Thank you all for your positive comments on this project. It has been an emotional ride. But I am happy to say that when I got to the final two blocks I had to imagine what healing would look like; this lead me to my own healing.
Currently I have two opportunities to hang this quilt lined up. The first will be at a national conference of psychiatrists. The second is at BayWAR, Bay Area Women Against Rape. Beyond that, I will be looking for venues where the quilt can help others.
Including myself, the quilt has already helped three women. One was raped at age 7 and had not spoken of it to her therapist prior to seeing my design; at age 24 she is now trying to work through her trauma. The second woman was not abused but saw images which seemed to illustrate her emotional state.
Somehow, I don't think I will enter this in the quilt show at the local church. If you know of any places that might be interested in displaying this quilt, please let me know.
Susan aka Betsy Ross