{"product_id":"carpenters-wheel-quilt-barn","title":"Carpenter's Wheel Quilt Barn","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Carpenter's Wheel pattern originated as part of secret language sewn into quilt blocks to aid African slaves in their escape through the Underground Railroad prior to 1860.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quilts were hung out on clotheslines or fences in full view to display their messages.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carpenter's Wheel Quilt symbolized to the slaves their reliance on religion, specifically Jesus, the master carpenter in their lives.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark patterns in the quilt block pointed in a specific direction that would lead them to safe harbor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe handcraft it from start to finish in our small workshop in Wooster, Ohio from 3\/4\" thick wood that can perch on a shelf, windowsill, or the trim above a doorway or window.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cat's Meow Village","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48893074342131,"sku":"10-411","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9743\/4099\/files\/10-411_1_0.png?v=1782697242","url":"https:\/\/catsmeow.com\/products\/carpenters-wheel-quilt-barn","provider":"Cat's Meow Village","version":"1.0","type":"link"}