Looks at the art, craft, and history of quilts made by African-American women and offers instructions for making a keepsake quilt.

An in-depth look at this popular American art form contains background information on the history of quilting, patterns that are popular in different regions of the country, and other information.

Looks at the history of American quilts, shows and describes traditional patterns, and offers advice on planning and making a quilt.

Antebellum,Westward,Plain Speaking.

Presents the history and development of this folk art form. Organized geographically, the volume explores regional quilts and quiltmaking from the early 1800s to the present. Over 130 full-color photographs.

Each quilt was essential-often the difference between life and death. Some hung on porch rails to secretly indicate the way to freedom. Others just kept the children warm. Each told a story. Kids will learn how African American women excelled at this now much-admired craft, and will learn to make their own quilt and even stuff into a 3-dimensional shape for a forever keepsake! This 36-page reproducible book involves thinking first and doing second as well as planning, budgeting, scheduling, quality control, cooperation, and many more skills that are critical for a child's education.