Southington Genealogical Society will present the webinar “Names in Thread: Signature Quilts and Genealogy,” on Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m., at the Southington Historical Society, 239 Main St. The meeting is also offered by Zoom. Discussion about family quilts will follow.

The Family Tree website includes this explanation: “Quilts with inked or embroidered names are referred to as signature quilts or friendship quilts. These quilts were used as gifts and fundraisers. Today these quilts are being used to tell stories of families and communities. In this presentation we will explore the history of signature quilts, how to research them, and repositories that collect them. Quilts are more than a bed covering, they also can be a genealogical source.”

The Southington Genealogical Society Inc., founded in 1984, is a non-profit organization located in central Connecticut that promotes the accurate recording, research and preservation of family history. The organization meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday at at 7 p.m. at the Southington Historical Society. To receive the Zoom link for the virtual programs, email southingtongenealogicalsociety@gmail.com or DM through the Facebook page “Southington Genealogical Society, Inc.” Visit the website www.southingtongenealogicalsociety.org for more information.