We challenged each other

 … On our October 30th deadlines.  My joy/work includes two sleeves and labels (one binding almost done. Exhibit items:  “24 x 12”  entitled Women's Strength and a12” x 12” lady who can “Dance Out Loud”

Two Friends Together Quiltin

In my Whitney-Nancy-Stevie-Lordy-Lordy-Luther Vandross voice…….   That’s What Friends Are For….

Her brainchild 

Her smile. Her Joy

Keep smiling.  Keep shining.  Knowing you can always count on me — for sure🌺🌺🌺. Cause that’s what QUILTERS are for!!!!!

Her artwork is about 20” x 38”.  Facial features were zigzag stitched and embodiment of her hair was fused and long-arm quilted in circular loops and swirls 

I’m so proud of my friend of 15++years.   I often note that I don’t have the roots of school-first thru high school—FEAL FRIENDS.   I count and compare to other—as my loss.  Yep

But I can now feel, know and blog/boast at God’s way of giving me cherished and longtime friends—like my girl!!! At the Baby-Lock longarm today!

Rendering/Artistic Quilts

A story to tell and re-tell. 

 Though it’s faintly drawn in pencil…. This Chillis my aunties most pensive, thoughtful look. Go figure— a young woman often treated badly here in Oklahoma!

It’s my favorite photo !  First step to a quick SAQA quilt entry 2024-

Kawandi Quilting is Old and New

My ohhhh my.  Something to learn!!!  Let me share from a fellow blogger…..

Kawandi quilting is from Western India and Pakistan, but it was brought there by immigrants from Africa. These Africans, called Siddis, introduced the kawandi quilts to India. 

Kawandi are made from small pieces of fabric. They are not not patchwork quilts like we make in America, but an appliqué type. Each little piece, called a tikeli, is sewn onto the backing fabric using long straight stitches. A layer of batting or fabric is laid in between the top and bottom layers to make the quilt thicker.

No Stress Quiltin’

Quilting is a Stress-Reliever

The soothing rhythm of stitching and the tactile experience of fabric can help to alleviate the pressures of daily life. The repetitive cutting of fabrics and putting each piece together divert our attention to the present moment, create a mindful focus towards our actions, and promote relaxation.

“Quilting is my therapy, my stress relief, my happy place.” – Unknown

https://www.quiltafricafabrics.com/blogs/news/why-quilting-is-not-for-you

Miriam is to be given credit for this post

Older Adults Arts Festival OKC

 

Sam and Sue Bonnet

A first Quilt by Nancy Calhoub 

Women’s Suffrage in a QUILT

I’ve collected multi-variable color fabric.  I’m drawn to the large print!!! And my source is African themed !!!   For me—-it feels so gratifying 

And it an election year.  VOTE

PINWHEELS and Vote

A few years ago… Women’s Suffrage was celebrated.   I couldn’t resist buying it.  And the pinwheels were UFO’s

UFO’s

Fabric along with Life’s Delights

 Such as my Quiltin friends

Finishing up a Saturday Quiltin Session 

Such as NEW SPECTACLES on almost an annual basis…blessed to pay a pretty penny!!! 

Such as a new-do….new headwrap

Such as fabric always galore and more

Typed up a fabric label….

Upcoming October NEWQ quilt show

Our Birthday Celebration 

We were Langston freshman kiddos… now we’re wonderfully 70++++plus🌻🌻🌻🌻

A Saturday favorite food delight

QUICHE!!!

Let’s Sew On…. !!!

Snooping Around for A Call for Submissions

 This is something I have diligently done for years.  In the back pages of a favorite magazine... a link to a Quilting Guild in the African American big city festivals or Museums featuring an idea that I can materialize into a QUILT

There is a museum just waiting for me to "CURATE" another quilt exhibit in Logan County in Guthrie, Oklahoma....  a must do on my list of things to do.

Did I mention my age-old dream of documenting quilts in the Black communities/indviduals who quilt!!!

Just a fun thought for today.....  I'll come back to this post to fill in a bit more of my day-dreams

Black Families Matter

 

String Quilt: Soaring On

 Earlier Post of first 16 square (measure 7 1/2 inches) is now up to almost 60 squares.    Hmnnn.  Nine Across and Six down… 

Friend said… what’s this quilt for?  Yep it’s groaned over filling this wonderful 10 x 10’ Studio space.   It’s really a cozy-Clive fit—-enveloping my senses and my soul as I see!!!!  Luv it!!!

I answered:  it’s mindless stitching!  It’s a moment to straight stitch and plan out the bigger issues in my day—-my called—my life!!

I’m really feeling this age thing…. In view of two older brothers.  Death  Sorrow and loss all around. An Election of 2024 -November 04

So. I quilt!

Serious Images: 55 years ago

I visited with my brother who graduated HS in 1968

He’s a marked man….. remarkable also!    The year was tumultuous…. And here I am transferring parts of my heart and souls into fabric art!!  I’m satisfied with work of 2023 (HIGH CRAFT EXHIBIT)

On 16 October 1968, two black US athletes – Tommie Smith and John Carlos – stood on the podium at the Mexico City Olympics, heads bowed. They wore black socks with no shoes; Smith wore a black scarf around his neck. As the US national anthem played, they each raised a black-gloved hand in silent protest.

 Although no words were spoken, the moment was full of meaning. Smith, who had won gold in the 200m, setting a new world record, raised his right fist to represent Black Power. Bronze medallist Carlos, wearing a bead necklace to symbolise the lynchings of black Americans, raised his left fist to represent black unity. The scarf stood for black pride and the socks with no shoes represented African-American poverty.

I’m Prayerful today

 Candice Sturgis    J. Kaiden.  Chance