Why is it that a stack of folded fabric evokes an emotion of warmth and well being. I hated washing diapers… (nappies) we call them. However, I took great pride in seeing them hanging on the line, I used to turn around after I hung them, and just look at them with pride…..the white…
Category: Capture & Create
I strained my back lifting cases…so last night, I laid my body on the settee at 7.30 pm and woke with a start at 12 midnight …..wooow is it morning? The TV was blaring, Tripoli had fallen, they were still discussing the earthquake in the East and the computer was talking to me. "It's 12.00"…
Fabric.
"Is fabric an object, or a substance, or a material, or a tool? Our love of fabric is sometimes said to be a love of folds. Where, the fold may be perceived as a simple and readily accessible metaphor for how we are made and connected to the world."
The important things in life.
Its early morning and the best time to catch the family at home so I’ve been on the computer for a while already. I have the slippers on that Mum sent me once, (not to be seen in public but great for travel) and they are a comfort away from home. Messages about ‘Quilter…
painting houses
The beginning of a set of houses to be printed on fabric. My Fanciful British House.
Cats on their carpets
I left the hotel in Dublin at 6.30 am yesterday and arrived in Hot Springs around 2.00 am Dublin time…. it was a long day. The lady next to me slept all the way…. I drew and read. Sleep was hard to come by last night so I'm taking it easy today. Just a little…
Traveling, traveling.
I've been on a plane for the past 8 hours. Now I have a break before the next flight.
Blessed again
Sure I got blessed again as I left the Taxi this morning… I LIKE this Irish custom.
“Bless your hands”
I've got so much to catch up on and not enough time. I've been working on the computer for the past 3 hours and still not finished all the projects yet. But, I had a great day today…I met with the most wonderful group of ladies and with the wisdom of those who quilt we…
The book of Kells
The book of Kells. Yes, that's where I went today. Now I have seen the original and it took my breathe away. The Book of Kells (Trinity College Dublin MS 58) is celebrated for its lavish decoration. The manuscript contains the four Gospels in Latin based on a Vulgate text, written on vellum (prepared calfskin),…