As you may have heard, my mom was able to visit San Diego at the beginning of May. It was so sweet to see the students equally as excited as I was for her to see the classroom and meet everyone. I want to celebrate each and everyone of them - they welcomed her to our community with eager attitudes and open arms. It was hard for us to let her go, and even harder for her to leave! Luckily, she left a part of home behind for us to treasure. Back in Virginia, she works with elementary students, teaching them about our local history (my dad's passion) and incorporating it into art lessons (her passion). While quilts might not be necessary in southern California, she told us about why they were so important to people living in the Appalachian Mountains. Years ago, many families lived without electricity, and without electricity, they did not have heat to keep them warm in the harsh winters. So they would sew quilts out of scraps of fabric to keep them warm. Quilt-Making Process:
While traditional quilts were practical, they were also pieces of art. Each quilt was cut, pieced, and sewn together by the hands of loved ones. And now, our classroom is adorned by our own quilt - a piece of art made by the hands of 20 wonderful, loving students. I will cherish this quilt, and this class (my very first class), forever. Thank you, Mom, for giving us the opportunity and support to make beautiful work!
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