Let It Go

Ernestine Warren is a woman of stature. When she welcomed us into her home we were immediately caught in her web of stories. She told Keegan and I how she began quilting, about her family and how much she missed her husband who had passed away in April of last year. The stress that she had been under was a surprise to her. She was a strong woman. She always helped others. Her faith and family is her foundation.

Mrs. Warren loves to quilt and cook. She spent a lot of time with elderly folks when she was growing up in Waverly and Macon County. She learned about life. When she attended school it was for 3 months at a time. When her father went to town she would slip away and cook. This was risky living in wooden homes.

Her husband was her love. He waited for her and began courting only when she was allowed by her mother. Mr. Warren knew she was the one. He was also a great cook. This past weekend, she had been married for 60 years and 4 days.

Ernestine's mother was a seamstress. Ernestine started quilting in 1943. She quilts alone. "Their stitches are different from mine." I hope you enjoy the video that we posted and get to meet her on Saturday, March 28th.