My grandchildren arrive in a few hours, and when I haven’t seen them for awhile I always wonder if they have changed a lot, whether they will be at my shoulders or taller. One of these days I am sure I will be looking up at them instead of down. I hope this doesn’t come [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Grandchildren
Posted in Uncategorized on June 28, 2009 | 8 Comments »
A Handbag and a Hike
Posted in Places on June 28, 2009 | 4 Comments »
I spent some time this last week sewing a summer bag for my oldest daughter, and then took my sewing machine in for repair since it is chronically sick. My patience has worn thin with that machine. But on a happier note, I will give this to my daughter as a surprise unless she reads [...]
On the Road
Posted in Uncategorized on June 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Yesterday my husband and I headed down to Ashland, Oregon to meet our daughter and son-in-law and three grandchildren. In the interim, my husband flew to San Antonio from a nearby airport, and I am waiting here until Sunday when the rest of the family arrives. I will drive the grandchildren back to Portland with [...]
Vintage Patterns
Posted in Uncategorized on June 25, 2009 | 5 Comments »
While writing the post about my mother and mentioning her wedding gown that she had made, I started rummaging around my work space to see if I could find the pattern she had used and given to me. To no avail, it was in the other box somewhere lurking beyond reach. Then I remembered the [...]
Something Old
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles on June 23, 2009 | 8 Comments »
I am feeling a little stale with inspiration today. Beauty, or a thing of beauty, sometimes restores one’s mind. This small bag reminds me that life is a flash of defining moments. What you see or how your perceive, what you hear or choose to hear really is defined by awareness. Finding solace in simple [...]
A Remembrance
Posted in Seasons on June 22, 2009 | 12 Comments »
Two years ago today on summer solstice my mother passed away in our home to the sound of a harp playing quietly beside her. Everyone had a chance to see her, but the only family remaining that day was her oldest granddaughter, myself and my husband. We were keeping a twenty-four hour vigil. She had [...]
Guilt-Free Cloth
Posted in Ruminating on June 21, 2009 | 8 Comments »
I consider this a piece of cloth that was made before the madness of manufactured fabric….before the burden of pesticides, insecticides and the waste from the run-off into our soils and water supplies. I consider it a guilt-free cloth. It is old, shows wear, but also has that attribute called soul. I have been trying [...]
Dust on the Tables
Posted in Ruminating on June 19, 2009 | 18 Comments »
I have days where my mind never stops thinking about a zillion things. I think I have good company. I think we fill our minds with stuff, good and bad, but today my mind has been filled with color and outrageous design. This morning I went for my usual walk and came home and sat [...]
An Aria and a Tribute
Posted in fabric/collage/applique on June 17, 2009 | 8 Comments »
I took this piece upstairs to photograph it, and my only girl kitty decided she would rather be photographed instead. I indulged her as I usually do, and she seemed happy with the photo shoot. She primps a great deal, but was apparently ready for the pose as I took it. She is a princess [...]
I am perplexed
Posted in Ruminating on June 16, 2009 | 17 Comments »
This is my piece, Tribute. I have been adding elements to it over the last two weeks. I want to finish it. I do not want it to languish. If it does, it will lose its edge and its meaning. I am not one to work on numerous projects at once anymore. If I fall [...]
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