“A Stitch in History”

Ellen Goodwin traces craft from family attic to 1731 San Antonio settlement records
During her presentation, Ellen Goodwin points to a Civil War-era quilt made by Susan Robb for her stepson, William Henry Robb, who served in the Confederate Army. The quilt is now housed at the quilt museum at Texas Tech University. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT
During her presentation, Ellen Goodwin points to a Civil War-era quilt made by Susan Robb for her stepson, William Henry Robb, who served in the Confederate Army. The quilt is now housed at the quilt museum at Texas Tech University. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Members of the local Delta Kappa Gamma sorority group and area Daughters of the Republic of Texas gathered at the Rotan Methodist Church for their regular meeting and a program that centered on quilting as both craft and historical record.

In a routine portion of the meeting, the groups handled standard business items, including approval of minutes and receiving financial reports, before turning to…