Tuesday, October 29, 2019

A Maker's Thought

Recently I had the opportunity to give a trunk show of my quilts – from the very traditional first to the most recent improvisation, and many in between. Right off, it was a pleasure, as I could tell that my audience was thoroughly enjoying the show, so to speak, and engaging in a way that encouraged me on. And I walked away with a full heart, thankful for our time together.

Once home, I received an email from one of the attendees… And she said what I thought in the moment to be the best thing ever. “You gave a fascinating talk (which was nice enough to say.…) and have driven me straight to my machine.” I think my heart stopped for just a second while I took that in. Something in what I had shared had sparked in her the NEED to create. I could not have asked for more.

All that to encourage you to be intentional about sharing your creativity. Who knows, you might just kindle a spark for someone else.

5 comments:

  1. I love your posts and your work - you have a great sense of color and design - I can see why someone was driven to create after you showed your work and spoke of it. Thank you from a blog bystander :)

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  2. This is so lovely. As a speaker, you can't have better feedback than that. How wonderful to know it happened to you!

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  3. The absolute best response ever. I'm so glad she went to her machine... but also took a moment to let you know!

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  4. you are an inspiration to so many of us! I'm glad she told you. I will take your advice to heart

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  5. I would love to see your trunk show and hear your stories! Great retelling of a lovely experience--bravo, Debbie!

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