Congratulations to our young members for making their debut at the Fonseca Theatre on Sunday, November 2, 2025 a smash hit! The exhibit, known as “Piecing the Pas, Stitching the Future: Quilting as Storytelling,” showcased our youngest members Mira, Adrianne, and Emmy. Adrianne served as the afternoon’s docent and did an excellent job of leading while including members of the …
The Young Ones are Breaking Out!!
The average age of a dedicated quilter is around 63 to 65 years old, according to surveys from 2022 and 2025, though this number has been gradually decreasing in recent years. While the tradition has long been associated with older generations, the craft is experiencing a resurgence, with Millennials and Gen Z making up a significant portion of new and …
Embracing the Journey: Threads of Joy and Sisterhood!
On April 7, 2018 a group of enthusiastic women (and a young man) came together to start a sewing guild. This guild has blossomed into a sisterhood of Quilty Sisters that have seen the group celebrate the highest of highs and support one another through the lowest of life’s lows. What remains constant: the joy of the art of quilting …
The Power of African Fabrics
African fabrics hold power as visual language for cultural heritage, identity, storytelling and communication, with specific patterns, colors, and symbols holding deep spiritual and historical significance. They serve as powerful cultural tools for commemorating events and figures, conveying social information, and embodying values like strength, wisdom, and community pride. Beyond their cultural and social importance, these textiles are also significant economic drivers, and …
Each One, Reach One: The Importance of Being Seen!
On August 25, 2025, ANMQG Secretary, Melody Tharpe, made a Facebook post that reads: I apologize upfront for length, but I wanted to capture the compassion, love and effort to make 1 person know and feel seen, loved, and respected. Mentor Steve is an awesome example of all. I am the least of the quilters in my guild, but my …
Guild Featured in “My Indiana Home”
We’re proud to announce that our guild has been featured in the Fall 2025 edition of “My Indiana Home.” “My Indiana Home” is magazine and online platform produced by the Indiana Farm Bureau. It focuses on rural lifestyle content for Hoosiers, including food, farms, travel, home and garden, healthy living, and off-the-beaten-path Indiana. The publication aims to connect readers with …
Akoma Ntoso Presents at International Online Conference
Members of Akoma Ntoso Modern Quilt Guild presented as a featured guild on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Quilt Africa Fabrics 2025 online Quilt Africa International Summit is called Community Threads. The Quilt Africa International Summit is more than just an event; it’s a 3-day immersion into a vibrant world designed to ignite your creativity and connect you with a global community …
Annual Retreat a Meditative Masterpiece: Sew Serene!
This year’s theme for our annual retreat was “Sew Serene!” It absolutely did not disappoint! From decorating water bottles while meditating on the “why” we quilt, to creating original Enso pieces, and warm/cool rice packs with essential oils, the participants of the retreat got in touch with their inner creative selves. Located in Trafalgar, IN, the FFA Leadership Center ensures …
Quilts and Black Storytellers
I had the pleasure of speaking at the Elkhart Public Library in downtown Elkhart, IN on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. I hope you enjoy this presentation!
Quilty Sister Barb Triscari Curates “Sacred Thread” 2025
Congratulations to Barb Triscari, who leads the effort to curate the 2025 Sacred Threads exhibition here in Indianapolis, IN. Sacred Threads is a biennial exhibition that was established to provide a venue for quilters of all faiths who see their work as a connection to the sacred and/or as an expression of their spiritual journey. Sacred Threads is open to …