"The quilt behind me is the African American Sampler Quilt," Vaughn said. "This called out to me. I think we need, we Black women, need to get together to tell our stories." ...

Longtime members of a private Facebook group, “African American Sampler Quilt (Sew-Along),” of which Masters is an administrator, the trio of avid quilters decided to form the non-profit ...

WorldBeat Cultural Center's Juneteenth celebration features the unveiling of a community quilt and honors the artistry, history and deeper meaning behind African American quilting traditions.

Then, several years ago, she went to a quilt exhibit at the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C., and made a discovery — African-American quilts. While Amish and Mennonite quilting traditions ...

“Stitching a Legacy: The Symbolism in African American Quilts” is on ... Loy said members of the quilting club made a sampler quilt. “Each square has a different symbol so you can kind ...

During the short dark days, many fight the urge to hide under the covers. An exhibition of quilts, timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, could provide needed comfort.

CAMBRIDGE — The National African American Quilt Guild will hold a quilt exhibit in conjunction with its inaugural national meeting. Quilts will be on display at the Dorchester Center for the ...

Joan Hodges' 54-by-60-inch quilt, which began with the idea of exploring Black women in the civil rights movement, will feature more than 20 women "who have made a difference," she told Newsday.