Young children often create constantly — why not adults?

Guest writer, Laura McGarity

Landscape Quilt by Laura McGarity

Young children often create constantly. Drawing, building, and making daily without the worry of practicality. I was a typical child in that I did not question my creative pursuits; I just created. The older I became the more I focused on sports, school, socializing, etc. As I entered my college years, I was persuaded to study something practical and reliable. Shortly before earning an accounting degree realized I did not want to be an accountant. But I finished for the sake of finishing and the following year I began in earnest to pursue a creative profession…interior design.

In my mind, design was a career that allowed me to use my talents but also earn a living. And for the most part this held true. Fast forward twenty years and currently I am an unemployed mother of two virtual schooling children feeling rattled in the 9th month of a worldwide pandemic.

It’s challenging. Full Stop.

More time at home meant more time scrolling my phone (both a blessing and a curse). After reading blogs and following other creatives on Instagram I decided I needed to find something for myself. An activity that would not be expensive, provided stress relief and could be accomplished while home. I began…