Thanksgiving 2013 is over and the house is quieter now. I am back to weaving bound rosepath (rosengång). This piece will be a table mat for next year’s Thanksgiving dinner, with the turkey pilgrims facing one side of the table. (Click HERE to see more about weaving the turkey pilgrims.) It makes sense, then, to have pilgrim men facing the other side. This means weaving the pilgrim men upside down. As I am weaving, it is difficult to determine if the upside down image is forming properly. I courageously weave on, hoping I am correctly interpreting the diagram. Faith takes courage like that.
I used Numbers on my iPad to design the bound rosepath pilgrim motif. The image is only seven squares across the graph sheet, and must be entirely symmetrical from side to side. This mere-seven-pixel-wide picture is a design challenge because of its narrow limit.
Putting our faith into action when we don’t know all the answers takes courage. It is like following the diagram when the picture doesn’t make sense. I imagine that kind of faith courage pleases our creator. It was only after I finished weaving the row of pilgrims that I thought of holding up a mirror to see the upright image. Don’t take the easy way out. Don’t shrink back. When you press into the picture with faith, your life becomes a positive reflection of your maker’s skillful design.
May you live with courageous faith.
Peace,
Karen
I am enjoying your weaving and your message, my friend. You have a special gift.
Cyndi, thank you for the very kind words! It’s such a pleasure to have you stop in and say “Hi.” I hope you’re finding time to spin and weave!
Karen,
I always enjoy your weaving and your comments. Both are very inspiring to this beginner weaver.
This piece is very beautiful!
Hi Elvie, Thank you so much for your encouraging words! I’m thrilled that you are diving into weaving. You have a lot to look forward to!
Happy Weaving,
Karen
Love your work and I so appreciate your words! Thank you
Hi Gail, Thank you so much!
Karen