A QUICK "COASTER & MUG RUG" GIFT

A GIFT TO MY BROTHER 

EXCITEDLY... WITHIN AN HOUR..... ADRINKA SYMBOLS AND KENTE

A BORDER, BATTING AND BACKING.....ADD A  2 1/4" BINDING

CUTTING MY AUTHENTIC AFRICAN WOVEN FABRIC...

SIDE NOTE: MY BROTHER TRAVELLED TO GHANA OVER 18 YEARS AGO.... LARGE YARDAGE... OH HOW I'VE SAVORED & LOVED HIS GIFT TO ME.!!!

 

Set on Point for My Queen Quilt

Setting Triangles from Sixteen Inch Squares

Corner setting cut from 8 3/4" HST

This Queen Quilt is quite the project.... accuracy and triangles

 

I'M QUILTIN - (because) ... I AM AN INSTRUCTOR

MY CLASS IS SOMEWHAT UNSTRUCTURED... AND ALL THE WAY ENTHUSIASTIC

MY CLASS CONSISTS OF OLDER WOMEN....   

The average age of a quilter is 63, and about 65% of quilters are over 45 years old. The average quilter is a woman who is retired, in her 60s, and has a household income of $65,000 or more

HERE IS A LINK TO THE STATISTICS FROM THE Craft Industry Alliance.... 

https://craftindustryalliance.org/the-size-of-the-quilting-market-quilting-trends-survey-results-2024/

The average quilter starts 11 projects a year, and finishes 9, spending six hours per week dedicated to working on quilting projects. Most projects are small, such as lap quilts, and are made in a traditional style. 65% of quilters are spending more than six hours per week working on quilts. The average quilter owns four different types of

 sewing machines.

 

 https://www.facebook.com/share/Cp3chJH3ALWSPGgJ/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Quiltin' ~ ON PINS AND NEEDLES

 

Calaboose Museum (TX)

Hello Quilt Friends.... here's what I learned this weekend as a genealogy spin-off!

The Calaboose African American History Museum (CAAHM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit museum in San Marcos, Texas. CAAHM was founded in 1997 by Mrs. Johnnie Armstead to collect, preserve, and interpret authentic African American artifacts related to San Marcos and Hays County history. 

The purpose of the organization is to inform and educate all citizens about the many accomplishments, contributions and experiences of African Americans in San Marcos and Hays County.

African Presence via Houston Festival 2024

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB6kOF7J0Qw/?igsh=MWV0Nm54cWVndzgwNA==

Election 2024

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMjwMEkLOM88NWRbmWWa17870DuhWCdju9FKox7

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