Stitch Buffalo
Stitch Buffalo is a nonprofit textile arts center located on Buffalo's West Side, founded in 2014 with a mission to empower refugee and immigrant women through the fiber arts. Our work is rooted in the belief that textile traditions, passed through generations and cultures, carry the power to tell stories, build community, and create opportunity. We are proud to serve as Western New York's only comprehensive textile arts hub, offering inclusive education programs, sustainable materials for local makers, and a platform for economic empowerment through our flagship Refugee Women's Workshop. The Refugee Women's Workshop is the heart of Stitch Buffalo.
The Heart of Buffalo, 2026
Wool felt, cotton thread, glass beads
Created by members of the Refugee Women's Workshop at Stitch Buffalo (501c3), "The Heart of Buffalo" is a vibrant textile installation celebrating resilience, unity, and community pride. Using fabric, thread, and traditional handwork techniques, the artists have created a visual tapestry honoring both the spirit of Buffalo and the enduring legacy of the Buffalo Bills. Together, the hearts reïŹect the power of creativity to build connection, celebrate cultural diversity, and strengthen a sense of belonging across communities.
Special thank you to Rolf Hoeg, frame design and fabrication.