BARES

You sound like a pioneer woman to me. They did with what they had. I am sure that none of them had a quilting machine or an electric machine to piece on, or for that manner perhaps even a machine at all. You have your hands full every day and have some of the most difficult of jobs there is, being a caretaker, wife and mother. You have the energy and love to continue to quilt is quite a credit to you. You sound like a person who has found a way to do the things you need to do and still have an outlet and way to do what you love. There may be more "beautiful" quilts out there, and many are made with love, but some of the most beautiful quilts are the ones my mother made, that was made for survival (warmth from the freezing winter nights) and made with her own hands. They didn't have the prettiest colors, or perfect material, some were just big blocks of dark woolen material, some were from cotton dresses or clothes that had faded, and worn out in spots, but the good parts were recycled to make quilts. I know that your quilts are just beautiful also. You are making lasting history and some day they may be in a home or even a museum. Where ever they will go, you are doing something that makes you happy and that is the best thing possible. I hope you realize just how special and important that is. I do.