Brilliant ideas here -- connecting your making to your writing. Using Substack to talk about the writing process. I look forward to following the process.
This sounds really great, Shifra. I love the idea of combining your two ways of making things. I say this as someone who makes nothing, and admires your ability to do it in more than one domain.
I love repurposing. I make aprons out of old tablecloths. After my mother died, I took one of her old checkered tablecloths and made 2 aprons out of it -- one for my sister and one for me. They hold such memories. If there is enough material left over I'll stitch up a couple of napkins to go with the tablecloth. I also take men's old and discarded neck ties and make headbands for myself. I have also made woolen mittens from old sweaters and sweat shirts. I try not to throw anything away. I'll try to find another purpose for the item.
Making things (from other things) is such an important piece of who you are in the world!
Brilliant ideas here -- connecting your making to your writing. Using Substack to talk about the writing process. I look forward to following the process.
I suck at making things. I have a lot of respect and admiration for people who do.
I’m so happy to hear about this project and the piece of it that allows me to follow along.
I love making things too. I can't wait to read/see more of what you're doing.
I feel like writing is just another form of making! Making things is such a simple pleasure.
absolutely!
This sounds really great, Shifra. I love the idea of combining your two ways of making things. I say this as someone who makes nothing, and admires your ability to do it in more than one domain.
I love repurposing. I make aprons out of old tablecloths. After my mother died, I took one of her old checkered tablecloths and made 2 aprons out of it -- one for my sister and one for me. They hold such memories. If there is enough material left over I'll stitch up a couple of napkins to go with the tablecloth. I also take men's old and discarded neck ties and make headbands for myself. I have also made woolen mittens from old sweaters and sweat shirts. I try not to throw anything away. I'll try to find another purpose for the item.
I love the idea of this writing project. Looking forward to seeing how it unfolds, as one maker to another!
I'm always inspired by all the amazing things you make! I remember watching you embellish cloth with beads and I still aspire to do that!