Ellen
$185.00
She walks close to the moon, the song of the hawk guiding her. She is filling her basket with flowers. She is pregnant with possibility. But she has known loss. She has known despair. She has known pain. She is the one who is hurting and still says to life, as poet Ellen Bass writes in The Thing Is, “Then you hold life like a face/between your palms, a plain face/no charming smile, no violet eyes/and you say, yes, I will take you/I will love you, again.” I have long loved that poem—for decades and the determination and willingness of the heart, though broken, that is willing to love again. This is a tapestry of such resilient love. You will find those words of the poem on the back of the tapestry, a gentle and encouraging reminder of your own resilience and strength, of how we can find beauty in ashes.
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Weaving Product Reviews
Ellen
Loved my visit to the farm with my 8 year old granddaughter. Sam is a great educator who welcomed Gert warmly, encouraged her and showed her just what to do to feel comfortable in the farm environment and in the fiber art studio. The visit was excellent; Both Sam and the farm are gems. It was a unique experience, that I hope becomes more known in our greater community.
It was such a happy day for us. THANK YOU!!! ♥♥♥ We both enjoyed your company and being with your lovely animals.
We loved our special time at this little farm, holding the bunny, patting the goats and seeing the studio. Sam made us feel welcome and answered all our many questions. We are coming back with friends!
The Over and Around Us tapestry is a beautiful work of art-weaving at first glance. Bright colors, both rich and soft, bright and enlivening. Full of depth of texture, and interest of added pieces, beautifully capturing the ethereal qualities of earth, air, fire and water. I was drawn to it immediately, and so happy to hang it in my sunroom, where I have enjoyed it everyday since. However, beyond it’s immediate appeal, as it has hung in my home, I have come to feel that it is not only a beautiful work of art to look at, but that it’s presence has made my house feel more of a home. Magical, grounding and inspiring. It touches my soul each day, reminding me of what I want to be connected to. It’s a magical wonder that Sam weaves so much more than fibers into her work!
When I first saw these wonderful creations, I immediately thought of them as perfect Christmas gifts for my two nieces who loved their Gramma Kay. Thank you for custom designing for them. They each sit in a prominent place in their homes.