“Stronger Together” Quilt-along

My version of the “Stronger Together” quilt

This February for Black History Month, FatQuarterShop is hosting a quilt-along. The quilt pattern is called “Stronger Together.”

Until February 28, 2021, 100% of the proceeds from sales of the “Stronger Together” pattern will go to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) whose mission is to increase the total number of African American college students and helping them graduate.⁠

Support this cause by buying the pattern then participate from home with whatever fabrics you choose. (click the image to link to the shop)

In addition to supporting the UNCF, this quilt-along also raises awareness of Black women throughout history who have made their mark in quilting.

When you buy the pattern, it comes with a biography of an influential Black quilter from history. They are: Gwendolyn Magee, Rosie Lee Tompkins, Harriet Powers, Gee’s Bend quilters, and Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley.

Present-day quilters have been invited to participate in the quilt-along and show our progress throughout the month – and I am one of them! Follow along on social media: @sandrajohnsondesigns

Here is a quick tutorial on how to make the stars. Hint: they’re based on flying geese!

You can find more information about the quilt-along on the FatQuarterShop blog (Jolly Jabber) below.

https://blog.fatquartershop.com/announcing-the-stronger-together-quilt-along-stitch-along/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-fatquartershop&utm_content=later-13797575&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram

I hope you’ll join me and quilters around the world as we make this quilt together for February 2021! I can’t wait to see yours!