Armenian women in Alexandropol, Turkey, made quilts together during World War I—a time of displacement and loss. Quilting was both practical work and a way communities held themselves together when everything else fell apart.
Your fingers move steady through the cloth, needle catching light. Around you, other hands work in rhythm—pulling thread taut, knotting off, reaching for the next piece. The scraps of fabric in your lap are all you have left. But together, you are making something whole.
Reflect
What everyday craft or skill has helped you or your family get through a difficult time?