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The Date is set!
On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Women Building Peace will be hosting a national quilt-in event in Washington, D.C., in the vicinity of the National Mall and Capitol building. The exact location and details of this event will be shared the day before the event with those who have completed registration.
The U.S. constitutional system is built on the principles of separation of powers, ensuring that no branch of government can dominate the others. This protects citizens, preserving their access to both representative government and redress through the courts.
Quilting has long been a means for women to express their voices and unite for social change, dating back to the quilts created for the suffrage movement that called for women's rights and beyond.
We are launching a national campaign inviting women across the country to participate in quilting events where they will write messages to congressional leaders on fabric squares. These squares will be sewn into quilts and delivered to leaders in an effort to amplify our call for leaders in all branches of government to uphold the Constitution. Our aim is to inspire collective action and engage a broad range of communities as we quilt for constitutional rights.
Quilting for the Constitution
Peace by Piece
Our mission
Our mission is to empower women to come together through the art of quilting as a powerful form of peaceful protest and advocacy. We seek to inspire collective action and uphold constitutional principles by crafting quilts that convey clear messages for our congressional leaders. Through creativity and collaboration, we will amplify women's voices and encourage community engagement as we strive to preserve our constitutional rights.
“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there 'is' such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.”
–Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Complete the form to download the instructions for hosting a
community or in-home quilt event in your state.
Things to consider when hosting the event:
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The quilt-in can be held in your home or in a public space.
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You will work with a group of volunteers you assemble to promote and run the event.
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You will be responsible for gathering the materials.
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