Collective Story Quilting
Ahista Stories
Artform: Crafts
Event date: Sun, 26th Jul 2026
London
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Event Summary
Help complete Ahista Stories’ collective story quilt on the theme of healing practices using appliqué techniques from Kutch, Gujarat
Event Description
Help us finish our healing quilt! In 2024, a group of us came together at our second annual festival - Ahista Stories Live - and shared our healing practices on a collective story quilt using rescued fabrics and unwanted saris. Nearly two years on, it's time to finish it, and we'd love you to add your story and what helps you cope with life's chaos. Join Natasha Shah - an Indian-Kenyan-British facilitator, graphic designer and social researcher - for a relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop in story quilting techniques from Kutch, Gujarat. During the workshop, you will learn how to appliqu and chain stitch. You are highly encouraged to BYOF (Bring Your Own Fabric) to make your piece truly yours, or choose from a beautiful selection of colourful South Asian fabrics to upcycle. The finished quilt will be exhibited at Ahista Stories Live 2026. Come and be part of it.
Event Overview
- Event Title: Collective Story Quilting
- Type: Workshop
- Date: Sun, 26th Jul 2026
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Location:
London
How to Book
Choose from three ticket tiers catering to different budgets: £8, £13 and £18 including booking fees.
About Ahista Stories
Organisation Description
Ahista Stories is creating a sustainable fashion community for South Asians who live in the UK. Through digital content and live events, we explore how unsustainable the fashion industry is and the practical steps that each of us can take to change it. From online panel discussions to in-person clothes swaps, market stalls, mending and upcycling workshops, we celebrate traditional South Asian clothes and the people who make them.