In one of the last official acts for the Uhuru Quilters Guild in 2020, you decided to cast your vote for me to become your next coordinator. With that said, let me begin by saying a very heartfelt “thank you”.
On behalf of the entire Guild, we would like to express our gratitude to Maxine Morgan for her dedicated years serving as Uhuru’s Coordinator.

Let us begin by recognizing that 2020 was a challenging year for all of us. Thanks to Cornelia Carter-Sykes, for taking us forward into the era of Zoom, a new technology which we will continue to utilize until we can meet in person again. We will continue to develop new and exciting ways to meet and exchange ideas, and new projects while serving the charitable needs of our community.

We have made through 2020, and look forward to all that 2021 has to offer. I wish you all a warm and Happy New Year.
Azalia O. Butler
Uhuru Coordinator
 
How about a quick trip?
https://www.virtualyosemite.org

​The upcoming exhibit "Quilts and the Stories They Tell"  looks at fabric narratives as told by Sarita Brewer, Sandra Ealy, Cathy Fink, Shirley Hodge, Lauren Kingsland, Angela Lanier, Maxine Morgan, Tammie Morrow, Winifred Wallace, Carol Williams, and Katherine Wilson.  Curated by Lauren Kingsland in partnership with Sandy Spring Museum, with support from the Maryland State Arts Council.  Hope you can visit the show in person or virtually.   Registeration for virtual programs is through SandySpringmuseum.org.
Virtual Exhibit Programs
One Snip Stars for Quilters
January 16 at 3:00 pm
Hands-on virtual workshop on how to construct a 5-pointed star with a clever fold and just one snip of
the scissors. Led by Lauren Kingsland.

Make a Flash Story Quilt
February 2 at 10:30 am and 7:00 pm
Hands-on virtual workshops on telling a simple story in fabric led by Lauren Kingsland.

Behind the Quilts: A Virtual Musical Experience
February 18 at 7:30 pm
Featuring music from Grammy-winning duo Cathy Fink and Marcie Marxer, spoken word by curator
Lauren Kingsland, and shared stories by members of the Uhuru Quilters Guild.

HerStory Through Quilts
March 6 at 11:00 am
Virtual presentation focusing on the anatomy of a story quilt and highlighting story quilts created by a
diverse group of women. Led by Angela Lanier.

The Sandy Spring Museum will exhibit our story quilts virtually and physically in January. Below please find links for more information and reservations.

Uhuru members will join master quilt artist Lauren Kingsland and Cathy Fink for in an exhibit "Quilts And The Stories They Tell". The exhibit will run January 8- March 12, 2021; open Mondays and Wednesdays 10am - 4pm and Fridays 10am - 8pm and will be closed on President's Day. There are capacity limitations so reservations are encouraged.  Learn more and make a reservation here: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/quilts/

Save the date and reserve your spot for Angela's virtual presentation, HerStory Through Quilts, March 6 11am - 12:30pm. https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/event/virtual-herstory-through-quilts/​

Please share with your friends, family and quilt lovers.
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Katherine Wilson's quilt False Advertising, was one of 31 quilts selected for  the SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) Beyond the Mirror exhibit that will be on tour through 2023.  It will debut at International Quilt Festival in Houston October 2020. Click here for more information.

​Katherine Wilson’s quilt Prayer Warriors is currently hanging in the exhibit Working with the Muse at Strathmore Mansion in Bethesda, MD. Click on the link https://www.strathmore.org/visual-arts/exhibitions/quilts# for a virtual tour of the exhibition. Enjoy. 

I’ve finally finished my 2013 Quilts to Make list and this list leaves me thinking about “inspiration”. As I poured over the project bags, boxes, books, bookmarked magazines, I pondered my criteria. Why did three wonderfully modern quilts, one really complex hand applique and several hand embroidery quilts make this year’s list? Where did this eclectic mix originate?  Thus, my “inspiration” question.

Do you scan Pinterest for hours? Do you clip from quilting magazines? Bookmark blogs and websites? Do you have the latest quilting book published? Are you fascinated by a favorite technique? Do you have a favorite instructor or famous quilter you are inspired by? Leave a comment, let me know.

Of all these resources, I can say without hesitation or doubt my greatest inspiration, month after month, is our Show and Tell. I see the work of “My Ladies,” (my affectionate term for my fellow guild members), and I’m moved to create, repeat, try, start, or just do something with fabric. There are months when I only enter my quilt room to iron a shirt, yet I’m suddenly there on the third Saturday after a guild meeting, trying to get my bearings or start yet another new project. With all the books, blogs and and quilting magazines overwhelming my senses without fail, “my ladies” shine above as inspiration and for that I’m ever grateful.

Happy 2013! It is my pleasure and honor to lead Uhuru into 2013. For many of us January is a time of reflection, evaluation and goal setting; well it is no exception for Uhuru. Your Executive Board, committee chairs, and faithful volunteers have met and planned an exciting 2013 for the Guild. I can't wait until our January meeting to share the exciting details.

I'll be honest, I've not yet completed my personal quilting goals for 2013, but I do know that more time quilting and with my quilting friends is at the top of my list. I've also thought of the areas where I've fallen short over the last year, and I realized that I have not done my part in community service. Several of our members are so very passionate and dedicated to the Guild's community service efforts and that passion has inspired me for 2013.

Again, Happy New Year Uhuru! And if you are a quilter in the suburban Washington area, looking for a "quilters home", please join us for our next meeting.

Ciao,
Cornelia