Two big plastic bins were wedged between several seats. Water in both and the compulsory lids to prevent flooding on the bus floor. One contained the washing and laundry powder and the other the rinse water. The movement of the bus washed the clothes thoroughly and in turn the rinse water worked just as effectively.I have been known to begin wringing out the washing and place it in the rinse bin when we stopped for lunch or even a gas stop. You can imagine the faces of the passers by.
Author: Pam Holland
I travel the world teaching and talking.
Photographing and writing,
Sharing experiences
What a way to go.
Capture the color.
3 weeks ago I came to Mexico to share my ideas and quilting techniques to both Artists and Quilters alike. I have a history in Mexico going back 8 years now. I’m very lucky to have made so many wonderful friends here. I love everything, the art, the people, the designs, the food and of course the color.
Clothing and Culture.
As you can see every woman wore a rebozo which is a long straight piece of cloth with looks like a cross between a scarf and a shawl. Like ponchos, huipils and sarapes they are classic Mexican garments made of straight, mostly uncut cloth, but rebozos have their own characteristics. It is classically a woman’s garment, traditionally hand woven, distinguished by complicated finger woven fringes called rapacejos.
The embroidered blouse, a little gem of art.
The fascinating thing about Mexican blouses is the designs that are put onto each blouse. Each small symbol has a meaning in the culture of the artisan and it differs by region.
The Procession of Silence on Good Friday in Morelia.
It was an experience I will never forget. The huge crowd stood in silence occasionally you could hear a whisper. It was a poignant reminder of the passing of time.
Tacos, translators and Texture.
We have another man in class who is incredibly funny and the day rolled past with bursts of hilarity and small episodes of quiet concentration. I wonder if other Tutors have taken a class with a translator at their side and two cameramen following their every move.
Photo journal of Morelia Mexico. – Capture and Create.
My photos are an expression of what I saw as I walked for a few hours. I hope they give you a small glimpse of interesting things.
The search for the saint of Quilting.!!!!!
We textile artists have our very own Saint his name is Saint Homobonus and there is a statue dedicated to him in Cholula Mexico and of course we had to make a pilgrimage to visit him today. He is closeted in the Pyramid of Cholula and Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Church.
Capturing the beauty. Capilla del Rosario, Beautiful Baroque Chapel
Ornate sculptures, masterful paintings and extravagant gold leaf cover every inch of the walls and ceiling of the Rosary Chapel, creating a dazzling effect