tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.comments2011-12-28T12:17:09.276-05:00Genevieve Kaplannoreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-60092492213370542582011-12-28T12:17:09.276-05:002011-12-28T12:17:09.276-05:00Hi, are you able to post a picture of the back of the quilt? I&#39;m thinking if the public sees both sides, the chances of finding the quilt would be better. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-90842433276884085182011-12-18T02:55:22.976-05:002011-12-18T02:55:22.976-05:00what a hard but valuable lesson to learn on archival quality. Does she apply any sunlight protection to her work? i&#39;ve only been exhibiting myself for a few years but this really has me pondering...thanks for sharing.Karodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659789966973636488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-61736839840101285202011-08-04T22:34:14.264-04:002011-08-04T22:34:14.264-04:00What an amazing piece of work. I have to admit, I couldn&#39;t help but tear-up watching this video. Art providing healing, love, compassion. Simply increadable how powerful a quilt can be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-83439923088038671622011-08-04T21:44:33.787-04:002011-08-04T21:44:33.787-04:00Congratulations Dr. J, on another wonderful, impressive works of ART. I wonder if your viewers realize how much work, sewing, spools of thread, bent needles and pricked fingers, goes into each of your quilts. Oh, don&#39;t forget the late nights of working and friends must be careful about wearing anything to your shop that might look good on a quilt, items have been commandeered for History sake.peggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-45773128600063742662011-03-27T21:37:52.310-04:002011-03-27T21:37:52.310-04:00In this 100th post you gave a wide insight into just how far and wide quilting goes. thank you!Karodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659789966973636488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-34586083363146809312010-11-11T09:59:42.526-05:002010-11-11T09:59:42.526-05:00The blogger is Huge network for blogging i get lots of interesting information from here, hope blogger will modify and increase attributes to make it simpler.<a href="http://www.dissertationwritinghelp.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Dissertation Help</a>|<a href="http://www.dissertationwritinghelp.co.uk/buy-custom-dissertation.html" rel="nofollow">Custom Dissertation</a>Dissertation Helphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09921658229678534887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-91833056220236795552010-10-08T13:05:43.844-04:002010-10-08T13:05:43.844-04:00great site really informative i learned a lot great stuff keep it upwriting onlinehttp://www.essaywriters.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-72369273754456887302010-07-26T00:52:48.074-04:002010-07-26T00:52:48.074-04:00i m glad i found ur blog.Not everyone can provide information with proper flow. Good post. I am going to save the URL and will definitely visit again. Keep it up.<a href="http://www.realdissertationwriting.com" rel="nofollow">dissertation help</a> | <a href="http://www.realthesiswriting.com" rel="nofollow">thesis help</a> | <a href="http://www.realassigmentwriting.com" rel="nofollow">assignment help</a> | <a href="http://www.realcourseworkwriting.com" rel="nofollow">coursework writing</a> | <a href="http://www.realresearchwriting.com" rel="nofollow">research writing</a> | <a href="http://www.realessaywriting.com" rel="nofollow">essay help</a>preetyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05898847479260791304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-54046947220322565842010-06-12T20:01:55.910-04:002010-06-12T20:01:55.910-04:00Dr. Gaither was my art teacher at Western High School in Baltimore during the late 1970&#39;s. Her gift as an art educator was tremendous. She allowed us to explore different types of art and mediums until we found our voice.My skills weren&#39;t great, but she continued to encourage me.I continued to use the skills she taught in art classes in college and sewing with my children.<br /><br />I&#39;m now a reading teacher and have started my journey as a quilter.I consider Dr. Gaither a role model for both.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your passion!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14304606398010241741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-39885992008399265072010-01-08T11:45:50.619-05:002010-01-08T11:45:50.619-05:00My wishlist: I would like Joan to make a quilt about MusiciansCarol Bensonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-7473006799308229512009-12-23T15:36:37.616-05:002009-12-23T15:36:37.616-05:00what an amazing journey! i can&#39;t believe the black watermen quilt is DONE and out in the world!alissandra seelaushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13450911360853887371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-66178132201379578472009-12-15T15:10:26.182-05:002009-12-15T15:10:26.182-05:00Thanks for keeping us posted (in such an entertaining manner), keep up the terrific work and please tell Joan we wish her safe travels!Carol Bensonhttp://www.fourriversheritage.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-52438486463868797942009-11-14T13:19:16.104-05:002009-11-14T13:19:16.104-05:00Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium? <br />Help, please. All recommend this program to effectively advertise on the Internet, this is the best program!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-2710207223484641242009-11-04T05:35:26.487-05:002009-11-04T05:35:26.487-05:00For a great supplier of table linens consider Richard Haworth.<br /><br />http://www.richardhaworth.co.uk/<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />David KitchenhanDavid Kitchenhamhttp://www.richardhaworth.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-2030379331140949482009-08-03T15:32:23.297-04:002009-08-03T15:32:23.297-04:00Dr. Gaither, It was so nice meeting and talking with you at Cracker Barrel. Enjoyed the articles. Thanks for sharing your pictures with me. Rhea Buchan, cashier Ashland Cracker BarrelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-72926040117492021602009-06-24T12:47:46.567-04:002009-06-24T12:47:46.567-04:00Peace &amp; Blessings! I had heard about this quilt, and even seen pictures on the internet, but to read your artical explaining the meanings and symbols surrounding its creation was really profound. I am humbled by your spirit and inspired just the same. In our traditional Kiswahili tongue, I say &#39;Asante Sana&#39; (thank you)naabhttp://www.jofabrics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-83521814576255566192009-03-23T10:32:00.000-04:002009-03-23T10:32:00.000-04:00Dear Dr. Gaither,<BR/>What a beautiful experience I've had learning and growing artistically during the last few days as we explored your community project, Journey to the White House: learning of its origins, its developing history, and the promise that the project holds for today, tomorrow and the distant future. I look forward to sharing this experience with the greater Harford Connecticut community. Love and blessings from Janet L. JacksonJanet L. Jacksonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-48521326311909661952009-02-06T19:12:00.000-05:002009-02-06T19:12:00.000-05:00How surprised I was to see my comments in the Journey to the White House Quilt journal on line in the Annapolis Washington Capital slide show. "That my name and my comment, wow." I'm excited, proud and honored to be able to see the quilt before it got out there; to be able to put stitches on the quilt; to be able to leave a comment in the book, to know you Joan. I love the quilt and I know President Obama will love it when he sees that and be just as honored as I am. I going to go home and get others to see the sites and leave a comment. TrinetteTrinettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-119099430624566062009-01-26T06:51:00.000-05:002009-01-26T06:51:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing thee stuff. I love it.quilting forumhttp://www.myquiltpatch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-66892882598601207412009-01-22T15:45:00.000-05:002009-01-22T15:45:00.000-05:00My 8-year-old daughter came home from Midtown Academy very excited the day she got to contribute to the quilt. She said her art conveyed a message of world peace and included a golden dove.caroline.ingleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13211787835874830952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-14979180780588617112009-01-19T14:43:00.000-05:002009-01-19T14:43:00.000-05:00My mother, who resides in Annapolis, sent me the notice for the Banneker Douglas event and I immediately knew I had to be a part of this amazing opportunity. My children and I drove from Takoma Park, picked up my mother, and drove to the museum. The day was bitter cold but my excitement made me almost unaware of the frigid temperatures. As soon as I walked in the room I could feel the energy from those around us. I expected that we would be able to put a stitch or two in the quilt and then be on our way. However, there were so many buttons, beads and baubles that I could have stayed there all day. In the end I decided to use the letter beads to spell out MEMMTAAZ in a semi-circle with a white dove in the middle. These are the initials of me, my husband and our 6 children (Moira, Elias, Matthew, Tara, Zakariya, Ayisha, Adam and Maryam). It also refers to the Arabic word mumtaz which means a person who does something well, with excellence and good intentions, for this is how we see Barack. As a Muslim-American it was important to me that we be ackowledged as an important part of this journey. Barack has been the topic of many duas (prayers) from the Muslim community and now it is recorded in his journey quilt. Moira McGuire, Takoma Park, MD.Moira McGuirenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-77091635958321678662009-01-17T17:08:00.000-05:002009-01-17T17:08:00.000-05:00Dear Dr. Gaither,<BR/>Today was a very momentous and spiritual moment having the opportunity to do the finishing touches on the Journey to the White House Quilt. It was an awesome experience to be among the young and the old. To God be the glory, for God's prophecy has been told in Judges 4:6. Thank you Dr. Joan Gaither for awarding me the opportunity to participate in helping to create history. God bless you. To My Big Sister in Spiritual Love,<BR/>Rev. SHirleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-21130340593016659642009-01-17T10:35:00.000-05:002009-01-17T10:35:00.000-05:00Dr. Gaither, Geneveive Kaplan, and the Bannker Douglass Museum did a great job with this exhibit!!! The quilt gives everyone an opportunity to "stitch" their piece of history for all to see. Watching the diversity of stitchers (in age, gender, and ethnicity) at the table in the museum was inspiring and shows just how far America has come and where we are going as a truly "United State." Thank you Dr. Gaither for the experience...I may have to track you down to really learn how to stitch now!!!Tony Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14030584564670617857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-28444996407677794392009-01-16T22:50:00.000-05:002009-01-16T22:50:00.000-05:00JUSTICE LOVE &amp; PEACE REVEALED<BR/><BR/>As an African American man having to live through an era of injustice, hate, and discord, I didn&#39;t think the American dream was real, but I always had HOPE. With the election of Barack Obama to the White House, this reveals the very infinite love, the enduring peace, and the never ending justice this country is capable of bestowing amongst the people who built this great nation. THANK YOU AMERICA. THANK YOU BARACK OBAMA. This quilt is a symbol of the justice, love, and peace REVEALED to America as constant reminder of the interconnectedness of us all and the compassion that we need to continue to share that will ultimately remind us all. This quilt is a unifying factor that brings people together in dialogue, spirituality, compassion, and creativity. Charles Ellis, a Californian for Barack ObamaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897614417957504246.post-19965499186124407902009-01-16T17:03:00.000-05:002009-01-16T17:03:00.000-05:00I added to the quilt on Wednesday, January 14th at the Bates Legacy Center with my colleague, Aleithea Williams. I enjoyed meeting Dr. Gaither, Betty and Ted Mack and Isabel Shipley Cunningham, what a treat! And seeing our friends Vince Leggett and Gen Kaplan. I found it very soothing, almost mesmerizing, to sit and stitch on a quilt with others doing the same. A taste of what an old-fashioned quilting bee might have been like! Thank you for the opportunity to add my own stitches to this very remarkable quilt. I look forward to seeing it on display at the Banneker-Douglass Museum.Carol Bensonhttp://www.fourriversheritage.orgnoreply@blogger.com