Alie Ward

And we'll also send a donation to Project Linus, which provides handmade blankets to children in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.

And since 1995, Project Linus has delivered over 10 million quilts to kids in need.

And thirdly, a donation will go to A Quilt of Valor, which awards quality handmade quilts to service members or veterans touched or injured by war.

So thank you to sponsors of this show for enabling us to donate to a cause or three every week.

And thank you to listeners for also making that possible.

And thanks, Sandra Lee, for those recommendations.

Okay, we got so much good advice and I learned so much about life from this.

So download the free Ologies pattern in the show notes.

I mean, why not?

It's free.

And let's get hyped about hobbies and fiber arts.

And to understand why this is so critical, listen to the Salyan Genology episode with Jewel Hotz about why humans need hobbies because it just might save your brain and your life.

Okay, advice bag.

If you would like to own a quilt, acquire one.

Some listeners had tips.

Michelle D. said, if someone gives you a quilt, use it.

They weren't made to leave in the back of a cupboard.

Use it to lay on and watch clouds or stars, build a pillow fort with it, whatever.

Elm says, no advice per se, but wanted to say that homemade is always the best.

I'm so lucky to have personally known my great-grandmother, who not only ran a farm and made many quilts for her seven kids...