“Art is the highest form of hope.” ―
This week I really noticed mornings that were lighter. It is just so nice to walk Sherman and greet the morning at.the.same.time! (rather that stumbling around in the darkness!) This morning it was mild but windy. And those winds were moving the clouds right along…almost painting the sky with shades of grey tinged with oranges and reds. A lovely morning to walk!
It was a slower paced week where I appreciated the beauty of small things.
The gradual changes in my Hitchhiker… it is “42 teeth big” and I am almost to the final color of my yarn. I will keep knitting until I am almost out of yarn and then bind off. This project has been so inspiring to make, and I am currently spinning some yarn that I think will make another hitchhiker. Some unexpected inspiration from Bonny this week… a beaded hitchhiker! I found some beads in my recently organizing. I am eager to get this fiber spun up so I can cast on!
The other beauty I have been appreciating is the #WOMENSART Twitter account! What a lovely little rabbit hole to travel down! All the art is breath-taking, but the fiber arts are truly spectacular! I am sharing a few that have caught my eye!
‘Jellyfish’ embroidery hoops by fibre artist by Yuliya Krishchik #womensart pic.twitter.com/M2Q11Zwdmd
— #WOMENSART (@womensart1) February 5, 2021
Lucy Sparrow, UK textile artist known as a ‘Feltist’ who plays with and subverts representations of everyday objects #womensart pic.twitter.com/wlUtXmYRkI
— #WOMENSART (@womensart1) February 4, 2021
Contemporary Nova Scotia textile artist and quilter Laurie Swim creates quilt art which captures her local landscapes #womensart pic.twitter.com/95pXyWOIbI
— #WOMENSART (@womensart1) February 4, 2021
And finally, did you know the Brontë sisters quilted?
The hand-sewn patchwork quilt created by the Brontë sisters, consisting of silks, taffetas, velvets and cotton which may have been taken from old Brontë dresses #womensart pic.twitter.com/n1UePaf3HI
— #WOMENSART (@womensart1) January 30, 2021
I hope your weekend is full of beautiful things! See you all back here next week!
Happy Weekend Kat! Sounds like you have caught the Hitchhiker Fever! They really are such a fun knit, aren’t they? Love the jellyfish embroidery hoops and the Nova Scotia quilt – stunning!
What a treat for the senses, ,#womensart! I think I want to live inside that Nova Scotia quilt… Here’s to a weekend as beautiful as your week was!
I have felt in almost desperate need of hope lately, and I thank you so much for providing so much of it this morning! I am excited to see your Hitchhiker and equally excited to see your next one. I spent some time this week looking through the various beaded Hitchhikers on ravelry, planning my next one while I finish this one. That Nova Scotia quilt and all the Womensart has made my morning. Thank you!
Oooh, now that’s some “eye candy.” Thanks for sharing!
I noticed this morning that we have 10 hours and 1 minute of daylight as of today! Gaining a few minutes a day and it all adds up.
Have a great weekend Kat!
I always think it’s kind of miraculous that just when I’ve had enough of winter, nature starts giving little hints that spring is on the way!
The Womensart is so beautiful. The days are getting longer.