Had a nice class last night at Create with the gals. It was funny as the class is supposed to be about stitching to chill out and be happy but it sort of turned into a stitch and bitch session. I suppose a little of that can lead to happiness in a backwards sort of way. I introduced a new stitching project based on the art of Mary Ruth Smith to try to bring in some new challenges. So far it seems like a fun project. In the hands of Judy and Barbara (when she feels like working, lol!) anything less is impossible.
For some strange reason, I've been thinking about getting a small African Grey heiroglyph-like tattoo on my ankle. Kind of like this, but adapted a bit. Hope this is a mid-life crisis that passes...I imagine a little anklet with symbols for all the kids circling my cankle...at least I could focus on something besides how swollen it is! Hapi might end up looking like an ostrich on bad days though, so maybe I better rethink this plan...
For an art link today, here is a review of what had to be a really cool embroidery exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. It features a piece entitled "Ten Thousand French Knots." I love the layering and color variety in the piece. It does look a bit like a mole or skin artifact in shape, but I think the process is the important part, here. Did the artist, Jeana Eve Klein, actually count as she went? Hmmm... Maybe I need to make ten thousand French knots before deciding about an ankle tattoo...cheers.