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I have been asked numerous times why G and I do what we do...travel, visit various quilt shops, and meet up with people along the way, especially quilters. It started out as a way to document our travels without having to scrapbook. But, it grew. It grew because of you! Although we are blessed with beautiful views along the way...



We realized with all the challenges this world presents us there is a common thread of quilting & music that binds us, and we have a great desire to find the connection and not the disconnection. Each town, each quilt shop I visit, I can weave the connection of our humanity and it gives me hope. Quilting has a long history of providing warmth and love to others and it continues to this day. Whether you are a modern or primitive, cute or functional, you understand the work and planning that must have been part of each creation.

Currently we are camped at an RV park in Tucson, AZ and it is rich with quilters. As I have shared before, the sewing room is amazing, with space to spread out, and the group here also is involved in charitable stitching. When I decided to spread out a bit and stitch in the room yesterday, I was stunned by a new quilt hanging on the wall. A fabulous wool quilt which was a BOM created by a first time wool stitcher!!! He took a stitching class at his local shop, and in the tradition of quilting the knowledge and skill was passed on to him. Now that is what quilting is about...sharing and supporting each other so that the tradition of quilting and giving can continue!

Be sure to pass on the gifts of your experience and knowledge...but most of all, keep stitching!!!

Stay tuned and travel along with us on Quilt Roadies...where we are connecting one quilter and one shop at a time!!