It was the brave and hardy pioneer woman who survived the struggle to exist and feed her family and work at the side of her husband...modern conveniences simplified housework. Now its a concrete jungle, four to ten lane highways instead of the blazed trails..
Yes, we have lost to gain progress. People work to leave the mule and 5 acres behind only to seek it out in later years. More international now, job seekers, families seeking their 'comfort' zones is not limited to a country's border. The whole generation of families in one place in a lifetime is rare; average youth of today will move more than seven times and change careers from three to five times. Often it boils down to, are we happier or know when we hold it in our hands??? Is it advancement in the work force, money or family that brings in the happiness and gives us goals to work for?
I think, as quilters, we find satisfaction in the quilts we create; watch for happiness in the eyes of the beholder as we 'gift' them. Or just pieces of fabric can bring smiles to our faces... seeing a quilt show, going on a FART trip...sharing our love of quilting with friends and family..and QB FW Pony Club.