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STORIES FROM THE HUDDLE

A compilation of heartfelt reflections from participants of the first-ever NOOK HUDDLE, a quilt gathering in Catskill, New York, where quilters shared beds, meals, and embarked on a collaborative quilting challenge.

An episode of the SEAMSIDE: Exploring the Inner Work of Textiles podcast, hosted by Zak Foster, titled "STORIES FROM THE HUDDLE" was published on February 15, 2024 and runs 41 minutes.

February 15, 2024 ·41m · SEAMSIDE: Exploring the Inner Work of Textiles

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As you may have heard the NOOK had our first in-person gathering recently called a HUDDLE. As part of this gathering, I asked participants to share what they were thinking about over the weekend. Funny enough in this old house, there was an old wooden phone booth that provided just enough privacy for us to sit and speak our thoughts into a small digital handheld recorder. What you're about to hear in this special episode of SEAMSIDE is a collection of sixteen short reflections: some are really vulnerable stories, but they’re each insightful stories of transformation.

As you may have heard the NOOK had our first in-person gathering recently called a HUDDLE. As part of this gathering, I asked participants to share what they were thinking about over the weekend. Funny enough in this old house, there was an old wooden phone booth that provided just enough privacy for us to sit and speak our thoughts into a small digital handheld recorder. What you're about to hear in this special episode of SEAMSIDE is a collection of sixteen short reflections: some are really vulnerable stories, but they’re each insightful stories of transformation.

There’s so much more to this conversation! For images and journaling prompts and more click on the SEAMSIDE EXTRAS link below
www.zakfoster.com/seamside/huddle-catskill

WHY LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE?
This episode offers a unique insight into the intimate and transformative experiences of quilters who attended the first-ever NOOK HUDDLE. These stories capture the essence of community, creativity, and personal growth through the art of quilting, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the why community matters when it comes to making quilts.

Special thanks to Shan, Agneta, Paige, Jacquie, Lynn, Nicole, Patrick, Lynanne, Cindy, Hannah, Jeff, Christina, Madi, Shari, Ronnie, Nathasha, and Amanda

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