The word “patchwork” has many meanings for me — both literally and figuratively. I have patched together a beautiful life but it hasn’t been without its challenges. Much like the problems I can experience when making a quilt, there are tension issues, points that don’t quite line up, colors that clash. The process of designing and making quilts and patchwork has given me some valuable insight into how I look at life and what I want out of it. Working through the steps of making a quilt is learning patience, slowing down and trusting the process to get me to the desired outcome.
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