I thrive on routine sprinkled with the unknown. I’m drawn to activities that make sense to me – they have a purpose – but also those that challenge and inspire me. That’s why I’m a modern quilter. It’s also why I’m a runner. I’m not sure exactly why it surprises me, but I’m always pleased when I come across a quilter and a runner in real life or online. It’s validation that a person can be inspired by a variety of activities that may or may not make sense when put together. But to me, quilting and running are the perfect match. Quilting has an order. There’s a standard process you typically go through. You select your pattern. You cut your fabric. You sew it all back together. There’s a standard process you typically go through to train for a race too. You select your distance. You follow your training plan. You run your race. See, routine! I’ve been running a bit longer than quilting, although I didn’t start either until I was an adult. I’ve run 18 half marathons, countless 10ks...