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“Fearless” quilt honors Rosa Parks

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Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1914. Read more about her here. Sherry Shine created this art quilt to commemorate Rosa’s contributions to civil rights for African-Americans. She includes President Obama because she explains he too is an icon representing fearlessness. Fearless is the title of the art quilt. Technique: Painted on whole cloth then machine quilted. Citation:

Shine, Sherry. Fearless. 2009. From Michigan State University Museum, Michigan State University Museum Collection. Published in The Quilt Index, http://www.quiltindex.org/basicdisplay.php?kid=1E-3D-2521. Accessed: 02/4/2012

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  1. This is absolutely beautiful. It is also meaningful for it is upon the shoulders of Rosa Park’s courage that men like President Obama were able to rise to the the country’s highest office. Congratulations. It is a very meaningful, beautiful piece of art

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Sunday Spotlight – Nutcracker Paper Piecing Pattern

Welcome to our Sunday Spotlight series, where we unveil enchanting quilting patterns from talented Etsy creators, just in time for the holiday season! Each week, we’ll showcase a delightful design to inspire your festive quilting projects and infuse your home with Christmas cheer.

Step into the whimsical world of Christmas with the Nutcracker! Foundation Paper Piecing Pattern by FullBobbinDesigns. This charming quilt block captures the timeless elegance and festive spirit of the holiday season, making it a delightful addition to your seasonal décor or quilting projects.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this PDF pattern features a 1-size design measuring 18″ x 42″, perfect for creating stunning wall hangings or incorporating into larger quilt projects. With clear instructions, fabric requirements, and color charts included, you’ll find it easy to bring this Nutcracker to life with your favorite fabrics.

While the pattern assumes some basic knowledge of foundation paper piecing, beginners need not fret—with helpful tutorials and resizing options provided, you’ll be guided every step of the way. Plus, the pattern sleeve and assembly instructions make it convenient to store or gift to fellow quilting enthusiasts.

If you’re ready to embark on a magical quilting journey this holiday season, the Nutcracker pattern awaits your creative touch. Share your completed quilt blocks with FullBobbinDesigns on Instagram, and let the festive inspiration spread far and wide!

Join us next Sunday for another enchanting quilting pattern in our Sunday Spotlight series, and let the holiday creativity continue to flourish!

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