Quilting has long been a dismissed artform. From early on, men tore down trees to build; women took scraps and made household items that warmed the body and the heart. Perceptions of others don't determine the worth of my artistry, my pride at the accomplishment does. I take what others dismiss or discard and create a work of (h)eart. Feel sad for those who cannot see the value of your work, but don't feel sad for your quilting. Feel pride and pleasure in the creative process that took several different pieces of fabric and made a cohesive, inspiring quilt! Let your sun shine through all you do!