SUMMIT MILESTONES & REFLECTIONS

June 04, 2025•1 min read

Five Years of Weaving Global Connections: The Quilt Africa International Summit

As we prepare for the upcoming 2025 Quilt Africa International Summit: Community Threads from July 10-12, I'm reflecting with immense gratitude and a profound sense of accomplishment.

This year marks our fifth consecutive year of hosting this international summit, a consistent platform built on the mission: "Where African Fabrics Inspire Global Connections." To have seen this initiative evolve over half a decade, fostering robust international connections and elevating the artistry of quilting with African fabrics on a worldwide stage, has been incredibly rewarding.

Sustaining an international summit for five years is a significant achievement, and truly a testament to the power of perseverance and passion. It has been a true labor of love to shape this impactful experience, leading collaborations with an exceptional lineup of speakers and artists from across the globe. Each summit reinforces our commitment to uniting diverse voices and showcasing the unique beauty of African-inspired quilting worldwide.

I am deeply proud of the consistent growth and deepening impact we've achieved. This journey is a testament to the power of a clear vision, dedicated execution, and collaborative spirit in fostering global community and cultural exchange. It embodies the very essence of what we strive for at Quilt Africa and She Builds Legacy – transforming a "God Idea" into a thriving enterprise that makes a tangible impact.

Join us as we continue to weave these vibrant global connections!

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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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