I haven't photographed it yet (but will), but it's done. It's a collage of white ribbons and trims with a little silver threads, a little embroidery, a little silver embellishment, a duppioni border and satin binding. I printed on the ribbon this Ogden Nash poem "To keep your marriage brimming with love in the loving cup, Whenever you're wrong -- admit it, Whenever you're right -- shut up!"
I must stop obsessing over the imperfections of the not quite straight stitching, wonky binding corners, piece not quite laying flat, etc. because I'm pleased with the results. Each imperfect piece I make improves my output.
Last night, I decided to take advantage of the AGO (Art Gallery Ontario)'s free Wednesday evening admission. I met Devora there after work. We had a bite in the cafeteria (where they had high chairs which looked very much like the Tripp Trapp...) and then walked around. The place is somewhat overwhelming but for a first visit, it was fine. I think next time, I'll concentrate on one gallery. At any rate, what I did see which was quite amazing was a "quilt" made of flattened metallic bottle caps and metal wine bottle wrappings, wired together. The piece is called "Zebra Crossing" by Ghanian artist, El Anatsui. Quite amazing!
I was just at Brad Carlton's (quasi Jewish) funeral. Talk about dysfunctional families... Anyways, the shiva will be over in a few minutes at 5:30 (unless it carries over to tomorrow...) and I'm off to sew my next project.
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