DCMQG embraces social justice to provide members with opportunities for collective action aligned with our values. Social justice is not just about the goals of equal rights, equal opportunity, and equal treatment for all, but also includes the actions we take and is something that we do. Our projects give voice to the issues, bring attention to injustices, and honor those who actively work to fulfill the American values of equality and justice for all. Quilters have a long history in creating works expressing the many social justice issues, such as civil rights, women’s suffrage, racial justice, disability rights, gender justice, economic inequality, and environmental justice. Social justice focuses on long-term
changes to institutions, laws, and perspectives by challenging systemic injustices, oppression, and inequalities, and works hand-in-hand with charity projects that fulfill more short-term needs.
A new partnership with DCMQG’s Social Justice Committee is Welcome Blankets! To learn more, visit our project page.
DONATIONS WELCOMED!
We are always in need of donations of fabric and batting for our charity quilts. If you have any donations, please contact our Social Justice Committee Coordinator..
Check out the video on our Wrapped in Love for Justice project here.
Read about DCMQG members gifting DC Organizing Director of Beloved Community Incubator, Felix Macaraeg (they/them) a beautiful quilt on July 20, 2024.
Left to right: Lorraine Robidoux, (TBA), Felix Macaraeg, Alayna Wearly, Cassandra McKee
Social Justice Stories
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Let's Move the Needle Book Event
When: Friday, October 11, 2024
Time: 7 pm
Where: Old Town Books, 130 S. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA
Cost: $21 with "dcmqg" discount, a book is included in the price of the ticket
Sign Up! Old Town Books and DCMQG are cosponsoring a book talk with author Shannon Downey, author of “Let’s Move the Needle: An Activism Handbook for artists, Crafters, Creatives, and Makers”. Many of you may be familiar with her work on Instagram (@badasscrossstitch). As a cosponsor, DCMQG has an allotment for our members.
DCMQG members can use the discount code "dcmqg" when registering! -
Wrapped in Love for Justice
Wrapped in Love for Justice is a project of the DC Modern Quilt Guild (DCMQG) to recognize social justice movement leaders and organizers in our community by wrapping them in the love, appreciation, and healing power of quilts. The DCMQG Social Justice Committee will provide the overall leadership for this project.
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Social Justice Sewing Academy
The DC Modern Quilt Guild’s Social Justice Committee partners to help complete projects with the Social Justice Sewing Academy.
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SJSA Remembrance Blocks
The guild’s Social Justice Committee’s next adventure for SJSA is to work on Remembrance Blocks for people in the DMV who died by violence. We currently have 10 names to remember in progress