Emily Potter

Creating Textile Hearts

Finding Solace During Grief By Emily Potter In the midst of great loss, I found a lifeline to keep me going. Understanding the need for masks in our community as well as for those outside the state of Michigan, I began a simple process: learning to make masks for first responders, friends and family. During the pandemic of 2020, our family faced many challenges within our walls. We lost several friends, faced a loved one battling cancer and lost 2 very close extended family members. Add to that teaching two kids from home while still working our jobs and one can understand why an outlet was imperative for stress relief. My Granny had taught me basic sewing skills and I had a sewing machine ready for action. I also had my pairs of trusty Fiskar scissors.