While I am traveling on a Cruise teaching job, I am sharing a couple of my favorite and most meaningful posts from the past.
This one was written more than 8 years ago. I wrote it mainly for myself, as a way to save and remember all the "feels" and memories of the Ruby Jubilee Celebration at International Quilt Festival in Houston, October 2014.
It occurs to me that many of those new to this blog don't know about this quilt and what it means to me and my "career" as a traveling quilt teacher. I often tell people, "If you want to know who I am, read just this one blog post and you'll know".
Having just read it again, it brings me to tears. My beloved friend, Judy Murrah, died in 2017, but not before she saw her prediction come true.
I hope you will take the time to read this for the first time or to revisit it. It is probably my most "important" post.
Let's quilt.
Barbara
AMAZING!!!! The Quilt itself and your blog. Truly, truly awesome. We can only aspire :)
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DeleteThank you for sharing—and I mean that—it takes a generous heart to open up about experiences. I had read the story of the red and white quilt before, and loved revisiting the story! Love your quilting and traveling stories!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anne.
DeleteI had not read your blog about the red and white quilt. How wonderful that must be for you with all that went on.
ReplyDeleteBarbara - on my Facebook memories today, I was at the Chicago show in 2015. I have a picture of me and a friend in front of your quilt!
ReplyDeleteCool! Thousands stood in front of it at several shows for photos. Glad you got to see it in person.
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