“Last summer, I signed up for a fabric alchemy workshop at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York. I practiced hand stitching techniques with thrifted materials, learned about textiles, and formed a connection with emerging designer Mahdiyyah Muhammad. The tides of the fashion world are shifting, and building a new brand nowadays often involves a commitment to sustainability.”

“San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles had such a positive experience working with Fashion Designer and Teaching Artist, Mahdiyyah Muhammad. From the coordination, to the digital workshop itself, Mahdiyyah, was energetic, attentive and overall a pleasure to work with. Mahdiyyah was creative in using multiple cameras to facilitate the workshop, which the students appreciated. Her workshop inspired us to put a call for teaching artists out so that we could continue to collaborate with artists we normally don’t work with outside of the Bay Area. SJMQT absolutely recommends her to any organization who is looking for beginner, intermediate and advanced sewing workshops for their creative audience.”

“This was an AMAZING program-so much fun, and I loved interacting with Mahdiyyah and the CH moderators and audience. It was one of the best programs I have attended/participated in. Thank you and please continue these wonderful kind of programs!”

“As one of East New York Farms!’s workshop facilitators, Mahdiyyah was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. Her workshop titled “Reap What You Sew”, which instructed people how to sew a reusable bag, brought together people of all ages and skill-level. She is an organized facilitator and an attentive instructor. Mahdiyyah’s evident passion for her craft established a learning environment that promoted curiosity and connection. Mahdiyyah is welcome back anytime. Thank you, Mahdiyyah!”