Textiles: Structure
This is the third in a series in which I look at my own textiles in the light of Mary Schoeser’s book Textiles: The Art of Mankind. The essays in each section of… Continue reading
Monthly Archive: March, 2015
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Textiles: Ingredients
This is second in a series where I consider my own textiles in light of Mary Schoeser’s book Textiles: the Art of Mankind. In the section of the book titled Ingredients, along with… Continue reading
Textiles: Impact
I have been absorbed by Mary Schoeser’s book Textiles: The Art of Mankind. Schoeser has written many books on textile history, including World Textiles: A Concise History and Silk. This book is a… Continue reading
Generosity and Splendor
This is wonderful antique shop that I visited a few weeks ago, the same one where I bought the flour sack quilt. On that same visit, I walked into a large, airy room… Continue reading
Too Many Lambs
Originally posted on Meridian Jacobs' Blog:
I know, how could there be too many lambs? When there are too many it’s hard to get that perfect jumping lamb photo. There is always another…
15 in ’15 First Quarter Check-in
After a very wet and overcast winter, spring is here! Time to check in on my list of goals for the year. (My original post about 2015 goals is here.) I am… Continue reading
Flour Sacks – and More! – Quilt
My poor husband has been suffering from cabin fever, due to being stuck at home while recuperating from shoulder surgery, during weeks and weeks of rain. He is able to work from home,… Continue reading
13 Ways of Looking at a Wren
Carolina Wrens have dumpy little bodies that are constantly in motion. Their characteristic bobbing movement reminds me of those cheap toys that have springy legs and suction cup feet – you push the… Continue reading