The National Quilt Collection at the National Museum of American History reveals how a useful practice can represent artistic, cultural, and historic storytelling. A significant number of American ...

creating everything from quilts and bowls to various handmade items. For the past five years, Bonita Harris has been part of the Brown Sugar Crafters, finding solace and healing through her craft.

"We just come together. Some of our ladies crochet, some of them knit, some of them make crafts and show us how to do things or we learn how to make quilts," Stuart said. Nita Lewis, also part of ...