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There are moments where one, as the giver, can be more or just as excited as one who is the receiver. Perhaps this is one of those times. I'm always excited to be the giver, but I'm super happy with this gift.
When Love is the gift...
I have finally finished the pouch. You can follow the trail of it in these places:
November 29, 2022
December 31, 2022
January 17, 2023 - creature card, fringe string
January 21, 2023 - Fringe string
February 3, 2023
February, 27, 2023
March 3, 2023
March 8, 2023
https://pomegranatetrail.blogspot.com/2023/03/hump-day-marching-along.html
Plus, you can see the Hawk feather found and posted about back here:
I wish you all could feel this one! The softness of the leather, the texture of the weave & stitch, the fringe ~ wonderful to gently run your fingers through, like the hair of a loved one.
I included my now familiar symbols on leather, along with some new ones: moon, sun, stars, mountains, growing things, earth, water, tree, flowers and my ASL inspired symbol for friendship.
I included the 'chosen' buttons: the leaves and the circle-stitch-like buttons.
The braided strap, provides a way to carry or hang it.
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It will be sent along with a few books, some items from Nature, a couple of cards and so very much Love!
Each book, card...the feather, driftwood and rock holds a personal story.
The creature card has been seen, over the years, in various ways here on the trail. It began as a large watercoloring done with school age children, back in the 1990's. Saskia has another critter, a dog, from this same piece of paper. It lives with the many inhabitants in The Dwelling. I think this beast is the last bit of that 18X22 piece of paper.
The book: A Hole is to Dig is a beloved book from my college years. My mama loved Ruth Krauss and so do I. This book is so filled with that special child-like quality, which is paired perfectly with Maurice Sendak's stellar artwork.
Ernst by: Elisa Kleven belonged to my mama. When she passed, she had a small collection of favorite children's books. This was among them. It is a colorful jewel with a crocodile who likes to ask What If? Isn't that wonderful?!?
Los Ojos del Tejedor by: Cristina Ortega speaks to history and weaving in NM. I found it at a used books library sale. Imagine my delight...a book by someone in the Spirit World Circle and a book about weaving! Wonderful! You can read her comment way back on this post.
The driftwood came from our beloved, beloved Emma Wood, State Beach. I've had it for Years. It is so smooth, with a very good feel in your hand. One end has a snake face? It is a gem of a 'stick'. For years it has lived in different places here at home. Most recently, it lived in the tub with my yarn because I saw it as a fine piece of wood to use in a woven piece of some sort.
The Hawk feather is documented in the post above. It has rested on my 'important wall' above my desk, with my eagle necklace, a photo of pogonip and a cloth from Jude, among other things.
The rock came from our 2010 Big Road Trip, a rock shop in AZ, if I remember correctly. The polishing of it really makes the design stand out! I can see this in stitch...Penny? Judy? Jude? Liz? Anyone? 🙂
It is smooth and cool in the hand.
Magic.
The little 'nest' card has been in my collection forever. It has been held in the category of "too precious to use". It is precious, but it is ready for new journey now. I have always liked this drawing so much...3 small blue eggs in a nest, a home...so finely drawn.
May you feel the joy in giving
May you know when to let go ( I say that one a lot, don't I?)
May you pause in the holding, before doing so
xo
Photos by NAE @pomegranatetrail ©2023
