8/22/2026

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Slow Stitching: Kawandi the Siddi Way – Aleathia Chisolm, Instructor

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Time: 10 am to 1 pm

Place: Southwest Arts Center

Fee: $40.00

 

Has life made you frazzled and stressed out? Slow down with some slow stitching, a cup of soothing tea and aromatherapy. It is good for your health.

 

The word for quilt in India is “Kawandi”. Join the Atlanta Quilt Festival on Saturday, August 22 for a demonstration on how to create your own Siddi inspired quilt.

 

Discover the history of the Siddi people and their unique method of creating these one of a kind works of art.

 

You will receive live instruction on how to create your very own “Kawandi”. Aleathia will have fabric to share.

 

Supply List

Backing Fabric: 22”x 22” square

Batting (thin): 21” x 21” square; can also use flannel or cotton fabric)

Embroidery Needles:  Size 7

Quilting Thread: 12 weight in white or Ecru   or  Pearl Cotton 8 or 12 wt.

Basting thread:  basic thread in neutral color.

Scissors

Fabrics: light weight colorful cottons scraps. Caution: Batiks can be used, however, Batiks are much more difficult to hand quilt due to its tight weave.

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Continental breakfast and lunch are complimentary.

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