Places to Buy Fabric

Equilter

All types of fabrics including a good selection of African fabrics

 

Hancock’s of Paducah

Full service fabric store

African American Quilters

Uncommon Threads

We all need thread

Unique Spool

Special fabrics

Related Links

The internet contains a wealth of information on African American quilting and quilting in general. Listed below are a few sites you may find interesting or informative.

Fabrics of the World

Great selection of ethnic fabrics.

International Quilt Study Center

The International Quilt Study Center is located on the campus of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln Nebraska provides a curriculum of quilt study and exceptional exhibits.

Amazon

Don’t overlook Amazon.com. It has a great selection of books on quilting and African American quilting in particular.

 

Quilt University

Online quilt classes. Learn all you can!

Black Threads

Great information on the impact of African American quilters on the larger quilt community.

Ethnic Quilts and Fabrics

Imported African fabrics

Cultured Expressions

Fabric and More

St Theresa  Textile Trove

Great site for ethnic fabric

Rachel Clark

Known best for colorful quilted clothing

Carolyn Mazloomi

A true pioneer

Faith Ringgold

Known for her story quilts

Juanita Yaeger

Fabulous art quilts with lots of color

O.V. Brantley

Traditional quilter and CFF founder

Marion Coleman

Exceptional quilt artist

 

Michele David

Creole influence

Kim F. Hall

Explores family history and Diaspora.

 

Carole Lyles Shaw

Painter and art quilter.

Places to Learn