When I began this quilt January 1, 2020 I had no idea how much it would help me through the year to come. Originating as a way to motivate myself to run more consistently, this quilt was earned a strip of fabric per day, color coordinated to the mileage I ran (peek at the legend on the back!). When the pandemic began, the true power of tying life together with quilt-making became apparent. With five of us under one roof without help, adjusting to the reality of pandemic life certainly impacted my ability to run, just as running became essential. The fact that this quilt was already in progress got me running many a day, getting out there for alone time, serotonin, and a mental health boost when I needed it most. This quilt was a powerful step along a path of self discovery and empowerment that I have continued since.
