I don't know about you, but for me, laundry is...well...a not-so-loved chore...possibly even a 4 letter word type of word...except, of course, that it actually has more than 4 letters.
Unless, that is, it happens to be studio laundry. Then it becomes an adventure of sorts.
My unplanned absence from the blogging world has been a side effect of summer. The funk that normally sets in in the spring when the yard begins to grow and green held off this year until we returned from a week at beach.
Since then, my mood has been a bit murky. Our yard with its myriad of trees, which some find comforting, has once again become a prison of sorts for me. Gorgeous days find me outside...enjoying a chai at Starbucks or a cafe offering sidewalk tables and long views.
While such a mood is not conducive for detailed work, it has allowed for a bit of rusting. Last Thursday, once all the human laundry was done, it was time to catch up on the studio washing.
There were linen scarves from Christine Mauersberger's Hank and Spool
as well as my favorite 100% cotton
and even the occassional t-shirt.
I'm thinking this one will definitely be worn in Scotland in a couple weeks when I head over for Sandra Brownlee's Tactile Notebooks and the Written Word at Big Cat Textiles in Newburgh.
Before it slips my mind, this Thursday is Roy G Biv day. We're up to V for violet - or purple as I think of it. As always, Julie and I invite you to join us in our search for the elusive Mr. Biv. Enjoy!
Thanks for the mention Jennifer. xo
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome my dear.
DeleteHow I envy you - a great trip to a lovely part of Scotland - and what looks like a fascinating course. Enjoy! ... and I love those pieces of studio washing ...
ReplyDeleteCharlton, the Scotland trip is a true treat in every sense of the word and, yes, I am counting down the days. Need to iron some of my washing and get to gathering supplies and then edit, edit and edit until it all fits in one bag. Enjoy!
Deleteoh, jennifer, give me laundry like this any day!
ReplyDeletei love this work - it is so rich and lovely, yet surprisingly light... thank you so much for the mention of christine - what a wonderful shop! and her work is beautiful as well.
hoping so much to get something going for roy g. biv - that would make me quite happy!
It's so good to hear from you! Your new work is exquisite. It shows the same delicate hand and simplicity of design that your metal work did. It's wonderful!
DeleteGlad my laundry is appealing. It will even more interesting to each piece after ironing. Arg! Again, one of my least favorite chores except for when it takes place in the studio.
Christine's work is truly amazing. I had the pleasure of seeing several pieces at FiberPhiladelphia in 2012 and then meeting her last October. Such a wonderful person!
We'll love to have you join in on the search for Roy! The more the merrier. Enjoy!
What a lovely lot of laundry! You always take that rust to the next level. Just love the detail on the sleeve - delicious! I was thinking Roy and thought it was red so am glad I didn't faux pas!
ReplyDeleteAwww shucks...I'm just having a bit of summer fun with rust. And using up all my white t-shirts in the process. Need to go buy a few more. Ha!
DeleteJ - you are making laundry look good - though I think I will struggle to resist. Great to have the pieces appear - bit like printmaking. Go well . B
ReplyDeleteNo rusty laundry for you, Barry? Can't say I blame you. After all, laundry, even of the rusty sort, still is laundry. And this bunch still needs ironing! The shirt especially is a bit like printmaking. Needed to think it through more than normal. And it may just go back in the dye bath for a little while too. Haven't quite decided. Enjoy!
DeleteMy goodness, I'd do YOUR laundry any day [hee hee hee].
ReplyDeleteAnd that dark-armed T is pretty dang awesome ... !
Ha! Thanks for the chuckle. Glad you like the t-shirt...I do too and can't wait to wear it. Maybe I'll post a photo then. Enjoy!
DeleteJennifer, I love your "laundry..." I wish mine looked like that!
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Thank you Roxanne! If only my regular laundry was as interesting... Enjoy!
DeleteEnjoy Scotland! One of my favorite places to travel.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindi! I'm sure it will be a lovely time.
DeleteI love how you've found a bright side to laundry, Jennifer. It's funny how the studio equivalents of the typical chores are more bearable - and rewarding. And how wonderful that you have such a good excuse to motivate the washing & ironing of your lovely rusting results. I hope the workshop, and the traveling, bring you new inspiration...
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa...studio laundry is much more fun than our normal family laundry. It was a detested, but necessary chore when it was only my husband and I. With 4, it's even more so. If only the girls could be trusted to do the washing...
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