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Kimberly Payne
Sewist | Pattern Designer | Teacher
Podcast host at @acoffeewithmakers
Master Facilitator of Fun
Yesterday afternoon I sent out a newsletter to mak Yesterday afternoon I sent out a newsletter to make it very clear to all of my followers and customers where I stand as a person and a business. I knew it would ruffle some feathers and I am completely okay with that. I would like those that follow me to not only come here for the patterns and pretty pictures but for who I am as a person.⁣ ⁣ As of this morning, I have lost about 2% of my email subscribers which is totally okay. What I thought was interesting though is the main reason people cited for leaving, inappropriate content. If opposing police murders of black and brown men and women and the systematic racism in our country is considered inappropriate content then we are definitely not the same people and you should use your money elsewhere.⁣ ⁣ I have a way to go with my own racism but will continue to use my platform to further change. I have put a copy of the newsletter in my bio if you would like to read further where I stand and what my plan of action is.
#Repost @garichild • • • • • • Let's r #Repost @garichild • • • • • • Let's rip that band aid cause I no longer have the luxury. Don't get sad. No need to apologize. This is America. FEEL IT FULL! Now channel that damn energy and do something about it. The fear of black bodies is conditioned behaviour. Do the work...Educate yourself. I suggest you start at home. If it doesn't get uncomfortable then you have not dug deep enough to start dismantling the bull💩.
#Repost @thanksimadethem • • • • • • T #Repost @thanksimadethem • • • • • • Today, to #amplifymelanatedvoices I'm sharing the profile I shared as a part of the @meetmakersofcolor last year. "How has your heritage help shape your maker story?" 🇧🇸 I was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. Every day, I saw black people represented in government, art, education, entertainment, sports and science. We are in the majority and I never felt limited by my race to achieve any level of success. I went to a racially diverse school with racially and culturally diverse teachers. My opportunities to travel to the United States, the UK, and the Caribbean made me feel I had limitless possibilities. The systems of institutionalized oppression in the former British colony exist there. I however, did not feel the crushing weight of them or feel they were insurmountable. If I succeeded or failed, won or lost, rarely did I feel my race played a significant factor. ✂ I moved to the US as an undergraduate and felt a radical shift. Immediately, I was put into a box where expectations were set for me based on my race and culture. My successes and failures were/are always tainted with the question of whether a diversity goal was being met or if I, for daring to dream, was being put in my place at the back. ✂ I grew up feeling seen and acknowledged. Since getting married, residing in the US, and having children, my making bends toward representation, risk-taking and visibility. Our kids are growing up in a society where they are told, unless they are on a stage performing, they are not good enough. They are told being an influencer is greater than having an influence. My making reminds them that "nude" is not the color beige. That curly hair is a thing of beauty, not a burden. That trash or treasure is a matter of perspective. That if all your friends look like you, you need to make more friends. My heritage and making tells them to refuse to be made invisible. ✂ Photos: 2 #nudeisnotacolor collabwith @entropyalwayswins Photo: 3 & 4 My curl haired loves 5 & 6 Upcycled makes 7 GNO bag. ✂ #thanksimadethem
#Repost @marcyharriell • • • • • • Thi #Repost @marcyharriell • • • • • • This week was created to #AmplifyMelanatedVoices. We are instead being muted by a swath of black squares, and while it might read as solidarity, the only thing we’re seeing in our feed is ads. #blackouttuesday has 21.5 MILLION posts and counting. #AmplifyMelanatedVoices has 125 K. I KNOW this is coming from a good place from so many of us, but it is also drowning out what needs to be heard. I am a voice of color and I will not silence myself with a black square. #noblacksquareforthisblackvoice Please read the last two posts on @mspackyetti ‘s feed to understand what may be going on with blackouttuesday. The #amplifymelanatedvoices movement was created by @jessicawilson.mrsd and @blackandembodied and I thank them for it.
#blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd #blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd
Finally sewing something for myself after what fee Finally sewing something for myself after what feels like a lifetime away from my machine. Most of my sewing supplies are in storage so I am getting creative with what I have.
No complaints about my desk while at our Airbnb. No complaints about my desk while at our Airbnb. What you don't see is the beach below me where I can watch the kids play. After only doing the minimal amount of work the last few months I am excited to get back into the groove of things.
The sun is shining, the kids are playing, and I ge The sun is shining, the kids are playing, and I get a peekaboo view of Lake Union. Definitely can't complain about my temporary sewing space.
I put real clothes on today!! Moving during a pand I put real clothes on today!! Moving during a pandemic is no joke, but we are through the hard part and can relax for the next week. Without realizing it, I put both versions of #ssdiciclecreek on today. They layer really well together and are there ultimate in comfort. How is your Me Made May going? It had been fun to follow along with everyone. . . #straightstitchdesigns #memademay2020 #mmmayplus2020 #indiepatterns
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Hi! I am Kimberly the maker behind Straight Stitch Designs. I am so happy you stopped by. Have a look around and if you want to learn more about me, my husband and our crazy kids click on the image above.
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