A. Underground Railroad series-This series celebrates the rich heritage and ingenuity of African American Quilting by highlighting how quilt patterns assisted enslaved Africans
a. This Presentation includes the history of the Underground Railroad, the Underground Railroad Quilt, 12 Blocks that originated in Africa and shares the importance of Juneteenth
b. This Presentation includes the history of the Underground Railroad, Underground Railroad Quilts, 12 Blocks that originated in Africa and the relationship between the Underground Railroad and the Great Migration
B. My Fashion, History and Quilting Journey
Sharing my personal stories, along with showing quilts that I have created, enables me to show how my childhood dreams of becoming a fashion designer and a history teacher is being reflected in my quilting. As with fashion, quilting is an ever evolving way of artistic expression and studying the history and historical significance of African and African American quilting is fulfilling my childhood dreams.
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