May 1, 2009
Pinch!
Cloth, Paper, Scissors just came out with their latest magazine and whose art, might I ask, graces the cover? Well, mine. This is my first article for CPS, and I think it looks pretty awesome.
Not to mention the fantastical Critter Stuffies by Diana Trout. That is a challenge I would like to partake in. They are adorable.
Holly Knott just updated my web site. Go to: Melanie Testa!
I love it.
And then we come to these.
I have not yet found my coffee shop. I keep trying. I like Naidre's. The food is great, the coffee, less strong than I like it and the atmoshere is terrific, very journal-friendly-take-your-time-comfortable. I got an americano, sat down and set up shop. It was my day to paint in my journal.
Another journaler sat two tables away. An elder couple sits between us marveling that we both chose a book instead of a computer to record our messages.
I don't know what made the woman ask but she looked at me and said, 'Do you batik?'
'Yes, I do.' I say, suprised. Do I have fiber artist, soy wax afficienado, textile diva written across my forehead?
'I put out some tjanting tools in front of the house and no one knows what they are', she says.
I double take.
I look at my coffee and say, Where are they? You are going to make me leave, just like that?"
She tells me where they are, tells me they will watch my things, and off I sprint. They were two blocks away. There is an awesome freecycle thing that happens here. When folks want to get rid of something they just put it out on the stoop or sidewalk. There is lots to be had and interesting stuff too. Books, clothing, fabric, chairs.
They were closing on thier brownstone of 42 years. I asked about Brooklyn during that time and they told me about the dock workers, called themselves 'settlers', said it has changed a lot. I bet it has! It was sweet to meet them.
So.
I have been making some headway in the friend department. The Tuesday night knit night that meets at Sweet Melissa's also has some members who meet up to knit and spin! at Brooklyn General on Friday mornings. This week, I did both. I met one magical person, whose initials are T.C. She was super fun.
And you know about the Quilting Arts Community? If not, go join!. See you there, and here!
Other things? I continue to clean house, the blog isn't quite complete, I have placed a link to 'friend' me through facebook and invite you to follow me on Twitter. As I progress through these next few months, I have some fun things planned. So join me! Look over to the right and scroll down some.