When African-American master quilter Sharon Tindall, 55, of Centreville began noticing that her self-inspired quilt patterns did not resemble traditional ones, she started questioning how they had ...
Self-taught Deborah Schwartzman’s early quilts were full-size and functional. Later, she began to use the quilt as a medium for self expression. Her quilts have traveled to exhibits throughout the ...
Fact, fiction, folklore, or a bit of all three: Did runaway slaves seek clues in the patterns of handmade quilts, strategically placed by members of the Underground Railroad? This ongoing debate ...
RACINE — The Racine Arts Council and Real Racine are hosting an “Underground Railroad Quilt Exhibit” in Downtown Racine shop windows through Oct. 31. Ozella’s Quilt cards are available at Downtown ...