Special Exhibit Honoring Harriet Powers, a Revolutionary Quilter
The Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild (PSSMQG) honors African American quilting traditions, celebrating Harriet Powers (1837–1910), a Black quilter born enslaved in Georgia. Powers’ quilts, like the Bible Quilt and Pictorial Quilt, are iconic in American art. PSSMQG has recreated her Pictorial Quilt with vibrant, modern fabrics, preserving her legacy. To learn more about the PSSMQG, please visit their website: https://www.princetonsankofastitchers.org/
Organized by Juandamarie Gikandi
The gallery is free and open to the public during Princeton Festival's Community Day, Juneteenth Celebration, and before the American Fanfare concert.
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Sankofa Stitchers Guild 
celebrates the legacy of African American quilting by sharing experiences, educating others through demonstrations and workshops, and transforming traditional quilting ideas by incorporating ethnic patterns and fabrics. The guild has members with varying skill levels, from beginners to master artists, specializing in African American, traditional, and modern quilting techniques. These skills are shared through monthly meetings, workshops, challenges, philanthropy projects, and quilt exhibits. The commitment to passing down the tradition and expanding the art form is evident in the guild's diverse and vibrant activities.
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