In his provocative New York Times piece from March of 2013 (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/17/fashion/the-family-stories-that-bind-us-this-life.html?_r=1), author Bruce Feiler illustrates the incredible, nurturing impact of recording and sharing family history. It may be surprising, but developing a strong family narrative has profound impacts.  Knowing your family history leads to higher self-esteem, a stronger sense of control over your life, […]

One of the things we love about quilts is that they are three things in one.  Obviously they are functional, never more-so then during this cold winter.  And just as obviously they are works of art – some simple, some incredibly intricate, but all reflecting the eye of the quilter. Maybe less obvious, however, is […]