“Sam had the wisdom and intelligence of an old soul,” his mother, Donna, recounted to me, and his commitment to protecting the environment shaped his life goals. Read more >
From Horse Blankets to Human Blankets
A few months ago, I was asked by a delightful woman named, Barbara, to make a quilt out of a small collection of fleece horse blankets. Read more >
Youssef: A Life of Passionate Inquiry
According to Youssef’s wife, Lindsay, Youssef was impeccably fashionable from “toe to ankle”. I wasn’t completely sure what that meant until I opened up the box of his clothing and saw his fabulous collection of striped socks. Read more >
Alfredo’s Map: A Memorial Quilt
From everything his daughter, Phyllis, shared with me about Alfredo, the thing that stood out most was his dedication to his work and the work that he did with his hands. Read more >
2016 Graduation Quilts
It was hard to find a time when the three recipients of this year’s Graduation Quilt Project could all be in the same place together to receive their quilts. Read more >