I have a quilt that my grandmother gave me as a wedding gift 24 years ago. All of my married life it has been like getting a hug from grandma just to hold it. I've always felt that a quilt (blanket) should be used, loved, and worn out.

A quilt warms twice, once for the maker and once for receiver.

I now teach basic quilting at our local YMCA. I try to teach people that I make quilts as a form of therapy for myself. You see, my 41 year old husband is legally blind as a result of childhood diabetes. He also has a pacemaker, and 18 months ago had a quadruple by-pass. We were married when I was 15 and he was 17. I taught myself to sew, and have enjoyed the hobby. As my husband became ill, I would sew to keep my sanity. I was 5 months pregnant with our 5th. child when he first had problems with his eyes. He has never seen our daughter clearly. He has also never seen my quilts clearly. I like to make small wall hanging quilts and, mini quilts. I make large ones for my ! children and family. I hope they feel a hug from me everytime they use them. I hope they use them until they are worn through.

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