“I just wanted to say how much I adore your website and all of your beautiful work!  I forwarded it on to my family to show what an inspiration you are to me and to life!”

--Dr. Lynette Johns, Boston Foundation for Sight

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“Your words always move me.”

--S. Hwang, London

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“You are a great artist.  Quilts are undervalued....I trust you in every imaginable way.  I really do.  That is a big statement, but it is true.  I am honored that you would consider this project.”

--K, from the farmlands of America

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“complex, emotional, brilliant, gorgeous, inspired!”

--Suse, Bonny Doone, CA

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“You are ... a role model for hundreds, if not thousands, shining through some of the hardest things someone can live through. You triumph over adversity ...by smiling and opening up and finding love, working to help others as much and more than you help yourself, creating a family and a family of friends with determination and vigor that the rest of us can only shake our heads and wonder at. “

--- Leanne Franson, Montreal Quebec, Canada

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“...so few people know about this horrible disease, that I was amazed when I found your site... I admire your courage in facing this.  My mom is strong too, which gives me hope.  I wish you all the best in your struggle and thank you for any help you can give me.”   --- C.K.

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“Looking at your work and reading your words always comforts me while challenging me. I cried, am inspired and in awe. You are...a beautiful and amazing woman.”

--Tay MacIntyre, Twirl Studio, OR

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“I especially liked the organic process of development that is captured in the ("Beyond the Sixth") video. Also, the amazing design elements that are present in the quilt - the composition reflecting the entirety of the experience, from the whirling hurricane to the dispersal of people - the houses becoming arrows pointing in all directions. I have a master's degree in art therapy and we spent long hours pouring over images and creations, carefully extracting the symbolic and compositional meanings contained therein, while being careful not to project our own meanings. Art is an amazing communicator. You are an amazing artist.”

--Jan, Berkeley, CA

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“WOW!  Thanks for sharing “Beyond the Sixth”.  What a great quilt and great video.”

-- Marsha MacDowell, Museum Curator of Folk Arts,     Michigan State University

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“I was looking for something to free my mind and lighten my heart with laughter.... I found you and Alotoflife.com.

What a profound gift it was for me to explore your site and watch videos of your quilts, read your stories, and really feel the love and love of life that emanates from your being. Even over the internet. Wowie.

I have a 16 yr old daughter who was diagnosed with (cancer) … After several trials of phase 1, 2, and clinical, we have decided upon surgery. Tomorrow in fact.

Though she is not as matured yet, her spirit is similar to yours. She has not let this get in her way for a minute and gives back to others where ever she can Thank you for being you and adding the V to our uniVerse. I mean it. I am happy to have come across your writings and quilts!!”

-- Michelle, Mother of Cait the Great

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“I thought you’d like to know that (my colleague) plans to teach an academic course soon at the University on quilts and that she can imagine doing an entire class around your video and quilt.”

-- Lisa Higgins, Director, Missouri Folk Arts Program, University of Missouri

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“I love your colors and how you use the fabric.'

-- Marjie

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"Lesbian Family Portrait 1" is sooOooo cool! I love it!"

--Mel, Michigan

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The video of  “Meet the Flowers” is awesome!  I can't wait to see your next project!

Marian from Asilomar

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“You are definitely one of the womyn I want to be when I grow up.”

--Kathleen, NY

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“Michigan Dreams” is absolutely amazing! It brought back so many memories of Michigan; it reminded me of my blessings and left me with a very magical feeling.”

--Natasha, NY

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“I wish that I knew you in the real world, because I am always so touched and impressed by what you say … and the strength you seem to live in.”

--Rea, MI

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“I loved seeing your quilts … they are truly beautiful.”

-- Mary, MI

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“You are an inspiration.”

--Kate  (Marathon runner for the  Leukemia and Lymphoma Society)

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“Can u be any cuter and more fabulous? xoox”

--lynnee (Breedlove), San Francisco

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“Reading V's Version makes me happy to exist.”

--Brandon DJ Masque, Teen Musician

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“You are such a phenomenal womyn! …Your work in this world is most definitely not finished.”

-- TNT

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“You are amazing.  You have all of my respect.”

--Ann, NY

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“The naked views of life's sacredness that we share have left me tattooed. I cherish the artwork and love the artist. “

--Aaron, CA

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“The imprint you make is deep.”

--Terry, IN

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“You are a bright light that has touched so many.”

--Brandie

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“Like so many other people, I am wowed by your strength and perseverance. “

--Traci, WA

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“When I first saw "Pieces of Gratitude" spread out on my porch swing … I was amazed.  I fell to my knees and felt my way through it.  The wave of emotion was nearly unbearable.  I cried. I cried alone with a bursting heart surrounded by this priceless gift.  It was a good long appreciation cry.  I will never be able to thank (you) enough.”

--Po, IN

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“Michigan Dreams" is everything I wanted, and more than I dreamed it would be, all at the same time. The secret pocket for wishes on the back, and knowing there are more thoughts hidden within the seams, are my favorite aspects of the quilt. Visually, I love the night sky with the stars peeking through the branches of the oak tree the most. My girlfriend's favorite part is the audience fabric and the pink fuzzy outline threadwork. The frog on leather is ...appropriate. And subtle as they seem to one who has looked at it for a while, the chocolate women are what everyone comments on first.

I have hung it in my large dining room so that everyone who visits can enjoy it with me. It will be present for every dinner party and house concert, and I'm sure that it will be a topic of interesting conversation for years to come. Everyone who sees it asks about the images, and I tell them about [The Michigan Womyn’s Music] Festival, and what it means to me, and how it is a special place where I have met the most amazing people... So you've managed to capture the energy and the feeling of festival perfectly, and that, sweet woman, is the thing that stops me in my tracks, every time I look at this quilt.”

--Lee, IL

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“Wow. Just... wow. I've been …looking at all of the images and the stories and feelings behind the quilts... and reading through your blog and just... wow. I'm sitting here with tears welled up in my eyes, I'm at work, and I don't care. I had no idea you were so creative and not only that but that everything you create has such deep meaning and purpose for you. No wonder you are so full of energy and life! Even in your darkest times, you have always exuded beauty and love. I want to be like you.”

--Stacy, CA

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“You have lifted me when I was down and gave me such strength to live a good and honest life. “

--Anonymous

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“I read your entire online journal and was, naturally, just blown away.  You are an EXCELLENT writer and it's a joy to read your words, emotions and thoughts.  Between your postings on the Michigan [bulletin board] and the journal, you have changed my life. I always take home something with me that I learned after reading your words.  Thank you!”

--Laurie, TX

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“I tell people: “If V can deal, so can I. Look what she has had to face.” I used to be a glass-half-empty kind of person. And now, thanks to you, I am a glass-half full kind. You have no idea how much you’ve changed my life.”

--Trish, CA

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“.. truly inspired…”

--Henry Olguin, Into Creative

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“Amazon Womon, you are beautiful.”

--Lisa Ann Vogel, Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival

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“I like to hear you talk.” – Brook, MA

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“You really get it. Thanks.” Heather MacAllister (R.I.P.)

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