Quilt Networking

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]

Meet: Third (3rd) Saturday of each month – location changes monthly

Contact: Marguerite McCray

Telephone: (623) 463-1936

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]

Meet: Third (3rd) Saturday of each month @ 1:00 pm

Contact: Sankofa2@msn.com

Telephone: (323) 754-3749

San Diego People of Color Quilt GuildSee Website for Information


COLORADO

African-American Quilters and Collectors [ Denver, CO ]

No other information available

Rocky Mountain Wa Shonaji – [Denver, CO]

Quilt Raffle – December 2002

Meet: First (1st) Saturday each month (2nd Saturday if holiday weekend) – 10:00 am

Location: Park Hill Library 4805 Montview Blvd Denver, CO

Contact: P. O. Box 200535 Denver, CO 80220-0535

E-mail: Helen.Thobhani@dot.state.co.us

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]

Meet: Every Tuesday morning

Location: Calvary Episcopal Church 820 6th Street, NE DC

Contact: Viola Canady

Telephone: (202) 544-3245

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

E-mail: brownsugarstitchers@yahoo.com

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]

Meet: First (1st) Saturday of each month

Location: Waverly Branch Library 33rd Street at Barclay

Dues: $25 / year

Contact: P. O. Box 20617 Baltimore, MD 21223

Telephone: (410) 945-6863

E-mail: barante@erols.com

UHURU Quilters Guild – [Clinton, MD]

Meet: Third (3rd) Saturday of each month – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Dues: $24 / year Current Membership: 30

Location: College Park Community Center – 5051 Pierce Ave – College Park, MD

Contact: Carol Williams P. O. Box 936 Clinton, MD 20735-0936

Telephone: (301) 203-1903;

FAX: FAX #: (301) 203-1759

E-mail: CWilli3833@aol.com


MASSACHUSETTS

Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth – [Randolph, MA]

Meet: Third 3rd Saturday of each month from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: First Congregational Church – Memorial Drive – Randolph, MA

Contact: Jeannette E. Spencer, President

E-Mail: Jspenc275@aol.com

Telephone: (508) 580-5252

Contact: Naomi Henry, Vice President

E-Mail: Nhenry8787@aol.com

Telephone: (617) 524-6894

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]

Meet: Every Wednesday evening – 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Location: Hartford Memorial Baptist Church – 18700 James Couzens – Detroit

Church #: (313) 861-1300

Contact: Deacon Pearl Cook

Telephone: (313) 273-6065

or

Contact: Elaine Yancy-Hollis

Telephone: (313) 372-2442


NEW JERSEY

Ebony Rainbow Quilt Guild of South Jersey

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

Location: Gloucester Counter Library

Rte. 45 and Wolfert Station Road – Mullica Hill, NJ

Contact: Barbara Imes Jordan (President)

550 Proposed Ave

Franklinville, NJ 08322-3034

Telephone: (856) 629-4121 (after 10:00 am)

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)

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]

Meet: Fourth (4th) 4th Saturday each month; 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

(September – June; there are no meeting in July and August)

Dues: $25 / year Visitor’s Fee: $3 (limited to 2 visits)

Location: In Manhattan at Renwick Gardens – 332 East 29th St

(between First and Second Avenues)

Mailing Address: 300 W. 110th Street Apt. 9-F New York, NY 10026-4050

Telephone: (718) 774-9858

E-mail: quiltersofcolor@hotmail.com

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]

Meet: First (1st) Saturday of each month

Location: Havti Heritage Center

804 Fayetteville Street

Durham, NC

Contact: Marguerite McCray

Telephone: (623) 463-1936

E-mail: sun019@aol.com

Grace Presbyterian Church – [Winston-Salem]

Meet: First (1st) Tuesday of each month

Contact: Marguerite McCray

Location: Grace Presbyterian Church Carver Road Winston-Salem, NC

Contact: For more information, contact the church

Heritage Quilters – [Warrenton]

E-mail: customerservice@heritagequilters.net

OHIO

African Parish House Quilters – [Columbus, OH]

Meet: Third (3rd) Saturday of each month; 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Dues: $15.00 annually

Location: African Parish House 189 N.20th Street Columbus, OH

Telephone: (614) 258-4496

E-mail: hebron1@prodigy.net

Sacred Sisters & Brothers Mentoring Group – [ Columbus, OH ]

No other information is available

PENNSYLVANIA

African-American Heritage Quilters – [Pittsburgh, PA]

Meet: Second (2nd) Sunday each month; 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Do not meet July & August)

Dues: $12 / year

Location: Lemington Home Lincoln Avenue Pittsburgh, PA

Contact: Gerry

Telephone: (412) 371-0694

E-mail: