There was a tiny bit of practicing of Jude's wrapped bar stitch on the rooftop with Deb's thread (matching her sky cloth above), while remembering the tedious work of trying to do the short and long satin stitch that Grandma used to fill spaces. Jude's method was much more manageable and doable.
Another ferry boat day with a friend, from downtown Seattle across the bay and through an inlet to Bremerton. I always enjoy the waterbirds... especially the cormorants, with their long elegant necks.
(Aside- A customer from Australia wrote because a piece mailed at the end of November had not arrived yet. After some investigation it appears it made it to the post office, but there was a mix-up in the address (we're not sure how), and it's on its way back to me... Hopefully, it will make it here and have the energy to make another trip! Can I just say how kind and upbeat her emails were, and what a difference it made in my worry levels.)
On the other side of the bay, we sat by the water eating our sack lunches- talking about our boys, books, recipes, moderation vs abstinence, etc... A clear day with seals barking and a quick glimpse of one (it's under the water here, if you would care to imagine it).
A view from the walkway that leads off of the ferry to downtown. This alley must be so pretty at night.
"Third Quarter" by Liz Tran
Before parting ways, we went into a gallery where Liz Tran is having an exhibit. A local artist who's work I find joyful- full of color and textures.
(Aside: I first saw her work last summer. She and other artists installed beautifully painted paper lanterns in a local park. A place where folks play basketball on the court, garden in the pea-patch, and some call home. It felt like a happy gift to the community.)
And then I came home and stitched a tree.
I think her name is Hilda.
These have been good days.
