I became immersed in all things quilting. I met people I admire. I heard stories of grandmothers, inspiration, process, and most of all, the answer to why we quilt, love of course. To be around so many people who share that love gave me an energy I don’t often reach in my day-to-day. My studio work can sometimes isolate me, and that energy I felt was connection, belonging. So I’d like to foster more of that connection and good energy in my daily life. This is the reason we were first so enthusiastic about social media back in the early 2000’s! It allowed us to connect, to ourselves, the parts of us long forgotten and rediscovered in old friends, and if we are lucky, it allows us to find our people, the ones we have yet to meet, however far away they are in the world. So, to all of you quilters, natural dyers, fiber artists, and moms, thanks for giving me a sense of belonging.

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