During the time of enslavement of Black people in America, quilts were created from scraps of fabric. These quilts became tools of resistance and pathways to freedom.

Some say these quilts carried secret messages that helped plan escapes to freedom. Certain patterns might signal safe houses or the right time to begin a journey north.

Every color you choose connects you to a tradition of creativity, resistance, and hope.

Download the printable below to get started on coloring your own quilt and check out the video for creative inspiration!