Over 140 years ago, the most famous English language pangram appeared in the Boston Journal. Buried in the Current Events column on a page crammed with heavy text, a note read “A favorite copy set by writing teachers for their pupils is the following, because it contains every letter of the alphabet: ‘A quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.’“
There’s lots of activity in my studio these days. I’m attempting my first quilt ― not a full-size quilt, just a table runner ― and it’s both stretching my skills and keeping things exciting.
A surefire way to boost the textural interest of a room is to weave in textiles. In interior decorating terms, textile-based goods are called “soft furnishings” and they are available in an endless variety of forms, colors and patterns. Think upholstery, window treatments, floor coverings, bedding, table linens, decorative pillows, and fiber wall hangings. Textiles can add dimension, depth, interest, sensory richness and visual weight.
The old truism “everything old is new again” is perfectly illustrated by the current granny era trend ― grandma core decorating and grandma hobbies are having a moment.
So, what’s this all about? What is grandma core decorating? What are grandma hobbies? And why are they new again?
One of the many joys of living in a new locale is observing and studying the dance of the seasons, the patterns of the weather and the rhythm of the local wildlife. There are many highlights to look forward to in Mother Nature’s calendar but my favorite, by far, is the arrival of spring. The return of migratory birds and the start of nesting activities are sure signs spring has arrived.
“Come and weave a traditional Tatza basket” said the course description. A willow basket workshop only a hop, skip and jump away from home? Count me in!
