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Working on a new Spirit Book—the base and the main part of the cradle were made a long time ago. The cotton pods have just been added. I gathered them on last year's trip to Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. Jill so kindly took me out of the city to stand under the big sky. When I looked down, I was amazed to see cotton at my feet.
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Removing the cotton bolls creates a visual transformation. A delicate and beautiful structure is revealed. I added some small beads and spent much of Friday figuring out the best way to attach them to the cradle.
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I've planned out the pages and now it's time to make holes and stitch.
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1 comment:
The cotton pods are lovely. Knowing that they are from a plant with such a long history adds resonance.
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