A patchwork quilt is created by sewing together small pieces of fabric to form a larger design or pattern. This process is also known as piecing, or self-discovery, or the art of becoming. Step 1: Gather your Materials Sewing Supplies Needle Thread Sewing machine (optional—you may sew by hand for a more arduous experience). Fabric Scraps These scraps will make up the top portion of the quilt. *A Few Tips: Take a personal inventory. You likely have most of the material you will need on hand. Fabric inherited from previous generations is often used in quiltmaking. Scraps may include: your Granny’s grit, your Gigi’s grace, your grandpa’s knack for storytelling,…

The morning after we had said goodbye to everyone we know, sold most of our stuff, and packed the rest into our truck, Kyle looked at me and said, “This is literally the least mundane thing we have ever done.” And boy oh boy, is that the truth!  This move has been the most uncomfortable, gut-wrenching, nerve-wracking, and scariest thing we have ever done. These heightened emotions, coupled with the excitement that we feel to be on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, has catapulted our lives into a place that feels anything but mundane. In this season of giddiness, before we return to that place of normalcy, I think it is important to…