About Us
Evelyn Dorell, President
About AAQDG
The African American Quilt and Doll Guild was founded in 2006 by three quilters and a dollmaker who wanted to explore quilting as an art form. Thirty-five women met for that first meeting, since then the group is diverse, has grown to seventy members including men. We "teach each other.“
AAQDG Leadership
President - Evelyn Dorell
Vice President - Sandra Noble
Secretary - Vivian Miller
Treasurer - Patricia Hasan
Foundation 501(c)3
President - Jakkie Dukes
Vice President - Barbara Eady
Secretary - Vivian Miller
Treasurer - Barbara Townsend
Quilt by Sandra Noble
Mission
To embrace and share African American history and traditions, in order to develop an understanding of the history of quilting, cloth doll making, and needlework of African Americans. These endeavors and creative efforts will promote a sense of individual worth through the creative process of quilting, cloth doll making.
To encourage and/or provide educational opportunities for Guild members and others through exhibitions, programs, and workshops.
To contribute to the well-being of the African American community through the creative processes and interactions of Guild members with people of the greater community.
Member Benefits
Newsletter
Members receive the newsletter of the AAQDG, which is published quarterly. The newsletter is also available at the guild website, AAQDG.org.
Workshops/Programs
The opportunity to learn new techniques and to improve your quilting skills is provided through workshops and programs, which are facilitated by either our own talented membership or local and nationally known quilters.
Show and Tell
At most meetings members have the opportunity to show off their latest quilting efforts.
Membership Directory
Contact information for all AAQGO members is provided to all members
Website
Keep up-to-date with our latest news, photos, and projects, go to AAQDG.org.