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Edith Younger Edmunds made her first quilt at age seven on a treadle sewing machine with her twin sister Earle. As an adult, she learned the secret language embedded in quilt squares and the ingenious ways enslaved people used these symbols to escape the brutality and injustice of slavery.
At 100 years old, Edith continues to passionately champion the Underground Railroad to ensure its significance resonates into the future. Through her solo presentation, "A Life in Stitches," Edith captivates audiences by connecting her childhood memories of quilting with this broader African American experience. Her storytelling honors the courage, determination, and unity that defined this period in American history.
Her inspiring work has been featured by NPR and numerous newspaper and television outlets.