MADISON, S.D. (AP) - Their actions reflect the lyrics of a 16th Century hymn — they gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing, trusting Him to make His will known, trusting He is beside them and ...

Discussion at the Gadsden Public Library’s third Black History Month event on Thursday centered around the Underground Railroad and the use of unique quilt patterns as a means of communication between ...

Discover the rich tapestry of history and artistry at the Mayfield Event Center's quilt show in Marble Hill on Feb. 8-9. Explore 65 unique quilts, from vintage to modern, showcasing generational ...

Quilts, says Wanda Eash, "are a language of love." "They represent comfort and warmth. They connect people across the generations, along with the memories of the people who made them." But ...

Quilting is often thought of as synonymous with Appalachian culture, and old quilts now serve as important historical ...

Two historians say African American slaves may have used a quilt code to navigate the Underground Railroad. Quilts with patterns named "wagon wheel," "tumbling blocks," and "bear's paw" appear to have ...

It’s an idea that started in Ohio about two decades ago and was brought to the Okanagan in 2016: visiting area buildings with beautiful patterns on them. The patterns are called barn quilts and come ...