Adinkra Block for QuiltsUnscripted
Tutorial on using an Adinkra symbol in a fusible applique modern traditional quilt block
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Tutorial on using an Adinkra symbol in a fusible applique modern traditional quilt block
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An amazing book has landed on my desk a couple of months ago–and I am fascinated by it. Sewing & Survival is an historical overview of Native American quiltmaking that adds to our knowledge of historical and contemporary quiltmaking. (Purchase your copy here.) The author, Teresa Duryea Wong, is an accomplished quilt historian, writer, lecturer
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We now have a free and (relatively) easy way to document our quilts. Our work does NOT need to be lost in history. The Quilt Index is an amazing digital archive of quilts that is free and open to everyone. Here’s an overview from their site. The Quilt Index is an open access, digital repository
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It is really important to document ourselves as makers of the wonderful quilts and other gifts that we make for family and friends. I like to make simple labels with the monogram function on my Janome 9450 QCP. I try to always add a label when I am giving quilts to friends and family. It’s
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The International Quilt Association is another victim of the Pandemic and, perhaps, of changes in the quilt world. The IQA founders and board decided to close their doors. It’s a sad loss–they published an attractive journal that documented winners of past shows and also sponsored lots of events over the years. Their judged shows set
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I am thrilled to announce a new series of interviews with some of my Quilt Friends– all artists , quilters, curators, designers and entrepreneurs—now available on my YouTube channel. The series is called “On the Design Wall”. I have just uploaded the first two interviews in this series with many more to come in the
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Are you looking for ways to see old and new quilts online at home? How about going to see modern art at the museum at home? I know that I’m missing my guild Show & Tell. I’m missing spending a few hours at our local museums and galleries (followed by lunch or dinner out of
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African American Quilters represent a significant percentage of traditional, modern and art quilters in the USA. African American quilters work in every quilting category–and not all African American quilts are improvisational. Here are a few important African American quilters resource books that I suggest you check out if you would like to learn more about
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There’s a new quilt history online course being offered by Dr. Sandra Sider that will give you a foundation. The lecture series is being offered by the Texas Quilt Museum starting Feb. 1st. If you make a donation to the Museum, you will be enrolled in the lecture series!! It’s a bargain–the suggested donatin is
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