Our Story
The Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild was founded in 2000 by a visionary group of African American women quilters in Atlanta. Conceived in 1999 by Jocelyn Carter and Nancy Franklin, and encouraged by librarian Doris Wells, the guild officially formed in 2000 with Nancy Franklin as our first president.
Since then, we've grown into a diverse collective of passionate quilters committed to sharing our love for quilting, uplifting our community, and honoring our heritage through fiber art.
2026
Officers & Chairpersons
Officers
Gloria Larkin, President
Amber Bod , Vice President of Programs
Paulette Strain, Vice President of Membership
Whitney Jaye, Vice President of Community Outreach
Britney Jazz Griggs, Vice President of Technology
Lauren Bishop-Widner, Corresponding Secretary
Vivian Morton, Recording Secretary
Chiquita Pearson, Treasurer
Committee Chairpersons
Martha Bates, Hospitality
Helen Branch, Little Treasures
Maxine Moore, Carrie Steele- Pitts
Jennifer Morris, Sickle Cell
Meeting Details
We meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month (excluding July and December).
Our meetings are held at William C. Brown-Wesley Chapel Library in Decatur, GA.
They begin at 10:30 AM and are held in person and on Zoom for accessibility.
Guests are welcome to attend up to two meetings before becoming a member.
Annual Dues: $35 (Calendar year)
Includes a membership card with discounts at select local quilt shops.
