Thursday, April 24, 2014

Feathering my Nest


Lately, I've been focused upon feathering my nest... the need for cash has arrived, so I'm using my art, and the skills learned over my lifetime, in order to earn my living....

So far, my earnings wouldn't keep a bird alive, but they are nevertheless earnings, and I am most grateful for that...

.... and I'm trusting there are enough people who share my love of nature and beauty to eventually form a group of appreciative customers....


Getting the message that my work exists out into the world involves new skills, with which I struggle...

...... so I've concentrated on making things I am comfortable with, that tell the story of what what inspires me...

I'm making luxury hand painted yarns and socks, because I know how lovely they feel to wear...

and I like to show people how hand-painted yarns look when made into something..... and I enjoy watching the work evolve, as I never really know how the patterning will form itself ....


I realise these things are not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm so hoping I can bring some happiness into other people's lives with what I make, as well as eventually being able to live a simple life from my work, and their purchases....


So, I'm feathering my nest, in a good way... in a gentle way... in an honest way... and I really hope it works....

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  1. Lynny DeeApril 25, 2014 at 4:37 AM

    I really hope it works for you too.

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    1. Marigold FairweatherMay 22, 2014 at 10:52 AM

      Thank you Lynne. I just found your comment. So kind of you to bother to say so.
      X

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  2. SueMay 10, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    I hope so too. Although you know what an admirer I am of your art therapist skills.

    One of these here days, arm gonna buy me some o'yer socks. They are on my list of rewards for when the wonderful rejection emails I keep getting (latest from The Age: "evocative" and "quality" but they couldn't find room for it) turn into publication.

    PS: I just realised before that Glastonbury is in Somerset. I have ancestors from those parts.

    PSS: If you ever want a hand with computer-ey stuff, let me know. A cup of tea or three, a hug from Mr Treadwell and whatever it is you've recently baked would be a fine exchange, I think
    xo

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    1. Marigold FairweatherMay 22, 2014 at 10:53 AM

      Thank you, Sue. I just found this message. We really must have a cuppa & a computer lesson one day soon! X

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  3. UnknownMay 22, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    I hope it works too. Your work is beautiful and you bring such joy to us. Thank you, Marigold X

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    1. Marigold FairweatherJune 3, 2014 at 8:07 PM

      Thank you Kate, it is a great joy to me to have this opportunity to share and connect. X

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