Tag Archives: Handiwork as meditation

Why not make something?

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Art for Housewives

So why not make something? Handwork is a form of meditation. The focused attention keeps your mind from getting caught in the labyrinth of thought. related: Why crafting is good for mental health + What is Entropy?…”Systems can only maintain organization … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Drawings & Paintings | Tagged crafting, drawing, entropy, Handiwork as meditation | 2 Comments

Marisa Ramirez and her Soft Jewellery.

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Art for Housewives

Recently, I discovered the delightful work of Marisa Ramirez. It is so happy and playful that I asked Marisa if she would write something about herself and her work for my blog. Fortunately, Marisa accepted but she writes in Spanish … Continue reading →

Posted in People | Tagged Brooches, crochet, Handiwork as meditation, Marisa Ramirez, soft jewellery, soft sculpture, Working with your hands | 2 Comments

Tittin Rinde, re-adornment and fabric charms

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Art for Housewives

ART FOR HOUSEWIVES has provided me the opportunity to come in contact with many interesting, animated and exciting people. One such person is my Blog Buddy, Tittin Rinde. We met via our blogs, hers being BACKTRACKING SLOWLY. Tittin is a … Continue reading →

Posted in People | Tagged charm bracelets, fabric charms, Grey Pearl Studio, Handiwork as meditation, Hands, Recycled jewellery, Tittin Rinde, Working with your hands | 4 Comments

Doilies and Huipiles

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Art for Housewives

Doiley Bags for Produce Tutorial….. There are various outdoor markets here in Rome that sell second hand clothing and, if one is lucky, also sell second-hand linens including doilies or, as they’re called in Italian, “centrini” (“small centers” probably because … Continue reading →