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The Threads That Bind: St. Louis Women’s Quilting, Culture & Hope

Directed by Paulette Sankofa

The Threads That Bind brings together eleven women of diverse cultural backgrounds from across St. Louis—African American, Cherokee, White, Russian Jewish, and more—each sharing how quilting has shaped their lives, communities, and creative spirits.
Through shared meals, storytelling circles, and a collaborative group quilt, this powerful captures the rich legacy of quilting as a universal language—one that speaks of ancestry, artistry, resilience, and hope.

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