Stitched from the Soul: Slave Quilts from the Antebellum South by Gladys-Marie Fry Many collector's hints and a

Many collector's hints and a good index and glossary

Hundreds of line drawings

more "insider" hints and helps

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Stitched from the Soul: Slave Quilts from the Antebellum South by Gladys-Marie Fry Many collector's hints and aTable of Contents This richly illustrated book offers a glimpse into the lives and creativity of African American quilters during the era of slavery. Originally published in 1989, Stitched from the Soul was the first book to examine the history of quilting in the enslaved community and to place slave made quilts into historical and cultural context. It remains a beautiful and moving tribute to an African American tradition. Undertaking a national