Why were quilts so important to slaves?
Why were quilts so important to slaves? When slaves made their escape, they used their memory of the quilts as a mnemonic device to guide them safely along their journey, according to McDaniel. The seamstress would then hang a quilt with a wagon wheel pattern. This pattern told slaves to pack their belongings because they were about to go on a long journey. Why are quilts important to African American culture? Quilts can be used as resources in reconstructing the experiences of African- American women. They provide a record of their cultural and political past. They are important art forms....