AngelaMoore Quilter

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Betty Ford Smith, a teacher-turned-quilter, is renowned for preserving the traditional “Pine Cone” quilt pattern. She learned this intricate hand-stitched technique from a 92-year-old African American woman named Miss Sue (Arlene Dennis), whose story—along with her own—she documented in the book “Miss Sue and the Pine Cone Quilt.” She also authored “Pinecone Quilts: Keeping Tradition Alive – Learn to Make Your Own Heirloom.” Betty’s quilts have been exhibited in major national museums, including the Smithsonian. The “Pine Cone,” also known as the “Pine Burr,” is created by sewing folded fabric triangles side by side on a base in concentric circles, forming a rich, textured surface.

The Quilt Alliance was stunned to learn last week that our National Endowment for the Arts project grant has been terminated without warning, and future federal funding is uncertain. Follow the link to read an excerpt from our termination letter and find out how you can help.
https://quiltalliance.org/new-announcements/nea-grant-terminated/

In observance of BHM 2025 I made this jacket and skirt outfit using my favorite jacket pattern and African fabrics. I wore it to church last Sunday and model it during church service. Stay Tuned !