A Quilter's Life

“If I give someone a quilt and it makes them cry, then I’ve done my job.”  This was the statement Elizabeth Redmon made as she shared how she has made memorial quilts for many that have lost loved ones.  I can’t even imagine taking on these amazing projects...

Hey Everyone! This episode will be quite different. I am a member of Christian Podcasters Association and the group wanted to put out a collaboration episode of Hope during this time of crisis. I decided to join in this collaboration. Each podcaster gave a 5 minute mini episode and only a handful of podcasters were able to make an episode. So, I decided to share them all with you and also included my husband Guthrie’s, podcast Wisdom-Trek from this past Monday...

After talking with Darlene Martin on a previous episode, I was anxious to have the opportunity to visit with her daughter, Marsha Houston, and we finally made it happen. This is not just a mother and daughter working on quilts, but a partnership with each being able to use their strengths to make something beautiful. I also love how Marsha shares what a blessing it is to financially be able to quilt...

Have you ever worked with someone for a short period of time and years later wonder what ever happened to them?  That’s what happened to me with Sally Norton.  When we first opened our computer business I had the opportunity to work with Sally, then our lives moved on.  So it was exciting to meet her again at a quilt group.  How wonderful to cross paths again and realize we share the love of quilting!  I’m so thankful she took the time to share her quilts and her story with me.      

I’m so thankful that my neighbor and friend, Diane Tuten, let me know about her niece, Rebecca Herndon! Rebecca and I had such an enjoyable visit. You can see her quilts and rugs on her Crashing Pines Quilting Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/Crashing-Pines-Quilts-362697167484185/

Rose Turner Payne is the Mrs. Rose that Ruth Hong spoke about.  What a great mentor she is to Ruth.  I was so impressed with Rose’s ability to include the young girls in their sewing guild!  What a blessing she is to the many people she helps.      

I was thrilled to reconnect with Debbie Hunt.  She used to work at our computer business years ago.  Ran into her at the store and as we visited I found out she was a quilter.  Then I lost her contact information.  So when Guthrie and I turned down the cereal aisle one evening I squealed with delight as I saw Debbie again.  Guthrie just couldn’t figure out why I was so excited to see cereal until he saw me approach Debbie. This is Debbie's favorite quilt.  She calls it "Jewels of Envy"...

As Susan Shillig and I chatted about all the fantastic quilts, crafts, and hobbies she does and wants to do, she made this statement. There’s always another quilt to finish and there’s always another idea to create! You’ll notice the excitement in her voice as you listen to her wonderful attitude!

This quilt is on Susan's bed. She pieced it, but did not quilt it.

Susan pieced and quilted this one in the 80's...

Family is so important! I loved hearing how Martha Buckley's life has come full circle. From Spending time with her grandparents to sharing with her grandchildren!

You'd never guess that Darlene Martin is in her 90's. She still enjoys quilting with her daughter. We had such fun talking about her life and her quilts!