First, what everything's all about for your humble blogwriter
And, speaking seasonally
Meanwhile, I was in a discussion earlier about the gentler programs we used to let our kids watch, and I remembered a lovely CBC production, The Friendly Giant. Then found him on YouTube, from way back, in the late sixties.
Fifteen minutes of music and stories and puppets. Handsome Son watched this when he was two or three. I think it's still worth seeing. Simple production, and a warm atmosphere.
The Tuesday Knitting Group was fun, several people there and knitting, crochet and Tunisian crochet were in progress.
Talk ranged widely as always, over finishing other people's knitting, hearing aids the fitting and repairing of, religion, languages, the Greek middle voice, knitting needles, teaching, the Trenton cigar factory, old neighbors, freecycle and more. I love my group.
Textiles and Tea was about Tracy Kaestner, Joanne, this is for you! She specializes in towels of all colors. Originally she sewed clothing and still designs items, but her main interest is weaving and writing about and designing towels. Here, take a look.
Happy day everyone, weave on.
Talking about religion at your knitting group sounds dangerous.
ReplyDeleteIt was just about who does and doesn't observe Christmas. Very friendly.
DeleteOoh, pumpkin bread. You always make me want to camp outside your day waiting for scraps. Beautiful sweater and color at the knitting group. I could never use Tracey Kaestner’s towels. Too beautiful. I suppose, if you’re Tracey Kaestner, you could just make more.
ReplyDeleteI have the deep I'd have my usual tatty towels in rotation while admiring my Tracy towels.
DeleteThe deep??? The feeling, dangit.
DeleteThis is a fun one. Love the Tolstoy part and all those glorious colors!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed Colorful Tuesday!
DeleteJust the plan for a great day!
ReplyDeleteThat's the general idea, yes.
DeleteI grew up watching The Friendly Giant every weekday morning on our black & white TV! Because of Friendly, I love books and recorders! And Jerome the Giraffe!
ReplyDeleteI'd forgotten he played recorder till I watched again.
DeleteEven I remember, Friendly.
ReplyDeleteWasn't he nice? I loved how pitch perfect he was. Slipping in bits of vocabulary here and there, and all happily playing tunes.
DeleteWas the Friendly Giant a regional show? I've never even heard of him.
ReplyDeleteI love ago came to my own definition of art which is very much like Tolstoy's. It is the creating of something that causes a recognition in others of certain feelings and emotions. For me, at least. And for Tolstoy too, it would appear.
You're in good company with Tolstoy. Friendly was a CBC production -- national in Canada and bought in by US public TV. Your local stations may not have bought it.
DeleteThe Friendly Giant is unknown to me. I have a friend in Denmark who weaves, She has two looms that seem enormous to me. She recently sent me two towels. I will post a photo. Your knitting group has good people.
ReplyDeleteIf they are floor looms, they're enormous! How great to have towels from her. I definitely want a picture.
DeleteMy boys were huge fans of The Friendly Giant and Mr. Dressup too. Fred Penner used to have a kids show too, but I can't recall the name of it. Perhaps it was only available in Canada.
ReplyDeleteI really like that Tolstoy article, thank you. There's much to think about there.
Can't imagine actually using those beautiful towels but they sure would be nice to hang in a prominent place to admire.
My son tells me he barely even remembers the name! But he loved it back then. I don't think I'd use those towels casually, either.
DeleteFriendly Giant was always on at our house. Great memories…”and I’ll call Rusty.”
ReplyDeleteAnd "Look up! Look waaay up!" And whistling for Jerome!
DeleteI don't know who the Friendly Giant is. Wow, fabric and sewing is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the post. I like to share lovely work.
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