having an edge~
"Does something which exists on the edge
have no true relevance to the stable center,
or does it,
by being on the edge,
become a part of the edge
and thus a part of the boundary,
the definition which gives the whole its shape?"
Lucy Grealy~
Confusing at first off...
but really it is a valid question.
Sometimes I feel as if I am on the edge...
and not part of the stable center...
but,don't we all at times?
On the edge of creating...
and then not...
and then finally stabilizing...
stabilizing enough to create...
a few little things...
forming an edge...
a soft edge...
but still having a boundary.
Am I confusing you?
not my intent...
my intent is to give the whole a shape...
and I think I did...
give the whole a shape...
at least I hope I did...
a hand made,hand quilted pillow...
something to take the edge off a hard chair...
something to stabilize and make someone feel centered.
something that gives the whole a shape.
and a handmade woolen needle keep..
with an acorn pincushion...
something that may become part of the edge..
and that leaves me at the edge...
of my roll..
{smiles}


Comments
And of course you know I adore that leaf and acorn, right? Really wonderful.
hugs
Beautiful metaphorical prose and stunning craft work. I absolutely love the acorn and leaf needle "cozy" :)) You don't sell those do you? If you do...I'd love to buy a few. Let me know.
Enjoy the rest of your week!
thank you for sharing with us.
; )
i feel at home, when i am here.
xo
love each and every morsel of this post.
xxo, kim
I am so in love with your needle books and this one takes the cake! Before you began sharing yours I had never heard of such a thing.
I love "on the edge", but don't always like "edgy".
~ from over here on my edge... :)
Lovely cushion and such a lovely needle case. Acorns are one of my favourite things.
I love your needles and pins leaf/acorn. Such beautiful work as usual.
P xx