Moving through
I’m wrapping up this stitching project. Here are the latest photos of the last embroidery I worked on. All the pieces are in place. I put in a moon at the last minute. This...
Category: Making
A Sunday in April
I’m feeling happy this morning. Lately I often feel happy in the mornings, looking forward to the day. Especially when there is sunshine. Today there is an abundance of sunshine, with thin white scraps...
what it’s about
Inside vs. outside. Black, white, and gray vs. color. Wet and chilly vs. dry and cozy. Contrasts. We went grocery shopping at the food co-op in Blue Hill today. Stopped at our favorite little...
Finishing, stopping, going
I finished the third crewel piece. I’m thinking back to the winter day in January when I began these. I really didn’t know what I was doing. I am not used to stitching with...
Precipitation
Interesting day. Different types of frozen or liquid water fell on and off all day. We tried to take a walk during a clear patch but ended up in another snow squall. Yes, it’s...
Indigo dyeing
Dyeing with indigo has always been mysterious. I’d love to have a little vat at home that I could understand and work with. But it’s intimidating. There seem to be so many options and...
Blustery
A good day to stay in and work on my projects. The third crewel piece is coming along. It’s not turning out the way I planned, because I started to free-style with the colors....