it's one of those nights. after one of those days. we are cozily settled in for the evening. i have finally cleaned, so the house feels like home again. tom is playing guitar and being followed around by telulah (his 17 yr old cat who likes to talk to him while he plays guitar). i'm happily reading and computerizing and cuddling with edgar. a perfect conclusion to this day of wonderful-ness. tracy and i found a yard sale this morning, bursting with treasure. not the least of which was the proprietess herself. sisters selling the items from their parents home. the items they couldn't keep, but held dear memories regardless. tracy and i came away with fodder for art and inspiration for quilts. and i even have a pile of tattered and threadbare quilts that i'm going to attempt to bathe carefully and fold in my little quilt gallery to carry my eye full circle, reminding me of the women i emulate from generations ago.
What a nice way to find inspiration! I have seen pillow covers, totel bags and small items made from old quilts--it's wonderful to see them live on.
ReplyDeleteit really is! i love the photos of piles of folded quilts that aren't used anymore because their insides are coming out. that's what these are like.
DeleteThere is nothing like beautiful heirloom quilts. Whether you re-make them or put them on display, they make a lovely vignette. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great weekend. :)
yes, kristie...i'm thinking along the lines of a vignette. once they are clean i'll post pictures. but i'm a little afraid of washing them.....
DeleteWhat a pleasant evening - it sounds perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love those pictures of women. Did you do them yourself?
thank you rubye. yes the paintings i did several years ago as part of a series of portraits of women.
DeleteSound like the lovliest of days followed by a cozy evening...
ReplyDeleteThe way you think and tell you stories, makes me soft inside ...
Have a good week my friend : )
oh demie....thank you for appreciating my ramblings. i love the way you use words.
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