Birthday cake for my younger daughter approaching 29 trips around the sun. Naja loves pandas so I made an edible panda village with mini pandas figurines! Red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, chocolate crumbles and pretzel fence. #homemade #creamcheesefrosting #redvelvetcake #pandalovers #panda #chocolate #scratchmade #baking #blackcreatives
You can't make this stuff up! Ghost Busters car in Aldi's parking lot. Bloomfield, NJ. Unbelievable!
I'm reposting this cautionary quilt in view of today's Supreme Circus decision. The Clowns granted immunity to a pathological liar, insurrectionist, malignant narcissist and despot, who will destroy democracy to serve only himself. The Supreme Circus is corrupt and complicit in the erosion of this American experiment. All eligible voters must elect a president who will appoint honorable judges to the highest court of the land. In the words of Octavia Butler, “Choose your leaders with wisdom and forethought. To be led by a coward is to be controlled by all that the coward fears. To be led by a fool is to be led by the opportunists who control the fool. To be led by a thief is to offer up your most precious treasures to be stolen. To be led by a liar is to ask to be told lies. To be led by a tyrant is to sell yourself and those you love into slavery.” The time to act is now, while we still can. #activism #supremecourt #circus #circuslife #hypocrisy #clowns #affirmativeaction #roevwade #discrimination #politics #corruption # lackofintegrity #octaviabutler #politics #Blackwomentriedtosavey’all #insurrection
The Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild (NHQG) celebrates their 29th Anniversary with a much anticipated quilt exhibit “Honoring Our Heritage: One Stitch at a Time” at the Montclair History Center’s Crane House & Historic YWCA Museum this June. In addition to a variety of a quilting styles, NHQG will present quilts and wall hangings that showcase patchwork, applique, collage and abstract textiles. Additional special exhibits include: Legacy of Black Mermaids, African American Suffragists, African Gala, Mardi Gras Masks, NHQG Retreat, Unique Pincushions, African Village, Fabric Postcards. In lieu of regular tour admission prices, suggested donations of $5 per visitor will be honored.
On Thursday, June 13th join the History at Home: Legacy of Black Mermaids with the Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild on Zoom at 7 pm. Drawn from the rich folklore of Water Goddesses and Mermen, Black Mermaids traveled with the enslaved to comfort them on the ships that took them away from their homeland. NHQG celebrates their 29th Anniversary with this virtual program and the much anticipated quilt exhibit. This program is free but registration is required @ montclairhistory.org. #blackquilters #quiltersosinstagram #NewJerseytextileart #newjerseyquilters #glendorasimonson #quiltinglove #njcrafts #wearableart #blackcreatives #africanamericantextileart
#ropebasket #fabricscraps #fabricbowl #textileart #art #blackquilters #Montclairhistorycenter #historicywca #montclairhistory #quiltguild #anniversarycelebrations
Jukebox Memories is included in 17th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition in North Charleston, SC. Exhibit dates May 1st - June 16th. #textileart #blackquilters #quiltersosinstagram #NewJerseytextileart #newjerseyquilters #glendorasimonson #quiltinglove #njcrafts #wearableart #blackcreatives #africanamericantextileart #music
Angel Babies Matter Network
The National African American Quilt Guild partnered with Angel Babies Matter Network to donate 400 mini baby quilts for Moms of Angel Babies. These very special mementos will go directly into the arms of a mother as she leaves a hospital without her baby in tow.
#angelbabiesmatter #PAILAwareness #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #PAIL #miscarriage #ectopicpregnancy #stillbirth #neonatalloss #neonataldeath #angelbabiesmatter #infantloss #communityservice #griefsupport
Pleased to announce our participation in CBS Channel 2 Black History Month Special Event! View today 5:30 pm. Quilt Exhibit Rhythm of the Cloth @West Orange Library through March 2024. Demonstrations at WO Library March 17th, #textileart #blackquilters #quiltersosinstagram #Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild #Carolyn Davis # Kristie Keleshian #West Orange Library # Black History Month #newjerseyquilters #glendorasimonson #quiltinglove #njcraft #blackcreatives #africanamericantextileart .
NEW JERSEY Quiltfolk Magazine is officially released!!! I’m featured in this issue along with other fierce quilters and textile artists from the Garden State. Get 20% discount with my coupon code: GlendoraQF29. #textileart #blackquilters #quiltersosinstagram #NewJerseytextileart #newjerseyquilters #glendorasimonson #quiltinglove #njcrafts #quiltfolk #quiltfolkmagazine
Link to Issue 29: New Jersey Info/Purchase page: https://www.quiltfolk.com/issue-29-new-jersey/
Woo Hoo!! So pleased to announce I'm included in the New Jersey issue of Quiltfolk Magazine. I'm in very good company. Release date January 2024.
So pleased to announce my participation in the upcoming exhibit PIVOTAL An Exploration of Art & Activism. Opening reception 12/3/23 2-4pm. #textileart #art #activism #politics #corruption #integrity #truth #conscience
Tote Bag for a fashionista who still rocks stilettos! Happy Birthday!
#textileart #blackquilters #stilettos #redshoes #sewingproject #sewingmakesmehappy #sewistsofinstagram #admiringmyhandywork#quiltersosinstagram #NewJerseytextileart #newjerseyquilters #glendorasimonson #quiltinglove #njcrafts #wearableart #blackcreatives #africanamericantextileart
I'm thrilled to announce that "Motherless Child" has gone to the home of a very dear friend, activist, educator, artist and historian! 🥰
SUPREME CIRCUS was created in honor of recent Supreme Court decisions which restrict individual freedoms despite long-established legal precedent. Roe vs. Wade permitted women to have autonomy over their bodies. Overturned! Race-based Affirmative Action in the college admissions process diversified higher education. Invalidated! Discrimination against same-sex couples allowed under the guise of free speech. Sanctioned! Rampant corruption and blatant hypocrisy in this formerly august body, further diminishes their status. This “supreme” body reigns without integrity or oversight. They are clowns and we are under the subjugation of a circus. “… Step right up, hurry, hurry … let the sideshow begin.” #supremecourt #circus #circuslife #hypocrisy #clowns #affirmativeaction #roevwade #discrimination #politics #corruption # lackofintegrity #textileart #blackquilters #quiltersosinstagram #NewJerseytextileart #newjerseyquilters #glendorasimonson #quiltinglove #njcrafts #blackcreatives #africanamericantextileart
"Black Mermaids Swimming form Africa to America" opens tomorrow in Charleston, SC. Mermaid Fabrics is in this exhibit!! "In my world, Black Mermaids are sewing enthusiasts and textile artists. They are inspired by antique sewing machines, as well as energized by exotic fabrics and embellishments. Surrounded by schools of fish, this mermaid embarks on an impromptu trip to her local (underwater) fabric store, to stimulate her creativity. The trip was a huge success, not only purchasing a bolt of fabric and remnant bundles, but meeting with fellow creatives as well. This little mermaid found exactly what she needed for current and future projects." #blackmermaids #sewing #africanamerican #quiltersofinstagram #cowrieshells
#fish #underwater #womanofpurpose #quilting #watergoddess #underthesea #fabrics #goddessbraids #african #africandiaspora
Delighted to be included in the exhibit of Black Mermaids!!
Brotherly Love is on exhibit: Art in the Atrium 31st Anniversary Show at Morris County Court House through August. Lovingly rendered, this piece is based on a vintage photo of 2 cousins, Ronnie and Jimmie, in front of our grandfather's truck. Notice the license plate has only 4 digits! #familytime #africanamericanart #vauxhall #africanamericanquilter #collage #ata #brothers #brotherhood #vintagetruck #textileart #naaqg #cousins
I'm delighted to be included in "The UNIVERSE in BLACK" Exhibit at Novartis Pharmaceuticals. #African American Art #Black Art #Black Artists #quiltsofinstagram #quilting #African American History #Afrocentric #ArtintheAtrium #Afrocentricart #textileart #textileartist #blackartnj #Africanamericanquilters
Great news!! I'm participating in an upcoming art show at MPAC, "The Soul of African American Art". #Art in the Atrium #African American Art #Quilted Stories #African American Artists #Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC),
Books worth banning are worth reading!! Banning books is really about controlling thoughts. Arm yourself with information contained therein and think for yourself. #readbannedbooks #resist #africanamericanart #artquilt #determination
