The idea clearly resonated with our friends and neighbors, since people of all ages and ethnicities poured their hearts into these quilts. All told, nearly 400 people stepped forward over the course of five years to create art and pay homage to our shared history. Youngsters from such local education nonprofits as Children Are People, Cottage Cove Urban Ministries and Gallatin Shalom Zone were among our most creative and enthusiastic participants. Similarly, families throughout the region found joy creating portraits of Harriet Tubman, Maya Angelou, Colin Powell and other revered African American figures. We should note that Home, Heart, Heritage benefited greatly from the talents of Eugene and Susan Greer, a Hendersonville couple with considerable experience in the art of quilting. It was Susan’s idea to explore quilt patterns associated with the Underground Railroad, providing the project with one of its most compelling themes. Susan died unexpectedly of cancer in 2022, but her legacy lives on through these beautiful quilts and our new Susan Greer Fabric Circle. This project has been an incredible journey. We all had fun together, gained knowledge, and shared fascinating stories. Most importantly, we accomplished the project’s main goal, which was to lift each other up.
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