paraments for prince of peace lutheran church, springfield va Infinite Love (blue) This work was begun in the summer of 2006 and completed for Christmas 2009. The central request was for work that would complement the interior of the worship space and also stretch the congregation's vision for its ministry. The theme evolved through conversation with representatives … Continue reading Love Illuminated
Author: norma17
Singing the Sad Psalms
I have been singing the sad Psalms. The ones that ask "Why have you cast us off?" and "How long, Lord, how long?" There are times for the singing of these Psalms. And I have come to it. I received a rejection letter regarding an entry to an art show. I am well practiced in … Continue reading Singing the Sad Psalms
A Simple Stitch
This summer marks the 50th anniversary of my learning to sew. I learned to sew because I am a farm girl. It was an essential part of the education, as was cooking, gardening, and gathering eggs. The first seven years of sewing were painful and tedious to me, because I wanted to be reading or … Continue reading A Simple Stitch
Unfinished Objects
My brother,Paul, is a wood carver. Periodically we have phone chats between his wood shop and my fabric studio. The one this week included the question "What do you about UFOs?". For the uninitiated, that is short for unfinished objects. I believe all makers of art and artifacts have them. Paul liked my approach. About four … Continue reading Unfinished Objects
Courage
Well practiced artists can move along for hours, days, months without giving the need for courage a thought. Well, at least I can. And I haven't heard this topic come up often, so I think I am ok in this perspective. Mostly, it is our own courage that is an issue. A friend of mine … Continue reading Courage
Focus Words
I typically chose focus words at the beginning of each year. The words shape my days. They serve as a measuring stick for my activites. They remind me that when I pursue non-urgent activites, I am often doing what is really important to me. This year I chose play, prepare, and produce. Recently I added … Continue reading Focus Words