🧵🌍 LET'S TALK ABOUT AFRICAN PRINTS with MIRIAM GALADIMA-BENSON - KAREN’S QUILT CIRCLE

[@PattiR-ho8xo]

Excellent interview! Thank you & Miriam for introducing the fabrics and ways to utilize the African wax prints. My husband brought home numerous African prints from Tanzania. What a treat!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Green with envy

[@dingtonia]

As a fabriholic and a South African, I can freely admit that African fabrics are the BEST. There’s something so satisfying about using African fabrics. They cut so beautifully, they don’t fray, they hold their shape once cut - no distorting, they sew up so perfectly. I use them ALL the time.

[@JeanMcDoniel]

I would love to get my hands on some. Where would I go about getting some?

[@dingtonia]

I don’t know where you are in the world, but outside South Africa, there’s a company in Canada called meerkat Shwe Shwe. Try them.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Take a look at her website www.quiltafricafabrics.com

[@connie5768]

What a lovely woman, both inside and out. Now I have a new avenue to feed my fabric obsession! Can't wait to take a look at her fabrics.

[@louisedasilva6046]

Thank you for introducing us to Miriam, such a joyful and interesting woman. I learned a lot today. Isn’t wonderful how technology can connect people together who have the same interests. 😊

[@perciemcqueen5040]

This was wonderful. Found you KZbin surfing and opened this video. Have subscribed to both of you! Continued success to both of you. From Ohio, USA.❤️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@SherrySews]

What an amazing woman! Not just for her perspective on fabrics, but on humanity. I was almost in tears. I only wish we could all come together and exclude differences and move forward. LOVE this interview. Miriam is awesome.

[@quiltafricafabrics]

Appreciate it Ms. Sherry. 🥰 Thank you.

[@lisemonatalbot]

What a delightful person Miriam Galamida-Benson is.👏💞My favorite interview of yours so far Karen.

[@pegasusquilts]

Thank you so much for this. Let us bring the world together!

[@gquilter36]

Gloria here. First time in a long time, I’ve finally caught your interview live! Miriam is very interesting and articulate in the descriptions of waxed fabric and her quilt making. I am enjoying this immensely. You ask the right questions Karen. Thank you.

[@joycesterling1612]

Thoroughly enjoyed the interview. Miriam is amazing. I enjoy being a tribe member. Anticipating a wonderful summit. Thank you Karen for spot lighting Miriam.

[@CBates-gs6ty]

My favorite of your interviews ever! I love the fabric Miriam is wearing so much!

[@ritaw9479]

African prints are beautiful, love the colors.

[@marymorris6897]

I love them, too. Maybe you can help me. I bought some from a major U.S. fabric store. The fabric was beautiful, but it was stiff. I used it for bags, but it didn't seem right for clothing. Do you have a suggestion?

[@juliemorrison4348]

Thank you Karen for such an interesting interview with Miriam. She is very knowledgeable and creative with such beautiful fabrics .♥️🇦🇺

[@flygirlinaminisfo6182]

What a wonderful episode! Her insight, knowledge and passion to the process resonates with me. I can’t wait to see where she moves and grows. She will make us all such better creators and givers. She IS a giver. Thank you Karen and your beautiful guest! I am forever moved and changed 🥰

[@susanwid2099]

Wonderful conversation! I learned so much!

[@zenhomer]

I really enjoy watching these interviews while I’m sewing. I wish I’d watch this one sooner because that conference would have been great to attend. Next year though!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Yes next year

[@marybrunet5176]

Such a great interview! Miriam is so interesting, informative, and wise. She has a quilter’s heart. Can’t wait to check out her website, FB page, and You Tube channel.

[@patriciamartin5026]

I am a South African. I love African fabrics. Our continent is vibrant, so are the fabrics. Miriam has amazing ideas and I love her sharing and sense of community. Go places Miriam, empowering women. Take care and blessings to you and your family. Thanks Karen for having her on your KZbin.

[@quiltafricafabrics]

Thank you so much. Means so much. Blessing to you too. 🥰

[@loridoyle3591]

What a great interview. She’s a wonderful person, and I learned so much! Over the years, I’ve bought some yardage of African prints but never knew how to use them. Thank you again, Karen, for inviting such interesting quilters and expanding our horizons! ❤

[@JuanitaArmbrister]

I love African fabrics and love Miriam. Her start of the Quilt Africa Tribe was just a phenomenal idea. Quite an undertaking. Love it.

[@kittyscottpdx]

“You can’t keep holding on to the hurt”. Wise words.

[@quiltafricafabrics]

Thank you so much. 🥰

[@Wildchild5797]

Her outfit is beautiful!

[@beverlystark6680]

I'm excited to learn more about these African wax fabrics. They are so bright and vibrant.

[@mib7623]

Thanks for featuring Miriam today. I have worked with African wax prints and love them. I can't wait to take the deep dive to her web site and FB group to find out more.

[@michelesf4749]

Loved this presentation❤

[@lindafurlow-patty9786]

I love her! I have several bundles of shweshwe fabric - I love the colors. I haven't made anything with it yet - I'm afraid to cut it!

[@Janet-n2k]

I have recently discovered fabric made in South Africa. And I am going to say, OMG how wonderful it is. And oh so beautiful. I have never seen, felt, used or admired fabric more than any other fabric. I haven't used interfacing for a good while, no need. They hold any shape you want, they stay put, they don't fall apart like the others. I am in love and won't use any other unless I absolutely have to. :D

[@gladysbirdwell5130]

Thank you so much for exploring this topic. I purchased a placement quilt from Missouri Star a couple of years ago, and never knew where I could get fabric other than the large cuts. Excited about exploring this again.

[@judyjohnson6436]

Such an enjoyable interview. I LOVE the colorful African prints and learned so much. Thank you!

[@lisemonatalbot]

Karen, your are a great and skillful interviewer! Thank you for introducing us to all your interviewees.👏🥰

[@karenshlemkevich2591]

She was a joy to listen to. So wise in her thoughts and words. I really enjoyed that!❤

[@deniseriches8439]

I love this interview, it was probably one of my favourites. What an interesting lady. Thank you

[@karenkurdziel4069]

Thank you so much for introducing me to new quilting venues..I’ve registered for the QuiltAfricaSummit today-it starts tomorrow

[@susanbaker8023]

Thanks Karen for this opportunity. I so enjoyed Miriam's interview. What energy and creative spirit she has. Loved the quilts she showed. Empowering other women on her journey. We had Kena Tangy Dorsey at our guild also from one of your interviews. Thanks again. 🎉

[@chrisanderson7929]

Oh my! I love her!

[@JuanitaArmbrister]

The Christmas challenge was so much fun and I learned a lot. Not always into patterns but loved it. I did it. I also loved the Queen Challenge. Thank you Miriam. Love this podcast.

[@gquilter36]

I am looking forward to checking out her youtube videos, so so interesting and passionate about her craft.

[@sandybrown2113]

I really enjoyed this interview. I definitely look forward to seeing her website and more. Thanks Karen ❤

[@robertawalsh2995]

16:21 I'm glad to hear that it's OK for anyone to quilt with African fabrics. I discovered both quilting and African fabrics during covid. I love the bright colors but I have been in doubt about using the fabric.

[@heathermemacdonald]

This was an incredible interview. She is a wealth of knowledge!

[@lyskirby9625]

What a joyful and inspiring lady. Thank you

[@Alberta-s7r]

Hi Karen, Thank you for the very enlighten interview with Miriam. I love all the information she shared on Africa fabrics. I have yet to make my Afrocentric quilt, but I have the fabric in my stash. I really enjoy the many different persons you have on your channel. Please continue to do the wonderful and informative chats and all you do on KZbin. I will continue to watch and learn from your channel. I am a long-time quilter and cross-stitcher. Thank you, Alberta from Southern, MD.......😊😊

[@heathern9051]

Thanks for doing this. I learned a lot

[@teresacesario6247]

Thank you!!! I love African fabric!!

[@marianneb.7112]

Ms. Gladima-Benson, thank you for sharing with us! Your perspective and work are fascinating. Karen, as always, thank you, too. 🧡💚🤎💛❤️

[@sherriejohnson508]

These fabrics are beautiful. Thank you

[@lesliekirby1929]

Oh Boy! Finally, I have permission to work with and purchase these wonderful prints! Thank you for this great interview. Excuse me but I have to go shopping now!

[@lisagarner8261]

Another EXCELLENT interview Karen!

[@Breizh_Balafenn]

Wonderful interview ! Love the equation : wax textile = Lingua Franca of Africa !

[@annhan7542]

Such an inspirational interview. Thanks to both ladies for being so open to something new.❤

[@marylawrence8470]

Thanks to Miriam, lovely, informative lady.

[@dorothydishman4664]

Thank you for the most informative interview. This clears up the confusion of different African fabrics as far as the wide range in quality. Gifted fabrics from friends have different sources and it was confusing as to the quality. Now I understand how that occurs. Thanks for another super interview.

[@charlottewilliams6226]

Great conversation. I love the fabric I have ordered from Miriam and will continue to follow her.

[@lydiahishmeh]

Thank you, this was a great conversation, love all your Interviews.

[@delwyngraham4033]

Yes will check them out thanks again Karen

[@kerrycroom7459]

11:45 love the colors. My hubby brought some fabrics from several countries in Africa, is thicker so now I know why. I'm just displaying on quilt ladder for now but after this video your guest has shown me options❤

[@ToriLynnH]

Shared this with a quilt guild member and had to watch it twice.

[@quiltafricafabrics]

Wow! We are flattered. Thank you so much for the support. 🥰

[@kathleenmichalek3126]

Wonderful interview with Miriam. Thank you.

[@quiltafricafabrics]

Thank you for your support, Kathleen

[@lizrussell8772]

What a wonderful interview, Miriam!!!❤

[@lisamoore1117]

Wonderful interview @MiriamGaladimaBenson ! ❤

[@quiltafricafabrics]

Wow Lisa. Thanks for the unwavering support. 🥰 You rock!

[@barbaralazier8352]

I bought many SA fabrics when i went there-they are awesome

[@judygovotsos7916]

This wa awonderful interview. What a wealth of information. Thank you

[@shelli5889]

Wonderful interview!

[@lizrussell8772]

Thanks Karen

[@magdavanzyl6141]

Thank you Karen. As a South African I so enjoyed this interview witj Miriam. I bought a few wax prints in Cameroon . I am still searching for a pattern of the African continent. We have shwe shwe cotton in SA and would love to use it for my African continent. Stay well and be safe.

[@mariavoigt9423]

Just in time to prepare for meeting the african wax prints during the Holland Textil Tour!

[@nildamager1649]

I live in Florida and I have lap quilts everywhere. All homes are air conditioned and lap quilts are perfect.

[@pegasusquilts]

Regarding garments, a company called Zuri manufactures dresses of beautiful African fabrics made in Africa, printed on cotton fabric which is also made in Africa. Not aware that they sell yardage, but it's worth looking at their website.

[@santisageorge4154]

Beautiful

[@ragathnor326]

She is lovely. Am definitely going to check out the web site.

[@laurakozak3765]

Placed a mystery 1 yard bundle. Can’t wait to receive and decide what to do with them.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Oooo…that will be something to wait for

[@lynnrude17]

Karen, will we see some of the African 15:35 fabric while in the Netherlands ?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Yes, we have a morning scheduled at one of the manufacturers

[@shirleyfigley9770]

What is the name of the pattern and designer of the quilt hanging behind Miriam? Such a beautiful quilt and an interesting guest.

[@patcoxen6857]

Is there a source for Africa fabrics that is easy to access?

[@pegballou9629]

Wouldn’t wax prints be batiks?

[@Wrightinottaw]

It once was, but as it came into Africa it took on a local flavour. Google the history.