Happy St. Valentine's Day!

2/14/2023

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I hope that you are having a lovely Valentine's Day however you choose to spend it! Hopefully there will be a few stitching or crafting moments. This day was almost my birthday but I did not make my arrival until the 15th in a snowstorm. Just as well though. Two gifts to one!

I think that one of the most favorite patterns in any crafting method is the heart. I have always wondered how we came upon this traditional shape considering the one that keeps us all living and breathing is anything but that shape. So as we all tend to do these days, I went to Google. I don't have an Alexa in my house.

According to artandobject.com, the heart shape may originate from the ivy, fig or water lily leaves. These were all used in heraldry on family crests, shields, tapestries. etc. The ivy leaf was often used as a symbol of fidelity. It is possible that the shape of the leaf came around to our modern shape and the faithful at heart. There are a variety of other theories that range from the more erotic to the mundane, but I like the connection between that ivy leaf's fidelity symbol.

In the French tradition, there is a 1250's manuscript in which a man is holding up a vaguely pine coned shape heart to his lady love. In the 14th century, the heart was shown upside down from today. By the 15th century, the shape was changed to resemble what our playing cards have today. And currently, it is the most used emoji on our handheld devices. It has definitely had staying power.

As far as quilting goes, I have seen so many different designs every year and never two the same. I just opened a package for a Valentine's swap on Instagram. My partner made me the most lovely scrappy heart placemats. I was so happy to see them as I have made a lot of placemats but I always make them for others.

These were created for me by a friend for a Valentine's swap in 2023. The direction was to create a handmade heart of any kind in addition to some other small gifts. These are gorgeous. The stippling is wonderful.

As it is Valentine's Day and my birthday tomorrow, I am adding a gift to you. There is a link below to a pattern that I designed to "stack" hearts. If you would like to make them, please share a picture of them at my email [email protected]. I have taught this as a table runner class and I love to see all the different fabrics used to make hearts.

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The above pattern is in a power point format with color photos. I hope you like it!

So, have a lovely hearts day and may you find joy in your crafting as winter comes to a close and another spring begins.

Until next time,
Trisha

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2/5/2026 05:03:34 pm

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4/17/2026 06:54:29 am

What a beautiful reflection on both creativity and connection across generations.

What really stands out is how quilting, in your story, is more than a craft—it’s a thread that quietly weaves family history together, even when it skips a generation. It’s interesting how something your mother didn’t carry forward still found its way to you, almost as if it was waiting for the right moment and person to pick it back up.

The story of your great grandmother’s quilt is especially moving. There’s something powerful about those pieces of fabric holding fragments of everyday life—clothing, home, memory—all stitched into something lasting. The moment you recognized your mother’s connection within that quilt feels like more than coincidence. It’s almost like discovering a hidden conversation between past and present.

I also love how your journey into quilting began not with formal teaching, but with encouragement and curiosity. Sometimes that’s all it takes—a small spark from someone who believes in you. It makes your path feel very organic, like you grew into the craft rather than being taught into it.

Your reflection on your mother adds another layer. Even though she didn’t quilt, her life and the sacrifices she made created the space for you to explore your own passions. In a way, she’s still part of your quilting story, just in a different form.

And that closing thought—looking forward after 28 years—says so much. It shows that creativity isn’t something we master and finish; it’s something we continue to grow with.

This feels less like a beginning and more like a continuation of something much older, carried forward in your own unique way.

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4/17/2026 06:54:59 am

There’s something really special about how creativity can find its way back into a family, even after it seems to disappear for a generation.

Your story feels like a quiet return. The craft didn’t vanish—it simply paused, lived in memories, in stories about triangles and fabric scraps, and then resurfaced when the time was right. And when it came back, it came with meaning—not just as a hobby, but as a connection to something deeper.

The moment you describe discovering that piece of fabric tied to your mother is especially powerful. It’s those unexpected discoveries that make handmade objects feel almost alive. Quilts, in that way, aren’t just made—they accumulate lives, moments, and relationships over time. You don’t just inherit them; you uncover them.

I also love that your path into quilting wasn’t traditional or pressured. It didn’t come from obligation or expectation, but from encouragement and curiosity. That kind of beginning often leads to the strongest connection, because it’s chosen, not assigned.

And your reflection on your grandmother being open to change adds a beautiful contrast. It reminds us that tradition doesn’t have to mean staying the same—it can evolve, adapt, and still carry its essence forward. In many ways, your journey reflects that same spirit.

What comes through most clearly is that quilting, for you, is not just about creating something new. It’s about participating in a story that started long before you and continues through your hands.

I am Trisha Moller and I am a quilter! This is my journey into the creativity of quilts!

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