Coming from a long line of stitchers, I’m fascinated by stitchery but mostly just made clothes. But even that has fallen by the wayside since I retired. Then, several weeks ago you showed us the small log cabin square and I was moved to make one of my own and enjoyed it so much that I’m now doing some more. On that first one I used the basic form to frame a sketch of my daughter’s favorite cat that had died and sent it to her for her birthday. I enjoyed the making so much and thus I decided to do some more, calling them “cabin-ettes.” Your little cabin touched a nerve and got me motivated. Thanks for always being an inspiration.
how a square becomes a circle by working intuitively “outside the box”… escaping linear thinking. a wonky version of the pineapple log cabin could further explore the spiral. how marshmallow dyeing captures inner glow. ‘twould be gorgeous hanging from a window, with bits of colored glass suspended from a fringe… hey, ho!…
Recently haVe been very rushed and pre occupied. I see this piece, and I slow down……i once again, visit some lovely ,deep , quiet spaces within…..
The comfort of coming home again.
morning Jude…I don’t know you, and still am filled with gratitude for your being expressed through words, cloth, thread….I worked for years with the late Congressman John Lewis. Many are now familiar with his phrase “good trouble.” There are lesser known words that I associate with the women of the civil rights movement that arise in response to “Deeper,” and they are “staying with the trouble.” The Deep place we go that can break us open to the chaos of our soul’s home—that place of surrender from which abiding power is sourced–a willingness to be subsumed into the one of our collective being. The tender intimacy of that choice. Such a fraught choice for the most exploited. Maybe courage is holding true to hearts way while facing death–Look what you drew out of me this morning
Beth….this is me, grace,
we have a young grapefruit tree here who i named John Lewis and
everyday when i go give water, i squat by her, and conjure up
visions of John Lewis, the Beauty of him, and so wish for his presence now in this troubled world
do you have a blog or something where i can read more of You?
I find fewer and fewer words but for comments but your posts and the comments they bring out in your visitors is always something wonderful. Totally wonderful!!
My first was “Maui”. This is beautiful Jude.
it does have that feel.
Love your indigo dyeing 💚so inspirational Jude.
Log cabin 🌷a favorite .
Thankyou
Maria
They work well together!
I really like the deeper tones from the indigo dipping 💙
Me too, changes so much.
Coming from a long line of stitchers, I’m fascinated by stitchery but mostly just made clothes. But even that has fallen by the wayside since I retired. Then, several weeks ago you showed us the small log cabin square and I was moved to make one of my own and enjoyed it so much that I’m now doing some more. On that first one I used the basic form to frame a sketch of my daughter’s favorite cat that had died and sent it to her for her birthday. I enjoyed the making so much and thus I decided to do some more, calling them “cabin-ettes.” Your little cabin touched a nerve and got me motivated. Thanks for always being an inspiration.
They hold, and it is comforting.
how a square becomes a circle by working intuitively “outside the box”… escaping linear thinking. a wonky version of the pineapple log cabin could further explore the spiral. how marshmallow dyeing captures inner glow. ‘twould be gorgeous hanging from a window, with bits of colored glass suspended from a fringe… hey, ho!…
One thing becomes , well, maybe all others.
To see it is to feel it…..deeply.
the connection…
Recently haVe been very rushed and pre occupied. I see this piece, and I slow down……i once again, visit some lovely ,deep , quiet spaces within…..
The comfort of coming home again.
We all are so rushed and preoccupied but then, poof, we get through…
morning Jude…I don’t know you, and still am filled with gratitude for your being expressed through words, cloth, thread….I worked for years with the late Congressman John Lewis. Many are now familiar with his phrase “good trouble.” There are lesser known words that I associate with the women of the civil rights movement that arise in response to “Deeper,” and they are “staying with the trouble.” The Deep place we go that can break us open to the chaos of our soul’s home—that place of surrender from which abiding power is sourced–a willingness to be subsumed into the one of our collective being. The tender intimacy of that choice. Such a fraught choice for the most exploited. Maybe courage is holding true to hearts way while facing death–Look what you drew out of me this morning
And you, sharing this has made all the little things I do worthwhile.
John Lewis, you knew him?
wow.
WOW. John Lewis. What a blessing on you.
Beth….this is me, grace,
we have a young grapefruit tree here who i named John Lewis and
everyday when i go give water, i squat by her, and conjure up
visions of John Lewis, the Beauty of him, and so wish for his presence now in this troubled world
do you have a blog or something where i can read more of You?
Ooh, Jude. I see Ocean, Land, Sky, and yes, Fire. Allll the Elements.
and then, so simple, oneness.
Like fog creeping in…
I love the mood swing of it.
I looked at this; looked like a stormy sky…and then I saw the spiral….
Hmmm …..
(hurricane!)
😂
they be coming soon…
I find fewer and fewer words but for comments but your posts and the comments they bring out in your visitors is always something wonderful. Totally wonderful!!
I understand the fewer words, I am happy that some can come from here and there.😂
Marshmallow dyeing … ah, the gifted lexicographer at her work. Love. It.
smiling