Craft in America: QUILTS episode premieres on PBS Dec 27, 2019

     In case you missed the Quilts episode on TV you can watch it now here or come back later and watch it. I liked the Michael A. Cummings interview. He was a sickly child and by himself often so he learned to draw. While his parents wanted him to major in business he set his mind to become an artists. His quilt "Springtime In Memphis" was inspired after a trip to our marvelous city. I was very impressed with all the featured quilters and what they had to say.

     Armed with my pen and paper to take notes, (I am a note taker and list maker) I learned that the segment is available on Amazon Prime Video,You Tube, and PBS.org. Share in a comment what you liked about the Quilt episode.

Peace, love, and art,
Angela

"I Am A Man" Custom Printed Fabric

During a visit to Spoonflower.com I found this "I Am A Man" custom printed fabric. The iconic "I Am A Man" slogan refers to the signs worn by the striking sanitation workers during a protest march in Memphis, Tennessee. Their fight for better working conditions is what brought Dr. King to Memphis. Sadly he was shot while standing on the balcony of the Loraine Motel.

This is a image of the fabric I purchased.

 Shop for more custom printed fabric by the designer who created the "I Am A Man Fabric here


All eyes will be on Memphis this week as we commemorate the anniversary of his death on April 4, 1968. This morning I could not travel my usual route to work. Many streets are closed since there will be a lot of automobile traffic as well as foot traffic. It is in the spirit of Dr. King that I share with you the fabric and the message. It is reminiscent of days gone by when I too supported the sanitation workers and their message just as he did 50 years ago.

Peace, love, and art,
Angela

Cotton the Fabric of Our Lives

The title of this blog post is taken from a 2012 TV commercial titled "Cotton the Fabric of Our Lives." This analogy in many ways describes what connects us rather than what makes us different.
 

Authentic Mississippi Delta Cotton

Can you imagine how excited I was upon salvaging this cotton stalk from a grade school teacher who taught a lesson on Cotton during Black History Month. Many of the children had never seen real cotton before. They really loved the touch, feel, and smell of it. This plant is straight from the Mississippi Delta.

Monroe is a fan too.

If you are wearing something made from Cotton check this out!

Known as "King Cotton" it is the most common fiber used by quilters.

It would also make for a beautiful flower arrangement with other natural plants too.

Here is a picture of what our roadsides look like.

Cotton truly is the Fabric of Our Lives.

Peace, Love and Art.