Chawne Kimber: A Sew Black live episode

This VERY special episode is a remarkable interview with renowned quilter Chawne Kimber at the Sew Black space at QuiltCon 2023. Lisa and Chawne discuss her background in mathematics and how quilting became a creative escape and way to process current events, like with her iconic "I Miss Barack Obama (I Miss Hope)" quilt. Chawne shares stories about being featured in a Scholastic book, having her work acquired by the Renwick Museum, and having her quilts studied in a PhD dissertation. As quilting gains popularity online, she strives to maintain a balance between aesthetic beauty and activist messaging in her quilts. Chawne closes by emphasizing the importance of self-care and supporting groups that empower Black quilters. Tune in to this rich conversation that explores Chawne Kimber's quilting journey and the power of stitching for self-expression and social change.