Meet the Aunties: African Fabric Quilting Community

Meet the Aunties: African Fabric Quilting Community

Meet the Aunties: African Fabric Quilting CommunityMiriam Galadima Benson
Published on: 30/08/2025

The women who keep African fabric quilting alive are not always in the spotlight. Meet the aunties! Go on a journey into the heart of “aunty culture,” exploring the warmth, wisdom, and vibrant personalities that aunties bring to our lives.

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Afromodern African Fabric Quilting Designs: A Celebration

Afromodern African Fabric Quilting Designs: A Celebration

Afromodern African Fabric Quilting Designs: A CelebrationMiriam Galadima Benson
Published on: 31/10/2024

Afromodern quilting is where African textile tradition meets bold contemporary design. Explore the African fabric quilting designs that are defining a new movement.

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African Fabric Quilting Patterns: From Bold Prints to Quilted Masterpieces

African Fabric Quilting Patterns: From Bold Prints to Quilted Masterpieces

African Fabric Quilting Patterns: From Bold Prints to Quilted MasterpiecesMiriam Galadima Benson
Published on: 21/03/2024

The patterns of Africa are some of the boldest in the world. Learn how African fabric quilting patterns translate from roll to frame — and what makes them work in a quilt.

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An African Christmas: Quilting With African Fabric for the Season

An African Christmas: Quilting With African Fabric for the Season

Published on: 23/09/2023

African fabric quilting transforms Christmas — here's how to bring the bold colours and cultural warmth of African textiles into your festive quilting projects.

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