When I first started to quilt, i learned that the joy of quilting disappears while making a commissioned quilt, and I felt so weighed down and nervous. Since then, it has been easy to say no with a smile and say I do not make quilts for money. My family (including in-laws
) loves my quilts, and I see them displayed in my children's homes whether they are quilts, wall hangings, table runners, etc. One year, I asked for their favorite colors and used them for flannel quilts the following Christmas. I also make Quilts of Valor....a wonderful way to volunteer as a retiree!