Go Tell It at the Quilt Show! Interview with Heather Kinion

QuiltAlliance Go Tell It at the Quilt Show

Heather shares her experience with the healing power of quilting in this touching interview at QuiltCon West 2016.
"Go Tell It at the Quilt Show!" is a Quilt Alliance project designed to capture the stories of quilts where quiltmakers gather.

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#23 Melvin 2016-05-17 07:27

Heather, thank you for sharing your story and your quilt. I lost my younger sister last October. I used making a quilt to cope with the loss too. May God bless your family richly.

#22 Liz Smith 2016-05-16 21:43

I loved the story of your quilt! Quilting allows us to process our lives in a beautiful way.

#21 Kristie 2016-05-16 21:14

Thank you for sharing your story, Heather. I can relate to your experience. I started quilting after my first child was stillborn in 1995, and it really helped me process my grief after that loss, and two subsequent miscarriages. I went on to have two healthy children, now teenagers, but the previous losses are still with me, interwoven into my life. I have found quilting to be therapeutic in difficult times, as you have. Your quilt is beautiful! Keep it up! Congratulations and best wishes to you and your family.

#20 Diane 2016-05-16 16:41

Your story is certainly inspirational and I can relate. I lost my husband suddenly 7 years ago and still deal with his lost. I was told by the therapist to try something new so I started quilting. Still learning so much but I have met so may wonderful quilters and the craft really keeps me busy and challenged especially at night which is the hardest time for me! Thank you for sharing.

#19 Betty 2016-05-16 16:29

What a unique design! I know in just a few short months you will be rocking your baby.

#18 Judy 2016-05-16 16:20