From Dakar Comes Sotiba Fabric Panel

So often, I fold and gently refold my most colorful, precious fabric pieces.   Im entering the phase of "What Am I Saving This For?" in my life.  

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

 

Year 2022. Covid, Me and First Lady Jill Biden

Yes, we attended a birthday party for a dear 88 year old lady.   About 2-3 days, an itch, a scratch in my throat...... Home test negative.  But oh my.   Visit to ER room and I'm POSITIVE.   

Retired, at home/quaratine ... so I'm fairly cool for 7-10 days.  But the nights are horrendous.   

I have finished a couple of major "CALL TO ENTRIES>>> submission deadline.   More upcoming artist adventures really draw me into that creative closet..... what's gonna burst out of the closet makes me giddy!

 

Fridays’ Quiltin Quote

 

Whatever-else could life and QUILTIN’ be about?   Positive Outlooks!!!!  

What Quilt Rejection…looks like

Login….. A long list…. My name does not appear…???

Dear Judges:

Why not?

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  Beverly Hugging Kirk, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  

EMAIL:  Bquiltin@gmail.com

TITLE:  “Tears and more tears!”

STATEMENT:  I look into the hearts of women worldwide and I know also of the myriad of trials and trauma we’ve shed.  Even to consider my own grandmother’s struggle and tears….and more tears…. cries that eventually yielded strength, character, moral codes, love and honesty which women pass to their next generation!

TECHNIQUE:  100%cotton, appliqué - all over meandering quilting