The Ancestor Quilt Project began at the American Indian Center of Chicago in June of 2007 as a community outreach spawned by the discovery of my own American Indian ancestry. 

After a slow but continuous process the Elder women began showing up on a regular basis to contribute their sewing, camaraderie and wisdom to the project.  I have learned what my ancestors may have been like, and have sensed comfort in familiarity with the Indian people.  Here you can see our quilt work in progress.

--Diane Green, Project Coordinator