I have several shelves of thread to weave with.
I don't care for much of it.
More than a little is too heavy for shirts I want to make.
It will go to the Art Institute soon.
In the meantime, what to do.
This warp has 30 ends per inch;
Twenty are cotton slub and the other ten are any interesting thing on the shelf.
I wove off in periwinkle.
Not exciting.
Until I turned it sideways.
It's taking me too long to weave right now.
I spent three or four days weaving the small, one pound cone of periwinkle,
and another several days getting it ready to cut and sew.
Today I made exactly one shirt.
Tomorrow I'll make the other two sizes, for Etsy, and get them posted.
I am so slow because my back is uncompromisingly painful.
No quarter given.
However, I am finally through four months of protocol.
A week from Monday
I can tell you all about radiofrequency ablation.
Well,maybe Tuesday.
I can tell you all about radiofrequency ablation.
Well,maybe Tuesday.
Todays blog reminded me of a film I saw today
ReplyDeleteMust be quite obscure and possibly even in Welsh.
DeleteOh, I see. That's sweet.
DeleteJoanne, I really REALLY hope this works for you, I hate thinking of you in so much pain. Protocols can really suck, especially when you need relief right now.
ReplyDeleteSending warm thoughts.
The shirt is beautiful... but I hate to hear that you're in so much pain. Hope the procedure fixes you soon.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon. A pain in the back can waylay a person for quite a while.
ReplyDeleteThe shirt looks very pretty, and I like the soft colors. I'm also sorry that you're in so much pain, Joanne. Have a great trip, and wishing you all the best on your procedure.
ReplyDeleteJulie
Hope it works...fingers crossed.
ReplyDeletegetting old is not for sissies. I had to stop several times while I was doing the cold work on the last 7 castings because my thumb joints were screaming and my fingers were cramping. Hope the whatever it is brings relief.
ReplyDeleteGreat colors, should be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBack pain...what more can be said about such a curse? Let us know the results.
I hope that you get some relief for the back very soon. Back pain is awful! And so misunderstood! The shirt is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSmidgen Snippets & Bits
I know what radiofrequency ablation is; I do hope it works for you. That would not be fun to want to weave and not have a back that is cooperating for you to do so.
ReplyDeletebetty
I so hope you get some relief soon.
ReplyDeleteFingers, toes and eyes crossed.
I'm so sorry for the back pain. They are just awful! I think it's so fabulous that you're actually able to weave all that cloth by hand. It's very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHope it all improves in the near future.
ReplyDeleteMerle...........
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteI have found that with some of my art at times... it makes no sense till it slips sideways!!! That's a good-looking combo. As to the other, you have my best of wishes also. YAM xx
Beautiful shirt but it sounds like you are paying a heavy price with your back. I hope the treatment will help you.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty shirt. Well done. Watch your back.
ReplyDeleteYou have my sympathy about your back, my took forever to settle down. Have a good, safe trip to North Carolina.
ReplyDeleteA bad back is very limiting. I hope your new treatment helps, so you can get back to the things you want to do. Just remember to pace yourself!
ReplyDeleteGlad the ablation whatever is done -- and that you are headed out on a trip. I'm fascinated by those that find love in the texture and color of threads and fabric. I have two friends who I ended up in a store filled with such notions. I found their enthusiasm marveling. And then I found myself a bar while they did two more hours on top the one I'd done with them. Ha! Enjoy yourself.
ReplyDeleteI can see how that can happen. I've been stuck between quilters, myself.
DeleteI sure hope you feel better soon-great shirt
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about the back Joanne, particularly when you have perfected such a lovely shirt and probably want to make more. Have a restful easter.
ReplyDeleteBut regardless of the situation with your back, you don't quit. What a gal!! I love the little top you did. And I changed browsers--I'm able to comment again. Nothing worse than tying the tongue of a writer/talker. Blessings of healing to all that supports you (including your back).
ReplyDeleteI couldn't make a shirt in a day no matter what.
ReplyDeleteI really like the shirt. I hope you'll start feeling better soon.
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