Tag: Quilting as Memory

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  Threads of War: Rachel Blackwell’s Memorial Quilt

  Rachel Elvira Blackwell’s hands, weathered by time, stitched steadily under the warm glow of the hearth. Around her, daughters laughed and sewed, their quilt a tapestry of family history—threads of war, love, and loss woven into each square. At its heart, a gold star gleamed, honoring sacrifice and memory.

  Written by

  Mandy BananaJam

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  February 2, 2025