Love how you've woven the power, beauty, and precious connections of folk art, family, and continuity to life, Mary! I relish each strand of your words. I can feel the rugs beneath my feet! Thanks for the reminders of what really matters in the world!
I have long thought "womens' everyday artistry" has been greatly unappreciated. Those embroidered pillowcases, tablecloths, rugs, homemade clothes, gardens, canned goods, knitting and crocheting, flower arranging, etc. Much of it has fallen by the wayside. Thanks for bringing Flora's artistry to life with your own artistry.
Mary, I love this so much. I can picture the auction, the loom, and those rugs, lovingly handled for so many years. I'm happy the loom found a new home!
You have such a special place among the Amish. Thank you for sharing it with us. I am fortunate to have some precious memories of visiting some of your friends there. ❤️
I was thrilled to read about Flora and her weaving, (especially after I learned her loom had a happy ending). You blend memoir, textiles, and historic culture so well, and, as you know, that's where my heart is. In "Loom," your writing shows the amazing power of cloth to bind us together despite wildly different choices in life and among cultures. Thank you!
You bring us into worlds we would not know were it not for your keen observations. Thank you for all you do!
Thank you, Julie! I wouldn't be in the IWC world without you!
Love how you've woven the power, beauty, and precious connections of folk art, family, and continuity to life, Mary! I relish each strand of your words. I can feel the rugs beneath my feet! Thanks for the reminders of what really matters in the world!
What a wonderful comment, Kayt. Thanks so much! Means a lot.
Everything about this post is beautiful--and inspiring. Thank you, Mary. Thank you, Flora.
You're welcome!
Mary and Flora
I have long thought "womens' everyday artistry" has been greatly unappreciated. Those embroidered pillowcases, tablecloths, rugs, homemade clothes, gardens, canned goods, knitting and crocheting, flower arranging, etc. Much of it has fallen by the wayside. Thanks for bringing Flora's artistry to life with your own artistry.
Totally unappreciated. Look at all the talent a household contains. Thanks, Jill!
Thank you, Mary, for taking us along with you to a place of peace.
Thanks for all your support, Kathi. It really helps and means a lot.
Peace,
Mary
Mary, I love this so much. I can picture the auction, the loom, and those rugs, lovingly handled for so many years. I'm happy the loom found a new home!
You are my ideal reader, Sue!
You have such a special place among the Amish. Thank you for sharing it with us. I am fortunate to have some precious memories of visiting some of your friends there. ❤️
Come over and I'll take you for more visits.
I was thrilled to read about Flora and her weaving, (especially after I learned her loom had a happy ending). You blend memoir, textiles, and historic culture so well, and, as you know, that's where my heart is. In "Loom," your writing shows the amazing power of cloth to bind us together despite wildly different choices in life and among cultures. Thank you!