I have very few heirloom things left in my life, thanks to a vengeful ex who willingly and knowingly discarded all of my belongings while I was going through treatment for cancer and a nasty divorce.
Everyone tells me they are just "things" and I know that, but it still makes my heart hurt sometimes. So now, through my new life as a quilter, I will try to create new heirlooms for my friends and family. Hopefully they will treasure my love and efforts in the future.