@ourshieldmaiden: Talk about imposter syndrom! It was so scary applying for a quilters grant. I’d never written a grant proposal or really even seen the value in my art to think about applying! I really wanted to be able to put the funds toward spending more time on this project and bringing it to life through a trip to Chicago to see the original quilt. Don’t worry, I’m going to keep working on it, but it just won’t happen as fast as it might if I was getting funding. Ultimately this project is such an important part of history as both an African-American woman and as an American Girl collector. Hoping for bright things in its future! ❤️ #americangirldolls #americangirldoll #agdoll #quilt #applique #quilting
LOVE! ❤️I live near Chicago so I NEED to see Addys quilt.
2025-07-13 03:17:09
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AuthenticCola :
turn needle applique?! that is a labor of love 👏👏
2025-07-13 14:47:10
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bea_arthur :
I’m proud of you for putting yourself out there and reaching out for the grant. don’t stop. your work is so important involves modern pop culture AND African-American history. I hope you get a chance to visit the original quilt and this might be silly- but I think of quilting as such a spiritual practice, I think of the original artist’s Spirit and how tickled they must be looking down at you doing this project 🥺
2025-07-14 01:25:24
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hannah.moore93 :
This is STUNNING! Wow. Beautiful
2025-07-14 04:54:09
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shakaksueu :
This is such a cool project, thank you for continuing to share and work on it despite not getting the grants this time.
2025-07-13 17:25:33
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Sadie Barlow :
Hey, you put yourself out there! That’s amazing. Proud of you, OP. You’ll get ‘em next time.
2025-07-14 00:19:42
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akidatheart2 :
One of my all time favorite creators!! So proud of your work !!
2025-07-13 18:06:05
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not applicable :
This is so cool!
2025-07-13 02:21:46
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juellis2014 :
You inspire me!! Keep applying, the world needs to see your art!
2025-07-14 16:07:57
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Wickid Living :
that's amazing ❤️
2025-07-13 02:22:51
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Ireland Wolfe🪻 :
Oh this is sooo amazing! I love this so much
2025-07-13 23:57:47
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Georgia :
Your dedication and love for this project absolutely SHINES through, and I'm excited to keep seeing more of it!
2025-07-15 14:57:12
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Witchydesertylady :
Let’s get you in the creator fund!!!
2025-07-13 21:49:44
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Hope Brookins :
Quilt grants?! I’m so happy to know those exist. Quilting is so expensive and incredibly labor intensive. I keep wanting to try appliqué.
2025-07-14 16:22:34
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Lauren LC :
As an American Girl kid who now has some adult money, I would love to contribute. I am sure there are more of us.
2025-07-13 15:52:17
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Kristina Sews :
omg this is so special!! Turn edge appliqué is not for the faint of heart either ❤️wanted to share I picked up a historical sewing book and saw some did turn edge by pinned the full piece of fabric down and cut as they went a inch or two ahead of their stitches. that way the pieces don’t fray or pucker as much
2025-07-14 05:35:49
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