"Threads Intertwined Hold and Bind"
The African American Quilt and Doll Guild (AAQDG) welcomes you to our community of fabulous quilters and dollmakers. Our guild is unique, cultural, and filled with fabulous, friendly, and inspiring members who weave countless stories through the fabric. Ours is the purposeful journey of creating quilts and dolls which are inspired by African American history and culture.
You have a standing invitation to join us and share our joy as we together create beautiful works of art.
Once you join us, you might begin to say, “Sewing fills my heart and my days, not to mention the living room, bedroom, and closets."
AAQDG Books
2024 African American Quilt & Doll Show
Stitching Stories: Celebrating Our Heritage Companion Catalog
A photo book of 200 quilts, dolls and wearables from the 2024 Quilt and Doll Show is the fourth book from the African American Quilt and Doll Guild. This fabulous exhibit of the African American Quilt and Doll Guild consists of offerings from 42 artists in Northeast Ohio. Through our art we share our own personal stories and reflections of our history.
Purchase book on Amazon.com.
2022 African American Quilt and Doll Show Catalog
Beautiful Companion Book to the 2022 African American Quilt and Doll Show in South Euclid, Ohio. Featuring more than 250 photographs of . . . Read more.
KWANZAA Quilts and Zawadi Dolls
This second book by the AAQDG has a focus on Kwanza and acknowledges and celebrates the traditions of . . . . . . Read more.
Our books are available for purchase on Amazon.com
What’s Going On . . .
AAQDG In The Community
Praxis Fiber Workshop recently hosted the African American Quilt and Doll Guild for a member exhibit of quilts, cloth dolls, and needlework. The exhibit was featured on a “KICKIN’ IT WITH KENNY” feature on Fox 8 Cleveland. Click below to view the interview.
Classes
AAQDG Member Class Offerings - Warrensville Heights Senior Center
First Saturday of the Month 10:00AM – 1:00PM (no visitors)
Beginner’s Quilting Class
Sit and Sew (General Session)
Special Project: The Burrito Pillowcase Project .
-
Guild members were featured in the IdeaStream documentary on Tiya Miles, a 2022 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winner for her book, “All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake.” Members provided insights on heritage quilts and keepsake items received from family. Click here to view the documentary on YouTube.
AAQDG 2023: We Tell Our Stories
AAQDG REFLECTS BLACK HISTORY AND CULTUREAAQDG Newsletter
AAQDG publishes a Newsletter several times throughout the year.
General Information
Membership Rates
The membership year runs from January through December and dues are $30 per year. Guild Membership Cards are provided. Contact Regina Abernathy at reginaabernathy@aol.com or email aaqdg@yahoo.com
Monthly Meeting
Meetings are the first and third Saturday of each month except for the month of December. The meeting starts at 10:00 am and are in person and/or via ZOOM. Masks are required. If you are interested in attending a meet via ZOOM, but are not a member, contact us at aaqdg@yahoo.com prior to the day of the meeting.