If you’re wondering where the idea for Baby Yams came from; here’s the backstory.
During both of my pregnancies I did a lot of sewing and made most of the items in our nursery. I’m glad I shared my story about what happened during my first birth, because it helped me find the Reproductive Justice Community and my midwife. While expecting my youngest son, I made him a quilt with Ankara Fabric and got so many compliments on it that I thought others would like it as well. I found answers. I found power. And, I want to share this feeling with other parents.
All proceeds from these limited edition, heirloom quality baby quilts will be given to the birth workers uniquely positioned to give our families the care we need. So check out baby-yams.com to join the #BabyYamsFam 🤎
If you’re wondering where the idea for Baby Yams came from; here’s the backstory.
During both of my pregnancies I did a lot of sewing and made most of the items in our nursery. I’m glad I shared my story about what happened during my first birth, because it helped me find the Reproductive Justice Community and my midwife. While expecting my youngest son, I made him a quilt with Ankara Fabric and got so many compliments on it that I thought others would like it as well. I found answers. I found power. And, I want to share this feeling with other parents.
All proceeds from these limited edition, heirloom quality baby quilts will be given to the birth workers uniquely positioned to give our families the care we need. So check out baby-yams.com to join the #BabyYamsFam 🤎
If you’re wondering where the idea for Baby Yams came from; here’s the backstory.
During both of my pregnancies I did a lot of sewing and made most of the items in our nursery. I’m glad I shared my story about what happened during my first birth, because it helped me find the Reproductive Justice Community and my midwife. While expecting my youngest son, I made him a quilt with Ankara Fabric and got so many compliments on it that I thought others would like it as well. I found answers. I found power. And, I want to share this feeling with other parents.
All proceeds from these limited edition, heirloom quality baby quilts will be given to the birth workers uniquely positioned to give our families the care we need. So check out baby-yams.com to join the #BabyYamsFam 🤎
If you’re wondering where the idea for Baby Yams came from; here’s the backstory.
During both of my pregnancies I did a lot of sewing and made most of the items in our nursery. I’m glad I shared my story about what happened during my first birth, because it helped me find the Reproductive Justice Community and my midwife. While expecting my youngest son, I made him a quilt with Ankara Fabric and got so many compliments on it that I thought others would like it as well. I found answers. I found power. And, I want to share this feeling with other parents.
All proceeds from these limited edition, heirloom quality baby quilts will be given to the birth workers uniquely positioned to give our families the care we need. So check out baby-yams.com to join the #BabyYamsFam 🤎
If you’re wondering where the idea for Baby Yams came from; here’s the backstory.
During both of my pregnancies I did a lot of sewing and made most of the items in our nursery. I’m glad I shared my story about what happened during my first birth, because it helped me find the Reproductive Justice Community and my midwife. While expecting my youngest son, I made him a quilt with Ankara Fabric and got so many compliments on it that I thought others would like it as well. I found answers. I found power. And, I want to share this feeling with other parents.
All proceeds from these limited edition, heirloom quality baby quilts will be given to the birth workers uniquely positioned to give our families the care we need. So check out baby-yams.com to join the #BabyYamsFam 🤎
If you’re wondering where the idea for Baby Yams came from; here’s the backstory.
During both of my pregnancies I did a lot of sewing and made most of the items in our nursery. I’m glad I shared my story about what happened during my first birth, because it helped me find the Reproductive Justice Community and my midwife. While expecting my youngest son, I made him a quilt with Ankara Fabric and got so many compliments on it that I thought others would like it as well. I found answers. I found power. And, I want to share this feeling with other parents.
All proceeds from these limited edition, heirloom quality baby quilts will be given to the birth workers uniquely positioned to give our families the care we need. So check out baby-yams.com to join the #BabyYamsFam 🤎
If you’re wondering where the idea for Baby Yams came from; here’s the backstory.
During both of my pregnancies I did a lot of sewing and made most of the items in our nursery. I’m glad I shared my story about what happened during my first birth, because it helped me find the Reproductive Justice Community and my midwife. While expecting my youngest son, I made him a quilt with Ankara Fabric and got so many compliments on it that I thought others would like it as well. I found answers. I found power. And, I want to share this feeling with other parents.
All proceeds from these limited edition, heirloom quality baby quilts will be given to the birth workers uniquely positioned to give our families the care we need. So check out baby-yams.com to join the #BabyYamsFam 🤎
Happy Black Maternal Health Week! I have a couple announcements to make this week that I’m so excited about! I love to express my creativity in many ways, but I bet you didn’t know that I can sew! This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek I’m launching Baby Yams, a limited series of baby quilts that I can’t wait for you to see! Visit baby-yams.com (link in bio) & join the #BabyYamsFam to be first to hear about the launch! 🤎
📸 @trokonv
🧑🏽🎨 @lex_topia
We deserve to be heard. We deserve care. This is why I created Baby Yams as a unique way to raise the capital needed to fund the Black and Indigenous doulas and midwives who are already on the ground and providing that care that we need. Thank you for joining me in this journey and mission. #BabyYamsFam 🤎
📸 @trokonv
🧑🎨 @mattiemariemakeup
💇♀️ @nikedoesmyhair
It was such a pleasure to sit among these phenomenal women for the Recipe for Change: Revolutionizing Black Motherhood episode. These conversations are far past due, and now is the time to rally for change. Special shoutout to @courtneyewhitaker as Showrunner & Director!
You can watch this episode on YouTube. Check the link in my bio!
#recipeforchange @makespringhill
It was such a pleasure to sit among these phenomenal women for the Recipe for Change: Revolutionizing Black Motherhood episode. These conversations are far past due, and now is the time to rally for change. Special shoutout to @courtneyewhitaker as Showrunner & Director!
You can watch this episode on YouTube. Check the link in my bio!
#recipeforchange @makespringhill
It was such a pleasure to sit among these phenomenal women for the Recipe for Change: Revolutionizing Black Motherhood episode. These conversations are far past due, and now is the time to rally for change. Special shoutout to @courtneyewhitaker as Showrunner & Director!
You can watch this episode on YouTube. Check the link in my bio!
#recipeforchange @makespringhill
There are only a few more baby quilts left on baby-yams.com; but fret not, this is just the FIRST of more to come! I named this design Abundance. When I drew it, I had a brightly shining sun in mind. What do you see?
There are only a few more baby quilts left on baby-yams.com; but fret not, this is just the FIRST of more to come! I named this design Abundance. When I drew it, I had a brightly shining sun in mind. What do you see?
There are only a few more baby quilts left on baby-yams.com; but fret not, this is just the FIRST of more to come! I named this design Abundance. When I drew it, I had a brightly shining sun in mind. What do you see?
Now, I said I love to sew; but for a project like this, I needed to go to a professional! Enter @auntfunkyscloset, who brilliantly manufactured my design. She and her team at @thekutstudios sewed these quilts using the Ankara fabrics I brought home from my trip to Ghana last year. Here’s a sneak peak at the process!
Michelle, I can’t thank you enough for helping us bring baby-yams.com to life! 🤎
Now, I said I love to sew; but for a project like this, I needed to go to a professional! Enter @auntfunkyscloset, who brilliantly manufactured my design. She and her team at @thekutstudios sewed these quilts using the Ankara fabrics I brought home from my trip to Ghana last year. Here’s a sneak peak at the process!
Michelle, I can’t thank you enough for helping us bring baby-yams.com to life! 🤎
Now, I said I love to sew; but for a project like this, I needed to go to a professional! Enter @auntfunkyscloset, who brilliantly manufactured my design. She and her team at @thekutstudios sewed these quilts using the Ankara fabrics I brought home from my trip to Ghana last year. Here’s a sneak peak at the process!
Michelle, I can’t thank you enough for helping us bring baby-yams.com to life! 🤎
Now, I said I love to sew; but for a project like this, I needed to go to a professional! Enter @auntfunkyscloset, who brilliantly manufactured my design. She and her team at @thekutstudios sewed these quilts using the Ankara fabrics I brought home from my trip to Ghana last year. Here’s a sneak peak at the process!
Michelle, I can’t thank you enough for helping us bring baby-yams.com to life! 🤎
Now, I said I love to sew; but for a project like this, I needed to go to a professional! Enter @auntfunkyscloset, who brilliantly manufactured my design. She and her team at @thekutstudios sewed these quilts using the Ankara fabrics I brought home from my trip to Ghana last year. Here’s a sneak peak at the process!
Michelle, I can’t thank you enough for helping us bring baby-yams.com to life! 🤎
Now, I said I love to sew; but for a project like this, I needed to go to a professional! Enter @auntfunkyscloset, who brilliantly manufactured my design. She and her team at @thekutstudios sewed these quilts using the Ankara fabrics I brought home from my trip to Ghana last year. Here’s a sneak peak at the process!
Michelle, I can’t thank you enough for helping us bring baby-yams.com to life! 🤎
Now, I said I love to sew; but for a project like this, I needed to go to a professional! Enter @auntfunkyscloset, who brilliantly manufactured my design. She and her team at @thekutstudios sewed these quilts using the Ankara fabrics I brought home from my trip to Ghana last year. Here’s a sneak peak at the process!
Michelle, I can’t thank you enough for helping us bring baby-yams.com to life! 🤎
Baby-yams.com is now LIVE!
After announcing this initiative, so many people signed up to hear about the launch of Baby Yams. I am overjoyed by this outpouring of love for a project that is so dear to my heart. I’m forever humbled and grateful for all of the support. Together, we can provide the capital needed for the care we deserve. 🤎
Huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this project together!
Quilt Production:
Designer – Me!
Fabrics – Auntie Esther in Ghana
Sewing – @Auntfunkyscloset, @thekutstudios
Quilting – Cassandra Thomas of Designers Touch in Houston, TX
Content Production:
Production – @capsocagency
Strategy – @culture_cre8tive
Creative Direction – @lex_topia
Photography – @trokonv
Camera Operator – @Flashyfilms
Makeup – @mattiemariemakeup
Hair – @nikedoesmyhair
Jewelry – @shoplolaade
Edited by – @thecannongoesboom
Location – @1043mixedmedia
Starring:
@pamazonwarrior & @aceofdaworld
It’s time for a revolution in how we care for Black mothers, their bodies, and their babies. Telling our stories empowers others to share theirs; and in the end, our voices can spark change!
This episode of #RecipeForChange is available now via @makespringhill’s YouTube! Linked in my bio
