Mend and make do
A decision and a beginning. One small stitch after another. A chain of thought and stitches. The movement of the hand, with needle and thread on the material. A very soothing and rewarding feeling. To be able to mend. All the tears and scratches become gems. No reason to hide them. Your precious garments, favorite … Continue reading Mend and make do
The birdman
Putting some personality into the birdman. He’s been left alone for too long. Maybe I’ll take him to dinner tomorrow. Lets see how it goes. In the picture, he’s sitting in one of my paper maché trees but eventually, he’ll get his own equipment. More to come. Continue reading The birdman
This Christmas – make you own gifts
This Christmas, make your own gifts or buy them from local and independent businesses, artists and crafters. Or give yourself and the planet a treat – buy nothing, do nothing and enjoy. Happy holidays to all! Continue reading This Christmas – make you own gifts
La Patona – to present and absent
La Patona is a tribute to the present and the absent, to open minds and big hearts. For all those who have suffered a loss in their life; including the missing daughters and students of Ciudad Juárez and Ayotzinapa (Mexico), respectively. As well as for those who believe and fight for equality, democracy, justice and … Continue reading La Patona – to present and absent
Día de muertos, a celebration
Día de muertos is my favorite celebration. It is a celabration to honor the dead but yet a celebration to honor life, a time to be with family and friends and a most exuberant, creative and happy celebration. It is celebrated particularly in Mexico on the 1 and 2 November every year. In 2008, the tradition … Continue reading Día de muertos, a celebration
Ants and berries. Value added visible mending
I took up mending some time ago and found it to be a most relaxing and rewarding activity. Yes, it takes time but the hand works and the mind is free to sort all other kind of things out. Or just relax. Then there is the environmental impact of buying new and textiles are a … Continue reading Ants and berries. Value added visible mending
