Quilts - Healing Medicine for the Soul

 There's been a really keen and heartwarming interest in a recent Netflix short that shows the healing power of quilting, I;m sharing this the short documentary, The Quilters, which is a wonderful example of the saving grace of stitching the sometimes broken pieces of our souls.  Such creativity, an escape and a chance to share our humanity when this group of incarcerated men make birthday quilts for kids in foster care.   

Take a  listen to Elizabeth Chappell's conversation with the the documentary's creator.

Sippin my tea ~ livin' good!

Sri Lanka's (an island in South Asia) 

most widely known export, Ceylon tea, which ISO considers the cleanest tea in the world in terms of pesticide residues. Sri Lanka is also the world's 3rd largest exporter of tea.

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!

Why We Luv To Quilt

I often ask myself “What is it that I really, really love about the process of making a quilt?

The making of a quilt is a way to straighten out the ragged edges in my life. I can't wait to awake and start again.... piecing. Peace. It's the combination of taking apart yardages of fabric and putting this into MY WAY of handling life.... forming a new thing. A thing can be tumultuous and look mixed up but it is now organized and squared-up. It may be humorous and silly. But the formation of a new thing and the quilted feel and colors sink deep into my soul! Now... it probably time to cook, clean, teach, hug and talk, read and write...... I sleep well. I look forward to another day of quiltin.....

Bquiltin' in my Studio.

Quilters around the globe..... now it's your turn. Wake up, Quilt a square, take a stitch of yard, or paint with your brush, or play you piano...... Sleep well. REPEAT

Quiltin' ~ ON PINS AND NEEDLES

 

African Presence via Houston Festival 2024

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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

Barrista Log Cabin: Sunday After Midnight

 It’s a finish.  I’m closing in!  And I’m gonna quilt it myself-my longarm

There are 17 strips in this Eleanor Burns Long Cabin.  The layout is called Barn-Raiding  a challenge in layout stripping. Sewing, turn counter clockwise,,,  supreme accomplishment of strips 1 3/4 inch  (whyyyyy) the last four strips are 2 inch   Made 36💗💗💗blocks 12.3” @ six across and six down    Just 1 1/2” black border and black binding that I’ll lovingly hand stitch   Remember Label and hanging sleeve!!!

My cultural heart strings say DEI.    Yep.  This quilt pulls into alignment…. The hues and vibrant colors of my world.  It’s the night of Kamala’s acceptance speech 8-22-2024.   Don’t Boo —-VOTE!

Lessons on String Quilts

 Hello Dear Quilt Friends!

Yes I have ziplock backs full of my precise, clean and fresh leftover fabric pieces from maybe pre-Covid days!

So, I'm teaching class at my wellness center,,,, and a good many sewists and quilt folk are donating fabric!!!

What’s a girl like me to do🌺🌺🌺🌺???  Happy dilemma!  

Lessons on String Quilts!

“Strings” are all those leftover fabric strips and pieces that float around everyone’s sewing room. String quilts are simply quilts made from your longer fabric scraps.

To make a string quilt, you start with a foundation fabric or foundation paper, then use an easy sew-and-flip technique to attach strips and scraps to the foundation until the scraps completely cover the foundation.

That’s all there is to it! There’s no fussy measuring, no templates to follow, no precision cutting, no pattern to worry about. The freedom to choose colors and run crooked a bit is my favorite part of making blocks!

Stay and visit again for my HOW-TO TUTORIAL!!!