Tuesday was a day of getting stuff done. I finished the gang of dolls in the morning while listening to the Meidas Touch podcast
And got them off in the mail, waiting at the PO along with half the town, who probably thought as I did, that there wouldn't be anyone at the Post office today.
Then I got to the Tuesday Knitting Group library, and saw our display in action
And on to the group, with a new member whose project was challenging
While others of us went on with other works in progress
Chat ranged over teaching Latin and voice, following jobs, moving, widowhood, cat names, furniture-eating dogs, Iron Man triathlons, aging parents, Thanksgiving, animal rescue, Dorset buttons and more.
Then home to an early Misfits delivery because of the holiday
Beautiful rainbow chard, special cheese to add to the Thanksgiving cheese and crackers, white chocolate from Tony, because I love it, though it can't be chocolate, nevermind what it is. Pumpkin which I never normally buy canned, but it was a freebie so fine.
Then Textiles and Tea with an artist who founded the Chicago Weaving School and is also a freeform cloth artist.
Seen here in the weaving classroom.
She's a very intuitive worker, who says if you know the answer already, there's no point in making the work. It's about discovery, not about confirmation. I totally subscribe to this vision, so I was glad to see her in the world of weaving, usually such a plan-and-execute world.
See some of her work here
Happy day everyone, full one for me, maybe Wednesday a little less so..
I like the list of what your talk about at your knitting group. You must be close to discussing everything in the world, but I would guess not presidential matters. Or perhaps you only mix with like minded sensible people.
ReplyDeleteWe don't talk about the election, partly out of needing the group to be an oasis of calm and fun, partly because it puts the library staff in a difficult position, since they have to cope with everyone who comes in!
DeleteI'm pretty sure very few fascists like knitting, though.
I love Natalie Boyett’s attitude and her creations.
ReplyDeleteI do too. Her ideas are very appealing.
DeleteThose colourful little dolls are just so darn cute! And what a nice and varied library display!
ReplyDeleteWe're a prolific group!
DeleteA lovely day shared with great people, including the dolls. The dolls with share the care you put into them with whomever they find out in the world.
ReplyDeleteI hope the kids like their dolls! And yes, nice people in my life.
DeleteI was hoping that pottery class would have more chat than it does. We're pretty spread out though, so it's not as intimate, I guess. Talk mainly involves...pottery. I do ask people questions about their grandchildren and so on. Yesterday a woman told me about her daughter's in-law's seemingly perfect family. She said someone should study them, they are all so functional and loving and have professional jobs and none of them are divorced and DON'T EVEN LIKE SUGAR SO EVERY ONE OF THEM IS THIN! She wasn't bragging about this family. She was amazed.
ReplyDeleteYour little doll people, in my opinion, are the best thing on your page today.
My experience of clay studios is that people tend to talk with whoever they came with. Also that clay people are not as congenial as fiberarts people, more driven. One person's experience, anyway.
DeleteI'm glad the dolls came out well, and that they're done and on their way.
It's almost TG.
ReplyDeleteSaturday we celebrate. Handsome Son is working Thursday and Friday.
DeleteFive little ones will be so happy to cuddle those wee dollies. Your library display looks wonderful and such a good way to advertise your group. Hopefully you will welcome some new members.
ReplyDeleteThe librarian also put out a few beginners' crochet tries, to encourage people to join at any level. We'll see.
DeleteLovely display! I hope all the creators are pleased. And you probably already know about the Frog and Toad books? I only learned about them a few years ago, when I was enjoying some phenomenal stop-action vids with tiny knitted versions of the Frog and Toad characters. Irresistible!
ReplyDeleteThe Frog and Toad books were big favorites of handsome son when he was small. I loved them, too.
DeleteYou certainly had a full day. You live such a creative life and it's wonderful to come here and read about all you make and create.
ReplyDeleteWednesday will be quieter, to recover from Tuesday.
DeleteI find those dolls so engaging. Really. I like them. This is a good bunch of food with just a little bit os sweetness!
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy my misfits choices. They arrive fresh and crisp and on time. And I found that Tony's only deals with fair trade, uses only identified cocoa beans, which apparently avoids child labor, and various other abuses. It's explained inside the wrapper. Good people, it seems.
DeleteThe dolls turned out great! I can't wait to see how your new group member manages with Frog and Toad. I loved those stories as a kid.
ReplyDeleteWonderful books. The kit she's trying is pretty advanced, but there's a group member willing to help her.
DeleteThe dolls are lovely, and your chat takes you everywhere, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful, definitely the most valuable part of the group for me.
DeleteI love Frog and Toad and the variety of conversation! Happy week to you and I hope you and Handsome Son enjoy your time together.
ReplyDeleteLovely knitting projects. I am not a knitter but I do love seeing peoples creativity at work. Thanks for stopping by and I am enjoying my visits with you. Great to have this technology where we can get in touch with each other. I often do this with my family overseas. Such a joy!
ReplyDeleteMakers need an appreciative audience to complete the experience. I'm glad you're liking this blog.
DeleteA very attractive display of projects.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful items on display.
ReplyDeleteKnitting and crochet are trendy right now. Hopefully those that are just learning continue when it’s not so hip.
Have a lovely thanksgiving