Black Women Stitch is the sewing group where Black lives matter. Founded by Lisa Woolfork, this community emerged in response to the need for a Black feminist space of creativity. Lisa brought together her sewing expertise, academic training in African American literature and culture, and activist background to create a community that honors Black creativity while confronting the systems that marginalize it. The Stitch Please Podcast from Black Women Stitch is a weekly show that celebrates Black makers across the spectrum, from beginners to master sewists. Hosted by Lisa, the podcast weaves together sewing techniques, cultural history, political analysis, and storytelling. Episodes spotlight Black creativity in quilting and sewing, uplift Black-owned businesses, and explore the intersections of art, identity, and liberation.
Blue Ridge Collaborative’s Role
Blue Ridge Collaborative is partnering with Black Women Stitch to support the long-term sustainability and growth of this vital creative ecosystem. Our work focuses on strengthening the operational and fundraising infrastructure that allows the Stitch Please Podcast and broader Black Women Stitch ecosystem to continue reaching tens of thousands of listeners and participants around the world.
This partnership reflects our commitment to artist-led, justice-rooted storytelling and to ensuring that spaces centering Black creativity have the resources they need to endure.
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