A group of retired Black women in Philly gather weekly to sew period pads for girls in Africa. Along the way, they've also built a community here
"We believe in each other and have faith in ourselves, and we have faith others are going to support us”
"We believe in each other and have faith in ourselves, and we have faith others are going to support us”
Dozens of Black women in Philly gather weekly to sew reusable period pads for girls in Africa and beyond
A group of retired Black women in Philly, many already skilled quilters and artists, gather weekly to sew period pads for girls in Africa. Along the way, they've also built a community here.
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December 30, 2024 at 12:40 AM
A group of retired Black women in Philly gather weekly to sew period pads for girls in Africa. Along the way, they've also built a community here
"We believe in each other and have faith in ourselves, and we have faith others are going to support us”
"We believe in each other and have faith in ourselves, and we have faith others are going to support us”
#wipwednesday a bit more progress on the Steady Thread sew-along #embroidery
August 19, 2026 at 9:18 PM
#wipwednesday a bit more progress on the Steady Thread sew-along #embroidery
should we do a #bbsky sew along ??? we could do it during the season, pick a free pattern and sew while we watch feeds!!!
omg if you guys are gonna have matching pjs I need to make a set too 😂😭😌
May 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM
should we do a #bbsky sew along ??? we could do it during the season, pick a free pattern and sew while we watch feeds!!!
Stephen I will take "knowing how to sew without having to learn" over "being unusually good at spotting what song a collection of words can be sung along to"
If you could trade away one thing you're good at to be as good, but no better, at another thing, would you, and for what?
June 1, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Stephen I will take "knowing how to sew without having to learn" over "being unusually good at spotting what song a collection of words can be sung along to"
Quilted. Ready for facing and then hanging. It’s from an improv shoals sew along by Nicholas Ball. #improvquilting #quiltsky
February 14, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Quilted. Ready for facing and then hanging. It’s from an improv shoals sew along by Nicholas Ball. #improvquilting #quiltsky
Block #3 Flowering Quilt along, Fat Quarter Shop, June 2025 Sew Sampler
June 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Block #3 Flowering Quilt along, Fat Quarter Shop, June 2025 Sew Sampler
I love plushies so much that I learned how to sew to make one. I grew attached along the way
January 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM
I love plushies so much that I learned how to sew to make one. I grew attached along the way
Flowering Quilt along block 4 from Fat Quarter shop - Sew Sampler
July 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Flowering Quilt along block 4 from Fat Quarter shop - Sew Sampler
Here's my colorful fabric pull for my Reimagine Quilt Sew Along. Have you joined yet? I'd love to have you! The goal is to sew with what you have. duringquiettime.com/2025/01/lets...
#reimaginesewalong #duringquiettimepattern #quiltsky
#reimaginesewalong #duringquiettimepattern #quiltsky
January 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Here's my colorful fabric pull for my Reimagine Quilt Sew Along. Have you joined yet? I'd love to have you! The goal is to sew with what you have. duringquiettime.com/2025/01/lets...
#reimaginesewalong #duringquiettimepattern #quiltsky
#reimaginesewalong #duringquiettimepattern #quiltsky
More progress on my quilt from the #madeandfound2024 sew along.
April 5, 2026 at 11:53 PM
More progress on my quilt from the #madeandfound2024 sew along.
First quilt block sew along, Fat Quarter Shop “Flowering” pattern. I’m using fabric from my stash. I can’t see spending 189$ for the kit.
April 29, 2025 at 2:07 AM
First quilt block sew along, Fat Quarter Shop “Flowering” pattern. I’m using fabric from my stash. I can’t see spending 189$ for the kit.
BOM Flowering Block 2, quilt along Sew Sampler Fat Qtr shop
May 28, 2025 at 11:58 PM
BOM Flowering Block 2, quilt along Sew Sampler Fat Qtr shop
Modern Quilt Guild members: It's time for the 2025 sew-along.
I'm looking forward to some non-traditional quilting!
www.themodernquiltguild.com/resource/mqg...
I'm looking forward to some non-traditional quilting!
www.themodernquiltguild.com/resource/mqg...
April 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Modern Quilt Guild members: It's time for the 2025 sew-along.
I'm looking forward to some non-traditional quilting!
www.themodernquiltguild.com/resource/mqg...
I'm looking forward to some non-traditional quilting!
www.themodernquiltguild.com/resource/mqg...
First look at Starry Signs: our 2025 Block of the Month + Quilt Sew Along project!
November 22, 2024 at 6:47 PM
First look at Starry Signs: our 2025 Block of the Month + Quilt Sew Along project!
Toni's Garden Sew-Along Block #5 is now on the website.
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#quiltsky #quilting #quilts #artquilts #appliquequilts #applique #sew-along
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#quiltsky #quilting #quilts #artquilts #appliquequilts #applique #sew-along
April 24, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Toni's Garden Sew-Along Block #5 is now on the website.
redbootquilts.com
#quiltsky #quilting #quilts #artquilts #appliquequilts #applique #sew-along
redbootquilts.com
#quiltsky #quilting #quilts #artquilts #appliquequilts #applique #sew-along
#ThursdayGreen
Wait til you see the close-ups of this quilt by Mandy Fleig! The bright sections were made in a mini sew-along series by Alison Glass, (Guicy & Guice.) She named her quilt "Spectral Surge." I think it looks like floating diatoms. The Spectrals are hand stitched in place.
Wait til you see the close-ups of this quilt by Mandy Fleig! The bright sections were made in a mini sew-along series by Alison Glass, (Guicy & Guice.) She named her quilt "Spectral Surge." I think it looks like floating diatoms. The Spectrals are hand stitched in place.
April 30, 2026 at 8:07 PM
#ThursdayGreen
Wait til you see the close-ups of this quilt by Mandy Fleig! The bright sections were made in a mini sew-along series by Alison Glass, (Guicy & Guice.) She named her quilt "Spectral Surge." I think it looks like floating diatoms. The Spectrals are hand stitched in place.
Wait til you see the close-ups of this quilt by Mandy Fleig! The bright sections were made in a mini sew-along series by Alison Glass, (Guicy & Guice.) She named her quilt "Spectral Surge." I think it looks like floating diatoms. The Spectrals are hand stitched in place.
i still need to sew the hood and do so more with the fur but he’s comin along
January 3, 2026 at 3:22 AM
i still need to sew the hood and do so more with the fur but he’s comin along
It's coming along. Only background left to do. I'm very happy with it. It will become a small pillow. 😀💜
#needlepoint #needlepointing #monogram #embroidery #embroider #vintage #needlepointcanvas #purple #green #sew #sewing #pillow #interiordesign #oldschool #fiberart
#needlepoint #needlepointing #monogram #embroidery #embroider #vintage #needlepointcanvas #purple #green #sew #sewing #pillow #interiordesign #oldschool #fiberart
April 9, 2025 at 1:14 AM
It's coming along. Only background left to do. I'm very happy with it. It will become a small pillow. 😀💜
#needlepoint #needlepointing #monogram #embroidery #embroider #vintage #needlepointcanvas #purple #green #sew #sewing #pillow #interiordesign #oldschool #fiberart
#needlepoint #needlepointing #monogram #embroidery #embroider #vintage #needlepointcanvas #purple #green #sew #sewing #pillow #interiordesign #oldschool #fiberart
Here's a quilt I don't think I have shown you guys, or maybe I have, I can't remember. I made it about 2 years ago, it was a mystery sew along. So I made all the different parts and didn't know how they would go together until the very end. #quiltsky
July 12, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Here's a quilt I don't think I have shown you guys, or maybe I have, I can't remember. I made it about 2 years ago, it was a mystery sew along. So I made all the different parts and didn't know how they would go together until the very end. #quiltsky
In order to sew the new Ice Queen shawl, beads along the sew line must be removed by hand.
I've been at it for 5.5 hours. I had to walk away 🤪
I've been at it for 5.5 hours. I had to walk away 🤪
a cartoon of a girl with the words internally screaming next to her
Alt: a cartoon of a girl with the words internally screaming next to her
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December 10, 2024 at 9:31 PM
In order to sew the new Ice Queen shawl, beads along the sew line must be removed by hand.
I've been at it for 5.5 hours. I had to walk away 🤪
I've been at it for 5.5 hours. I had to walk away 🤪
Nobody does. They are just hoping to sew chaos and "own the libs" in some way, and hurt minorities along the way.
March 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Nobody does. They are just hoping to sew chaos and "own the libs" in some way, and hurt minorities along the way.