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Every Quilt is an Heirloom
I started quilting because my mom made me a t-shirt quilt that I didn’t really like. It wasn’t the craftsmanship, the quilt was flawless. Every t-shirt was interfaced and perfectly cut to exact measurements, sewn with straight seams to colorful strips of sashing and pieced together in a visually appealing design. The quilting was professionally done on a long-arm sewing machine and I’m certain it will hold up for many decades.
By David Wolfe5 years ago in Pride
Postmortem
Jonathan wrestled to free a rubber-banded wad from his cubbyhole mailbox and in the process scraped his thumb against the aluminum plating. He sucked on the scarlet smear, shook off the pain, then proceeded to sort through correspondence next to the junk mail bin.
By Jobert Abueva5 years ago in Pride
Becoming Betty Whitecastle: A Queen for the Ages
Jeffrey Mitchell was Nancy Reagan the first time I saw him. I don't mean he was dressed up as Nancy Reagan. I mean that he was Nancy Reagan. The red power suit, the pearls, the sweet, soft voice dripping with ironic disapproval...Jeffrey's portrayal of the former first lady was uncanny.
By Jessica Conaway5 years ago in Pride
Cutting Through Clothing Waste: Cause-related Crafting
Cutting Through Clothing Waste: Cause-related Crafting Finding myself with extra time on my hands as a result of COVID-mandated shutdowns, I renewed my passion in all things crafting, a hobby that was a large part of my childhood spent with my even-craftier twin sister. Like most moms, I started making wreaths to both pass the time with my young son and beautify our home, where we were spending more time than ever.
By The Girl is Craftyyy5 years ago in Pride
25 LGBTQ+ Songs That Aren't Anthems (Yet)
Possibly the most exciting time of the year for queer folks is here: Pride Month! All around the globe, the challenge to put on the most wondrous celebration is on. Especially since last year’s festivities were (rudely, but reasonably) interrupted by COVID restrictions. Well, 2021 is seeing brighter rainbows as COVID cases are going down, vaccinations are ongoing, and many states are fixing to open up soon, while others are up and running like normal.
By Kimberly Alvarez5 years ago in Pride
I Didn't Know Gay People Existed Until I Lived in the South
I sat across the Wrigleyville table from an old friend. Cubs memorabilia and streamers decorated the bar, and it grew louder as we caught up over drinks. Her face was a welcome sight, but misplaced against the backdrop of my new reality. I had known her during my freshman year at college. I attended Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina for one year to play Division I golf.
By Megan Kopeny5 years ago in Pride
Pride (In The Name of a Playlist)
Howdy; and welcome to June. When it comes to the LGBT+ community, I am most likely an "ally" in the best of times; and an unintentional OFFENDER in the worst of times (in my understanding, actual cruelty/nastiness requires INTENT; or at least the refusal to apologize for LEGITIMATE offenses).
By Kent Brindley5 years ago in Pride
Elvis, Flat Earthers and Rhinestone Related Injuries
My mum worked at the convention centre. We were poor, not broke, but just that way the working class are poor without being destitute. You know, one present at Christmas and dad in bed from working night shift, but we were lucky to have Christmas, right?
By Ashton Lea Sly5 years ago in Pride
Living in the closet
Gay rights has come a long way since I was a child during the 1960's and 1970's. So why when it is so widely accepted would anyone stay in the closet in 2021. Security is the biggest reason. If you are caught in a homosexual act in a Muslim country, you are either beheaded or thrown from the highest building in the city.
By Lawrence Edward Hinchee5 years ago in Pride
