🧵🌍 LET'S TALK ABOUT AFRICAN PRINTS with MIRIAM GALADIMA-BENSON

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

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I love the bold design of African wax fabrics. But I’ll be honest, I am never quite sure how to use them or if there are traditions or cultural significance associated with certain symbols that I should be aware of. Miriam Galadima-Benson is the face behind Quilt Africa Fabrics and the Quilt Africa Summit every July. She is sharing everything you need to know about these beautiful prints and where to find them.
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@dingtonia 24 күн бұрын

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 24 күн бұрын

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

@dingtonia 24 күн бұрын

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 23 күн бұрын

Take a look at her website www.quiltafricafabrics.com

@louisedasilva6046 24 күн бұрын

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. 😊

@SherrySews 24 күн бұрын

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 11 күн бұрын

Appreciate it Ms. Sherry. 🥰 Thank you.

@pegasusquilts 19 күн бұрын

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

@gquilter36 24 күн бұрын

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.

@loridoyle3591 14 күн бұрын

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! ❤

@lisemonatalbot 23 күн бұрын

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

@ritaw9479 24 күн бұрын

African prints are beautiful, love the colors.

@marymorris6897 20 күн бұрын

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 23 күн бұрын

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

@marybrunet5176 15 күн бұрын

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 24 күн бұрын

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 KZfaq.

@quiltafricafabrics 11 күн бұрын

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

@joycesterling1612 22 күн бұрын

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

@robertawalsh2995 19 күн бұрын

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.

@kittyscottpdx 20 күн бұрын

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

@quiltafricafabrics 11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. 🥰

@user-rn8jx1zq2c 17 күн бұрын

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

@CBates-gs6ty 23 күн бұрын

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

@flygirlinaminisfo6182 23 күн бұрын

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 🥰

@JuanitaArmbrister 22 күн бұрын

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

@sherriejohnson508 18 күн бұрын

These fabrics are beautiful. Thank you

@gladysbirdwell5130 24 күн бұрын

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.

@Wildchild5797 19 күн бұрын

Her outfit is beautiful!

@beverlystark6680 24 күн бұрын

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

@mib7623 23 күн бұрын

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.

@susanwid2099 9 күн бұрын

Wonderful conversation! I learned so much!

@chrisanderson7929 21 күн бұрын

Oh my! I love her!

@lesliekirby1929 16 күн бұрын

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!

@sandybrown2113 24 күн бұрын

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

@deniseriches8439 23 күн бұрын

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

@perciemcqueen5040 10 күн бұрын

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

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 10 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@ToriLynnH 13 күн бұрын

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

@quiltafricafabrics 11 күн бұрын

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

@Alberta-s7r 24 күн бұрын

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 KZfaq. 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.......😊😊

@susanbaker8023 23 күн бұрын

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. 🎉

@JuanitaArmbrister 22 күн бұрын

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.

@marianneb.7112 24 күн бұрын

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

@lisemonatalbot 23 күн бұрын

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

@karenshlemkevich2591 22 күн бұрын

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

@heathern9051 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for doing this. I learned a lot

@gquilter36 24 күн бұрын

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

@Breizh_Balafenn 24 күн бұрын

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

@lyskirby9625 24 күн бұрын

What a joyful and inspiring lady. Thank you

@judyjohnson6436 23 күн бұрын

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

@barbaralazier8352 23 күн бұрын

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

@teresacesario6247 24 күн бұрын

Thank you!!! I love African fabric!!

@marylawrence8470 23 күн бұрын

Thanks to Miriam, lovely, informative lady.

@pegasusquilts 19 күн бұрын

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.

@annhan7542 23 күн бұрын

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

@heathermemacdonald 20 күн бұрын

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

@kerrycroom7459 24 күн бұрын

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❤

@karenkurdziel4069 23 күн бұрын

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

@dorothydishman4664 24 күн бұрын

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 24 күн бұрын

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

@lydiahishmeh 23 күн бұрын

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

@lizrussell8772 24 күн бұрын

Thanks Karen

@lizrussell8772 24 күн бұрын

What a wonderful interview, Miriam!!!❤

@magdavanzyl6141 23 күн бұрын

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.

@delwyngraham4033 23 күн бұрын

Yes will check them out thanks again Karen

@lisagarner8261 23 күн бұрын

Another EXCELLENT interview Karen!

@nildamager1649 21 күн бұрын

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

@judygovotsos7916 24 күн бұрын

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

@mariavoigt9423 21 күн бұрын

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

@santisageorge4154 24 күн бұрын

Beautiful

@shelli5889 22 күн бұрын

Wonderful interview!

@kathleenmichalek3126 23 күн бұрын

Wonderful interview with Miriam. Thank you.

@quiltafricafabrics 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for your support, Kathleen

@ragathnor326 22 күн бұрын

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

@lisamoore1117 24 күн бұрын

Wonderful interview @MiriamGaladimaBenson ! ❤

@quiltafricafabrics 11 күн бұрын

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

@laurakozak3765 8 күн бұрын

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

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 8 күн бұрын

Oooo…that will be something to wait for

@lynnrude17 24 күн бұрын

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

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 23 күн бұрын

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

@patcoxen6857 23 күн бұрын

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

@shirleyfigley9770 22 күн бұрын

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

@pegballou9629 23 күн бұрын

Wouldn’t wax prints be batiks?

@Wrightinottaw 23 күн бұрын

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