Soon after the disasters associated with 9-11, many quilters turned to their needlework for solace for themselves and to bring comfort to others.  They also have used quilting, fabric art and mixed media to commemorate family members,  friends, and other heroes of that fateful day.
Here are a couple of sites you may want to check out to learn more about some of this art.
9-11 Memorial Quilts
World Trade Center Quilt 

I was tagged in a blogger game or memed by Julie Q at The JQ Lounge.
Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write their own blog with their 7 things as well as these rules. You need to tag 7 others and list their names on your blog. Remember to leave a comment for them letting them know they have been tagged and to read your blog.
1. I was raised a Mormon Military Brat. We moved a lot, as a result I could pick up and go at any second. For a …read more

I know a few new moms who are finding the transition to Mommy difficult. I can totally relate. I suffered Post-Partum Depression pretty severely after the birth of my first child. I had just witnessed 9-11 which was traumatic and that most likely contributed to the severity of my PPD. I’ve written a little bit about it on So Sioux Me so you can read Fear Not, if you want to know more details about my extremely difficult transition into Mama.
I’ve had a second child since then and I have had five years to reflect on the massive overhaul of identity that …read more