African Fabrics: History, Culture & Creative Inspiration
Join Tisha Thorne of Sew Creative Lounge for an inspiring presentation exploring the beauty, history, and cultural significance of African fabrics in sewing and quilting. Through storytelling, garment and quilt samples, and fabric showcases, participants will learn about different African textiles, how they are used creatively in modern quilting and fashion, and ways to confidently incorporate them into their own projects.

We are so excited to welcome Tisha Thorne to Cottonwood for this fabulous lecture, after we saw her speak at QuiltCon this year to a packed ballroom!  We hope that you will join us to give Tisha a warm welcome to Cottonwood!

Instructor Bio:
Tisha Thorne, co-owner of Sew Creative Lounge, is a certified sewing instructor who has been teaching locally in the DC area and throughout the country for more than two decades. Born and raised in Washington, DC, Tisha is passionate about teaching her students of all ages about sewing. She has led sewing programs at organizations such as the Howard University, Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center, Hancock Fabrics, Prince George's County Sports and Learning Complex, and more. Her mission is to teach the world to sew, one stitch at a time.

Sew Creative Lounge is a vibrant creative community and educational space dedicated to preserving the art of sewing and quilting while teaching the world to sew one stitch at a time. Founded by Cecily Habimana and Tisha Thorne, Sew Creative Lounge offers in-person and virtual sewing and quilting classes, membership programs, curated African fabrics, and immersive cultural experiences centered around creativity, confidence, and community. From beginners learning their very first stitch to experienced makers expanding their skills, Sew Creative Lounge creates welcoming spaces where culture and creativity come together through sewing.