Old 03-20-2011, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Granny Coy
I am in psychiatric therapy for clinical depression, and my therapy group makes quilts for long term foster care children. We also buy thrift shop back-packs and suitcases so the kids will have something to carry their quilts in when they move from home to home. This is much better therapy than just sitting around talking about your problems. I always feel warm and fuzzy after two hours of quilt making with my group.
So true, Granny Coy! I live with arthritis and making charity quilts keeps me active and of sound mind--rather than whining about the aches and pains.
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