If you are reading this blog you know what I think of our voyages aboard Pandora including our trips south over the last few years on the ICW and Bahamas, Cuba the eastern Caribbean and now for several years cruising in the Mediterranean. Our decision to cruise Europe is, in part, a result of Brenda’s interest in the Classics and art, both of which are abundantly represented in the Med.
While I am relentlessly enthusiastic about our adventures, Brenda takes, shall we say, a more measured view. I am hopeful that the richness of the history of our new cruising ground will offer ample things for her to be excited about. Wish me luck.
Brenda’s blog is at http://www.argoknot.com
Wow, amazing….you rock Brenda! We want to keep hearing more about your sailing adventures along with your beautiful knitting projects. Also, would like to learn more about the fiber art you’re creating along the way. Especially exciting is how you find natural plant dyes for your fibers. Then make extraordinary works of art. I’ll be reading along as you sail along….
Lynda: So great to hear from you. I guess that you and Brenda are in touch now. It would be great fun us to connect with another fiber junkie.
Once again Brenda enlightens us about all things fiber art, most recently about the production of silk in Connecticut by means of a presenter from the Mansfield Historical Society. Wouldn’t it be fun to start a movement and get a historic silk worm farm going again; similar in spirit to the historic perfume factory in Grasse, France. Preserving history is so valuable, to learn about the specifies of different Mulberry trees and silk worms. While on tour of botanical gardens in the Northern Lakes of Italy we came upon a once silk worm farm. At one time the Northern Lakes of Milan, specifically Como, were well noted for their production of silk. But when either the wrong type of worms, or perhaps they were fed the wrong type of mulberry leaves, came about one year, all the crops were destroyed. That was in the 1800’s. I’d have to dig out some facts. There were blocks on the walls to print on the silk, patterns of brocade and other motifs fashionable for the time. Now, that area is known for printing on imported silk scarves. Also Brenda, your jacket looks fabulous on you and trust it will be finished up in no time. If not already finished up by now. So much wonderful information and rich history…..many thanks to you Brenda. Can’t wait to hear more…..
You are so nice. I passed this note along to Brenda. She will be thrilled. She gave a tapestry talk at a gallery opening yesterday.
Bob