After retirement three years ago, I finally jumped in and hand pieced and hand quilted a king size quilt. Not perfect but not bad either! I did enough ripping to have made three quilts!
Quilting is a time of meditation - a time of connecting me with those who have gone before me....sure hope there is quilting in heaven.
It's a time to reflect on our blessings when I compare the way pioneer women vs 21st century women live. Quilting is a creative outlet.
It is a conversation starter when I take my portable project with me when I have to be in a waiting room.
Quilting jogs memories of warm, loving hugs of bygone times, of going to a grandparents' home and sleeping under a quilt instead of a blanket.
Quilting brings women (and men too) together for encouragement, support, sharing and learning.
Yes, I have sentimental thoughts about quilting. My only regret is that my Mom is no longer here to share this pleasure with me and I was too busy when she was here.