Our History, Mission, Membership and Meetings

 Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC)

History of Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC): SQC had its beginning in 2012 after an exhibition of quilts held at the Brickhouse Art Gallery.

The mission of the SQC is to bring awareness of the historical value of African American quilters and quilts of the African Diaspora, as well as to celebrate and continue the tradition of quilting.

Membership: The Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC) is a membership- based organization. We welcome quilters, textile and fiber artists, doll designers/collectors, quilt lovers and the public to join our collective. Membership $30.00 Membership dues: 1-year Membership; Students 21 & under:  $15 yearly.

SQC Meetings: Our meetings are held the 2^nd Thursday of each month at 5:30pm at the Oak Park Community Center, 3425 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817.  Refreshments are served. Open to all!!

For more info contact: Johyne Geran johyne@mac.com/ (818) 430-4003 or Faye Wilson Kennedy, 916 484-5025/fayek@springmail.com. 

CALIFORNIA VOTES FOR WOMEN at California Museum

Celebrate African Americans' contributions to women's suffrage and the passage of the 19th Amendment at this special event on Sat., Nov. 9, 2019!

Enjoy FREE or $5 reduced admission plus festivities including presentations by historians and authors; community quilt project honoring African American suffragists led by Sisters Quilting Collective; "Biddy Mason Speaks Out" children's workshop with author Laura Atkins and abolitionist Regina Evans; National Archives and California State Archives pop-up displays; suffragist living history reenactors and more fun for all ages from 10 am to 4 pm!

For details or to buy a ticket, visit https://CAVotes4Women.Eventbrite.com/
$3 flat-rate parking in garage at 1500 10th Street for attendees!

Join Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC) at our next meeting:

Join (SQC) at our next meeting Thursday, December 13, 2018 @ 5:30pm at the Oak Park Community Center, 3425 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817. Join us~!!!  For more info contact:Johyne at:johyne@mac.com

The Colorful Souls of the Sister’s Quilting Collective”

December 20, 2018 through January 27, 2019. The Sister’s Quilt Collective (SQC) exhibition showcases colorful works of art utilizing a variety of fabrics, threads, and embellishments. SQC was formed in 2012 with goals to celebrate, preserve and continue the traditions of quilting and fiber arts, and to keep quilting and fiber arts alive for future generations. A reception for the artists will be held at the Museum on January 13 at 1 p.m. Access to this exhibition and the artist’s reception is free for Museum members and free with admission for nonmembers. Visit crockerart.org for admission prices.

Join Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC) @ The California Museum for AND STILL WE RISE IN 2018 May 5, 2018

AND STILL WE RISE IN 2018, May 5, 2018

“And Still We Rise: Race, Culture and Visual Conversations” chronicles 400 years of significant events that have transformed social justice for African Americans on 67 story quilts hand-crafted by artists in the Women of Color Quilter’s Network (WCQN).

Curated by Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi and organized by the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and the Cincinnati Museum Center, this national traveling exhibition showcases the diversity of techniques and textiles used in quilting, and its enduring appeal as forms of folk art and narrative storytelling.

A visual exploration of history from the 17th to 21st centuries, the exhibition reveals the triumph of the human spirit, inspiring visitors to reflect on 400 years of African American history to commemorate Black History Month at the California Museum.

And Still We Rise in 2018
May 5, 2018 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free for Bank of America cardholders via Museums on Us®
Or $5.00 admission

The California Museum presents a special day of festivities in conjunction with the national traveling exhibit “And Still We Rise: Race, Culture and Visual Conversations” organized by the Women of Color Quilters Network in partnership with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and the Cincinnati Museum Center.

Festivities from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. include:

·         Free admission for all Bank of America cardholders via Museums On Us® OR $5.00 admission to view all current exhibits

·          Presentations by exhibit textile artists Rachel D.K. Clark, Dindga McCannon & Patricia Montgomery (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. only) 

·         $5.00 verbal appraisals by American Quilters Society-certified appraiser Lindy Munday 

·         Greater Sacramento African American Genealogy Society family history booth

·         Pop-up shop featuring unique handmade items by fiber artists from California & across the U.S.

·         Hands-on community quilt project led by Sisters Quilting Collective (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. only)

·         $3 flat-rate parking in 1500 10th Street garage on corner of 10th & O Streets

Visit: http://www.californiamuseum.org/we-rise-2018

"And Still We Rise: Race, Culture and Visual Conversations”

"And Still We Rise: Race,Culture and Visual Conversations” opened Feb. 6, 2018, chronicles 400 years of significant events that have transformed social justice for African Americans on 67 story quilts hand-crafted by artists in the Women of Color Quilter’s Network (WCQN). 

In Sacramento at the California Museum. Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC)  will assist and participate in the Community Program, May 5, 2018.  We are also seeking volunteers for the May 5 Community Program.  To volunteer on May 5 please e-mail 

Faye at:

fayek@springmail.com.  For more info visit: http://www.californiamuseum.org/we-rise.

SQC @ The African American Genealogy Seminar, March 10, 2018

From Gladys Unimuke: Sister Quilting Collective (SQC)  at the African American Genealogy Seminar, March 10, 2018.  Gladys Unimuke shared her Quilts. Kenya Girls-Black baby madonna-Ebony puff girls-Segergation-Family day.Best day.no pain.

Thank you Barbra Lord- Juntia Savage, Jelenna Johnson and Gladys Unimuke

SQC at the Crocker Art Museum, Feb. 18, 2018

In celebration of Black History Month Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC) partnered with Crocker Art Museum to provide fun hands-on arts and crafts activities (creating personal quilt blocks) for 6 Quilt Banners.

Historic Quilt Exhibit @ CA State Capitol, Feb 5-16, 2018

Quilt Installation featuring quilts by African American quilters and artists at the California State Capitol Annex Hallway near the Governor's Office.( near the elevators) February 5-15, 2018

Senator Holly J. Mitchell with the quilters: Kanika Marshall Art , Marsha Carter, Fredi Slaughter- Walker, Johyne Geran and Trish Wade @ the Opening of the Historic Quilt Exhibit in the Capitol annex next to the governor’s ground floor office . photo by faye wilson kennedy

Fredi and her quilt

Marsha Carter and quilt

Celebrating 5 years of creativity through quilting and fiber arts

SQC's Founders/Charter members: Kephera Alston ( not in photo), Jan Hollins, Barbara Range,, Barbra Lord, :Fredi Slaughter-Walker and Faye Wilson Kennedy

For more info about SQC contact:  Barbra Lord, Chair at pb.lord@att.net  OR Faye Wilson Kennedy, Vice Chair at 916 484-5025/fayek@springmail.com.

Sisters Quilting Collective(SQC) celebrating its 5th Anniversary Year

Sisters Quilting Collective(SQC) is celebrating its 5th Anniversary Year of creative fabric and fiber artistry. Come join us Thursday November 9 , 2017 at 5:30pm at the Oak Park Community Center, 3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817.

Join the celebration!!!  Displays and refreshments will be provided.  Free and open to all.   Please see our 2017 November/December Newsletter attached.

For more info contact:  Founding Members:  Barbra Lord, Chair at pb.lord@att.net  OR Faye Wilson Kennedy, Vice Chair at 916 484-5025/fayek@springmail.com.

Post card artwork by Jeleana Johnson, Fiber Artist & SQC member 

Thank you and join us!!!

SQC's Founders/Charter members: Kephera Alston ( no in photo), Jan Hollins, Barbara Range, Barbra Lord, :Fredi Slaughter-Walker and Faye Wilson Kennedy. Congratulations!!

Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC) Meetings

Join Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC) meetings:  Thursday,  Thursday, November 9, 2017  and Dec. 14, 2017 at 5:30pm at the Oak Park Community Center, 3425 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817 . Refreshments are served. Open to all!!

For more info contact:  Founding Members:  Barbra Lord, Chair at pb.lord@att.net  OR Faye Wilson Kennedy, Vice Chair at 916 484-5025/fayek@springmail.com.

African American History Legacy (AAHL):“NEVER, EVER FORGET - AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY THE MIDDLE PASSAGE AND BEYOND”

The Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC) 2017-2018 Officers:

The Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC) 2017-2018 Officers:

• Barbra Lord, Chairperson
 • Faye Wilson Kennedy, Vice Chairperson
 • Deborah Pettigrew, Secretary
• Renae McClain White, Treasurer
 • Daphne Burgess, Community Liaison

SQC's Membership Info

Please join us and celebrate the joy of African-American Quilting & Textiles 

 The mission of the SQC is to bring awareness of the historical value of African-American quilters and quilts of the African Diaspora, as well as to celebrate and continue the tradition of quilting. 

Membership: The Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC) is a membership based organization. We welcome quilters, textile and fabric artists, doll designers/collectors and the general public to join our collective.

 Membership in SQC provides advantages and opportunities:
 • Free or reduced admission to SQC related events throughout the year
 • Exhibit opportunities
 • Special interest groups • Access to current information, books and current events in the quilting and textile arts world
 • E-mail alerts and updates • Quarterly newsletters featuring: resources, information, calendar of events with quilting and textile arts related information

Please complete the form below and mail it with your check to: Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC): P.O. Box 5486, Sacramento, CA 95817. Attn: Membership $25.00 membership dues: 1-year Membership

Join us for our next meetings: • Thursday, August 10, September 14, 2017 • Thursday, October 12, 2017 • Thursday, November 9, 2017 5:30pm at the Oak Park Community Center, 3425 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817 Refreshments are served.

Open to all!!

Presentation by Lillian LeBlanc, African American Quilt Historian

African American History Legacy (AAHL)™ & Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC) “NEVER, EVER FORGET” - AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY: THE MIDDLE PASSAGE AND BEYOND™

Presentation by Lillian LeBlanc, African American Quilt Historian,"Never, Ever Forget"™ The Canvases of African American Quilters Presentation and exploration of historical and contemporary quilts. Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 2:00 pm at Brickhouse Gallery and Art Complex,2837 36th St, Sacramento, CA 95817. Admission: $10.00 Refreshments will be served.To RSVP or for more info contact:fayek@springmail.com

2016 Quilt Show Co-Sponsors

2016 Quilt Show Co-Sponsors (partial list as of 3/7/2016)

Thank you for joining and supporting the celebration!!

2016 Quilt Show Co-Sponsors (partial list as of 3/7/2016)

Doris & Imhotep Alkebulan

The Benning Family

Renae McClain-White

The Black United Fund of Sacramento Valley, Inc.

Betty Davis

The Foote Family

Albertine Gadson

Gloria Grandy, Fiber Artist

Victoria Henderson

Janice Hollins- Sullivan

Lillian LeBlanc & granddaughters: Mecca, Ahmara, Lydia and Reina

Dee McConico-Walker, DMC Community Outreach Services

Barbra Lord

Kanika Marshall, Mixed Media Artist

Sacramento Observer Newspaper

Oak Park Community Center

Willie Walker & Fredi Slaughter –Walker

Cordia Wade

Yvonne Warren, Fiber Artist

Gladys Wilburn, Fiber Folk Artist

Tommie Whitlow

Faye Wilson Kennedy