The best and most beautiful things in the world
cannot be seen or even touched –
they must be felt with the heart.
Helen Keller
There was a moment when I thought, perhaps, I should just skip posting this week. My actual stitching time was limited by a lovely visit by two cousins and loads of time with my new granddaughter. I am not complaining as it was just wonderful to have family visiting and to be able to share in the life of my daughter and son-in-law and grandchildren. However, tangible output on the art side of my life was lean, but as I perused my photos of the past week. it dawned on me that there was a theme that merged my art with my life – the heart!
As I stitched away for Karen Ruanne’s new Stitching a Story class, the heart has emerged as a key element in my play. On a page in a mini-book that I am creating to insert into my copy of The Little Prince I added the key quote I am focusing upon in the book.
I also played with some simple doodling on the back pages of the book.
And, of course, as in any class of Karen’s, there is always embroidery on cloth. I did not have much time for actual stitching but you can guess what I did choose to work on.
There were other activities surrounding my art during the week….I finished Solitude and will share a photo next week as I have a date with my new photographer on Monday. A fair amount of time was spent on unexciting tasks like creating labels and sleeves for completed projects. Those aren’t worthy of documenting on a blog but are necessary if we want our works exhibited. I was reminded of that as I was delighted to receive a photo of my art quilt, Ghost Trees, which is on display in Taiwan.
My week ended with a delightful celebration as our 10 week old granddaughter demonstrated her latest development – the ability to clasp a rattle – a true moment of the heart!
Linking as always to Off the Wall Friday – please check out other artists.
I really like Ghost Trees, and how nice that it’s traveling. Aren’t grand children the best? We are going to be great grandparents later this year.
What a beautiful post about the real life of an artist! How cool to “see” your quilt in Taiwan. Your grand daughter is absolutely adorable. What a full, blessed life.
Congratulations on having your quilt in Taiwan!!! Your grand daughter is precious.
So much fun watching your granddaughter grow week by week.
Your granddaughter is so beautiful, Judy. Thank you for posting! ❤️