The Great Controversy- “Hand-made or Machine-Made” Last week I began to write my blog on the question of hand versus machine made products.  I then got distracted by writing a review of Mary Schoeser’s book, “Textiles”.  I promised to return to the original subject this week. Before I begin my thoughts on the subject, I…

A Coincidence?  Maybe On Friday I was finishing my gym workout with a cool-down walk on the track.  Not the most exciting exercise but I use the time each morning to review my schedule, decide on a supermarket list and, on Fridays, I plan the subject for this blog.  I decided to revisit the subject…

A Coincidence?  Maybe On Friday I was finishing my gym workout with a cool-down walk on the track.  Not the most exciting exercise but I use the time each morning to review my schedule, decide on a supermarket list and, on Fridays, I plan the subject for this blog.  I decided to revisit the subject…

The Year of the Horse January 31st is celebrated as Chinese New Year.  This year is the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese zodiac.  As you have read in this blog, my husband and I spent time in China this past fall.  I would like to share some photos of various Chinese textiles…

The Year of the Horse January 31st is celebrated as Chinese New Year.  This year is the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese zodiac.  As you have read in this blog, my husband and I spent time in China this past fall.  I would like to share some photos of various Chinese textiles…

Canvas “Sailing….Oh the canvas can do miracles , just you wait and see Christopher Cross About this time of year my husband and I might be planning a trip to the South Pacific to visit his relatives.  Of course, sailing, and any water sport is the sport of choice there.  Moving here, he traded his…