The following quotes were shared at the last Stashing Sister’s Quilt Retreat in 2025. Be inspired and share a smile!

“Quilters . . . Cut with hope. Stitch with grace. Quilt with dreams. Bind with laughter. Share with love.”

The Work of Creation – “The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul. No matter our talents, education, backgrounds, or abilities, we each have an inherent wish to create something that did not exist before . . . creation brings deep satisfaction and fulfillment. . . remember that you are spirit daughters of the most creative Being in the universe.” Dieter F. Uchtdorf

In My Sewing Room thou shalt not . . .

• ask when it will be finished
• cut anything with my fabric scissors
• request that I hem your pantes
• speak to me when I have a seam ripper in hand
• tell me I have too much fabric
• push buttons on my sewing machine
• bring me your clothes to iron
• pull on any loose threads
• wonder aloud why I’m still in my pajamas
• come looking for food – this is not the kitchen

“Everything can be taken from a person but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” Viktor E. Frankl

“Things that matter the most, last the longest” Sister Ballard

“I was the smartest woman in the room. Then again, it was my craft room, and I was the only one in there.” http://www.AnniesCraftStore.com

LIFE IS LIKE A PUZZLE . . . but without the box: It’s ok to ask for help. Sometimes you have to try new things. If something doesn’t fit, don’t force it. Every piece is special and has it’s place. Sometimes you need to take a step back to see things more clear. Be patient. It takes time for all the pieces to come together. THE END RESULT IS A BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART.

“The heavens are just as open to women who are endowed with God’s power flowing from their priesthood covenants as they are to men who bear the priesthood. I pray that truth will register upon each of your hearts because I believe it will change your life. Sisters, you have the right to draw liberally upon the Savior’s power to help your family and others you love.” Russell M. Nelson

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterieor motives:  Be kind anyway.
If you are successful you will win some false friends and true enemies:  Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people will try to cheat you:  Be honest anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight:  Build anyway. 
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous of you:  Be happy anyway. 
The good you do today, will often be forgotten by tomorrow:  Do good anyway. 
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough:   Give you best anyway.  
Mother Teresa

“Kindness is the Essence of Celestial Life”

“Like a guiding star in a clear dark sky, Jesus Christ lights the way. He brings peace in the storms of life . . . He is the anchor of our souls . . . ‘Look unto me in every thought, doubt not, fear not’. ” Elder Anderson