I’m so glad you’re here. I created this space because all too often I’ve felt the overwhelm of everything being just too much. If you’re in one of those seasons when life feels like a 1,000 mile uphill journey and you thought you signed up for a walk around the block, you’re not alone. I hope this space can be like a warm quilt wrapped around you, where you can find a little bit of permission to sink into the joy and healing of creativity, one stitch at a time…
I managed to create a flower using the coffins as petals. It looked just like a daisy. Its very existence declared beauty in spite of tragedy, joy in spite of sorrow. And, the Daisy Jane block was born.
The girl with the tired, puffy eyes sat staring out the window at the tiny cardboard sign. Four letters and five numbers. A name and
This hand quilting tutorial series has been a long time coming. So without further ado, welcome to the Hand Quilting Headquarters, aka HQ HQ.
We have been “stuck” in Malawi due to COVID-19. There has been plenty to reflect on over the past few months. We have had several new experiences, as well as a few moments of reckoning with reality. Here are a few takeaways.
This quilt came to life as I mulled over this woman’s two cents in my heart. She didn’t compare herself to others or shrink back with insecurity.
While I’ve always chuckled at the idea of “Christmas in July,” it feels like a strange mash up from where I sit. I’m enjoying all the cozy “hygge” things like hot tea and sweater weather, but at the wrong time of year, at least in my experience.
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