Upcoming Shows & Events


AAQDG 2024 Quilt & Doll Show
May
17
to May 18

AAQDG 2024 Quilt & Doll Show

African American Quilt & Doll Guild 8th Biennial Quilt and Doll Show “Stitching Stories: Celebrating Our Heritage.” Show includes a Gallery, Trunk Show, Fashion Show, Vendors, and Special Guest Speakers. You can also try your hand at quilting with a “Make & Take.” Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

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Exhibit & Book Discussion
Feb
16

Exhibit & Book Discussion

AAQDG member and author, Regina Abernathy, will be discussing her book, The Quilting Storyteller and exhibiting some of her quilts during Antioch’s Black History Month observances.

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The Quilting Storyteller
Feb
15

The Quilting Storyteller

Quilter, author, and storyteller, Regina Abernathy, will be featured at the Western Reserve Historical Society's History on Tap -Celebration of Black Culture through music. The event will occur on February 15 from 5:00pm until 8pm. Tickets are available online. Tickets include full access to museum, carousel rides, live museum, live DJ, and storyteller.

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Wednesday Sit and Sew
Aug
2
to Jul 31

Wednesday Sit and Sew

  • Warrensville Heights Senior Center (map)
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AAQDG members gather at the Warrensville Heights Senior Center for sit and sew sessions on Wednesdays from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. (Check with Sandy Noble for cost.)

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Jun
29

Warrensville Heights Library Innovation Center Grand Opening

  • Warrensville Heights Library Innovation Center (map)
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Warrensville Heights Library Innovation Center Grand Opening - Celebrate a place where everyone can create!

The event will host a book signing with author and quilter Regina Abernathy, President of the African American Quilt & Doll Guild. She will be on hand with copies of her newly released book, The Quilting Storyteller: Preserving African American Culture and History through Quilting Stories. Come out for refreshments and explore the new Innovation Center.


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Jun
10

Juneteenth Quilt Exhibit at CABS Annual Luncheon

Annual Sisterhood Luncheon! Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers Sisterhood Luncheon will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Cleveland Marriott East Hotel. Tickets are $40 and available now. Please join the Black Storytellers for Storytelling, Food, Vendors, the African American Grand March and the fellowship of our Sisters. Contact Sis Jackki Boyd 216 526-1275 for tickets.

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Feb
25

Water Bottle Doll Workshop

Join artist Carolyn Graham of Cleveland’s African American Quilt and Doll Guild (AAQDG). Participants will use simple materials—a recycled water bottle, fabric, yarn—to transform them into a doll that represents their individual identity. Two sessions are provided. - February 18th and 25th. Participants can attend either or both. Carolyn is a quilter, doll maker, creative art teacher, leather jewelry designer, and a native of Cleveland. Free. All ages. All experience levels. Supplies included. Reserve your spot by emailing commartsinfo@clevelandart.org. 

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Feb
18

Water Bottle Doll Workshop

Join artist Carolyn Graham of Cleveland’s African American Quilt and Doll Guild (AAQDG). Participants will use simple materials—a recycled water bottle, fabric, yarn—to transform them into a doll that represents their individual identity. Two sessions are provided. - February 18th and 25th. Participants can attend either or both. Carolyn is a quilter, doll maker, creative art teacher, leather jewelry designer, and a native of Cleveland. Free. All ages. All experience levels. Supplies included. Reserve your spot by emailing commartsinfo@clevelandart.org. 

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Feb
11

Quilters Stories: Gee's Bend and AAGDG

Guild member, Jackie Boyd, will share the story of Gee's Bend quilters along with stories of the African American Quilt and Doll Guild. The guild has provided fabric to share with participants. Each participant can make a mini quilt collage to take home.

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