Wafrica the Kimono meets Africa!
on Nov 15, 2009 in Artist Featured african fabric culture Diversity Ethnic While President Obama is visiting Japan I thought this would be the perfect occasion to spotlight the work of Serge Mouange, who has woven the beauty of two cultures with African fabrics and Japanese kimonos.

Dr. Gaither’s new documentary quilt project “Watermen of the Chesapeake”
on Nov 15, 2009 in Community Events African American community culture Diversity Quilting Want to contribute your handy needlework or family stories to the quilt project underway documenting the history of African American men on the Chesapeake? Here's how...

African American Quilt Exhibition, Open Now
on Oct 21, 2009 in Events Quilt Shows African American Exhibition Quilts If you are anywhere near or will travel in the vicinity of Augusta, Georgia The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History currently has a quilt exhibition.

Sew Compassionate, Cancer Care Pillows
on Oct 21, 2009 in Community community Sewing For the past 5 years they have donated over 4,300 handmade pillows to patients who are undergoing breast cancer procedures.

After Midnight…Artistry in Motion
on Oct 21, 2009 in Artist Featured Visual Steven Lopez and his After Midnight series captures the soul and spirit of each Divas that he paints.

Jack T Franklin, known for his camera & beret
on Oct 21, 2009 in Did you Know? Featured Photographer Jack T Franklin, an African American photographer from Philadelphia who had a career that spanned 60 years and his pictures a testimony of African Americans, American life, civil rights, music, entertainment and Philadelphia.

Save Handmade
on Oct 20, 2009 in Laws & Regulations Handmade Homemade Laws Mind your own business Regulations Small Biz Did you know? If the CPSIA regulations that have been proposed are enacted it will effect millions of people who sell handmade or homemade products.

Turn Your Crafts into Cash
on Oct 13, 2009 in Mind Your Own Business FYI Arts Crafts Entrepreneurs Hobbies Mind your own business This ABC News Report highlights the experiences of 6 women who have made the leap and perhaps one of their stories will spur a creative business for you.

Minding Your Own Business FYI
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BaBaBlankets, Threads across an ocean…
on Oct 8, 2009 in Featured Quilting Social Entrepreneurs The story of BaBaBlankets begins with E Aminata Brown while living in Ghana as she observed young girls carrying packages and, baskets on their heads.