Follow me as I weave along the way
Though I haven't done any quilting in a long time, the international Quilt Festival in Houston, TX is not to be missed. Between the Vendor Hall and the Quilt exhibits, it is difficult to see it all in one day. My legs are still tired 24 hours later while my brain is imaging all those... Continue Reading →
Dubai and Al Ain are an architects dream. From details of the old, to the sleekness of the new, the architecture was memorable.
The Al Ain Palace Museum was the former residence of Sheik Zayed from 1937-1966. Simple buildings surround courtyards with lush gardens. The simple furnishings show life before the oil boon.
The Al Ain National Museum is located in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Admission for the museum is less than $1 US. Amongst the museum treasures was an old loom. The sign stated: A wooden weaving instrument used in past for making carpets, wazra and other kinds of textiles. Wikepedia define wazra as a big... Continue Reading →
Colors and textures assault the eyes. Dried lemons, cinnamon sticks and saffron all for the taking. Color inspiration for weaving. Scents that make me want to cook. Scarves, scarves and more scarves. Color, embroidery and beads. I just want to touch and feel.
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