One Down, One to Go…

What a terrific group, I just finished up a three day workshop with the Central Coast Weavers Guild in a Straw Bale constructed barn, with walls three feet thick filled with straw bales.  Amazing group, amazing structure, and amazing vests.  This is one of my favorite classes to teach because each participant builds a story of scraps and samples from their stashes.  The room is full of some of the most fantastic textiles, much of it handwoven, there is lots of trading and sharing going on, and each participant made something that was very personal to them.  Sadly I never really see them finished, unless they show up at a future conference where I’m teaching.  But I got a few progress shots, and the room was just full of color and light and smiling faces.

So today I had a much deserved day off.  I got to chat with my husband in Saudi Arabia, got to check in with my son, catch up on some laundry, help my friend Nancy who has graciously been hosting me here in California for the last five days, move some of the last of her furniture into the new house.  We caught a movie this afternoon, The Help, I’ve been dying to see it, since I so enjoyed the book.  And we enjoyed yet another gorgeous sunset from the dining room while we enjoyed our glass of port and some delicious dark chocolate after dinner.

Tomorrow I head back up to the bay area, one of the guild members is driving me up, but first a stop for a very much needed massage.  My life may be frenetic and crazy and full of adventures, but I can stop once in awhile and take care of me… (with a little help from my friends…)