When garden's cleared and canning done — quilting begins. October through March. Every Thursday. 8-12 women at the frame.
Season
Fall = winter prep. Need new quilts (children growing), gifts (weddings in November), auction goods (December-January). One quilt — 200-400 hours. Per season — 3-5 quilts per group.
More Than Craft
Quilting frolic is therapy. Woman lost husband — sews. Daughter left community — sews. Short on money — sews. Hands busy — head lets go. 300 years of proven psychotherapy.