A Faith & Quilting Blog
One of my earliest memories of going to Church is way back in the early 70's we were in the choir loft - for what reason I'm not sure it may have been three little girls, or the Church was crowded, whatever. This particular morning during the homily the Priest, using a film projector, … Continue reading The Real Thing
I spent most of my growing up years in the projects of a medium sized town. There were some rough moments, it had some good moments, mostly it's just life. Smack in the middle of the development sits a playground complete with merry-go-round, climbing bars, swing set, slide, basketball court, and space for us to … Continue reading Play Ground
Like the art of quilt making itself the paths are many, and all lead in the same direction, a completed quilt. Well that's the hope anyway. Prayer is much the same, there are different ways of praying, and all lead to God. Some quilts are quick, and easy. Like the prayers as I walk into … Continue reading Quilting as Prayer
"We need reminders, not new teaching" to quote a long time friend. The reminder came the other day, I'm grateful. This reminder started me thinking that I'm holding some things that aren't mine. Hearing this is like drinking water, refreshing my soul. As this drinking water continues the creative energy that has laid dormant for … Continue reading On Being Responsible
or "Well, I didn't expect to get that out of it." There is a life long, ingrained habit that it's time to let go of, in order to do that new habits will need to be formed. The realization came from two separate conversations. Why these two conversations offered me the opportunity to see is … Continue reading I’m going to stop saying that
There are words stuck in between the ears waiting to spill out from the brain to the keyboard. As I read a blog on perspective so many thoughts wanting to spill out onto the page. Thoughts of a friend who is no longer part of the quilting world. Thoughts of newly minted quilters who judge their … Continue reading The gift of knowing
Wherein Beauty is Rediscovered My posts lately have been a bit more than I usually post. I've known for a long time that exploring the food, faith, and their relationship. As I read Cravings the language of this discussion is clarifying, allowing me to explore some life stuff that needs some exploration. Oddly enough, I … Continue reading Exploring the Creative Zone
Sometimes when the imagination stirs, there is a vision of, a practice of giving a talk on the complexity of quilt making, the depth, breadth, styles, community and individuality. The talk speaks of hand and machine work, as interchangeable and complementary to one another. That there is something in these different styles, and the variety … Continue reading Quilting
Reading the first chapter of Cravings throughout the day memories bubbled up to the surface. Mary speaks of the image with which we view our self, that more than likely it's not image God sees. The memories hinting, oh hell they were saying at once, "see you're not all that good," and "here's where some healing … Continue reading Cravings Tribe
I'm in a moment that's difficult to describe well. I know deeply that something needs to shift. I've been reading Mary de Turris Pousts (this is the launch post) column in Catholic New York for years, finding her on fb and her blog is a bonus. When she invited us to join her on this journey, … Continue reading Craving in 2017
A Quilter's Heart 