Creek Freemen Quilted Artistry

 I am filled with joy and gratitude to have recently quilted a unique commissioned quilt for the Muscogee Creek Freedmen Museum in Oklahoma City. 

My original design celebrates the enduring legacy, resilience, and contributions of the Freedmen community -especially vivid in Dolly Stidham glance in the photograph — I picked up on the imagery of soaring swallows gracefully flying across rich, dusty-brown textured fabrics.  Machine stitched and appliqué plus a beautiful African themed backing!

The swallows symbolize freedom, hope, perseverance, and the journey toward new horizons.  It is both an honor and a privilege to have created and contributed to the story of the Creek Freedmen!  This quilt that commemorates history while inspiring future generations to remember, celebrate, and cherish this remarkable heritage.

Each stitch is a tribute to the spirit of those who came before us and a celebration of the vibrant legacy that continues to soar. 🕊️🧵✨

Weekend Reflections from Bquiltin Studio

 

• Quiltin' Pieces of Me

Quilted Pieced of Me! 

This weekend has been filled with gratitude, creativity, and purpose.

On my design floor, fabric pieces continue finding their place as colors, patterns, and possibilities come together in unexpected ways. Every quilt begins with a vision, but it is the journey of arranging and rearranging that often reveals the true story.

On my longarm, stitches have flowed steadily, connecting layers of cloth while connecting me to generations of makers who understood the power of creating something beautiful with their hands.  

Completing a quilt.... I felt the quiet joy (immensely) in designing and watching this quilt come alive beneath the needle. Tomorrow is the opening display of "Wings of Destiny" during the Creek Freedmen UNITY Gathering in South Oklahoma City. It is an honor to share this quilt and participate in a gathering that celebrates heritage, community, resilience, and hope.

Beyond quilting, life continues to be richly rewarding. I remain gleefully engaged in writing our family book, listening to the Audio Bible each week, and attending the Health and Wellness Center in Northwest Oklahoma City. 

As I am aging gently... I want the best-life-ever..... so these are the things / activities that nourish my spirit, strengthen my mind, and remind me that creativity flourishes when we care for ourselves and remain connected to our family, neighbors and friends. 

As another week begins, I am thankful for every stitch, every lesson, every friendship, and every opportunity to let the fabric speak.

Thanks for being.... hoping you will --keep stitching, keep learning, and keep believing in the beauty of your own story.

— Beverly Kirk
Bquiltin Studio

The Soul of Black Folks Quilt Reception

The Soul of Black Folks: 250 Years of Creativity, Leadership and Innovation

presented by

Women of Color Quilters Network, Fitton Center for Creative Arts

The Soul of Black Folks, featuring 50 artists of the Women of Color Quilters Network, celebrates the resilience and creativity of African American culture, utilizing quilts as a vehicle for healing, remembering and reclaiming narratives.

The quilts’ tactile and colorful qualities engage people emotionally through artist receptions, guided gallery tours and story quilt workshops.

The exhibition is organized by Carolyn Mazloomi, a nationally-acclaimed quilt artist, lecturer and founder of WCQN.

Medium: 

Fiber, Mixed Media

 https://www.handwork2026.org/event/the-soul-of-black-folks-250-years-of-creativity-leadership-and-innovation/