Tag Archive | Martin’s Dream
Would You Act Like That in Front of Your Grandmother?
Often my professional life and my quilt life intersect. Three of my quilts are part of my presentation to local governments entitled Would You Act Like That in Front of Your Grandmother? The three quilts are Fulton County Attorneys, Friends and Foes are Welcome Here and Martin’s Dream. Each of these quilts hung in a [...]
Happy Martin Luther King Day!
My quilt Martin’s Dream reminds us that we do it for the next generation. Do something today to make the world a better place, no matter how small. Happy Martin Luther King Day!
Martin’s Dream
The Martin Luther King Jr Memorial is being dedicated today. Having spent the first six years of my education in segregated schools, there is not a day that goes by that I am not grateful for his work toward equality. He truly was a drum major for justice. My quilt Martin’s Dream honors his belief [...]
Happy Martin Luther King Day!
Martin’s Dream is an old fashioned sampler quilt that celebrates traditional quilting. However, it is the border in this quilt that makes the quilt. Black boys, white boys, black girls, white girls, holding hands all around the quilt — and hopefully around the world. Each child is pieced from many very small pieces. Quilters will appreciate [...]
On Martin’s Birthday, Take One Step Toward Fulfilling Your Dream
Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream changed life for us all for the better. Aren’t you grateful he had the conviction to act on his dreams? This weekend, take one step toward fulfilling your dream. Happy Birthday, Martin!
Families Need the Confidentiality of Mediation
The children of Dr. Martin Luther King are constantly in the news with their internal squabbles about their parents’ estates. Most people I know find this public airing of dirty family linen distasteful. It also dishonors the memory of their parents. At one point, a Fulton County Superior Court Judge appointed a special master to help [...]
