What is it? It’s a Quilt ….a gift of function and beauty… of hands and heart—-and our quilts indeed have a story to tell! A Scissor Tale!
The truest foundation of our quilts consist of the woman/man holding needle, threads and scissors…using our skills-creativity-imagination -our joys and hurts—— we make do. And we thrive all-the-more!
It’s been 7-8 days of pull out / review of fabric scraps …. And unfinished-half complete quilt projects!!!
My wonderful iPhone featured // shared Ontario CA photo dated January 2020! Seems soooo long ago B4 Covid-19!
My St Petersburg WCQN quilter (new friend) actually created this BLACK MAN quilt that I so admired!!!
I intend to appliqué my cuzin’s names on left lower border fabric
This velvety Royal purple…. My cousin sent a box of ‘em to me to make him a quilt
Crown Royal Quilt - Majestic 
Geesch. I had the nerve for Thanksgiving Gift to my cousin……. But m’Lady Long Arm
Sandra E. Andersen 2001-2008
A Legacy of Stitches is what we leave behind;
the imprint of our very soul that lasts beyond our time.
The heart that quilts knows, oh, so well the peace that can be found,
as needle meets with fabric, for there is no sweeter sound.
Whether quiet piecing done by hand or on our sewing machine,
there’s rhythm to our stitches as we sew along each seam.
Those stitches tell the story of our lives as they unfold
as we think of quilts that Grandma made with stories left untold.
The humdrum of our daily lives grows elegant and grand,
when we start to cut the pieces, then stitch the fabric in our hands.
And whatever is the reason for the quilts we piece and sew,
and whoever is the maker, there is one thing that we know.
Each quilt is full of memories, and is a treasured thing.
If quilts could talk, imagine how some quilts would surely sing!
For some quilts are sewn in happy times and others when we’re sad,
and some are sewn in laughter and others when we’re mad.
Some are sewn to warm us, and some sewn just for fun,
and some are “works in progress” that never quite get done!
Some quilts are sewn for beauty, a quilt made just for “show”,
but the heart of the true quilter is the one who really knows~
That no matter how the quilt is stitched, we leave our mark in time.
This Legacy of Stitches is what we leave behind.
Just excited to tell and say thanks to everyone who visited the Artists for Literacy Opening Reception! If you haven't already, be sure to visit The Art Hall or our Online Gallery to view the exhibition of 60 original works by Oklahoma artists that creatively portray the spirit of literacy.
I received an HONORABLE MENTION AWARD : my quilted art piece entitled EYE READ!
Click on the links for more info I’m thankful!
For my chillun— my hope😮😮😮
AKA
DRESSED TO THE NINES!!! Quilt along!
I quilt-a-long with BLACK GIRLS QUILT AND CREATE past fun years! A classic Eleanor Burn quilt item has captured the heart of US THREE quilt friends!
So-since I’m scrappy. (Refusing) to buy more fabric…. Here’s a super stash gifted to me (wow)
I’m addicted
Not the original Eleanor Burns 1990’s outfit. Honoring Harriet Tubmans life story 2022
Hello good quilt friends!!!!!
In a niche very close to our familiar EAST OKC….. I slipped into a different venue! Mary Sturberg - the organizer and I were excited!
September 29, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Art Hall
519 NW 23rd St. Oklahoma City 73103
The OKC Metro Literacy Coalition provides drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the Artists for Literacy Opening Reception, along with a neat Urban Tea Shop….. A diverse of quote ARTISTS—- I was one of this group—original works by Oklahoma artists that creatively portray the spirit of literacy.
Musical entertainment by Wood Willow Tickets: $30 per person PURCHASE TICKETS Find more information and sponsorship opportunities at www.okcreads.org/
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May you find creative work
That nourishes your spirit with joy
.....and fills your pocketbook with green.
(I.D. Garuda)
It’s time to share -to show n tell -my St Petersburg FL most-exciting EVER museum adventure!!!
September 9-11. 2022: Friday was the opening weekend of Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West at the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art.
And Im wanting to enter more original pieces in National Quilt Contests. This is a 18" x 24" panel. I'm sewing a two inch border to the right and bottom sides (no cutting) and I noted the unusual wording. A quick search led me to Etsy and etc. If I believe what I read..... this is a treasure. I don't remember how I came into possession..... just having an eye for Africa and saving a few dollars!
....dear friends in quiltland....I'll chat more about this fabric panel as it develops! Yippee
Login….. A long list…. My name does not appear…???
Dear Judges:
Why not?
