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Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth, a group that’s predominantly women of color, say by making quilts, they hope their family's stories will carry on.
Members of a quilting guild called Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth say they are reclaiming their ancestral history in cloth. And by making quilts, they hope their stories – and their loved ones’ stories – will carry on.
Researching your family tree can provide a feeling of belonging and a sense of identity. But for those Americans whose ancestors were enslaved, searching for their roots can be difficult if not impossible. One group of women honors its ancestors through the art of quilting.