Granny Grupe Limited Edition 'Sharswood' Doll as featured on National Public Radio, Juneteenth 2025
This commemorative collectible captures the moment Edith Younger Edmunds propelled onto the national stage with her A Life in Stitches presentation at Sharswood Plantation in Gretna, Virginia on Juneteenth, 2025.
This occasion marked the birth of Granny Grupe found within the pages of Secret Stitches: An Underground Railroad Activity Book for Children and Adults.
It was this image captured by her daughter which was published by National Public Radio (NPR) for reporter Vanessa Romo's article titled "On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad."
On that day, Edmunds wore Afrocentric attire for the first time. She wore a wrap gifted by her granddaughter. Her skirt was handmade by her niece. Her signature red glasses were her own. Her cypress cane was crafted by renowned Gullah artist Thomas Williams of Pawley's Island, South Carolina.But the centerpiece of her presentation was Edmunds' iconic wall hanger showcasing the ten primary guilt squares of the Underground Railroad. It serves as Secret Stitches cover photograph. And, each square is singularly featured within the text.
Plush fabric is used for all parts of the body and accessories. Each of these elements are packaged with the doll which stands at 16 inches:
- Headwrap with red glasses
- Gold belted, black top
- Printed skirt
- Attached cypress cane reproduction
- Miniture Underground Railroad quilt with embrodiered signature, 12" x 12."
Collateral materials include a hangtag imprinted with "Granny Grupe 2025" on one side and Secret Stitches on the other. There is also a 5"x7" card capturing NPR's ironic placement of the Edith Younger Edmunds between those of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
There are 200 units commissioned for this doll.
Mail orders are available while supplies last with advance payment in full plus $13 for USPS Priority Mail via Zelle exclusively at 843.655.2835. Confirm availability in advance and share your mailing address at: eyedmunds@gmail.com