Upcoming Shows & Events
Thursday Sit and Sew
AAQDG members gather at the Warrensville Heights Library for sit and sew sessions. Bring your project and join us for a productive good time. We meet on Thursday’s from 10:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
Wednesday Sit and Sew
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.)
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.
Quilt Q & A
Cleveland Heights AARP will host a AAQDG Quilt Display with a 30 minute Q & A session.
Storytelling and Art Event
Celebrate Quilts in Black History - Jackki Boyd will present a storytelling art session, where participants will make a fabric stamped mini quilt collage.
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.
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.
Praxis Fiber Workshop - Gallery Exhibit
Praxis is pleased to host the African American Quilt and Doll Guild of Cleveland for a member exhibit this winter. of quilts, cloth dolls, and needlework. The exhibit is available Mondays 4–8pm, Wednesdays + Sundays 12–4pm or by appointment contact@praxisfiberworkshop.org
Beachwood Arts Council Exhibit & Sale
“Threads Intertwined Hold and Bind”
This exhibit features quilts and dolls by 18 members of the AAQDG that are inspired by African American history and culture.
American Quilter’s Society Quilt Show
AAQDG members are off to Grand Rapids, Michigan for this quilting event.
AAQDG Annual Cookout & Trunk Show Sale
Members Annual Cook-out and Trunk Show Sale at Warrensville Senior Center.
Warrensville Heights Library Innovation Center Grand Opening
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.
Freedom & Community Exhibit - Reception
Opening Reception of the Freedom & Community Juneteenth Exhibit. Visit the Wasmer Gallery website for details.
Freedom & Community Exhibit
Freedom & Community Juneteenth Exhibit. Visit the Wasmer Gallery website for details. Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 12-4:30 p.m.; Juneteenth Event Hours – Saturday, June 17, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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.
AAQDG 17th Anniversary
We will be celebrating and reflecting on 17 years of our organization.
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.
AAQDG General Meeting
General Meeting agenda and video-tapping session for the 72 Videos for 72 Quilters project.
Green Book Cleveland / RTA Presentation
The AAQDG will host a quilt presentation regarding the history of the Green Book Cleveland and travel restrictions in Cleveland, Ohio for the Regional Transportation Association (RTA).
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.
Green Book Cleveland / RTA Presentation
The AAQDG will host a quilt presentation regarding the history of the Green Book Cleveland and travel restrictions in Cleveland, Ohio for the Regional Transportation Association (RTA).
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.
Black History Exhibit - Woodbury Elementary School
Regina Abernathy will have a Black History Exhibit at Woodbury Elementary School, Shaker Heights, Ohio from February 6th through March 1st.
Presentation by Regina Abernathy
Quilts and stories regarding: The Street Lights Quilt, The Green Book Quilt, and The Slave Bible Quilt.
Celebration of Black Art Dolls
A Celebration of Black Art Dolls Exhibit will be held during the Month of February at the Twinsburg Public Library. Dolls by Doressa Carlton, Terra Turner, Saudria Mounford, Gloria Kellon, and Felecia Tinker will be on display.
Black History Quilt Show
Allison Smith will be exhibiting a Black History Quilt Show at the Trumbal/Warren Library for the entire month of February.
Ashtabula NAACP - Trunk Show
Allison Smith will host a Trunk Show for the Ashtabula NAACP during the month of February.