Kind Days of Christmas 12

The prints I make and sell on my website are ones I often don't want to part with. But then, when someone likes them enough, it makes is easier to see them go. So, many left today to be part of someone's special project. And they are kind enough to appreciate them.
 

Kind Days of Christmas 11

This photo of the Schweinfurth's Quilts=Art=Quilts exhibition came to me via text. A friend was on her way back north and stopped to see the show. I love that it is shared, talked about, part of our history. A kind and thoughtful gesture. 
 

Kind Days of Christmas 10

After Christmas I dove back into the studio and printed more linen pieces. Students of Ariane Zurcher like to needlework these, and the kind Ariane let her folks know they were available. Half are gone already. Here's what the bunch looks like. 
 

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Yesterday I took a walk around Highland Park with a friend, came across the reservoir there. I was reminded of Wayne Thiebaud's work. This little poster is from visiting his show in San Francisco with a friend two years ago. See -- kindness of friends -- just keeps linking. 

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What else can one do? Christmas is for making, so this year over the days of Christmas I made my daughter a dress. It was the kind thing to do, and I had fun. Should I find the time, I'll make it again in linen that I print. 
 

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People send me images, thoughts, compliments. So, the kindness just comes my way, and makes my day. Like this, which today I got in an email:

[subject line:] Great Legs!

[message:] I figure you don’t need any more compliments on your wonderful work!

Best wishes for 2022,

Martha

Kind Days of Christmas 5

When I teach, I work differently. More spontaneously, quicker, less aware of the particulars. Must be because I'm talking as I demonstrate. What happens is an all together different image. I have to thank my students for getting me to do this. It would not happen otherwise.
 

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Making things is a part of the happenings of the holiday. So, being able to be part of that, how ever small the activity, is a great gift. No matter the gingerbread is really graham crackers.
 

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I've finally opened the treats that were sent in the mail. The brandy soaked fruitcake isn't a photogenic as these cookies, but is unmistakably good. All were kind gestures and a wonderful way to connect to friends. This eve was not it's usual, but I did deliver cookies and got to visit in person. A treat in itself.
 

Kind Days of Christmas

Unexpected gifts land in my mail. This tin box triggered a discussion we had about motifs, I presume, so it was sent to me. A lovely and kind thought. I'm sure it will travel around the house finding lots of landings. For now, it's at the kitchen window sill. Thank you, Lory.