When Hercule Poirot commented on how much she seemed to enjoy her life, Mrs. Ariadne Oliver replied, “well you never know what is going to happen!” Such is the delight and curiosity in her tone (for the same could be said with dread and apprehension), that her words have stayed with me for years, ready to reappear when I find my plans heading off in their own unexpected directions. Because you never
In response to your question about your conversation on Wild Weaving Zoom get together: Several things intrigued me. The first is how you constantly challenge yourself with "What Happens?". That can be such a far reaching question, taking one down a myriad of interesting paths--each giving a slightly different result. The other is your energy and creativity. Your enthusiasm is contagious and shows itself in the work you do. Thank you.
Such a fun series of drawings and musings. I'm a firm devotee of visible mending, bright yarns being more and more evident on my white (!) handspun and knitted fave socks. And bits of embroidery over stains and little holes in shirts. You just reminded me I'm wearing a good white best shirt with a little black walnut stain, don't ask, so maybe that will become a stitched sunflower..so good to spend time with you reading The Gusset again, thank you.
No questions, just a note that I really enjoyed Conversations (and meeting Beryl in motion!). Oh, and yes, that that idea for a text tapestry how to zine, that would be aces if you (and Beryl) are ever inclined. But mostly, it was really good to see you at the other end of the computer, from Moscow to Salem via England, as it were…
Thanks for sharing your Mend Land with your quiet knowledge of what needs to be done to move each item back to being usable again! Taking a walk with you and Beryl along the tumbling creek is also a treat!
You help me to feel in company about how curiously accomplished I feel when I fix anything via needle and thread or hammer / screwdriver! 😁
You might really enjoy Katie Green Bean's blogs about making, creative life and her walks with her dog Jack in a Wales national park close to where she now lives. Do you know about her?
I especially enjoyed this blog on mends as mending is one of my favorite things to do. Most of my mends end up as mini paintings in embroidery thread (and probably take up far too much time). Your mends have encouraged me to be “looser” in my task, but I’ll have to think on that. Darn, nothing in my mending basket today! Thanks for your wonderful blog, Sarah. 💕😊
I have never mended a piece of clothing in my life. I think this is because of my failure to make a skirt as a girl in home ec class. The sewing machine freaked me out; that large needle going up and down so fast. And I wasn't as good at paying attention then. So I'm thinking I might try, if I have an item that is beloved to me, because you've shown me that it doesn't have to be perfect. It doesn't even have to be "good". And besides, my taste runs toward the more wabi sabi organic anyway. ps: Thanks for sharing your sister's substack. I really enjoyed her piece about her Gram's dress.
Dear Sarah! Inspiring Gusset this week. Thank you!
I find your footnotes provide a whole lot of links and resources that are as inspiring as your delightful representations of your daily antics with Beryl 🙏🏻
I so thoroughly enjoyed your Nearly Wild Weaving presentation just as I do your weekly Gusset musings. You are so down-to-earth and uplifting at the same time. Thank you for being there and so sharing of yourself.
Just dropping a line to let you know how much I love your Gussett writings and look forward to your email in my inbox. I thoroughly enjoyed the virtual walk in the woods with you and Beryl this week too. What a treat to listen to your conversation on Nearly Wild Weaving. I hope to actually watch the presentation today so I can see the video and your beautiful tapestries too. Have a fabulous day!
How appropriate that you wrote about mending! I have been doing just that lately. I even bought Kerstin Neumuller's Mend and Patch book! I am also patching/learning with my new Speedweve patching tool. It feels so good to mend, then get to continue again using items or clothes we love. Having 5 kids, I've patched many pants knees, backpack straps, pockets, stuffed animals, pillows, blankets, and much more! ❤️ I just wish I could walk on that forest trail! That cheered me up, since I am home sick today with Covid! You truly never know what will happen! 🤣 Thanks for this Gusset, heralding our mending. 🪡
LOVE that sort of walk in the woods that you & Beryl we’re having at the opening of todays piece. it’s been too long since I’ve had that pleasure. even though it’s obviously still winter, there’s So Much GREEN there! 😊
(as for the rest ~ on mending ~ totally with you on that!)
Swearah, as for the Ninety-Nine Nouns project, I feel compelled to remind you that it's really Ninety-Nine-Plus-One Nouns since I forced you to sell me "Fizz" when you wove the Z backwards, fixed it, and woke up the next morning thinking that the Z deserved its chance to be free too, so you went back in and rewove it backwards--a story that MEANS THE WORLD TO ME! Now Fizz sits over my desk while I write my frolicsome novels, reminding me that perfection is not only a useless goal but also boring. FIZZ INDEED!! So--ninety-nine-plus-one!! (Dang--I have a photo, but can't attach it!)
In response to your question about your conversation on Wild Weaving Zoom get together: Several things intrigued me. The first is how you constantly challenge yourself with "What Happens?". That can be such a far reaching question, taking one down a myriad of interesting paths--each giving a slightly different result. The other is your energy and creativity. Your enthusiasm is contagious and shows itself in the work you do. Thank you.
Such a fun series of drawings and musings. I'm a firm devotee of visible mending, bright yarns being more and more evident on my white (!) handspun and knitted fave socks. And bits of embroidery over stains and little holes in shirts. You just reminded me I'm wearing a good white best shirt with a little black walnut stain, don't ask, so maybe that will become a stitched sunflower..so good to spend time with you reading The Gusset again, thank you.
No questions, just a note that I really enjoyed Conversations (and meeting Beryl in motion!). Oh, and yes, that that idea for a text tapestry how to zine, that would be aces if you (and Beryl) are ever inclined. But mostly, it was really good to see you at the other end of the computer, from Moscow to Salem via England, as it were…
Beryl is such a charmer. Does she always keep to the trail like that? Showing you the way?!
Thank you ever so kindly for taking me on your lovely walk through the woods with Beryl. 🥰
Thanks for sharing your Mend Land with your quiet knowledge of what needs to be done to move each item back to being usable again! Taking a walk with you and Beryl along the tumbling creek is also a treat!
You help me to feel in company about how curiously accomplished I feel when I fix anything via needle and thread or hammer / screwdriver! 😁
You might really enjoy Katie Green Bean's blogs about making, creative life and her walks with her dog Jack in a Wales national park close to where she now lives. Do you know about her?
What a delightful collection of days and doings, very enjoyable
I especially enjoyed this blog on mends as mending is one of my favorite things to do. Most of my mends end up as mini paintings in embroidery thread (and probably take up far too much time). Your mends have encouraged me to be “looser” in my task, but I’ll have to think on that. Darn, nothing in my mending basket today! Thanks for your wonderful blog, Sarah. 💕😊
I have never mended a piece of clothing in my life. I think this is because of my failure to make a skirt as a girl in home ec class. The sewing machine freaked me out; that large needle going up and down so fast. And I wasn't as good at paying attention then. So I'm thinking I might try, if I have an item that is beloved to me, because you've shown me that it doesn't have to be perfect. It doesn't even have to be "good". And besides, my taste runs toward the more wabi sabi organic anyway. ps: Thanks for sharing your sister's substack. I really enjoyed her piece about her Gram's dress.
Dear Sarah! Inspiring Gusset this week. Thank you!
I find your footnotes provide a whole lot of links and resources that are as inspiring as your delightful representations of your daily antics with Beryl 🙏🏻
I so thoroughly enjoyed your Nearly Wild Weaving presentation just as I do your weekly Gusset musings. You are so down-to-earth and uplifting at the same time. Thank you for being there and so sharing of yourself.
Just dropping a line to let you know how much I love your Gussett writings and look forward to your email in my inbox. I thoroughly enjoyed the virtual walk in the woods with you and Beryl this week too. What a treat to listen to your conversation on Nearly Wild Weaving. I hope to actually watch the presentation today so I can see the video and your beautiful tapestries too. Have a fabulous day!
How appropriate that you wrote about mending! I have been doing just that lately. I even bought Kerstin Neumuller's Mend and Patch book! I am also patching/learning with my new Speedweve patching tool. It feels so good to mend, then get to continue again using items or clothes we love. Having 5 kids, I've patched many pants knees, backpack straps, pockets, stuffed animals, pillows, blankets, and much more! ❤️ I just wish I could walk on that forest trail! That cheered me up, since I am home sick today with Covid! You truly never know what will happen! 🤣 Thanks for this Gusset, heralding our mending. 🪡
LOVE that sort of walk in the woods that you & Beryl we’re having at the opening of todays piece. it’s been too long since I’ve had that pleasure. even though it’s obviously still winter, there’s So Much GREEN there! 😊
(as for the rest ~ on mending ~ totally with you on that!)
Swearah, as for the Ninety-Nine Nouns project, I feel compelled to remind you that it's really Ninety-Nine-Plus-One Nouns since I forced you to sell me "Fizz" when you wove the Z backwards, fixed it, and woke up the next morning thinking that the Z deserved its chance to be free too, so you went back in and rewove it backwards--a story that MEANS THE WORLD TO ME! Now Fizz sits over my desk while I write my frolicsome novels, reminding me that perfection is not only a useless goal but also boring. FIZZ INDEED!! So--ninety-nine-plus-one!! (Dang--I have a photo, but can't attach it!)