Jim Smith

I Am! Period Coming May/Jun 2026 Our upcoming show continues to grow 19 pieces completed, 2 in progress, and 11 tbd. Each explores identity, connection, color through our fabric art lens. St. Petersburg, Florida, May/June 2026. #IAmPeriod #QuiltsSB #ArtExhibition #FiberArt #LGBTQArt #StPetersburgArt

Live by the sword, die by the sword.

(Ref:Matthew 26:52)

Jim’s and Andy’s Quilts SB #jimsandandquiltssb - Here’s a quick introduction to the design of our Number 18 fabric art quilt of our I Am! Period.

May/June 2026 for our gallery show I Am! Period show.

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We are not paper-piecing our current projects, which includes our Portraits and I Am! Period series l.

Every stitch tells a story. Here’s Jim and Andy's current piece for the TampaBay Modern Quilt Guild challenge, a 12 x 12 mini-quilt bursting with bold colors and geometric precision. #ModernQuilt #FabricArt #QuiltChallenge #TampaBay #jimsandandysquiltssb

Jim's and Andy's Quilts SB #JimsandAndysQuiltsSB Our new I Am! Period fabric art quilt Number 14 has just splashed in. 13 is almost done. May/June 2026 for our gallery I Am! Period show. More details will follow.

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Update - We are working now on the quilting for our new I Am! Period fabric art quilt Number 13.

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Jim's and Andy's Quilts SB #JimsandAndysQuiltsSB -

Andy and I are giving you a quick peek at what fabric art quilts we have designed and are under construction. At this time on June 24, 2025 we are considering 20 completed pieces for our gallery showing in St. Petersburg, May/June 2026.

Point # GHTHO - Aging and the Grey Duck Brigade “Hello, this is your Kroger driver. There's a duck by your front door that won't allow me to get to the door.” Now this house is waterfowl and canine protected. There is a rogue band of 6 squirrels who want to join up.

Jim’s and Andy’s Quilts SB — #jimsandandysquiltssb I Am! Period. No. 13 is officially in the books — well, almost. Just the sleeve and label to go!

📍Mark your calendars! Our I Am! Period. gallery exhibition in St. Petersburg is now slated for May/June 2026. More updates to come — stay stitched!

Happy Fathers’ Day.

Me, my son, and his sons, my grandsons.

JKLS Gotta Eat #jklsgottaeat -

Supper tonight - Naan with Spiced Turkey and Yogurt Sauce with Çoban Salatasi-Style Salad.

Superior. Leftover roasted Turkey shredded and fried with spices on a Naan flatbread with a Yogurt Garlic Lemon Sauce. Wow!

And the Çoban Salatasi or Shepherd’s Salad.

New members of our house and menagerie.

Sally has found the couch.

And V is qua-knocking at the front door. He’s there with the other 5 members of his flock. They now arrive 2 times a day for handouts.

Jim’s and Andy’s Quilts SB – #JimsandAndysQuiltsSB Work is steadily underway on our new I Am! Period series of fabric art quilts. Pieces #10 and #11 are currently under the needle, humming their way to glory. Meanwhile, #12 and #13 are lounging on the drafting board.The goal? 20.

If #Hegseth does it, Andy has to let me add a makeup room to our house.

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Andy and I would like to introduce the newest and 11th design of our I Am! Period fabric art quilts.

We’re trying to complete a total 20 for our gallery exhibition June 2026. Details to follow.

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Aging Point #1,298 – Quagmire Edition Word of the Day: Quagmire — the muddy metaphor for aging. Swamp = slogging. Quagmire = full-body sinkhole. Dinner? Cabbage, potatoes, corned beef, and a prayer. Tasted great. No kitchen fire. Blood sugar down 16 points. A win. #JKLSGottaEat
#OldFartChronicles

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I Am! Period. # 10 is certainly progressing.

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Well, look at that—Andy and I have officially made it to quilt #10 in our I Am! Period. series. That’s right, double digits. Who knew fabric, patience, and a slight tendency toward obsession could get us this far?

JKLS Gotta Eat #jklsgottaeat -

Supper tonight - Damn Fine Meatloaf with Spicy Onion Glaze (but I used it as a sauce spread) with Warm Potato and Leek Salad with Smoky Bacon and Preserved Lemon.

Both recipes from The Global Pantry Cookbook, Ann Taylor Pittman and Scott Mowbray, 2023.

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Supper tonight - Zha Jiang Mian (Noodles with Minced Pork Sauce) and Kachumber (Chopped Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion with Lime Juice)

Thumbs up. 👍

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Andy and I can say wthat we have been progressing with our 9th quilt of our “I Am! Period” series.

We’d love for you to stay connected and see more of our quilting journey. Follow our progress.

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I haven't been current with our fabric art quilt updates. But, Andy and I can say wthat we have been progressing with our 9th quilt of our “I Am! Period” series.

Follow our progress.

We met in 1989—big hair, shoulder pads, the works. Andy was 28, I was 38. Fast forward: We made it legal on 2/14/15 because nothing says love like a corporate holiday. I was 63, Andy 53. Today, I’m 73, he’s 63, and let’s be real—we’re old as hell. Oh yeah… Happy Valentine’s Day.

Jim's and Andy's Quilts SB #jimsandandysquiltssb - Andy and I are continuing to work and progress on our new fabric art quilt series, I Am! Period. To date the collection has grown to 9 original designs. This is our expression of who we are. Period.

Jim’s and Andy’s Quilts SB #jimsandandysquiltssb Andy and I are so excited to unveil our newest creation in the “I Am! Period” series—Design #9. We’re proud to keep this theme going strong and to keep exploring as many design techniques as possible for our fabric art quilts.

Follow our progress.

I would never, ever look good in orange. At least I won’t get lost.

Point #123 – Aging & the New Math

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In 2024, 156.3M Americans (63.9%) voted. Trump took 49.8%; Harris, 48.3%. That leaves 36.1% MIA. Napping? Bingeing shows? Apparently, democracy was optional.

(Source: The Water’s Edge & Diamonstein-Spielvogel, 12/18/24)

Question: Are the exploding electric vehicles and the mega-rocket ship which blew up yesterday all ideas of the same one who is now an advisor of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)?