Aaartquilt: A mailing list on which African American art quilters share information on techniques, marketing, exhibition opportunities and other topics of interest.
AfricanAmericanQuilters: This is a place where African American quilters, quilt enthusiasts, and fiber artists can share ideas, advice, photos, and information
Eagle Quilter Swap Group: This group swaps 9-inch square (called Eagles) African patterned 100% cotton fabrics. Anyone who enjoys creating quilt blocks and tops from these fabrics are invited to join.
NAAAQ (National Association of African American Quilters). This is the online Bulletin Board for networking. The group is interested in supporting all aspects of quiltmaking by African American Quilters. The website is under construction. Plan to host an annual conference starting in 2003 or 2004.
QuiltinSistahs: A place where African American quilters can share the gift of quilting and share ideas and talents. Has a chat room.
Quilt Guilds – African-American:
AAQ
· AAQ: Traditional quilters, artists and all skill levels are welcome. Membership is restricted and an invitation to join must be issued.
ARIZONA
CoCo Quilters [Phoenix]
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Meet: Third (3rd) Saturday of each month location changes monthly |
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Contact: Marguerite McCray |
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Telephone: (623) 463-1936 |
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E-mail: cactusqltr@cox.net |
Onyx Quilting Club – [Pima County, AZ] No other information available
CALIFORNIA
Afro-American Quilters of Los Angeles – [Los Angeles, CA]
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Meet: Third (3rd) Saturday of each month @ 1:00 pm |
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Contact: Sankofa2@msn.com |
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Telephone: (323) 754-3749 |
San Diego People of Color Quilt Guild – See Website for Information
COLORADO
African-American Quilters and Collectors [ Denver, CO ]
No other information available
Rocky Mountain Wa Shonaji – [Denver, CO]
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Meet: First (1st) Saturday each month (2nd Saturday if holiday weekend) 10:00 am |
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Location: Park Hill Library 4805 Montview Blvd Denver, CO |
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Contact: P. O. Box 200535 Denver, CO 80220-0535 |
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E-mail: Helen.Thobhani@dot.state.co.us |
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The Rocky Mountain Wa Shonaji Quilt Guild was formed in February of 1994 by a group of five African-American women interested in perpetuating the heritage of quilting and promoting fellowship among those in quilting. This viable professional organization, representing the interests in quiltmaking and other fiber arts from an African-American perspective stresses education- "Each One, Teach One". Wa Shonaji seeks to promote the work and accomplishments of our members and to preserve the tradition, culture, and history of quilting. Wa Shonaji members enjoy, rather than judge each other’s work. The name Wa Shonaji comes from the Swahili language and is interpreted literally as- "People who sew". The guild name reflects both our south-western region of the the United States and our cultural heritage. The members of RMWS, though predominantely of African-American ancestry, celebrate ethnic diversity in membership as well as in the mahy differing patterns displayed in our quilts. |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA – [Washington, DC]
Daughters of Dorcas and Sons– [Washington, DC]
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Meet: Every Tuesday morning |
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Location: Calvary Episcopal Church 820 6th Street, NE DC |
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Contact: Viola Canady |
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Telephone: (202) 544-3245 |
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Daughters of Dorcas and Sons was established in 1979 by Viola Canady, who remains its President. The group, located in Washington, D.C., has over 200 members. It is a member of the National Quilting Association. |
GEORGIA
Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Society – [Atlanta] – See Website for more info
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E-mail: brownsugarstitchers@yahoo.com |
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Telephone: (770) 339-6314 |
Reynoldstown Quilters – [Atlanta] No contact info available
ILLINOIS
Needles & Threads Quilters Guild – [ Chicago ] – See website for info
INDIANA
Gary Community Quilters Guild – [ East Chicago, IN ] – No info available
Lost Creek Quilters – [Lost Creek, IN ] – No other information available
Sisters of the Cloth – [Fort Wayne, IN] – See website for more information
LOUISIANA
Cane River Creole Quilters – [Natchitoches, LA] – No other info available
Red Stitch Quilters – [East Baton Rouge, LA] – No other info available
MARYLAND
AA Quilters of Baltimore – [Baltimore, MD]
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Meet: First (1st) Saturday of each month |
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Location: Waverly Branch Library 33rd Street at Barclay |
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Dues: $25 / year |
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Contact: P. O. Box 20617 Baltimore, MD 21223 |
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Telephone: (410) 945-6863 |
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E-mail: barante@erols.com |
UHURU Quilters Guild – [Clinton, MD]
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Meet: Third (3rd) Saturday of each month 11:00 am 1:00 pm |
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Dues: $24 / year Current Membership: 30 |
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Location: College Park Community Center 5051 Pierce Ave College Park, MD |
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Contact: Carol Williams P. O. Box 936 Clinton, MD 20735-0936 |
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Telephone: (301) 203-1903; |
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FAX: FAX #: (301) 203-1759 |
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E-mail: CWilli3833@aol.com |
MASSACHUSETTS
Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth [Randolph, MA]
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Meet: Third 3rd Saturday of each month from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
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Location: First Congregational Church Memorial Drive Randolph, MA |
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Contact: Jeannette E. Spencer, President |
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E-Mail: Jspenc275@aol.com |
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Telephone: (508) 580-5252 |
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Contact: Naomi Henry, Vice President |
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E-Mail: Nhenry8787@aol.com |
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Telephone: (617) 524-6894 |
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Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth is the only incorporated group of Women of Color in Massachusetts which has been established to promote quilting as an ethnic tradition. |
MICHIGAN
Flint Afro-American Quilter’s Guild – [Flint, MI]
Meet: Weekly
Location: Oak Park Methodist Church Flint, MI
The Flint Afro-American Quilters Guild was organized in 1989 by Jeffalone Rumph and Derenda Collins as a response to the need for educating the public about the rich heritage of black quilting in American history.
The group has organized workshops for children and adults throughout the community, participated in the traveling quilt exhibit organized by Michigan State University’s Traditional Arts Program, and continues to serve as a suport network for other Black arts through its coopertion with other cultural organizations in the Flint area.
The group’s yearly local quilt show is the highlight of the previous year’s quilting season.
Wednesday Night Quilters – [Detroit, MI] – No other information available
Quilting Sisters Ministry of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church [Detroit]
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Meet: Every Wednesday evening 5:00 7:00 pm |
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Location: Hartford Memorial Baptist Church – 18700 James Couzens – Detroit |
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Church #: (313) 861-1300 |
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Contact: Deacon Pearl Cook |
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Telephone: (313) 273-6065 |
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Contact: Elaine Yancy-Hollis |
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Telephone: (313) 372-2442 |
NEW JERSEY
Ebony Rainbow Quilt Guild of South Jersey
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Meet: Second (2nd) Saturday of each month 10:00 am 4:00 pm Guests are welcomed at 1:00 pm no fee for guest visit |
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Location: Gloucester Counter Library Rte. 45 and Wolfert Station Road – Mullica Hill, NJ |
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Contact: Barbara Imes Jordan (President) 550 Proposed Ave Franklinville, NJ 08322-3034 |
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Telephone: (856) 629-4121 (after 10:00 am) |
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E-mail: wheelchairquilt@snip.net |
Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild – [Newark, NJ]
(NOTE: this is not an official website for the guild, but gives some info about it)
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Contact: P. O. Box 25005 Newark, NJ 07101 |
Rockdale Quilters No information available
NEW YORK
Ebony Threads – [New York, NY] – No other information available
Quilters of Color Network of New York, Inc. – [New York, NY]
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Meet: Fourth (4th) 4th Saturday each month; 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (September June; there are no meeting in July and August) |
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Dues: $25 / year Visitors Fee: $3 (limited to 2 visits) |
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Location: In Manhattan at Renwick Gardens – 332 East 29th St (between First and Second Avenues) |
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Mailing Address: 300 W. 110th Street Apt. 9-F New York, NY 10026-4050 |
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Telephone: (718) 774-9858 |
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E-mail: quiltersofcolor@hotmail.com |
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QCNNY was founded to foster and preserve the art of quilting among people of color. Our objective is to offer quilting techniques to enhance the skills of all Quilters regardless of race or gender. We offer original designed quilts to Museums and Galleries for exhibition. We host quilting workshops and demonstrations for adults, children and teachers. It is our goals to stimulate interest in the art of quilting and, hopefully, guide and foster the next generation of Quilters. The aim of our guild is to present a variety of works that reflect the diversity of the cultural backgrounds of our multi-ethnic membership which include male members. Paying attention to the traditional art form of quilting, we allow the spiritual, social and environmental issues of today to inspire us in our creations. Through our guild’s objectives and ongoing documentation, we seek to preserve the history and work of our contemporary quilt makers. As a Non-Profit organization, our members donate quilts and surgical dolls to the pediatric and geriatric wards, as well as quilts and cloth dolls to organizations for the needy. |
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN QUILTERS
[ website is under construction ]
NORTH CAROLINA
African American Quilt Circle – [Durham]
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Meet: First (1st) Saturday of each month |
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Location: Havti Heritage Center 804 Fayetteville Street Durham, NC |
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Contact: Marguerite McCray |
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Telephone: (623) 463-1936 |
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E-mail: sun019@aol.com |
Grace Presbyterian Church – [Winston-Salem]
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Meet: First (1st) Tuesday of each month |
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Contact: Marguerite McCray |
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Location: Grace Presbyterian Church Carver Road Winston-Salem, NC |
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Contact: For more information, contact the church |
Heritage Quilters – [Warrenton]
E-mail: customerservice@heritagequilters.net
OHIO
African Parish House Quilters [Columbus, OH]
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Meet: Third (3rd) Saturday of each month; 1:00 4:00 pm |
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Dues: $15.00 annually |
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Location: African Parish House 189 N.20th Street Columbus, OH |
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Telephone: (614) 258-4496 |
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E-mail: hebron1@prodigy.net |
Sacred Sisters & Brothers Mentoring Group – [ Columbus, OH ]
No other information is available
PENNSYLVANIA
African-American Heritage Quilters – [Pittsburgh, PA]
