Quilt Layout Designs - Designed by My Husband!

I’ve been traveling, teaching, and working on 20+++ quilts this past year — shows, exhibits, and so much inspiration (even from last year’s Quilt Cruise to Mexico 🌊).

This week he timidly told me — for the second time — he didn’t like something I added.

The lettering. On my Curved Log Cabin.

The fabric was already brilliant. The movement spoke for itself — side to side, top to bottom. It didn’t need words.  So I removed the letters and sent her off to my long-arm quilter — free to breathe.

Next quilt adventure is below... --- my NE 63 Street Quilter Guild (STQG) gathered as 20 women making 20 blocks of the International Queen Block.   Colors... background and patterns were varied!

Here's my first layout.

This is the re-make!

Hubby said to re-space out the heavy weight of black fabric on queens along the bottom portion.  

OK..... okkkkkkkkk..... aaaahhh    hmnnnnnn

Better layout.... by a QUILTER"S HAPPY HUSBAND

Thanks - Dude

 

Wearing my quilt on my sleeve

 For years… I smiled at the folks stitching quilty emblems onto their jeans, jackets, and skirts.

I admired.
I just looked.

But today? It’s my turn. 

QuiltCon 2026 in Raleigh, NC — I’m coming for a girls’ fun trip, and I’m wearing my quilts. 🧵✨

Denim with stitches.  Fabric with meaning.   

Confidence in every thread.  And easy.   I simple zig-zagged (iron-on stitch-witchery to secure edges) and smoothly it is such a joy!

Proud to be one of those quilty Black girls who said, “Sis, it’s time.”

And it is. 💛  — Beverly

The Joining of Quilts and Genealogy

 

The Oklahoma County Home and Community Education (OHCE) Genealogy Group is pleased to present a program that combines two of America’s favorite hobbies: Genealogy and Quilting. On Wednesday, February 18th, at 10:00 a.m. they will host member Beverly Kirk as she presents “Admiring Harriet Powers.”

 

Harriet Angeline Powers, an African-American quilter from the late 1800’s, poured her faith, experiences and community’s stories into her work. Only two of her quilts survive today: The Bible Quilt and the Pictorial Quilt. Yet, their impact is timeless. Whether you are a quilter, a lover of history, or someone who values the voice of trailblazing women, this lecture will inspire and connect you to an enduring creative legacy.

 

The speaker, Beverly Kirk, is a member of the Genealogy Group, the President of the OHCE Scissor Tales Quilt group and an active quilter and teacher of quilting.

 

The OHCE Genealogy group meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Oklahoma County Extension Center, 2500 NE 63rd St., OKC. Our purpose is to share our love of family history, genealogical research, local and national history and how those are part of our past, present and future.

 

Our meetings are open to the public and more information can be found on our Facebook page: OHCE Genealogy Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1614399178772026/

Radiant Arts Exhibit February 2026

 

Momentum Harriet Powers

 Her stamp is phenomenal 

Fear of a Black Art Show

I’m knocking on every door-a call to enter…. Jabee just received the OK 2026 Governor Award… his exhibition runs February 13-28th, 2026!   

I’m in.   

Political Climate in USA --- approaching our 250th Year (1776) and cruel words being spoken!

It's hard for me to watch the ROOTS series of years ago.... and equally hard for me to pick up this book.... I'm reading sketchy - cautiously.... READ I MUST.    SPEAK I MUST

QUILT I MUST

Teaching Artist and Lecture / 2026

 

Quilting as Always ! Dear Jane

 

So, no.  I only glanced at the pattern.... since I figure I've know about DJ since the 70's - 80's!!!   hmnnn   NO JOKE ON MY SCRAP PILES... 

BUT a 5" unfinished square.  I DON'T INTEND TO COUNT THE BLOCKS.... JUST A QUILT ALONG FOR SURE!

I'm just so grateful for God giving me my retirement dreams and visions of long ago.   !   Quiltin, Gardening, Genealogy, Patio chimes, A cup of tea an quilting all in the same day!

The Rhythms of Life as I Quilt

 December 18th..... a day... a year.... a sister.  

Today, I worked my way through mental and emotional uneasiness and finally settled my heart and mind.

A little after midnight, I realized something clearly.

Here’s what I know.
Here’s why I quilt—every day.

Quilting allows my mind to rest by fostering mindfulness and emotional expression. I am able to relax. Within each human that God has so wonderfully created is a parasympathetic nervous system—designed to help lower stress and restore balance. The rhythmic nature of sewing, the repetitive cutting, strip piecing, the angles of geometric shapes and basic squares, or the careful appliqué of a beautiful floral pattern allows my mind to rest as I meditative.  

Always knowing God is near.  He cares.  He is good.

I've found an escape route—a far away place,,, far from the mental noise bouncing endlessly in my brain.

The feel of good cotton, silk, or minky fabric becomes a tangible and welcome refuge from life’s challenges. Texture matters. Touch matters. What I create today.... matters. 

When I rise from a quilting session—no matter how long or how brief—I say to myself:

“It is well with my soul.”

And in this moment, I AM WELL.

My scrap bin  will it every go away (grinning -- NO!)

triangles folded - the color and touch of wax cloth

same fabric... multiple designs for a quilt

We love the Cloth!

 

A bit of joy at our gathering of almost 20 ladies in NORTH EAST WELLNESS QUILTERS this week

Yes we love the fabric abcs our deep felt, caring caring and respected friendships that have grown over the past two years!

Quilting cruiser

 

A Full Day and a Finished T-Shirt Quilt

 

Houston International Quilt Festival - October 2025

Paper pieced pattern.  I made this quilt back in 2016 or earlier in my joyous quilting.  It was in Quilter's Cache (I think) and labeled NO WASTE.    As I have used it, and made an adaptation that suits me better!  I renamed my individualized creation as a Star Dust Wonder FPP.

 

Houston International Quilt 2025

 On my way.   Road travel. Yippee

Open Studio Friday 10-10-2025