Which groups of people have tended to communicate and record historical information through quilts?

Quilts have historically been used as a medium for communication and recording information primarily by women, particularly in rural and marginalized communities. Groups such as African American women, who utilized quilts to convey stories, cultural heritage, and even coded messages related to the Underground Railroad, have played a significant role. Additionally, quilting bees and community gatherings often served as spaces for sharing collective histories and experiences among various groups, including immigrant communities and Indigenous peoples. Thus, quilts become both a practical craft and a narrative form reflecting the lives and histories of these groups.