First, today's a federal holiday
It's all still very much a work in progress, but meanwhile, we can do our bit -- buy black writers' books, seek out black owned businesses where we can, tip servers and delivery workers fairly, not the grudging minimum. And enjoy the day.
Yesterday's Textiles and Tea was a great tapestry artist, definitely worth checking out. Tapestry makers are such happy people, from Archie Brennan, to Sarah Swett, to
This is the kind of work that makes you want to try it, even when you're just making little squares on your pinloom. Her design sense is spectacular. Those green pieces above the book have glass globes resting in the fold, like raindrops. Another idea to try..rabbit hole ahead!
An interesting little bit of follow-up about hearing aids and curtains and trees leaving. Email from concerned local friend, with serious health issues, a hit or miss blog reader, worried about what aids I'm needing, was my health getting frail, was the implication. I clarified it's only hearing aids, not a squadron of home carers!
Another neighbor came across last evening, concerned that then house seemed dark but the front door was open, was I okay? I realized that the curtain I put up in the passthrough works both ways -- from her house across the street it blocks my living room lights. So yes, good of her to check!
Later it occurred to me she's also wondering about the tree leaving, which she was home for and probably observed, and was hoping to learn more. At my age when you do noticeable changes, the usual assumption among friends and neighbors unless they know otherwise, is that you've had a big medical diagnosis! If the other friend and I were still writing our imaginary H-- Happenings newsletter, this would have made it in. Maybe we'd have even headed it Breaking News, Such As It Is.
Happy day, everyone, wishing you innocent merriment!
A great reason to celebrate for sure!
ReplyDeleteYes. My own day is low-key, yo put it mildly.
DeleteBeautiful tapestry work! Good that people are concerned about you -- better than no one being interested.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely good that people are concerned, no argument there.
Deleteinteresting work, especially the boxy wall pieces. not dead yet! but nice to have concerned neighbors and friends keeping an eye on you.
ReplyDeleteThe artworks are really asking to be touched, such shapes, I love them.
DeleteI think it is a really good thing you have involved neighbors. At any age it's nice to know someone will notice if something seems amiss. It's a sad commentary on the US that most of us, white people, had not heard of Juneteenth. She does make beautiful weaving, a real talent.
ReplyDeleteI think your first and second statements link up -- if we were more aware of what's amiss, we'd know about Juneteenth.
DeleteSarah Swett changed my world! She came here, did a workshop for the Weaver's guild, which I joined as a felter. Holy cow, she is the most amazing talent and the most generous artist - no one anticipated her power! Thank you for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteI am sure that our neighbors would think we were already dead if things started leaving the house! Dennis will never let go as long as he is alive!
I love Sarah! I follow her substack The Gusset. It's so great to read, and she responds to comments.
DeleteMy neighbors might think I'm dead if I stop passing things on!
I first read the word Juneteenth yesterday and now I am reading it again. Where have I been?
ReplyDeleteA lot of white Americans aren't very familiar with it, even though it's been a federal holiday for three years.
DeleteGlad that your neighbors' worries are for naught.
ReplyDeleteYes, no drama after all.
DeleteThere is another use for pulled threads. It's possible to weave garments with shaping by pulling appropriate warp or weft threads to make darts. I did it years ago.
ReplyDeleteThat's a terrific observation, thank you!
DeletePeople are watching over you. Well, not over, exactly.
ReplyDeleteTrue!
DeleteNice that your neighbors care and especially nice that all is well. Susan Iverson’s work is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHer work really is art. I'd like to see it in person. Yes, all's fine here.
DeleteThere's so much still to learn . . .
ReplyDeleteAlways! This fits into so many contexts
DeleteIt’s nice that your neighbours are keeping an eye on you
ReplyDeleteMy neighbourhood is like that. We are all at that age. So we look after one another
It's good to look out for each other. At any age, really.
DeleteLove the tapestry - the blue hangings look like heraldry shields (and I thought they were until I saw the monochrome/red/yellow ones and went back for another study.
ReplyDeleteYes, there's an optical illusion at first sight. Lovely work.
DeleteIt's wonderful to know that your neighbours are aware and are concerned when they see something beyond the norm and come and check to be sure all is well.
ReplyDeleteInteresting type of tapestries today...I like the 3-d effect.
Yes, it's a good neighborhood. I loved the tapestries.
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