VANESSA BRANTLEY NEWTON

Juneteenth! What a day! Some don't know what it is and some of us are still learning about it. Here in Charlotte we are celebrating with festivals and street parties and all. Sadly, there are only 18 states that recognize it as a national holiday. 18 states only?!?! In my heart I am saying," Here we go again?", but I am so very grateful for the 18 and I believe that it will change and that all 50 of the US states will recognize this important day and holiday. We have come a l

Hello Good Peoples I wanted to share with you all that I am now a part of the Michael Miller Fabric family and I am so excited to finally share it with you. They took my illustrations and brought them to life through fabric. I wanted again for ALL children to see themselves in the work that I do. These are just a few pieces to share. You can purchase yardage from https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Miller-Minky-Wonderful-Fabric/dp/B09NRSVJXG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=L49BQCC7HEHS&keywords=a

Hello Good Peoples! Hope that you all are doing well. You know we don't always get things right. We make mistakes and sometimes say wrong things to ourselves and others. We are human and as human we don't always get it right, but mistakes or problems, don't take away how special you are. You are special in your own unique way. Maybe it's in the way that you say,"Hello!" or that awesome hair cut you sport. Maybe it's through your kind and sweet care of others. Sometimes people