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Protest quilts at QuiltCon West in Pasadena

Karen Maple with her quilt "Black Lives Matter" at QuiltCon West in Pasadena on Feb. 18. Many of the creations address social justice issues, including gun violence and racial inequality.

Karen Maple with her quilt “Black Lives Matter” at QuiltCon West in Pasadena on Feb. 18. Many of the creations address social justice issues, including gun violence and racial inequality.

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Feb. 20, 2016 3:30 AM PT

QuiltCon West in Pasadena

“Hillary Quilton” by Diana Vandeyar on display at QuiltCon West.

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QuiltCon West in Pasadena

Chawne Kimber won first place in improvisational piecing for her quilt about the death of Eric Garner, titled “The One for Eric.”

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QuiltCon West in Pasadena

Patrons examine “My Brothers Jeans,” a quilt Melissa Averinos made from jeans worn by her brother, who committed suicide.

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QuiltCon West in Pasadena

QuiltCon West in Pasadena is expected to draw almost 10,000 people.

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QuiltCon West in Pasadena

Jacquie Gering addresses violence in Chicago in “Aftermath.”

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QuiltCon West in Pasadena

Improvisational piecing winner Chawne Kimber, right, is congratulated by Joan D’Angostino.

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