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Help preserve a powerful piece of history and create new ways to honor loved ones at this hands-on workshop with the National AIDS Memorial.

No sewing experience needed — all are welcome.

Contribute to the ongoing care of the AIDS Memorial Quilt by helping repair and maintain panels, ensuring this important memorial can be shared for generations to come. Common repair tasks include reattaching loose seams, replacing missing elements like lettering, adding backing fabric for fragile sections and spot cleaning.

If you’d like to start a new panel for a loved one, or get ideas and support to begin, this is a safe and welcoming space. Sewing machines, paints, stencils, thread and other materials are provided. You’re encouraged to bring fabric or personal items (photos, pins, jewelry, etc.) you’d like to include.

This is also a space for community connection and healing. Whether you’re actively grieving or simply looking to be in supportive company, you’ll find care and guidance here.

Watch this video to learn more about AIDS Quilt panel makers.

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National AIDS Memorial - Website | National AIDS Memorial  - Instagram