Rennie Zulu, “Twelve Squares of Traditional Culture in South Africa” (1999) and Crossroad Quilters, “Sacred Animals II Quilt” (2000) (all images courtesy Collection of the Mississippi Museum of Art) ...

Dear Amy: A few years ago, I offered to make a T-shirt quilt as a graduation gift for a co-worker’s oldest son. She purchased the materials, and I provided the skill and labor. She and her son were ...