< BACK TO QUILT Onyx “ONYX is an organization formed and operated by Men of Color who enjoy the leather lifestyle. ONYX sets as its goal to provide an informational and social organization to address issues specific to people of color who chose to project the positive aspects of the leather lifestyle and support our community and economic initiatives. Support, spirituality, safety and saneness are keys to attaining our goals. Towards this end, it is the principle of ONYX to develop in its members the highhest standards of loyalty to the laws and established code of ONYX and to treat all in society with honor, unselfishness and tolerance. It is the responsibility of each member to uphold the traditions, standards and practices of this organization as well as the time honored principles of democracy on which this country was built. It is the fundamental belief of this organization that no finer means is offered for the achievement of these aims than the brotherly association of persons with similar tastes, inclinations and goals.” 00181 Home: USA with Chapters across the country Status: Active Founded: In 1995 by “The Founding Fathers of ONYX are: Mufasa, David M., Steve B., Nate G. and Wes G.” Panel History: Added in-person in 2022 at Leather History Preservation Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia USA Links: Website Other Details: N/A Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT Denver girls of Leather N/A 00143 Home: Denver, Colorado, USA Status: Inactive Founded: N/A Panel History: N/A Links: N/A Other Details: N/A Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT The House of Fist We are a family that was originally formed to bring friends together. We continually strive to promote awareness and community. We volunteer at our local dungeon, teach classes, and volunteer at large conferences. 00218 Home: Florida USA Status: Active Founded: 2012 Panel History: Added in-person at The Woodshed Orlando on December 9, 2023 in Orlando, Florida USA Links: Fetlife Profile - Fetlife Group - Instagram - Facebook Other Details: N/A Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT House of Iron The House of Iron (HoI) was formed in 2021, by Ms. Jay Iron. HoI is an Indigenous based Leather Family collective composed of clans who may have various kinks, fetishes, cultures, and knowledge, who subscribe to the principles of the 7 Granfather Teachings (Love, Respect, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, Humility, & Wisdom). The dynamic of the House of Iron is rooted in the entrustment of power, a collective wisdom and the fudnamental principles of decolonizing kink. The Matriarchy, the house leadership, facilitates agreements between clans and is responsible for final decision making. The house emblem was conceived by Ms. Jay, the patch designed by UnrulyNerdGirl, and the actual fabrication of the patch was the work of the leather worker Shane, of Abraided Leather. 00184 Home: Ottawa, Ontario Canada Status: Active Founded: In 2021 by Ms. Jay Iron Panel History: Added in-person at South Plains Leatherfest in Dallas, Texas USA on March 23, 2023. Links: Fetlife Ms. Jay Iron (Founder) Other Details: Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT MAsT: Wilmington, DE N/A 00089M Home: Wilmington, Delaware USA Status: Active Founded: January 31, 2010 Panel History: N/A Links: Website - Fetlife Group Other Details: N/A Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT Motorcyclemen of New Mexico This patch is donated to the Leather Quilt by Michael J, Skroch, Head of House, Domum Corium Cordis (House of Leather Heart), through its project “History of New Mexico Leather & Alternative Communities, https://www.nm-real.org/leather-history-1. This patch was donated to this history effort by Dave Crawford, member of MMNM, who’s participation in MMNM is described below. The Motorcyclemen of New Mexico (MMNM or MNM), often called "M&Ms," were formed as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation by New Mexico residents at the Rocky Mountaineers Motorcycle Club’s (RMMC), at the 10th annual camp out in Colorado call the “Golden Fleece Run” (GFR), which happened for 40 years. MMNM was registered with the New Mexico Secretary of State on 15 July 1981 by R. Gregg Watkins. Directors were Dave Bedford, Gregg Watkins, Dave Crawford. Owen, and Terry Robert. These New Mexico residents decided to start their own run while at GFR. Dick Marleau from Hijos del Sol MC was involved in founding MMNM, a somewhat informal gay men-only motorcycle club. Other names included Bill Rhetta, partners Bill Meeks (DoD) and Bill Curr (El Paso Public Schools), Casey NewKirk, Pat Sanchez, Walt Lang (Pat's partner for a time), and Dennis Dunnum, Jojo Pineau (associate), Bob Rakoczy (associate), Dominik Zurlo. Wes (Lockwood) Graywolf, a photographer and artist used to vend at MMNM events and produced many of the posters and promotional items for MMNM. A female full member was part of the club, Kathy, a lesbian from Santa Fe. They had associates including Leslie Anderson and Steve Wearden. Dave Crawford joined MMNM about six months after it started organizing. Raised in Farmington, NM, and having a profession of teaching, special education, he purchased a 755 BMW there and learning about MMNM from the person who sold him his bike. He is the longest running member of MMNM, having been there from near its inception, being one of its organizing directors in 1981, and holding various offices from 1986 through 1995 (see officer plates below). The club created "Member Emeritus" status for Dave when his bad back and other conditions made it difficult for him to ride. The primary hangout location of MMNM was Social Club, which at the time was mostly a men's bar. They hung their colors in the back bar of Social Club. Dennis Dunnam joined MMNM in the early 90s, being Quartermaster in 1993, Secretary in 1994, VP in 1996, which transitioned to President in that year. He was publicist in 1997. In 1984 MMNM had 12 members. Some members of MMNM inspired artist Delmas Howe and were used in his "Stations" series of paintings. Membership was mandated to be 75 percent owning a motorcycle. Associates could live further away from Albuquerque. RMMC and MMNM cross-attended each others events and runs. MMNM started operations after Hijos del Sol, but operated concurrently together for years. They had a Motorcyclemen of New Mexico Newsletter that highlighted their members lives, participation in runs, and listed officers, full members, and associates. MMNM's hosted run was "Hot Air" which was held at the same time of the year as the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, running from 1984 through 1997. Leslie Anderson was an associate of MMNM and the first women (at the time) member, voted in with almost unanimous approval (one dissent). This was associated with their run and eventual title win as American Leatherwoman. Associate memberships were provided to those that had no motorcycle or would be from out of state. MMNM started losing interest and cohesion about 1997. Some members moved to Sandia Leathermen as an organization that did not require motorcycles. Bars were becoming more inclusive of a broader set of people. "Zia Brigade" was a uniform club activity within MMNM formed by member Richard Saizer and his partner Bill Reiust, who produced pins and patches for this focus group. Their motto "Crescit Eundo" is Latin for "It grows as it goes." Sources: Leslie Anderson (interviews), Casey Newkirk (interviews 14Jun24, +conversations), LA&M, Scott White (President of RMMC for 6 years), Dennis Dunnam (interview 12Jun24), New Mexico Secretary of State business search, theleatherjournal.com/news/author/802-daverhodes, Drummer Magazine Issue #67, #110, #187, #198, Club Scene #13, Club News p8, Golden Fleece Run Book XXI (1993), Rocky Mountaineers Motorcycle Club (Silver Anniversary), Golden Fleece Run Book XXVI (1998), Rocky Mountaineers Motorcycle Club, David Crawford (interview 5Jan24). 00261 Home: Albuquerque (Bernalillo County), New Mexico USA Status: Dissolved Founded: 1981 Panel History: Added in-person on June 13, 2025 at SouthEast LeatherFest 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia Links: N/A Other Details: Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT Arizona girls of Leather The AZgoL has been in existence as an informal group and also a yahoo group since 2005. Over the years, girl debra has been the yahoo group owner and the girls have had a loose association and occasional get-togethers over the years. slave girl ronda stepped up to be president of the AZgoL in September 2011 at their first “official” club meeting. 00095 Home: Phoenix, Arizona USA Status: N/A Founded: Started as an informal group and Yahoo! group around 2005, became an “official” group around 2011. Panel History: Patch was being prepared in Jan 2013 Links: Fetlife Group Other Details: Wayback Machine 2012 report on the club Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT Defenders The Defenders Leather Levi Club is a group who value and wish to celebrate both their leather “lifestyle” and their Christian spirituality. Contrary to common belief, the two are not mutually exclusive. The Defenders believe that the leather experience can, when integrated and spiritually informed, actually produce a richer spirituality, and help the Church. The club strives to provide a space that leathermen and leatherwomen will find welcoming and familiar, yet unique in its spiritual dimension. Active Chapters: Washington, DC (Founded 1992), San Francisco (Founded 1994), Chicago, Columbus/Dayton (Founded 1992) 00099 Home: USA, active chapters throughout Status: Active Founded: 1981 in New York City as an affiliate of Dignity New York by Michael Olivieri Panel History: N/A Links: Website - Leatherpedia Other Details: N/A Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT GLLA (Great Lakes Leather Alliance) Hosted the Great Lakes Power Exchange contest. 00038 Home: USA, states of: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin Status: N/A Founded: 2000 - 2018 [First event was September 29, 2000 in Louisville, KY. Last event was September 6 - 9, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN] Panel History: N/A Links: N/A Other Details: N/A Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT Barking Leather, LLC At Barking Leather we specialize in adult leather clothing and accessories including our own line of pants, kilts, uniform shirts, uniform pants, bar vests, long sleeve shirts, sleeveless shirts and t-shirts. Since much of our merchandise is hand-made here at Barking Leather, you will be able to get things custom made and fitted. Our harnesses are top of the line and as comfortable as any you will find anywhere. We also have all sorts of novelty items as well such as floggers, whips, nipple play, cock rings, restraints and much much more so be sure to check it out. We are proud to partner with some of the top suppliers and vendors in the country. They are the best in the business, and we have been working with them for many years. We trust in their work and are proud to offer their products and materials. 00208 Home: Atlanta, Georgia USA Status: Active Founded: 2010 by Tory Pup, Sir Ray, and Jody Panel History: Added in-person at Master/slave Conference in College Park, MD August 31 - September 4, 2023. Links: Website - Instagram - Fetlife Profile Other Details: Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT BDSMclasses BDSMclasses is the educational platform of Lady Catherine Gross. Lady Catherine offers many classes on a number of subjects from kink to hierarchical relationships to life coaching. 00055 Home: Baltimore, Maryland USA Status: Active Founded: Lady Catherine Panel History: N/A Links: Website - Fetlife - Lady Catherine - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Other Details: N/A Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT Menamore Leather Levi Club Their annual run was called Lion's Pride. In 2000 they won the Pantheon of Leather Small Event of the Year award for their event “Shave da Bear” 00057 Home: Wilmington, North Carolina USA Status: Dissolved January 23, 2007 Founded: 1989;K. Scott Leider was a founding member Panel History: N/A Links: N/A Other Details: N/A Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next