After doing 2 little paper pieced borders I believe I'll need to rethink the quilt if I want anyone to sew along!! LOL
I thought these 2 pieces look a little like pointy teeth!! hahahaha
I don't have it trimmed quite all the way but the finished size is 1"x9"
Even if you don't paper piece and I offer templates I think it will still be a little more tedious than a "fun" sewalong should be!!
And because I live in the desert and we get very little precipitation, the name comes from my area with word play on the book 50 Shades of Gray (which I had no desire to read)
Hence the quilt name, "50 Shades of Brown"
On another note.
2 friends and myself felt called to have a get together to talk about race and racism in our community.
We kept the group small and limited to personal invitations to woman from our churches.
Each of us contacted a woman of color that we knew and asked if they'd be willing to speak and share their personal stories.
With everything that has, and is going on, it is such a good time to listen and discuss racism.
We supported a local outdoor venue and although the day's temp topped at 100 all 30 people, which was our limit, came! It was very exciting. Here is Laurie, a Native American, who takes every opportunity she can to educate others about her culture, history and current racism issues.
Here is Irene, who was raised in a large non English speaking migrant family. She was really nervous, so her good friend sat close for support.
And Cecilia, who grew up in the south and shared with us "at least you knew who didn't like you there."
None of these women are holding grudges, but were eager to educate and share their experiences. My heart was touched.
I hope your week is going great. Not sure what I'm up to this weekend. It's been HOT!
Much Love
