Common Threads Woven into African-American history is a rich and creative tradition of quilt making.
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African-American quilts often tell stories that celebrate the cultural contributions of Black Americans in all areas of our life. Making quilts has often been a social activity helping the quilter earn money for herself or for her church. The ultimate form of recycling cloth scraps and clothing, quilting represents hours of work and creativity. The quilter often sews family traditions and history into a quilt with each stitch. Quilting is an art form shared and appreciated by people of all cultures and ages in many parts of the world.