In the world of the internet, it can be hard to understand the value of making things yourself. There is so much competition out there, so many people better at what you are doing than you are. A meme or video goes viral, and suddenly everyone you know is talking about baby Yoda. In such a world, it’s easy to feel very small and that your efforts aren’t worth much. Those focused on fame tell us that if you don’t have at least 100,000 followers, you’re wasting your time.
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Without Regular Practice, Skills Fade
I’ve made dozens of quilts in the last 25 years, so when I decided to make a baby quilt last spring, I figured it would be a cinch. Silly me. I forgot that being out of practice would mean a lower skill level than I remembered having.
Continue reading Without Regular Practice, Skills FadeBaggie Bag: Crazy Quilted Waist Pack
A homemade bag for use on dog walks lets me use up fabric scraps and show off my favorites colors.
Wavy Borders: How My Friends Saved My Quilt
As a beginner quilter, I proved that I get by with a little help from my friends.
Healing Our Hearts With Handwork
Making my first bed quilt helped me deal with death, loss, and divorce.