designed and made by hand to the Sugar Grove Historical Society to raffle off as a fundraiser. Traditionally, raffle ticket sales end after Thanksgiving, and the association draws the winning ticket during the first week of December.