Sisterhood Grows

When Juanita (from Canada) asked for my permission to use the International Sister Quilt Block for a charity wall hanging to be donated to "The Love of Africa", my answer was a resounding YES.  I also offered to send one sister block as a starter, which was received with happy enthusiasm.

My contribution block

Accompanying Letter

Juanita promised to send a picture of the finished wall-hangings. I smiled. Folks promise things but then life happens or they forget. So I was very pleasantly surprised when Juanita actually kept her promise.

Juanita's Wall Hanging for "The Love of Africa"

Thank you Juanita

In another part of the world, Raewyn decided to dip her toes in the pool of sisterhood blocks. Surprisingly (or not) she found herself completely immersed in sisterly hugs.  I so appreciate that Raewyn included the link to the original tutorial in her posts, and it is only fair that I return the favor. Do check out her blog and their lovely dresses.



The third story of sisterhood comes from the village of Deurne, located in the south of Netherlands. Some time ago, Mien found the older version of the blocks (African Ladies), drafted it and started making blocks. Of course she could not stop at one and soon enough, she had a quilt. She also modified the design to add feet to the sister's block. I love that the block is open to modification.  Here is her spectacular quilt.

Vlisco on the Catwalk by Mien Boerekamp

The fabrics are absolutely gorgeous. Mien used Vlisco fabrics manufactured in the adjacent town of Helmond - fabrics she had acquired over the years. You can learn more about the Vlisco fabric at https://www.vlisco.com.

I saw these fabulously bold and colorful fabrics at the Philadelphia Museum Art in 2016, and shared on my blog.  Read more about the Philadelphia Museum of Art exhibition including a slide show and
Q&A with Wale Oyejide - one of the designers.



And finally, here are my sisters in purple for September edition of the RSC 2019. Sharing with Angela's Linky Party.

Floral Sister

Tula loving Sister

Garden Sister

Oceanic Sister

Butterfly Queen Sister

Bird Sister

What a Hoot Sister

Woodland Sister

Purple Paisley Sister

Bright Blooms Sister

All of the Purple Sisters

I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties, see full list on the sidebar.
As usual I'd love to hear from you - my quilty sister (or brother).

Goals & Winners

Somebody shoots a goal and is declared a winner!!!
Let's reverse that order. Shall we?

Becca Bags (Sterling Fest on 10/8/16)

Winners first.  I conducted the first true giveaway (orphan adoption event excluded) in celebration of 101 blogposts.

Here are the winners.

70 # 70– Allison CB won the Craftsy Class

11 #11– duelingthreads (no-reply comment blogger) won the FQ Bundle 1 

37 #37– Mary@ Fleur de Lis Quilts won the FQ Bundle 2

33 #33– Kate won Charm Pack 1

59 #59– Sylvia H won Charm Pack 2

52 #52– Tish Stemple won Charm Pack 3

Congratulations to you all.  Hey duelingthreads, please contact me with your email address.
If I do not hear from you by Monday September 12, 2016, I will pick someone else.

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Speaking of goals, I have a problem...
What is that?

Well, I do not want to show my work until it is complete.  Then, once it is finished, I can make a very big deal out of it!!!

Woven 

But what is a blogpost without pictures?
Exactly.

What a Treat!

Ooh Wow!!!

So this blogpost includes pictures from my trip to Philly over the Labor Day weekend.

At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, there was an exhibit on African fabrics called Threads of Tradition.   And they also provided building blocks to play. Of course, I played :-)

Plenty of inspiration and tons of eye candy here.
 

Cat's Eyes?

Falling Leaves

Yellow and Purple

Stunted Mushrooms?

Sterling Fest is on October 8, 2016.  My September will most likely be dedicated to making items for sale at the fest.  In addition to that, I have the following projects in the pipeline

Love love love the droplets

1. Finish a UFO - Aquaculture Baby Quilt
2. Angel's Quilt - Design is finalized, Fabric is cut, and first test blocks completed
3. New Pattern Quilt - Finish the Quilt, Finalize the pattern, Publish it (more like October)

Let's see what I can get accomplished.

Light & Shade

Trendy Block

Playful!

Girls will be Girls!!!

Fine, something for the boys

Spools - Someone likes to sew!

Of course a sewing machine!!!

I had no idea that I would find this exhibit. Just lucky.  Speaking of lucky, I saw this chair in the museum workshop area.  Just because it is a chair, does not mean it cannot be a work of art.

Just a Chair!!!

So much gorgeous fabric and I could not touch??? That is why, I bought this.
I love these super cute jellyfish and puffer fish.

So, what are you trying to finish in September?

As always, I love to hear from you. I will be linking with all my favorite linky parties as well as
Red Letter Quilts for the One Monthly Goal.