Jackets, Blankets, and Sheets

The Greek word moira (μοῖρα) literally means a part or portion, and by extension one’s portion in life or destiny. They [The Fates] controlled the metaphorical thread of life of every mortal from birth to death. [Wikipedia]

With two weeks to go for The Sketchbook Project, the foot of snowfall over the weekend was a boon — I got to spend almost all of Monday down in the cellar. I was having so much fun, it didn’t matter how cold my studio was!

Below are some images of sheets that I collected over the fall. One of D. sleeping. Another of our laundry closet, photoshopped.

My chosen theme — JACKETS, BLANKETS AND SHEETS – also got a boost from the snow. Blankets of snow covered the Northeast on Sunday, and so pictures of snow, Christmas napkins of snow, and Vintage Christmas cards with blankets of snow, all made their way into the book. More of that tomorrow.

Jack has nearly disappeared while walking on the newly-cleared sidewalk!

12 thoughts on “Jackets, Blankets, and Sheets”

jude – It seems I might communicate something through cloth making. I hope so.

jude December 29, 2010 at 4:45 am

blanket of snow. i think i will weave one of those.

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deemallon

deemallon December 29, 2010 at 4:56 am

have you ever noticed how blue many snow-shadows are?

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Virginia Mallon

Ginny December 29, 2010 at 5:16 am

Lovely shots Dee.

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arlee – calgary, alberta, canada – I am a Canadian textile artist in Calgary, Alberta. As textile artists, we connect and are connected to communities larger than our Selves, or our immediate environs. We encapsulate culture, technique, history and innovation every time we touch cloth.

arlee December 29, 2010 at 6:10 am

Oh goodness, a kick in the pants i needed for mine!

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Ginny December 31, 2010 at 5:09 pm

Happy New Year Dee!
With best wishes from Crab Meadow
May 2011 be filled with love, happiness, health and wealth.
Love Ginny

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deemallon

deemallon January 1, 2011 at 8:02 am

Thank you Ginny! And to you and yours, as well.

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Kari of Writing Up A Storm January 6, 2011 at 5:18 am

I love your Sketchbook Project, and your theme of Jackets, Blankets, and Sheets, because it lends itself to so many variations, so many plays on words. Our house is so upside-down right now, men will be in our kitchen this coming week to redo the sink, counter, lower cupboards. But I will keep your project on a back burner in my mind and heart because it makes me want to create again, and that is a huge gift for me right now. Anything that lights a spark for me. Happy New Year!! xo Kari

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deemallon

deemallon January 7, 2011 at 5:56 pm

Thanks, Kari — The Sketchbook is almost done… it has been a great deal of fun. I plan to color-copy the whole thing before send off (how’s that for attachment?!!!)

Good luck with the house renovations — you must be very ready to reclaim your house as your own at this point (and BTW, I think a red kitchen would be VERY nice). Hope that you get back to creating soon, b/c your recent post about the chimney (and well, passion) really reminded me of how much I miss your writing and your wit and wisdom.

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