A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad," by Jacqueline Tobin and Raymond Dobard, a journalist and art historian duo. Sandra Daniel, an African American quilter and the owner of ...

Two centuries later, a number of women in Oakland are recreating the Underground Railroad quilt. It’s one of the annual ...

The work of the African American quilters Laverne Brackens and Sherry Byrd, who continue the thread of the family tradition, ...

Routed West” expands on a previous display of Black diaspora works from the 1940-to-1970 Second Migration period.

The group effort quickens the project’s pace and creates space for sharing skills and stories, sorrows and celebrations. Passing on traditions constructs a special sense of community along with a ...

Stop by and chat about the heritage of African American story quilts, ask questions about quilting or bring your own project. A limited number of starter supply kits will be available for beginners on ...

Deborah Harrison is a founding member of the African American Quilt Circle of San Antonio. "I've been sewing since my grandmother gave me a needle and a piece of fabric to keep me busy, so we don't ...

SAN ANTONIO — Every second Saturday of the month at the Carver Library, you'll find a group of women with needles and thread in hand. They're members of the African American Quilt Circle of San ...

New York: Charles Scribner's, 1993. This is an account of the life and work of the African American folk artist Horace Pippin. Stitching Stars: The Story Quilts of Harriet Powers. New York: Charles ...

their quilts tell stories of community, resourcefulness, and cultural identity. Garnering national acclaim, their work has been featured in the National Museum of African American History and ...

Beyond their practical use as bedding, quilts played a significant role in African American culture. They were often used to tell stories, convey messages and preserve cultural traditions ...