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Do you know someone who could use a daily warming reminder to empower them on their journey? You can nominate that person to receive a quilt.
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Quilts help to create unique and unforgettable stories in our lives. We want to hear yours! Send your story our way, and you may be featured In Kim’s online journal and/or her social channels.
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What would you love to see on a quilt? Daily inspiration, encouragement, affirmation, support through a tough time? What does that look like to you?
Journal
Letting Go: Why Pruning is Essential for Growth
Spring has sprung and we are now in a season full of blossoms and new growth. May is Mental Health Awareness Month so it is a great time to check in with those you care about but also take some time for yourself. This month’s Intentional Pause Theme is Letting Go. So I want to remind you of…
How to Make Mother’s Day Special
Mother’s Day special is important because it’s an opportunity to celebrate, appreciate, and honor the women in our lives who have nurtured and loved us unconditionally. Taking the time to recognize their efforts and sacrifices and express our gratitude to them helps to strengthen the bond we have with them. Whether it’s a simple gesture…
How to Honor Someone Who Has Passed on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is traditionally a time of celebration for those who are living, but it is also a time to honor and remember those who have passed. It can be challenging and emotionally overwhelming to face this day without a mother, grandmother, sister or wife. Taking a moment to acknowledge their existence and the impact…
Amplify Honoree: Tiffani Kintchen
Tiffani (right) with her daughter Sanai and Mom Helen I believe quilts are magical, and can be extraordinary spiritual tools for inspiration, growth and comfort in our lives. They tell stories that speak to each of our hearts in different ways; they’re infused with meaning, and created with love. When we wrap up in a…
She Taught Me More Than How to Quilt
Life Lessons From The Summer With My Grandmother My grandmother was a straight-shooter who never sugarcoated things — sharp around the edges, self-sufficient and a disciplinarian. Born in 1918 in the south, she had to be strong. But she was soft on the inside…a thoughtful, nurturing soul, an empathetic and patient listener. At 21, having…
What is an Intentional Pause?
Do you know how many women are actually following their dreams today? Not near enough! In fact, 36% of women in a recent study I conducted said they are actually following their dreams. I want to double that number! That’s why I created the Intentional Pause Project. I know that dreams don’t just happen; they require intentional exploration and planning. And in…
