< BACK TO QUILT Fresno Leather Advocacy Group We are a Leather Family living and promoting Leather Lifestyle in the Fresno and the Central Valley through service, education and transparency. About the Design: Designed by Sir Phillip and Bytesunfish in August 2016. The stripes represent the colors of the three founding Houses. The triskelion, well, because BDSM. The open book was selected by the House of Fury. This implies an open invitation to write Y/your history, make Y/your mark, and to be a better person through self reflection. The scroll was selected by The Enigma to signify O/our passion for education and openness. Education is valued and respected, and W/we strive to facilitate education for others. The pentagram (or pentacle) was selected to represent Casa Del La Strega (The house of the witch). The star represents spirit, earth, air, fire and water, the elements essential for life. The circle around it symbolizes unity, wholeness and the quest for Divine Knowledge. 00086 Home: Fresno, California USA Status: Active Founded: The family bonded & were vested at Leather HEAT April 2016, officially formed in January 2017. Three Houses founded this group: House of Fury, The Enigma, and Casa Del La Strega Panel History: Panel was mailed to the project around July 2017. There was no formal ceremony to add the panel to the quilt. It is as of yet unknown the first appearance of the panel. Links: Fetlife Three Houses founded this group: House of Fury , The Enigma , and Casa Del La Strega Other Details: Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT Litany Against Fear (Leather Quest Completion) Each graduating class of Leather Quest, adopts a name for itself and designs a custom patch specifically for the class. This panel represents the graduating class of Leather Quest SLC from 2013. 00157b Home: Salt Lake City, Utah USA Status: N/A Founded: Leather Quest SLC graduating class of 2013 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 Rack Room The Rack Room was started in 2018 by 2 community members (SmartAssDaddy and SalowithHorns) who wanted a community venue for everyone to gather and have a space place to practice BDSM. In July of 2022 the management was transferred to JMichaeld and mercey, who volunteer along with there trusted family; The Panda and The Panda's girl, to manage the dungeon. They all came in eager and ready to continue with the progress and growth of the dungeon. The Rack Room's staff is an all volunteer staff including the management. The purpose of The Rack Room is to be a community gathering place to help ensure a safe place for all. The Rack Room is all inclusive and open to all. The Rack Room allows any group to come in and provide educational demos and support groups such as submissive round table groups and Rope Bite. The Rack Room is thriving and continuing to provide a safe, clean, all inclusive space for the community to meet. 00231 Home: Milton, Florida USA Status: Active Founded: 2018 by SmartAssDaddy and SalowithHorns Panel History: Added in-person at SouthEast Leatherfest, June 13 - 16, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia Links: Fetlife Profile - Fetlife Group Other Details: N/A Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

Leather web resources for both historical research and current leather organizations. Resources Where do we go from here? The Leather Quilt Project is a historical archive that takes many many hours of research in addition to the physical quilt itself. Below you will find links to help you on your own journey of discovery of Leather. Leather Quilt Links Fetlife Facebook Instagram General Research Resources Wayback Machine - A project of the Internet Archive, it catalogs 25+ years of searchable website history. Internet Archive - A non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more. Datenschlag - English pages - Datenschlag is a sadomasochist education and support group based in Germany and Austria. Since our main outreach is into the sadomasochist subculture of German-speaking countries, our publication language is mostly German. We are, however, very much interested in keeping in contact with sadomasochists from other countries to collect facts and knowledge on international SM traditions and customs. ONE Archives Foundation - An independent 501©(3) dedicated to telling the accurate and authentic stories of LGBTQ people, history and culture through public exhibitions, educational projects and training, and community outreach programs. ONE Archives at the USC Libraries GLBT Historical Society Museum & Archives - Founded in 1985, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Historical Society is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of LGBTQ public history. Our operations are centered around two sites: our GLBT Historical Society Museum, located since 2011 in the heart of San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood; and our Dr. John P. De Cecco Archives and Research Center, open to researchers in the Mid-Market district. General Leather Resources The Leather Journal Gwen Hardy's 2003 Colors of Leather Archives Leatherpedia The Leather History Timeline Leather Archives & Museum Carter Johnson Library & Collection Leather History Preservation Foundation Reclaiming Our Leather History The Leather Research Reference Shelf Gay Rodeo History Archives Regional Leather History Los Angeles Leather History San Diego Leather History Utah Leather History The Leather History Timeline for Texas Houston LGBT History Active Leather Conferences (as of 6/4/2023) My Leather Life - An up-to-date listing of major cons and contests Leather History Preservation Weekend Leather Leadership Conference Master/slave Conference M/s Gathering Northwest Leather Celebration SouthEast LeatherFest South Plains Leatherfest Wicked in the West

< BACK TO QUILT Daddy Bear's Claw Clan Claw Clan was officially named in 1998 by the 17 members of the time. We had jokingly dubbed our anchor Dom a “Beast Master” since all members of the extended Leather family had some animal affiliation: bears, pups, big cats, lizard, ponies, and even a dolphin. He came from a gay Leather and military background, which both excited and chafed at the same time. We do not all live under the same roof, and some have not visited in person for years, but through the wonderful gift of electronic communication we do stay united in loving dedication to Family. Our family spans the world. We are the clawed beasts of your nightmares and of your wettest dreams, and at times supervenient superheroes. All genders, all races, all abilities, all faiths, all roles… It is a strong common thread that ties us together, while differences can make that thread thin at times it is dedication to Leather life as we each know it and mutual love that keeps it intact. We serve our greater community by providing service to Leather conferences together. Leather History Conference, Leather Leadership Conference, SouthEast Leather Fest, and Leather History Preservation Weekend. 00039 Home: Knoxville, Tennnessee USA Status: Active Founded: N/A Panel History: Added in 2014 at the Leather History Conference in High Point, North Carolina. Links: Fetlife - Facebook Other Details: Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT MAsT: Baltimore N/A 00062M Home: Baltimore, Maryland USA Status: Defunct, not listed as an active chapter on the MAsT International website as of November 23, 2022. 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 MAsT: Central New Jersey As a chapter of MAsT International, MAsT Central NJ serves those located in Central New Jersey and the surrounding areas. We provide support to those in, and interested in, the M/s lifestyle, through frank discussion and social opportunities. 00093M Home: Central New Jersey USA Status: Active Founded: Late 2004, officially chartered by MAsT International March 2005 Panel History: N/A Links: Website - Fetlife Profile - 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 501 Eagle Indianapolis “The 501 was proud to be known as one of the midwest’s prominent Eagle bars in the United States. 501 Eagle in one of the first and only leather gay bar establishments in Indianapolis and home to the Indiana Falcons, a leather club of Indiana, Indiana Kink Society (a pansexual play kink club that emphasizes education), Indiana Leather Pride Contests (Indiana Leather Sir/boy, Ms. Indiana Leather Pride, Indiana Master/slave, Indiana Bootblack), Indiana Puppy Contest, and the Mr. 501 Eagle contest.” 00046 Home: Indianapolis, Indiana USA Status: Defunct, Closed October 15, 2016 Founded: Terry Frames & Dick Johnson on April 2, 1986 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 Florida Power Exchange In 2013, the inaugural Florida Power Exchange conference was convened, marking the beginning of a tradition that annually honors and imparts knowledge about the myriad Power Exchange relationships experienced globally. This event is dedicated to crafting a welcoming and secure environment for participants of all dynamics, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. Its aim is to nurture a setting conducive to learning, exchanging ideas, and fostering unity among attendees, thereby reinforcing their individuality and collective purpose. Through this assembly, the Florida Power Exchange endeavors to fortify and enlighten our community, laying a foundation for a more empathetic and robust society for present and forthcoming generations. The Florida Power Exchange stands in celebration of each unique individual's contributions. 00232 Home: Tampa, Florida USA Status: Active Founded: In 2013 by Michael Waites Panel History: Added in-person at Beyond Leather XVI on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida USA Links: Fetlife Profile - Fetlife Group - Website - Facebook - Facebook Group - Twitter Other Details: Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT Pin Panel 6 In 2019, the decision was made to remove pins and dedicated pin panels from the quilt. The weight of the pins and the damage their pinbacks were doing to the other leather panels made this decision necessary to protect the health of the quilt, but these pins and dedicated panels were important and have been lovingly preserved and put in a display at the Carter Johnson Library. 0 Home: Status: Founded: Panel History: Links: Other Details: Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next

< BACK TO QUILT Rocky Mountain Olympus Leather N/A 00049 Home: Colorado USA Status: N/A Founded: 2013 (in 2014 the contest was renamed to Rocky Mouuntain Person of Leather in alignment with the newly formed International Person of Leather contest) Panel History: N/A 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 TheJunction “The Junction” is a destination house of kinky “goings on” and the twice annual Kinkstock, located on 3.8 acres of open and flat land backing the Sumter National Forest. Come visit and bring your friends! 00246 Home: Clinton, South Carolina USA Status: Active Founded: Established and founded in 2016 by Jenifer Jones Panel History: Added in-person at SouthEast Leather Fest, June 13 - 16, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia Links: Fetlife Profile - Fetlife Group Other Details: Have details about this panel that are not listed? We need you! Email the Historian . Previous Next