Quilts are much more than a collection of materials stitched together. The word quilt means stuffed sack, but they are so much more than that.

The Radical Quilting of Rosie Lee Tomkins (hat tip to a Daily Cuppa Go reader for this item)
World Quilts: The American Story
The Enduring Significance of Harriet Powers’ Quilts
Soulful Stitching: Patchwork Quilts by Africans (Siddis) in India
Hmong Needlework: Traditions Both Ancient and New
Underground Railroad Quilt Codes: What We Know, What We Believe, and What Inspires Us