Nine patch variation quilt

Description:	Made in Del Rio, Texas by Mary Williams, this quilt includes leftover pieces of clothing. During the Great Depression (1929-1939), the quilt maker had to use materials on hand. Many adults struggled to earn enough money to feed their families. Many women used their cooking and sewing skills to earn money for their families. Women also expressed their concerns and heritage in quilting. In this quilt, Mary expressed her African heritage in her choices of bold colors. Intended for every day use, it has thick batting and strong stitching rather than delicate quilting.
Source:	http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/1873
Collection:	The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Rights:	https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/;
Copyright:	Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0);
Subjects:	Quilts Quilting Depressions -- 1929 Del Rio (Tex.) African Americans -- Social life and customs Sewing African American quilts

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