I confess that I do have a habit of whinging about things that are really rather trivial. “It’s too cold outside.” “I miss my husband.” “I messed up this project and now I have to undo it.” In reality, I am an extremely fortunate person. I have a beautiful home, food on the table, a husband that truly loves and appreciates me, a group of friends that will tell me when my fly is open, and the ability to make choices about how I spend my day. I also know that I was not given<\/i> any of these things; they came as a result of hard work, compromise, and occasional profound sorrow. Why am I getting all wistful, you might ask? Well, I’m just at a point where I have a moment to reflect on the fact that I *AM* lucky. And that I make my own happiness – despite weather, proximity of loved ones or fibery fallout.<\/p>\n
Yesterday, our fellow Raveler, Gloria19, showed another picture<\/a> of her “Daily Tapestry.” Tapestry has been flying about in my head of late – I dwell on pictures and textures and have woven miles of it while running. But I keep putting up barriers to actually just getting something out and doing it. Seeing Gloria’s project again really pushed me toward the notion of a fiber diary. Something random-ish, something small, something that will help me reflect on the day. Be it morning, noon or night. And, in the way of a marathon, it starts with a single inch and will eventually be a Finished Piece. I’ve never been good with written journals and the notion of making Art with fiber appeals quite strongly. This might be just what I need.<\/p>\n So, while dealing with Life and all that comes with it this week, I am also letting myself dream about a Daily Tapestry and thinking about how I will start with that. I will allow myself to mix styles (soumak, tapestry, cut pile, twill!) and just let this be a piece of pure creating. A pilot light, if you will, to ensure that the larger spark doesn’t go out. I’m not ready to commit to a start date yet, but setting one will be part of my first goal. Size, start date, palette. I think that’s something I can get my head around this week. And perhaps this little daily nudge will help me be thankful for the truly wonderful life I have – and for all those who are a part of it.<\/p>\n Oh, and it’s a bit too humid here in Wisconsin. :-)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I confess that I do have a habit of whinging about things that are really rather trivial. “It’s too cold outside.” “I miss my husband.” “I messed up this project and now I have to undo it.” In reality, I … Continue reading