Jim Smith
@jklsmith72.bsky.social
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
November 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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)
(Ref:Matthew 26:52)
September 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Live by the sword, die by the sword.
(Ref:Matthew 26:52)
(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.
#fabricart #quilting #quiltart #iamperiod #jamesklsmith #jimsmith #AndyBrunhammer
May/June 2026 for our gallery show I Am! Period show.
#fabricart #quilting #quiltart #iamperiod #jamesklsmith #jimsmith #AndyBrunhammer
July 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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.
#fabricart #quilting #quiltart #iamperiod #jamesklsmith #jimsmith #AndyBrunhammer
May/June 2026 for our gallery show I Am! Period show.
#fabricart #quilting #quiltart #iamperiod #jamesklsmith #jimsmith #AndyBrunhammer
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
July 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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.
#fabricart #quilting #quiltart #iamperiod #jamesklsmith #jimsmith #andybrunhammer
#fabricart #quilting #quiltart #iamperiod #jamesklsmith #jimsmith #andybrunhammer
July 9, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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.
#fabricart #quilting #quiltart #iamperiod #jamesklsmith #jimsmith #andybrunhammer
#fabricart #quilting #quiltart #iamperiod #jamesklsmith #jimsmith #andybrunhammer
Jim's and Andy's Quilts SB #JimsandAndysQuiltsSB
Update - We are working now on the quilting for our new I Am! Period fabric art quilt Number 13.
#fabricart #quilting #quiltart #iamperiod #jamesklsmith #jimsmith #andybrunhammer
Update - We are working now on the quilting for our new I Am! Period fabric art quilt Number 13.
#fabricart #quilting #quiltart #iamperiod #jamesklsmith #jimsmith #andybrunhammer
July 4, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Jim's and Andy's Quilts SB #JimsandAndysQuiltsSB
Update - We are working now on the quilting for our new I Am! Period fabric art quilt Number 13.
#fabricart #quilting #quiltart #iamperiod #jamesklsmith #jimsmith #andybrunhammer
Update - We are working now on the quilting for our new I Am! Period fabric art quilt Number 13.
#fabricart #quilting #quiltart #iamperiod #jamesklsmith #jimsmith #andybrunhammer
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.
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.
June 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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.
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.
June 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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!
📍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!
June 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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!
📍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.
Me, my son, and his sons, my grandsons.
June 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Happy Fathers’ Day.
Me, my son, and his sons, my grandsons.
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.
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.
June 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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.
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.
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.
May 7, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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.
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.
May 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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.
Jim’s and Andy’s Quilts SB - #jimsandandquiltssb
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.
#IAmPeriod
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.
#IAmPeriod
April 20, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Jim’s and Andy’s Quilts SB - #jimsandandquiltssb
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.
#IAmPeriod
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.
#IAmPeriod
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
#OldFartChronicles
April 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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
#OldFartChronicles
April 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Jim’s and Andy’s Quilts SB #jimsandandysquiltssb
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?
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?
March 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Jim’s and Andy’s Quilts SB #jimsandandysquiltssb
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?
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.
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.
March 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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.
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.
JKLS Gotta Eat #jklsgottaeat -
Supper tonight - Zha Jiang Mian (Noodles with Minced Pork Sauce) and Kachumber (Chopped Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion with Lime Juice)
Thumbs up. 👍
Supper tonight - Zha Jiang Mian (Noodles with Minced Pork Sauce) and Kachumber (Chopped Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion with Lime Juice)
Thumbs up. 👍
March 2, 2025 at 4:48 AM
JKLS Gotta Eat #jklsgottaeat -
Supper tonight - Zha Jiang Mian (Noodles with Minced Pork Sauce) and Kachumber (Chopped Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion with Lime Juice)
Thumbs up. 👍
Supper tonight - Zha Jiang Mian (Noodles with Minced Pork Sauce) and Kachumber (Chopped Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion with Lime Juice)
Thumbs up. 👍
Jim’s and Andy’s Quilts SB #jimsandandysquiltssb
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.
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.
February 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Jim’s and Andy’s Quilts SB #jimsandandysquiltssb
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.
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.
Jim’s and Andy’s Quilts SB #jimsandandysquiltssb
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.
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.
February 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Jim’s and Andy’s Quilts SB #jimsandandysquiltssb
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.
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.
February 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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.
January 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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.