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.
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| My contribution block |
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| 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.
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| Juanita's Wall Hanging for "The Love of Africa" |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Floral Sister |
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| Tula loving Sister |
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| Garden Sister |
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| Oceanic Sister |
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| Butterfly Queen Sister |
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| Bird Sister |
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| What a Hoot Sister |
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| Woodland Sister |
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| Purple Paisley Sister |
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| Bright Blooms Sister |
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| 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).
