I took up quilting around 12 years ago as a bored and frustrated newish mother of two. I loved doing a little sewing each day that was real progress towards something beautiful, rather than needing to start all over again the tomorrow (like the washing) or turning to chaos if I didn't keep on top of it (like the garden and the toddlers). 

But I also spent a lot of that time wondering if I was being indulgent, selfish, or wasteful. I would get asked why I was making a quilt, “Who is it for?” or why I was sewing by hand, “Wouldn't a machine do it faster?” I had voices both inside and outside my head telling me that this fun, new hobby of mine was only worth it if it was for someone else (a gift or for sale), or if it didn't take too long. 

12 years later I can finally hear those voices and roll my eyes. Why is someone else's joy more important than mine? Why is the time it takes more important than the enjoyment of it?And so that's why I'm here. I really want you to know that “useful” or “fast” or “money making” aren't the only things that make something worthwhile.

We humans love things that are interesting, inspiring, beautiful, or joyous. We're just quick to forget that when we're judging our own use of time! Well, this is your friendly reminder that your joy is VALUABLE. And if, like me, fabric and sewing and using your hands makes you really happy, I want to help you dive right in!