Pat was my Nana. Your writing brought happy tears to my eyes. You painted such a beautiful picture of the community these ladies share. While I don’t know all of them personally I have heard their names in stories by her many times and even remember curling up in her sunroom admiring and studying their handiwork on days when she hosted the quilting group. It is ironic that last night I was sitting at my dining room table as a grown woman playing with quilt blocks she gave me as a child, trying to work out a plan for a quilt I’d like to make with her machine that I’ve inherited. The lessons she taught me in sewing and in life are invaluable. Thank you so much for paying tribute to decades of hard work, friendship, and this beautiful craft. - Megan
Oh wow, this comment means so much to me—I'm so glad that the piece helped you connect with your dear Nana! I'm really grateful to all the ladies for their candor, it was a privilege to tell the story of The Hazmats. And I love that you're carrying on the tradition, as well—how meaningful to have these legacies preserved and built upon!
Katie - the article was wonderful and it was such a pleasure to meet you! We really appreciate your beautiful writing and the sharing of our story. Whenever you are ready to start quilting, join us on a Wednesday! Thanks, Gina
The pleasure was ALL mine, and I'm so glad the group is happy with the piece! If I decide to dive into the wonderful world of quilting, I certainly couldn't ask for better teachers!
Pat was my Nana. Your writing brought happy tears to my eyes. You painted such a beautiful picture of the community these ladies share. While I don’t know all of them personally I have heard their names in stories by her many times and even remember curling up in her sunroom admiring and studying their handiwork on days when she hosted the quilting group. It is ironic that last night I was sitting at my dining room table as a grown woman playing with quilt blocks she gave me as a child, trying to work out a plan for a quilt I’d like to make with her machine that I’ve inherited. The lessons she taught me in sewing and in life are invaluable. Thank you so much for paying tribute to decades of hard work, friendship, and this beautiful craft. - Megan
Oh wow, this comment means so much to me—I'm so glad that the piece helped you connect with your dear Nana! I'm really grateful to all the ladies for their candor, it was a privilege to tell the story of The Hazmats. And I love that you're carrying on the tradition, as well—how meaningful to have these legacies preserved and built upon!
Absolutely wonderful story. Please keep roaming around finding quilters and knitters to interview! The photos were gorgeous!
Thank you so much! I definitely have my eye out for interesting creatives.
Katie - the article was wonderful and it was such a pleasure to meet you! We really appreciate your beautiful writing and the sharing of our story. Whenever you are ready to start quilting, join us on a Wednesday! Thanks, Gina
The pleasure was ALL mine, and I'm so glad the group is happy with the piece! If I decide to dive into the wonderful world of quilting, I certainly couldn't ask for better teachers!