Family lore passes from generation to generation in many ways: through written histories, oral traditions, and photographs. For the Shaifer family of Port Gibson, Mississippi, an amazing collection of fifty quilts made by women from four generations holds the story of the family's past.
Seldom has a family collection of quilts of this range been shared. Not only do the quilts cover a significant time span, but they include diverse types, patterns, and techniques.
Threading the Generations: A Mississippi Family's Quilt Legacy tells the story of the Shaifer family, beginning...
Family lore passes from generation to generation in many ways: through written histories, oral traditions, and photographs. For the Shaifer family ...
