8.12.2008

It's not JUST a mechanical system to represent three-dimensional objects and space relationships on a two-dimensional surface

Perspective, of course. It also implies a larger, more comprehensive view, as in "Let's put this problem into perspective." Have you guessed I've been on the phone with the auto mechanic? The 10 year old car that went in for an oil change this morning . . . . will come back 3 days and $850.00 later, and that's only because I refused the additional $850.00 suggested repairs. As my husband says, "never underestimate a car's ability to kick you when you're down." Exactly.

However, we still have our health. And a roof over our heads. And we got a little desperately needed rain. And USA Swimming is just doing swimmingly in Beijing. We're just feeling a little p-i-n-c-h-e-d right now, with tuition payments starting again AND CARS WE NO LONGER EVEN WANT BUT CAN'T AFFORD TO GET RID OF ACTING UP. Enough said -- I'll stitch on a smile and stand up straight -- keeping the proper perspective provides a crucial foundation for inner peace and happiness. Just ask this gal:



Having counted my blessings, I now look much more like the lady on the right, and therefore my mind is free to pursue more creative endeavors. Yesterday I promised I'd have the new piece started, so here's the wool I chose:



In the interest of perspective, I will tell you that the center is about 5.5" x 6", so you get an idea of the size of the piece. And the outer fabric isn't quite as RED as the scanner made it look, but is actually a much more luscious pinky-red mottled affair that really makes my heart go pitty pat. A great piece of wool can still do that. As you see it is already basted and ready for the next step, which will be sewing down the green rectangle and then doing the background stitching. Looking at it here, it occurs to me that I could add some black french knots to the center and call it "inside out watermelon - squared" or something like that (a much more conceptual piece than what I initially promised . . . and I could have it done tonight!) but I guess I'll stick with the original plan. Pictures with birds and suns and stuff like that make me really really HAPPY. There's no need for auto mechanics (or girdles, actually, but that's another post) in Susan's Sunshiny Birdy World.

5 comments:

Jake and Chelsea said...

oh boy. yeah. we just had to walk to the auto parts store, get a few washers of various sizes for 2 cents apiece, and borrow a 5/16" wrench from the kindly shop owner. then jake proceeded to jam a washer into the battery terminal (my idea didn't work...) and voila. 10 cents and a returned wrench later, jake fixed the problem.

your blogs are getting better and better! you're going to be so popular...

i'm still writing my talk. the format is very different than anything, i think, anyone has ever done before, so it might be interesting. it might also fail completely. love you!

Shoebox Princess said...

If you ever did do an inside out watermelon-squared thing (or even a more conventional regular watermelon-round...or even oval) I'd put up a few dollars and buy it from you. I love watermelon and just the green square on the pinky red background looks DELISH

Jessie said...

Wait - how is Shoebox Princess commenting on Small Works in Wool's blog?!?! My tow worlds are colliding! (I feel like George Kastanza when Susan & Elaine started hanging out) lol :)

Ok, now that I've accepted this...

Did they have airbrushing in the 40's??? cuz Girl-on-the-Right looks a lot smoother than Lefty. (I know that's what they're going for, duh, but even her lighting is softer) I'm disgusted if that's the case. Although, her pointy boobies make judge them all a bit less harshly (I mean, the poor thing looks so ridiculous - and in pain!).

Also, what is basting? I am picturing what is done to a turkey...but I doubt that would be good for the wool...

Ann said...

Susan! So happy to find your blog! And Chelsea has a blog? Who else am I missing? I will put you all in my google reader account so I can keep track like a little nerd. It is great to see your portfolio and projects.

And the word on the street (because I was inquiring into who was blessed in the dress) was that your Mom wanted your girls to have their own blessing dresses. . .the word on the street has been wrong before, but I am sure it would have been available if you had known it as an option. Brian could photoshop your girls' cute baby heads onto the dress. I just do not know what to think. It should be available for grand babies, but after 3 girls maybe your girls will just have boys.

Hannah Francis said...

you are freaking rad. enough said.

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