The Love Language of Quilts

My mom is a quilter. Anyone who knows me, knows that quilting is her THING. I would venture to say that it is her love language. After many years of counseling individuals and couples, psychologist Dr. Gary Chapman noticed a pattern: everyone he had ever counseled had a “love language,” a primary way of expressing and interpreting love. He boils these down to five love languages: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. Dr. Chapman, however, does not know my mom. For you see, Dr. Chapman, there is indeed a sixth category--the giving of handmade quilts.

This is her expression of love to my beloved Sara:




Each picket is signed by an important friend, family member, loved one or mentor that is a part of Sara's life.