HONORING TIMELESS SISTERHOOD AND A CHOICE TO CHANGE THE WORLD.
Spelman College was founded in 1881 with the mission to empower women through academic excellence in liberal arts and sciences, but also through the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of their students.
As a proud graduate of an Historically Black College, I am honored to celebrate the timeless sisterhood of Spelman, the #1 Ranked HBCU, with this Special Edition Gift Quilt exclusively for those who love the promise of Spelman College.
Timeless Sisterhood Special Edition Gift QuiltTM
Celebrating the enduring sisterhood of the women of Spelman College, this Gift Quilt is a soft, usable keepsake. It is a timeless gift for self or others that can be passed down from generation to generation.
The design was inspired by the strong spirit shared by Spelman women. Each compelling in her own right but bound by the shared experience of being nurtured on the same hallowed ground. The front features a multigenerational spectrum of dynamic Black women, each adorned in the unique confidence that is cultivated within those who have vowed, “To forever bind thy hearts to thine.” Which is embroidered across the bottom. I made sure there were embroidered touches everywhere—words, clothing, skin, hair and jewelry—to make this quilt extra special. The back features the logo and motto to remind you that a choice to attend Spelman is A Choice to Change the World.
At least ten percent of this purchase directly benefits Spelman College.
FEATURES:
- Pre-washed, supersoft, luxe cotton voile.
- Lightweight for year-round use, ideal for warm or cool temperatures.
- Embroidered touches with reversible design.
- Quality materials that are easy to care for.
- Spelman College Special Edition, gift-ready packaging.
NOTE: This Special Edition is available for preorder. Next expected deliver is June. Quilts are shipped in the order purchased. I will send periodic shipping updates to keep you informed on your expected delivery date. My Gift QuiltsTM️ are handcrafted and take time. Please consider sometimes there are delays given the challenges with materials, labor and shipping.
Timeless Sisterhood Manifesto
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My quilts tell stories and I am clearly inspired by the sisterhood Spelman women share. I commissioned this manifesto to bring to life the story of this Keepsake Gift QuiltTM. This Timeless Sisterhood Manifesto was written by one of your own, Teresa Leggard, C’05, a multitalented writer, editor, director and creative. She crushed it. Please enjoy this downloadable pdf as a gift to honor your Timeless Sisterhood — forged in resistance, fortified in excellence, nothing short of magic and that is long on Legacy.
A QUILT TO FORTIFY YOUR JOURNEY
So much of who we are as women of African descent has been passed down from generation to generation. My grandmother taught me to quilt the traditional way when I was 21. Ever since, I have been evolving into the textile artist I am today.
Quilts can heal, inspire, comfort, and share generational stories.
I created my line of Gift QuiltsTM to touch more people. They are for those quiet moments when we do the hard work of dreaming, reflecting, healing, deciding, and motivating ourselves. I want to support people through the emotional journeys of life while making it easy to give a truly meaningful gift that warms the body and fortifies the spirit.
TO THOSE WHO CARRY SPELMAN COLLEGE IN THEIR HEART
As a graduate of Fisk University, I know the undeniable power of an HBCU experience. And I have observed for decades the unique bond Spelman graduates share. As one of my most requested Gift Quilts through Quiltify, I take pride in carefully crafting this celebration of the Spelman experience. One that is not confined to an institution for four years but rather a sisterhood with benefits that last a lifetime.
A Choice to Change the World is a bold, inspiring motto, and I am privileged to celebrate it on this keepsake quilt. So, to the leaders, faculty, administration, staff, students, and alumnae of Spelman College, I personally thank you for such an amazing opportunity.
GENERATIONS – A Special Time Together on Campus
It was a cool, damp morning on campus when we hung this Special Edition on a makeshift clothesline tied to the two beautiful trees in front of Sisters Chapel. Seven Spelman women, representing seven different decades (spanning C’61 – C’26), came together to help me honor the past and celebrate the future of Spelman sisterhood.
Most of the ladies did not know each other, but the bond was instantly granted and personified. It was beautiful to watch the connections unfold as they shared experiences, discussing what has changed and what has remained the same. That same gracious connection was shared with me as a Black woman—also a sister—which I was grateful for.
It was this interaction and others I have experienced with Spelman women that inspired the name of this Special Edition.
I want this Gift Quilt to serve as a warming reminder of the glorious history and undeniable dynamism the women of Spelman share and the comfort that comes from that Timeless Sisterhood.
PRAISE FOR KIM ALEXIS QUILTS
“ I received one of Kim’s quilts as a gift and was blown away by the attention to detail and quality. I will cherish having a tangible reminder of my Spelman sisterhood for generations.”
Gena Ashe, C’83, Board Of Trustee Spelman College, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, Anterix Inc.
“Beyond family, there’s nothing that has given me more life, more strength, more comfort, more inspiration than my Spelman sisterhood. To have a beautiful and useful representation of that is EVERYTHING. I absolutely love my Spelman Gift Quilt.”
tara Jaye FraNk, C’96, Author, The Waymakers and Workplace Equity Strategist
“I love the composition and warmth of Kim’s GIFT QUILTS. Her beautiful quotes are evidence of how she values hand craft and heart craft. Timeless Sisterhood is something I WILL joyfully share with my Spelman family.”
Teresa Leggard, C’05, Writer-Editor/Director/Creative
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