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The Rocky Mountain Wa Shonaji Quilt Guild

Formed in 1994 by Helen Kearney, the five African American women who came together were interested in perpetuating the heritage of quilting and promoting fellowship among those in quilting. The guild is committed to supporting and educating the community and offers exhibits, quilting classes, lectures, and quilt documentation through its various programs during the year.

The presentation is an hour-long Trunk Show at 1:00 p.m. featuring a collection of quilts designed and quilted by members of the guild. They’ll share details with a historic narrative about quilts with special emphasis on quilting from an African-American perspective. Time will be allowed for Q&A.

The guild name “Wa Shonaji” comes from the Swahili language and literally means “people who sew.” The group’s motto is “Each One Teach One.” They seek to promote the work and accomplishments of their members and to preserve the tradition, culture, and history of quilting. They celebrate diversity within the guild and enjoy rather than judge each other’s works.

Join us for this amazing presentation and experience the diversity in the many different patterns displayed in the members’ quilts.

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