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Abigail Blankenship – Quilt Square

A quilt square depicting an African American teacher, Mrs. Owens
Abigail Blankenship working on a sketch for her quilt
Hear what Abigail has to say about the quilt project:
page-nc · Abigail Blankenship - Quilt Square Audio

Explore the Quilt:

16 Quilt Squares created by PAGE girlsElyse Demas - Quilt Square - The white schoolhouse, blue mountains, and green grassesA quilt square depicting a pile of scraps with text in the upper left that says "We always got the cast off books". Text at the top says "Inspired by Charity Roy"A quilt square with grass, blue sky, a building, and a doorwayA quilt square with a banner at the top reading "Springtime is here". Two African American figures are dressed in colorful blue robes. They wear crowns. Bare trees are to the left and right of them. The ground is brown.A quilt square with two halves. One side has an African American man behind bars in an orange jumpsuit. The other shows him cuffed, but outdoors with green grass, blue skies, and birds behind him.A quilt square depicting a classroom. There are 9 African American students sitting at desks and a teacher in the front. Three large windows can be seen.A quilt square depicting a large tree and an apple. Written on it is the quote "The mind is a terrible thing to waste." Below is written "In honor of alumni Eugene Jones".A quilt square with four charms - a flower, a bird, a cross, and a rectangle with starsA quilt square depicting 5 African American children sitting at desks in front of a blackboard. A small wood stove is seen to the side.A quilt square depicting an African American girl in a red floral dress. She's in a classroom, next to a desk and chair.A quilt square depicting an African American teacher, Mrs. OwensA quilt square depicting an African American girl and a school bus in front of a mountain sceneA quilt square depicting a large flower growing in a potA teacher, Mrs. Wilson, stands at the front with a chalkboard. A quilt square depicting a classroom with African American children at desks. Written in the upper left is the quote "To be free, education is key"

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The photos appearing throughout this website are (unless otherwise noted) by Mikalah Creasman, an aspiring photographer and journalist in PAGE.