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Beyond the Workshop Walls: Unveiling Africa's Collective Creative Power 

Quilt Africa Fabrics
June 30, 2025•3 min read

African Fabrics

Part 2 :Unraveling Ancient Threads – Dive Deeper Into Africa’s Textile Legacy

Hello incredible quilters,

Miriam Galadima Benson here from Quilt Africa! I hope you thoroughly enjoyed Part 1 of our "Unlock Africa's Creative Legacy" livestream series, "The Loom & The Legacy," where we explored the intimate world of African apprenticeship. It was just a taste of the deep connections we're making!

Today, we take our journey a step further, "Beyond the Seam," to uncover the astonishing power of collective creativity that defined traditional African artistry.

The Magic of Artisan Guilds & Colonies

Imagine entire neighborhoods humming with creativity, where every household practiced a craft – the rhythmic clack of looms, the earthy scent of indigo dyeing, the focused concentration of carvers. This wasn't just happenstance; it was a deliberate structure, a "creative guild" in its purest form.

These vibrant artisan colonies were hotbeds of innovation, synergy, and seamless knowledge transfer. They highlight that creativity flourishes not just in isolation, but in connection.

Join Us for Part 2 Today!

Part 2: Beyond the Seam: The Thriving Creative Guilds of Traditional Africa & What They Teach Us About Modern Collaboration

  • What we'll explore: We'll step back in time to discover how communal living fostered unparalleled creative connection and collaboration. Uncover timeless lessons that can inspire and transform how you approach your quilting community today.

  • Why you'll love it: You'll gain insights into how mutual support enriches your creative journey and discover the foundational concepts of "Community Threads" that inspired this year's Summit!

👉 Don't miss this illuminating session! Save your spot and tune in here:

CLICK HERE TO JOIN LIVESTREAM PART 2!
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One Last Chance for the Quilt Africa Summit!

This livestream series is leading directly to our highly anticipated 2025 Quilt Africa Summit: Community Threads. If you've been inspired by the depth of African textile heritage, the power of community, and the timeless lessons for your craft, this Summit is where you'll experience it all come to life.

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR SUMMIT PASS!

https://summit.quiltafricafabrics.com/2025-international-summit

See you live!

Warmly,

Miriam Galadima Benson

Founder, Quilt Africa

Upcoming Event: Quilt Africa Summit

Get ready for our biggest event of the year! 

Curiosity Meets Creativity at the Quilt Africa Summit! If you're a quilter fascinated by the rich patterns and stories of African fabrics, this online conference is designed for you. Not only will you connect with inspiring artists, but your registration also grants you flexible access to all session replays until December 8, so you can learn at your own pace!.

The Quilt Africa Summit is just around the corner. Join us for 3 days of inspiration, learning, and connection with fellow quilters. 

  • Workshops and demonstrations on various ways of using African Fabrics.

  • Exhibitions and showcases of Quilt Africa Tribe members' creations.

  • Networking opportunities with textile enthusiasts and artisans.

More details and ticket information can be found

https://summit.quiltafricafabrics.com/2025-international-summit.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Come and be inspired. Let's create together with the rich, vibrant fabrics of Africa and stitch our stories together.

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As an African who was not familiar with the process of modern day quilting, Miriam was fascinated with photos of the beautiful quilts displayed in Pinterest. This led her to take the plunge and create her first quilt in 2016, using online resources as there are no quilt shops in her country. As an architect, the creative process of quilting was familiar and she loved the fact that she could incorporate her culture. The process of creating that first quilt using the fabrics of her heritage led to the start of her business, Quilt Africa Fabrics. The scarcity of resources on quilting with African Fabrics was the deciding factor in birthing the African Fabrics Movement and launching the annual Quilt Africa Fabrics Online Show and the virtual Quilt Africa Fabrics Guild/BOM. She considers herself honored and blessed to be accepted by the quilting community. She views her business as a vehicle for introducing and supplying the beautiful, bold and exciting fabrics of Africa to quilters and textile artists the world over. Miriam lives in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria in Western Africa with her husband and 3 children who are very much a part of the African Fabrics Movement.

Miriam Galadima Benson

As an African who was not familiar with the process of modern day quilting, Miriam was fascinated with photos of the beautiful quilts displayed in Pinterest. This led her to take the plunge and create her first quilt in 2016, using online resources as there are no quilt shops in her country. As an architect, the creative process of quilting was familiar and she loved the fact that she could incorporate her culture. The process of creating that first quilt using the fabrics of her heritage led to the start of her business, Quilt Africa Fabrics. The scarcity of resources on quilting with African Fabrics was the deciding factor in birthing the African Fabrics Movement and launching the annual Quilt Africa Fabrics Online Show and the virtual Quilt Africa Fabrics Guild/BOM. She considers herself honored and blessed to be accepted by the quilting community. She views her business as a vehicle for introducing and supplying the beautiful, bold and exciting fabrics of Africa to quilters and textile artists the world over. Miriam lives in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria in Western Africa with her husband and 3 children who are very much a part of the African Fabrics Movement.

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