So, in my current brain fog, I failed to notice how off the color was that last time I posted a picture. This is much more true to color, the walnut and Pomegranate dipped cloth was quite warm in tone. I've yet to find a source for black walnuts around here but I am sure they can be found. I still have the dye po(e)t with old fermented walnuts. It'll do for now.
I ironed it to get the folds out. And I did some glue stitching because it was not attached to the muslin layer behind. It has more substance now. I added a few stitches and lines. The piece is about 16" x 17".
It feels good to be working on something more conceptual, less illustrative. I feel changed in that regard. Old loose yet deeply anchored thoughts are returning.
It's warmer. 80s.
We're taking it easy.
I have put a link to the Forever Zone posts for 2026 in the sidebar, click the arrow next to Forever Zone and it lists them by year.
Healing takes place over time. Still have brain fog and pain six months out from surgery. Good luck to us all
I’ve been luckier than expected… still issues but no pain.
I love the “in” and “out” of the gray and black
It was very liquid, free.
My grandma had a big black walnut back in Indiana. I remember helping with gathering and cracking the walnuts for her homemade fudge! 😋
Jude~ There is something ancient about this one. ❤️
Yes, agreed.
Life takes another turn, what will be around the next corner? When I feel discombobulated with life & my own feelings about things I go back to Rumi’s poem “The Guest House” & I know I am not alone in this feeling. Much love to you and Soul-O as you seek out a new balance in your (still) new home.
I’ll check that out.
I wish I had a windowsill that I could fit on.
I have slowed down so much with age and various ailments; now I have vertigo so I don’t now where I’m going :-/
All will be well.
Yeah, I love the old houses with the thick walls and giant sills. I can sit on these but would love to lounge there. I get dizzy on and off since the surgery.
Vertigo is awful. Do you BPPV ? ( inner ear stones or liths out of place). Wishing you the quickest recovery possible.
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This piece is fascinating, it holds some mysterious and intriguing element I can’t put my finger on. I love the picture of Soul-o sunning himself. Such contentment.
Beautiful! If you would like I will mail you some walnuts. They are not black walnuts, but the still are useful for dye. Juglans major….
Thank you, but it’s black walnuts that I need.
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Lovely Jude, it conveys a sense of peace. I’m always blown away by the creativity in your stitching. Happy Soul-o now he feels content again. Having to go slow here too, there are benefits!
We are calm
So soft
soft is a relief
This piece truly moves something within me. It has much to reveal…
Thank you.
Thank you.
“Old loose, but deeply anchored thoughts…” precious jeweled thought in itself. I’ve had those! Thank you for manifesting that very important guidepost.💗💖💞
It’s confusing sometimes
When you heal more and regain your balance, you will be able to process regained thoughts and ideas better.
Being off balance can be interesting though.🙃
Love how the design morphs out into the next round, and the morphs change from points to swirls. Very interesting design.
I was playing I think
There in the sun. He is totally relaxed, supported, deep in sleep. Such peace!
I’m in the chair, same
You and Soul-o have the right idea, and it shows in your art.✨
You can also dye with acorns… it’s not the deep rich brown of black walnuts, but it can make a warm brown…
I use acorns for tanning mostly, I find it gives mostly Grey. But hey, no oak trees here, but my son has few.
Hey! I can send you some Black Walnut (fruit?) from Crab Meadow if you run out. You know they are all over the freaking place here. I didn’t even know what the heck they were till Dee pointed it out to me. duh. A box might be a nice little token from the old neighborhood.
But I think it is a bit early for them, no?
And I’m glad you are moving forward. This last round of what they are not calling Covid but feels a lot like Covid takes a long time to recover from. We were both wrecked from it with recurring sinus issues and lingering cough. But this too shall pass. Just like in 2020, it just takes time. And hopefully it leaves behind some antibodies for round 2.
Stay strong.
Stay anchored and try to enjoy the warmer weather. (At least its not always 30 degrees up there!)
Ha, ok, we’ll see, I’ll let you know.
Love it. Calm, deep, mindful.
That’s what I need right now.