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the Quilt History List  12. The Rose of Sharon      The Song of
Solomon, Chapter 2, verses 1-6  The Rose of Sharon is one of the
most beloved of all quilt blocks, yet were we to host an
exchange it is likely that none of the blocks would be
identical. The Rose of Sharon has been popular since the mid-
nineteenth century and was one of the few non-realistic flower
blocks to retain it's popularity through the depression. Rose of
Sharon is often seen in a pink and green colour scheme and was
understandably popular as an engagement or wedding quilt. In
fact it was rarely used for anything else in the late 1800's.
The one thing that unifies all versions of the block is it's
central scalloped circle, representing the rose. This circle is
layered with two or three circles and there is an arrangement of
buds and leaves around the circle. It is this arrangement which
varies greatly from block m