I love to quilt! And sometimes Mr QuiltinAnnie helps with the design; figuring out the angles and measurements! This letterbox series will highlight a traditional quilt block or pattern beginning with the letter of the stamp found inside the cache. You will need to supply your own stamp pad.
MONKEY WRENCH BLOCK AND QUILT
A monkey wrench was a heavy metal tool used by the blacksmith. As a rule, the blacksmith was the most knowledgeable person on the plantation and was known as the "Monkey Wrench". He could travel around without anyone thinking anything suspicious and therefore pass on any information needed. In other words, the Monkey Wrench was the person or a group of people who got things moving, or - turned the wagon wheel.
When this quilt was hung on a line, out an open window or any other place where it did not arouse any suspicions; it meant for the slave that was about to flee, it was time to collect tools needed on the journey north to freedom. There were physical tools needed for constructing shelter, for defending themselves, and determining direction. Along with food, and a few coins, they were to wrap these tools in a bandana bundle.