Today's topic is "vocation",
which would be 'homemaking' for me.
I've had several different chapters in my life, and several different careers, but the identity that has remained with me right from the start of my adult life has been 'homemaker.' Making my home functional and comfortable, and making sure no one is hungry in my presence has always been one of my highest priorities. It's just what I'm supposed to do, as others are supposed to be dancers or firefighters or lawyers. :)
Quilt making is associated with homemaking for me. I make utility quilts because they keep people warm and cozy AND brighten their surroundings. I also make quilts to feel a sense of connection with the countless nameless women before me who were trying to keep their families warm and make their homes cheerful. I made my first quilt in 1968. I'm still at it!
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