“Here is me hoping a new quilting group materializes soon! :)”
I wish, but doubt if that will happen. Several of our group died as a result of Covid and/or the clot shot. It’s interesting to know that some were in their late 90s and had been socializing over quilting frames since their teens. So maybe the social interaction helped them achieve long lives.
My sister, also a FReeper, and I try to attend a couple of retreats each year if possible.
Anyhow, younger women don’t give a crap about heritage arts like quilting. Our group met literally next door to a high school and we offered to provide instruction on hand quilting but nobody was interested. If it doesn’t have a battery or if it doesn’t scroll, forget about it.
That is terrible, for the generations that understand the benefits, and appreciate the beauty of the quilts, but worse, for the young women consumed by their phones.
I am glad you and your sister have the retreats!
Years ago, I thought Walmart marked the end, laughs, but now, it is much clearer that it is social media that will do us in - interestingly, back to the thread ;) - since I believe it isolates humans far more than it unites them...
May God bless!
Tatt