tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427639517782209372026-10-20T19:39:52.796-05:00 Bquiltin Studio . . . . . . .
Inspired Quilt Artistry ~ Quilter, Quilt Historian, Designer and Long-Arm QuilterBquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.comBlogger1227125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-76376570749377134292026-10-20T19:39:52.796-05:002026-10-20T19:39:52.796-05:00Nat'l Museum of American IndianBeautiful October 2026Hello Good QUILTY FRIENDS! COME ALONG WITH ME! Go check out these blocks! I am enjoying this immensely and on October 17 there's going to be a Sew Along down at the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian NMAI - Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian asked quilters who are Indigenous Americans to provide quilt blocks that emphasize various Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-6371171589054934372026-10-19T23:40:00.000-05:002026-10-19T23:40:00.117-05:00 Quilter @ Quiltfolk What's My Style? I love to teach. I graduated as an Business Education major. Thus, I've taught classes at quilt shops, guilds and at large conferences and it's a good source of revenue. (I'm retired yippee) Contracts are drawn up with specific lecture or workshop rates and travel reimbursement. If teaching at large conferences may not giveBquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-46419692879427387502026-10-17T23:17:00.000-05:002026-10-17T23:17:00.120-05:00Bquiltin' Quilt Anatomy - What's Your Style?What's My Style? I am an artist who makes quilts, I don’t call myself an art quilter. I am simply an artist whose base medium is fabric.Who Am I? What's my signature line? An art quilt is one that is made to be viewed as art because the design, color and alignment are unique to me as the maker. Such that it does not have a utilitarian value.&Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-47619950287459659712026-10-15T23:06:00.000-05:002026-10-15T23:06:00.160-05:00Bquiltin' Quilt Anatomy - Focus and Inspiration - My Focus: Precision piecing, repeating blocks, may or may not be functional as my quilts blend and honor the impact of my family and cultural viewpoints. My Focus: Concepts and beliefs are expressions that tell important an important story, non-traditional shapes, and conceptual storytellingBquiltin' a success for over two decades and I've remained busy with commissions and Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-88303225550549874792026-10-13T22:54:23.298-05:002026-10-13T23:43:24.253-05:00Finding My Lane --- Bquiltin' StudioI stay inspired by others..... to the point that I may mimic. Well no, I redesign in my traditional craft style of quiltin'Leaning towards traditional/modern techniques as my fabric stash is filled with piecing of blocks that require precision. Intensity of colors and cloth and images that are native to my "BLACKNESS"... and looking to see the audience who will Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-25371832948904545152026-10-10T21:23:37.206-05:002026-10-10T21:23:37.207-05:00Friendship as Therapy for QuiltersFriends, Fabric, Laughter, and a Little Peace for the Soul I think we all know how it goes.... a little bit of fabric,needle and thread, and time spent with good friends can make the world feel a bit lighter?Quilting is good therapy! And I’m not just talking about the beautiful quilts we create. I’m talking about the joy that happens along the way—the conversations, the laughter, the shared Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-36227151894139415782026-10-07T10:27:49.185-05:002026-10-07T10:27:49.186-05:00Ups and Downs of A Quilter Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-53560991941994947742026-09-25T10:18:41.229-05:002026-09-25T10:18:41.229-05:00A Pea Sized Pituitary Live throws us a curveGod is so gracious and ALL KNOWINGWhat the heck ???Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-70001721459378290862026-09-22T20:43:34.413-05:002026-09-22T20:43:34.414-05:00Beverly Kirk / Faculty @ Houston Quilt Festival 2026 Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-36512908605507226342026-09-19T11:48:14.968-05:002026-09-19T11:48:14.969-05:00 Let the Fabric Speak!This block creates a colorful, expressive portrait of a woman, using fabric to bring her face, hands, and personality to life.At Bquiltin Studio, there are no rules about color—only possibilities! The International Queen lets you use your favorite scraps or mix and match fabrics to create the face and hands. I seem to always start in a quiet cloud... waiting for the creative urge in picking Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-24349150824545646412026-09-15T23:00:51.017-05:002026-09-22T20:43:51.733-05:00Oooooh Decisions: Border or Facing a Quilted Art-piece Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-32501188553994627562026-07-07T21:29:43.874-05:002026-07-07T21:29:43.874-05:00Still Stitching ~Squares into Masterful Art Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-65771099864825706902026-06-15T23:52:48.483-05:002026-06-15T23:52:48.484-05:00Creek Freemen Quilted Artistry I am filled with joy and gratitude to have recently quilted a unique commissioned quilt for the Muscogee Creek Freedmen Museum in Oklahoma City. My original design celebrates the enduring legacy, resilience, and contributions of the Freedmen community -especially vivid in Dolly Stidham glance in the photograph — I picked up on the imagery of soaring swallows gracefully flying across Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-73833500737616005162026-06-12T21:58:39.245-05:002026-06-12T21:58:39.246-05:00Weekend Reflections from Bquiltin Studio
Quiltin' Pieces
of Me
Quilted Pieced of Me! This weekend has been filled with gratitude, creativity, and purpose.On my design floor, fabric pieces continue finding their place as colors, patterns, and possibilities come together in unexpected ways. Every quilt begins with a vision, but it is the journey of arranging and rearranging that often reveals the true story.On my Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-2647724489014152692026-06-11T21:24:05.440-05:002026-06-11T21:25:37.813-05:00The Soul of Black Folks Quilt ReceptionThe Soul of Black Folks: 250 Years of Creativity, Leadership and Innovationpresented byWomen of Color Quilters Network, Fitton Center for Creative ArtsThe Soul of Black Folks, featuring 50 artists of the Women of Color Quilters Network, celebrates the resilience and creativity of African American culture, utilizing quilts as a vehicle for healing, remembering and reclaiming narratives.The quilts’Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-70684746295124737462026-05-28T23:32:12.011-05:002026-06-11T21:27:33.193-05:00Bquiltin Stitch and Sail Experience 2027Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-46224366205438513012026-05-25T02:04:58.759-05:002026-06-11T21:28:23.789-05:00Creative People who look like me! What is a CREATIVE? Active creatives are defined as individuals who have made a creative project in the past 12 months.) the quilt market is expected to reach $5 billion by 2027. There are now 85 million “active creatives” in the US and Canada, representing more than $35 billion in sales. (Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-28174054873083220082026-04-25T22:14:00.000-05:002026-04-25T22:14:28.846-05:00Quilts - Healing Medicine for the Soul There's been a really keen and heartwarming interest in a recent Netflix short that shows the healing power of quilting, I;m sharing this the short documentary, The Quilters, which is a wonderful example of the saving grace of stitching the sometimes broken pieces of our souls. Such creativity, an escape and a chance to share our humanity when this group of incarcerated men Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-79893834401780178152026-04-22T21:43:00.003-05:002026-04-22T21:43:39.642-05:00Sippin my tea ~ livin' good!Sri Lanka's (an island in South Asia) most widely known export, Ceylon tea, which ISO considers the cleanest tea in the world in terms of pesticide residues. Sri Lanka is also the world's 3rd largest exporter of tea.Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-76371751817012989552026-04-09T20:20:00.008-05:002026-04-25T22:15:54.554-05:00QKS 2026I will demo3D Folded FlowersOPEN STUDIO Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-30151591909733047182026-03-25T09:33:00.008-05:002026-03-25T09:33:57.328-05:00Mindful ~ Meditation ~ Stitchin Comes later I CHOOSE TOSit comfortably and soften your gaze or close your eyes.Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of 4…Hold for 2…Exhale through your mouth for 6.Let your shoulders drop with each exhale.If your mind wanders, simply return to your breath—no judgment.Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-28805494282813900072026-03-17T01:45:00.000-05:002026-03-17T01:45:41.922-05:00Log Cabin Summer Days Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-52072379156082654752026-02-11T22:02:00.002-06:002026-02-11T22:13:52.509-06:00Quilt Layout Designs - Designed by My Husband!I’ve been traveling, teaching, and working on 20+++ quilts this past year — shows, exhibits, and so much inspiration (even from last year’s Quilt Cruise to Mexico 🌊).
This week he timidly told me — for the second time — he didn’t like something I added.
The lettering. On my Curved Log Cabin.
The fabric was already brilliant. The movement spoke for itself — side to side, top to bottom. It didn’t Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-27841870255061586962026-02-11T21:46:00.004-06:002026-02-11T22:07:33.599-06:00Wearing my quilt on my sleeve For years… I smiled at the folks stitching quilty emblems onto their jeans, jackets, and skirts.
I admired.
I just looked.
But today? It’s my turn. QuiltCon 2026 in Raleigh, NC — I’m coming for a girls’ fun trip, and I’m wearing my quilts. 🧵✨
Denim with stitches. Fabric with meaning. Confidence in every thread. And easy. I simple zig-zagged (iron-onBquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442763951778220937.post-53098321893861651452026-02-04T21:56:00.000-06:002026-02-04T21:56:04.334-06:00The Joining of Quilts and Genealogy The Oklahoma County Home
and Community Education (OHCE) Genealogy Group is pleased to present a program
that combines two of America’s favorite hobbies: Genealogy and Quilting. On
Wednesday, February 18th, at 10:00 a.m. they will host member Beverly Kirk as
she presents “Admiring Harriet Powers.”
Harriet Angeline Powers,
an African-American quilter from the late 1800’s, poured her Bquiltinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582841283064017238noreply@blogger.com0