FABRIC OF CHANGE

a quiltathon fundraiser for The Center

The Center is more than just a place to create art, it’s a hub of connection and a home for community.  As a non-profit we are dedicated to social justice and environmental responsibility. We know that creating visual art together breaks down the barriers of isolation and polarization, and connects us deeply to people and place. 

Quilts have always been tools of resistance. From Gee’s Bend, to the AIDS memorial quilt, to Chilean Arpilleras, textiles have been a site for marginalized groups to make their voices heard and their stories known. Honoring the rich history of textile art and quilting, we invite you to create with us.
    
In conjunction with our annual fundraiser Life in Color, we are launching Fabric of Change, The Center’s first quiltathon. Your team will work together to create a quilt that is thematically and chromatically connected to a cause and color from The Wave Mural. Your quilt will be auctioned off at Life in Color. Our goal is to create 12 quilts for the 12 colors of the Wave Mural.

When we started the Wave Mural in 2024 we began with the question: What do we need to build a better world? The 12 themes were responses from a group of 7th and 8th grade students at River Valley Charter School. In 2024 the mural was just an idea. In 2027 your participation in Quilt for a Cause will have a real impact in building a better world for our local community.

About Fabric of Change

How it Works

Build a Team

  • Teams must be made of at least 2 people and not exceed 6 (larger groups should split up and make two quilts!)

  • There should be one designated team leader (this person will be responsible for communication with the Center)

Your Quilt will be…

  • Thematically connected to one of the 12 themes from the Wave Mural

  • Chromatically grounded in that theme’s color 

  • Full, Queen or King Sized

  • All materials will be sourced by your team

  • Completed Quilts must be dropped off at The Center by Tuesday, April 6th, 2027

The Center

  • All participants will have access to the Center for the weekend of the 72 hour Quiltathon February 26th-28th

  • Quiltathon kicks off with a free Quilting 101 workshop with Lizzy Friday, February 26th

Registration

  • You can’t quilt, yet. Believe it or not, a quilt it a great project for a beginner sewist. Plus you’ll have access to a free Quilting 101 workshop with Lizzy of February 26th to kick of the Weekend Quiltathon.

  • There is no cost to register for the Quiltathon. Teams are responsible for sourcing their own materials.

  • We love repurposing textiles! Facebook marketplace, Freecycle, your grandma’s attic. You can find lots of fun vintage fabric at flea markets and thrift stores.

    Shop local! There are some amazing local fabric stores on the Northshore that you can support instead of corporations.

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