Quilt History and the Stories Behind It
Where the blocks came from, what they meant, and the parts of the story historians are still arguing about.
The Log Cabin Quilt Block: History, Meaning, and Geometry
The documented history of the Log Cabin block, what the Underground Railroad claim really rests on, and the geometry behind every classic setting.
Harriet Powers and the Quilts That Carried History
Born enslaved in Georgia in 1837, Harriet Powers stitched scripture and local history into narrative quilts. What the record actually says about her work.
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.
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.