Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California Denyse Schmidt thousands of women arrived in

thousands of women arrived in the Pacific Northwest by way of the Oregon Trail

All stitches are introduced with step-by-step photos

and design options—Mimi G’s take is unlike any other

Anna Shirt sewing pattern is a classic relaxed-fitting button shirt with yoke

help create wonderful childhood memories and put big smiles on squishy little faces

Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California Denyse Schmidt thousands of women arrived inA celebration of the joyful power of African American quilts, featuring images of over 100 quilts, new research and essays The first publication dedicated to historical African American quilts in California, Routed West traces the flow and flourishing of quilts in the context of the Second Great Migration from 1940 to 1970. As millions of African Americans sought greater economic opportunities and freedom outside of the American South, hundreds of