It was such a treat to return and find all these thoughtful and sharing and heartfelt comments on my last post. I was sorry to be out of touch for this many days, but it was a special reward to return to these greetings. I thank all of you for taking the time to share [...]
Archive for May, 2009
Back to Reality
Posted in Ruminating on May 30, 2009 | 15 Comments »
A Time to Reflect and Celebrate
Posted in Seasons on May 25, 2009 | 10 Comments »
I was named for my father’s sister who was outgoing and ebullient. Perhaps they were hoping for a duplicate of her. Instead they were given a painfully shy, reserved, quiet child with a habit of day dreaming and hiding if anyone came into the house that was not a playmate. To this day, when company [...]
Mary Austin
Posted in Indomitable Women on May 25, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I met the late Mary Austin in a college English class. I had never heard of her until the book was assigned as required reading. Years later I met her again on the book shelves at the ranger station in Lone Pine while registering for a climb up to Mt. Whitney. When I arrived home [...]
Inspired by a Card
Posted in fabric/collage/applique on May 23, 2009 | 6 Comments »
I am still piecing the cottons and silks, but the velvets are done for at least one row and have been added to the bottom of the Phoenix piece. I do not want to show it until I finish adding the other elements. In search of another section to add, I was inspired by this [...]
Turkey Red Quilt
Posted in Quilts on May 22, 2009 | 12 Comments »
This quilt was truly love at first sight. I do not buy a lot of old quilts primarily because many are beyond my budget, but this one was different. It was accessible because I was working for the shop owner in San Francisco who was selling this quilt. I walked into work one day and [...]
The Journey at Home
Posted in Ruminating on May 21, 2009 | 19 Comments »
It is a good thing to get home and back into a routine, but it always takes me some time to reorient myself in the house. I tend to wander. I am in search of the worn path. Where was I when I left? What was my mind and heart embracing? I know it is [...]
Recharging
Posted in Ruminating, Uncategorized on May 20, 2009 | 8 Comments »
I have just returned from a long road trip having logged many miles and many thoughts. I came home with some decisions that I feel very good about making at this point in my life. My trip took me back, literally, full circle to my past where I met my oldest daughter in Ashland, Oregon, [...]
Vanessa Bell
Posted in Indomitable Women on May 18, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Vanessa Bell is synonymous with two names, Bloomsbury and Virginia Woolf. The photo above is one of my favorites of her and quite well known as it is published in many books that make reference to her. I actually came to know her though her sister, Virginia Woolf, the famous writer. I have been fascinated [...]
Petal Beret
Posted in Vintage Hats on May 17, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Since there were a few comments yesterday regarding my petal jacket, I thought it would be a good time to share this beret. I made it shortly after I finished the jacket with the same technique using a smaller scallop for the design. It looks better on my head. I would love to wear it, [...]
A Road Trip
Posted in Places on May 16, 2009 | 5 Comments »
I left Portland this noon for Northern California to go to an open house at Farm Sanctuary near the town of Orland. It starts tomorrow and ends Sunday morning. It should be very inspirational as well as comforting to visit with like-minded people who share the passion I have for non-profit organizations that help and [...]
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