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Stitches Holding Me Together

 

 

 

 Are you wondering about the pics of these small art quilts that I made ages ago after I was in the accident. Making them was a part of my rehab process, not because anyone told me to, just because I wanted to see if I could. It was really important to me. I took part in an online quilt group through Fiberarts of Southern California, a group for artists with disabilities.
   Recently, I was asked to be part of a book that's in the process of being put together about quilt artists with disabilities. There are 20 or so artists whose stories will be shared. Some well known, others like me. Offering hope and inspiration for people in the world at large.

Another View

 Closer to home, here are a few other pics from my house and locally.

Patio This area extends upwards behind the casita.

Side yard closest to Camino Rincon

Gorgeous ranch on outskirts of Pecos owned by a famous person

East side of Sangre De Cristo Mountains

another mountain view

Time is flying by. And I'm still not unpacked :>( I'm making headway though. I have quite abit  more unpacked and put away.

 I've also been taking care of the insurance stuff relating to getting hit last week. In case you haven't seen my car, here's a shot of what it looked like afterwards. I was just going to the post office to pick up a package, went through the 4 way stop, before I could get all the way through, BAM! This guy wasn't paying attention, told me that he didn't see me even though it was 2:30 in the afternoon on a clear day. Driving a red volvo to boot, what's there not to see!

 I wasn't hurt, the dogs were shook up as they were riding in the back of the car. I was shook up though, so much so that I didn't even think to call the police. After picking up my package at the post office, I did go to the state patrol office and pick up the forms I need to fill out since it wasn't reported. I have uninsured motorist coverage on my auto policy, so it'll "only" cost $250 to have it fixed. And the estimate was only $2650!
Sheesh...

I'll settle for dull and boring about this point. Too much excitement for me :>)

After walking the dogs, I should have smiled but I was freezing cold

Pecos River, just down the road from where I live

   It was so cold and snowy yesterday. The roads were icy so I decided to just walk the dogs down the street. Carefully, because of the ice.
By afternoon, the sun was shining, but it wasn't any warmer.

   I've been busy unpacking, and settling in. Also, because the deadline for submitting my pics and story is looming, I had to take the time to photograph several pieces and write my story. ( 7000 words seems like a lot but once I started writing, it was easy) This is all for a book that's being published about quilt artists with disabilities. I was asked to be part of this book by Anne Copeland, who started Fiberarts of So. California. Annie has been such a help to me, my cheerleader since 2004.

  I took part in several of the art quilt challenges from this group, following my accident. The art quilts have been a big part of my recovery process.

   Back in Pecos, I'm meeting some nice folks after a rocky start. I've found a place to walk the dogs, it's on the original Route 66. I have a mailing address and a physical address, and met the mailman. I've discovered some artists locally, who I hope to connect with. It's so gorgeous around here. The National Forest and wilderness is so huge. Miles of green evergreen trees everywhere I look. I stopped by the Forest service the other day, learned some info about the forest and was given a large topo map of the area.

More unpacking today, maybe I'll get done :>) I hope so.

Moving On Part 2 House and Yard Pictures

see the porch swing tucked away on the porch? And the chili ristra hanging between the lattice?

My shabby chic casita: There's an actual fallout shelter under this building!

Ella checking out the side yard

Moving On: Pics from my new place

Main room looking into yard

Bedroom used as a living room

Fireplace in bedroom/living room

Bedroom/Living room: customs doors, shelving behind door.

Glass in LR/Br doors

main room looking into kitchen

kitchen, love the woodstove

Cabinet made by Suz's father (previous renter)

Stained glass on the upper doors

Bedroom Not sure I'll keep the bamboo

2 dressers stacked on top of each other. Suz thought this was such a perfect fit, she left it for me

remainder of closet space in BR

making up for my lack of posts.

Prayers to the Heavens

Larger view of front of Contemporary Native American Art

Taken in front of the Museum of Contemporary Native American Art

These other pictures are from Pop Gallery. Wayne Hilton from San Antonio is creating an amazing project over the next  year, Hermosos Huesos. He's creating a total of 15 Catrinas, a tribute to Posada's 100th year anniversary. which will then be shared with the public. You can see his work and plans here, Hermosos Huesos.  I was fortunate enough to see these Catrinas in person, and lucky enough to take pictures.  to click on Don't forget to click on the picture for a larger view.

I am in love with these Catrinas. Not sure exactly why. I also want you know, they are all created from recycled materials. They eventually will all have supportive structures like you see with the beautiful white Catrina.
Wayne is a sweet guy, it was a pleasure to meet him.

I know, it's been awhile. Life is going well, no complaints here. Oh wait....I forgot about my shredded tire. The other day, I loaded the dogs up to go for our hike. As I went down the road, the car was acting sluggish. I thought it was maybe the transmission, but what do I know. So I turned around to head back home. That's when it got really bad, and I thought I'd better take a look. When I walked around the car, I saw the back tire in shredded bits, darn. Thankfully I have Triple AAA. I called them and w/i the time it took me to walk the dogs home and then walk back to the car, the mechanic was there. He got the tire changed, recommended Discount Tires, as the place to go. In looking at the tire, I discovered a large screw that had punctured. So happy this didn't happen if I was on the highway.


Went to Discount Tire, the guy tells me that since this car is all wheel drive, I can't just replace just one tire. I have to have them all replaced. There's no Big O tire place here in SF. If there was, I prob could have had them match it up. So, I take a deep breathe and say, OK. It was going to take 45 mins to change the tire, so I ask him for someplace to eat as this building is on a busy highway. He recommends Horseman's Haven, which is two buildings down the road.

When I walk in, I recognise this is the real deal. Mostly men, but a few women. Southwest menu only. I had cheese enchiladas, with green chili. I've stepped it up to green chili since I've been here, with no problems. I should have listened to the waitress though when she said "Do you know this is hot" I said yes. My mistake. I was thinking it was like the other green chilis that I've eaten here. WRONG! It was the hottest chili I've ever had. Of couse, I was really hungry so I dug in. With the tortilla I had wih my meal, I made it through the enchiladas and beans. Later that afternoon though, I was regretting my decision. Big Time.

When I got back to Discount Tire, my car was just about ready to go. The sales guy told me they upgraded my tires to Perelli which are about $40 more a tire. They must not had the ones I paid for in stock, is the only thing I can figure. Since I wasn't charged any more, I was happy.

 All in all, it was 4 hours out of my day, the day I planned on going to the International Folk Art Museum. I want to share the Hermosas Huesos project and see if they'd be interested in having a show. I think today's the day to go there.