Quilt Stories, History & Craft
Client stories, quilt history, and everything else that happens when fabric, memory, and craft meet.
How Clothing Becomes a Story, and Why Memory Quilts Matter
The clothes we hold onto are not really about fabric. They are about the people who wore them and the moments that made them impossible to throw away.
The Meaning Behind Popular Quilt Blocks
From the Flying Geese to the Log Cabin, every quilt block has a history. These patterns carry stories passed down through generations of American quilters.
Ten Iconic Symbols in African Print Fabric
African print fabric is one of the most visually rich textile traditions in the world. These ten symbols carry stories of identity, community, and craft.
Crown Royal Quilt
He had been saving Crown Royal bags for years without knowing exactly why. One quilt later, his family finally understood.
Delta Sigma Theta T-Shirt Quilt
Crimson, cream, and decades of chapter memories. This Delta Sigma Theta quilt brings together a lifetime of sisterhood into one permanent keepsake.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Quilt
A tribute to sisterhood, service, and legacy. This AKA t-shirt quilt brought together decades of chapter memories into a single, permanent keepsake.
From Three Hats to a Memory Quilt
Three hats. That is all she had left of him. We worked with what we had to build something she could hold onto.
African American Quilt Traditions and the Legend of the Underground Railroad Quilts
African American quilting is a tradition of creativity, necessity, and resistance. This post explores the rich history behind the craft and the community that shaped it.
Underground Railroad Quilt Patterns and Their Stories
The theory that quilts guided freedom seekers north is one of the most powerful stories in American quilt history. Here is what the research actually shows.