Monkey Wrench
The Monkey Wrench Quilt was the first quilt displayed as a sign for any slaves who planned to escape. The monkey wrench is a heavy metal tool used by the blacksmith. This quilt symbolized the time to collect tools they would need on their journey north to freedom.
The blacksmith, the most knowledgeable person on the plantation, was known as the "Monkey Wrench".
Monkey wrench was a person or group of people who turned the wagon wheel.
Making the Monkey Wrench.
Fabric needed:
For Inner Wrench:
(Remember I am using some of my chedder's as lights)
Light- (1) 2 1/2" x 5". For background corners.
(1) 1 1/4" x 15". For background sides.
Medium- (1) 3 1/2" square. For center square.
Dark- (1) 2 1/2" x 5". For corners.
(1) 1 1/4" x 15". For sides.
My medium is the same as my light.
For Outer Wrench:
Light- (1) 4" x 8". For background corners.
(2) 2" x 14". For background sides.
Medium- (2) 2" x 14". For sides.
Dark- (1) 4" x 8". For corners.
Now you're ready to start sewing.
For the inner wrench:
Using the 2 1/2" x 5" light and dark pieces, place right sides together cut down the center for a 2 1/2" square.
Then draw a diagonal line through both squares and sew a 1/4" seam on either side of the line to make 4 half square triangle squares. Square up the squares
to 2" x 2".
Sew the 1 1/4" x 15" light and dark strips together then sub cut into (4) 3 1/2" segments.
Then lay out your inner square.
Now make the Outer Wrench:
With the 4" x 8" light and dark strips, put together with right sides together and cut into (2) 4" squares. Draw a diagonal line on the squares and sew a 1/4" seam on either side of the line, making 4 half square triangle squares. Square up the
squares to 3 1/2" x 3 1/2".
With the 2" x 14" light and medium strips sew together then sub cut into (4) 6 1/2" segments.
Then lay your block out and sew together.
This is what my block looks like:
Have fun with your block and I'll see you next month.
Happy Quilting
Carol
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