Viola Canady | |
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| Born | Viola Canady November 3, 1922 |
| Died | March 21, 2009 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Quilting |
| Notable work | Cathedral Window Quilt |
Viola Canady (November 3, 1922 – March 21, 2009) was an African American quiltmaker. Canady discovered her passion for quilting through exposure to its processes as a child. She was the co-founder of the Daughters of Dorcas and Sons Quilting Guild of Washington, D.C. Canady created a wall hanging for the Charles Sumner school and it is exhibited at the Sumner museum. One of Canady's most notable pieces is the Cathedral Window Quilt.