I am so glad to have one of your / Margery’s beautiful small, brooches. I have her in an old silver frame under a small glass dome and I look at it every day. It was a present from my partner of 25 years who sadly passed away last May. This gift is also a memory of love, endings, beginnings and all the threads that punctuate a life well lived.❤️
I admire your moving on when the time is right. Your beautiful brooches are now a record of an artistic phase, gone but never to be forgotten. Don't throw Margery away! One day she will be in an art museum, next to the incredible variety of your work. I think I would like to write a book about you for the art world. And for the children...💙
Cathy, I’m happy for you and for all of us to have had the privilege of experiencing the particular era that has now come to an end. A new door has opened - I look forward to your hand-stitching, which is every bit as luxurious as your machine-stitched portraits. Your art, writings, and way of thinking seem to be very much in touch with the energies of the world - both big and small. I appreciate the “Second Coming” reference. As one who does not lack conviction, I thank you for your work - it helps fortify the center.
Thank you for reading Sheila - yes it is a big change, in many ways. I am so used to seeing Margery sitting on the desk and now there is no machine - but lots of other things ready for me to sort through.
I am grateful to have one of your embroidery pieces of Sisters. It reminds me so much of my Twin whom I lost three years ago to Early-Onset Alzheimer's. Thank you again for this gift xo. Katie
I’m sorry to hear about Margery. I find your acceptance of this end of an era admirable; and I think it illustrates the beauty of having many outlets in one’s creative practice.
Thanks for sharing about Margery’s retirement Cathy …… maybe she might like to sit quietly and help you display the artwork you continue to create …… sending love to yourself and Margery xx
I’m so very glad I got one of your beautiful brooches when I did, Cathy. I’ve always wanted another, or even a larger embroidered picture, but I’m so bad at remembering timed sales, so it never happened, and now never will. I will treasure mine even more. Whenever I wear it, I get such lovely comments and enjoy introducing you to new people! I’m in awe of your creativity. X❤️X
Fare thee well, Margery. Who could wish for more than a life well stitched and a retirement beneath a dusted hood, memories of all the crosses and chains and runnings and blankets swirling and settling and carrying you away to eventual rest?
This might seem odd, but I am sad at hearing that you and Margery will no longer be working together and sharing your incredible creations. Is that an empathetic feeling as to how you might be adjusting to this difference, I wonder? I was initially fascinated by your stitching work in magazines in the pre social media world. And then discovered all your other art-making online. I am grateful to have an embroidery brooch I finally got from you a few years back. It was always tricky to figure out the timing and then attempt to be fast enough to win one. I really look forward to your continued sharing and success as you move forward. It does seem like there comes a day when we must figure out where we really want to spend our creative energy.
Thank you Robin, I am not sad but the ending is bittersweet. I hope to develop new ideas in stitch and am devoting an amount of time each week to this. It is different now Margery is no longer ready and waiting on the desk, but I feel sure new stitching by hand is the way forward. Thank you always
I think Margery knew her time had come; a decision the two of you quietly made together. I’m grateful to have a few of your creative endeavours with her. Also, your Pollen Yellow has me thinking of delicious, gently sunken cakes and that fine line of when something is too much or enough. I tend to happily cross the line of enough. xx
Thank you Deborah for your thoughtful response to my notes.... I am grateful for your response to Pollen Yellow - the line of enough is such a subjective thing x
I am glad you enjoyed reading and especially good to know how you love the Yeats poem - written so many years ago but feels relevant for today. Thanks also for your kindness re: Margery xx
RIP Margery. As the saying goes, "All good things come to an end." But those wonderful images will be even more treasured now. Do you have any idea how many you and Margery made together?
I am so glad to have one of your / Margery’s beautiful small, brooches. I have her in an old silver frame under a small glass dome and I look at it every day. It was a present from my partner of 25 years who sadly passed away last May. This gift is also a memory of love, endings, beginnings and all the threads that punctuate a life well lived.❤️
Thank you Carole for sharing with me/us your brooch story - I am humbled and grateful to you. My best wishes always
I admire your moving on when the time is right. Your beautiful brooches are now a record of an artistic phase, gone but never to be forgotten. Don't throw Margery away! One day she will be in an art museum, next to the incredible variety of your work. I think I would like to write a book about you for the art world. And for the children...💙
Thank you Nancy! Margery is safely stored away and will always have a space at home. I appreciate your lovely comment.
Oh, Margery…. 🕊️
Cathy, I’m happy for you and for all of us to have had the privilege of experiencing the particular era that has now come to an end. A new door has opened - I look forward to your hand-stitching, which is every bit as luxurious as your machine-stitched portraits. Your art, writings, and way of thinking seem to be very much in touch with the energies of the world - both big and small. I appreciate the “Second Coming” reference. As one who does not lack conviction, I thank you for your work - it helps fortify the center.
Thank you Colee for your thoughtful and supportive words, I really do appreciate your kindness.
Well, that is a big shift for you, Cathy, retiring Margery, but you know when the time is right. Moving forward, as is life.💕
This haunts me: “You’ll have to excuse me, he says,
I like to keep my socks on.”
Thank you for reading Sheila - yes it is a big change, in many ways. I am so used to seeing Margery sitting on the desk and now there is no machine - but lots of other things ready for me to sort through.
I am grateful to have one of your embroidery pieces of Sisters. It reminds me so much of my Twin whom I lost three years ago to Early-Onset Alzheimer's. Thank you again for this gift xo. Katie
Thank you Kathryn, I am most grateful to you and am glad you have the embroidery piece. So very much appreciated.
I’m sorry to hear about Margery. I find your acceptance of this end of an era admirable; and I think it illustrates the beauty of having many outlets in one’s creative practice.
Thank you, very much appreciated. I do feel grateful to have various 'departments' in my creative life.
Thanks for sharing about Margery’s retirement Cathy …… maybe she might like to sit quietly and help you display the artwork you continue to create …… sending love to yourself and Margery xx
Thank you Cherry, much appreciated xx
I’m so very glad I got one of your beautiful brooches when I did, Cathy. I’ve always wanted another, or even a larger embroidered picture, but I’m so bad at remembering timed sales, so it never happened, and now never will. I will treasure mine even more. Whenever I wear it, I get such lovely comments and enjoy introducing you to new people! I’m in awe of your creativity. X❤️X
Thank you Alison and so very much appreciated! I am so glad to know x
It is always enjoyable to potter round your wonderful creative world Cathy.
Thank you for visiting my world Shelagh, I am most grateful x
Fare thee well, Margery. Who could wish for more than a life well stitched and a retirement beneath a dusted hood, memories of all the crosses and chains and runnings and blankets swirling and settling and carrying you away to eventual rest?
Thank you Rebecca for your lovely words
This might seem odd, but I am sad at hearing that you and Margery will no longer be working together and sharing your incredible creations. Is that an empathetic feeling as to how you might be adjusting to this difference, I wonder? I was initially fascinated by your stitching work in magazines in the pre social media world. And then discovered all your other art-making online. I am grateful to have an embroidery brooch I finally got from you a few years back. It was always tricky to figure out the timing and then attempt to be fast enough to win one. I really look forward to your continued sharing and success as you move forward. It does seem like there comes a day when we must figure out where we really want to spend our creative energy.
Thank you Robin, I am not sad but the ending is bittersweet. I hope to develop new ideas in stitch and am devoting an amount of time each week to this. It is different now Margery is no longer ready and waiting on the desk, but I feel sure new stitching by hand is the way forward. Thank you always
I think Margery knew her time had come; a decision the two of you quietly made together. I’m grateful to have a few of your creative endeavours with her. Also, your Pollen Yellow has me thinking of delicious, gently sunken cakes and that fine line of when something is too much or enough. I tend to happily cross the line of enough. xx
Thank you Deborah for your thoughtful response to my notes.... I am grateful for your response to Pollen Yellow - the line of enough is such a subjective thing x
Cathy ..I love the pollen yellow story..and have always loved that Yeats poem..and say it to myself very often!
I don’t know what to say about
Margery!!! But she has so earned her retirement and is no doubt resting peacefully:);)
..as my daughter often says..this too will pass..and that is life.. and we will have even more of your treasures to look forwards too every Sunday! Xx
Thank you Ursula, always much appreciated!
I am glad you enjoyed reading and especially good to know how you love the Yeats poem - written so many years ago but feels relevant for today. Thanks also for your kindness re: Margery xx
I wanted to share the Blackbird poem (ie restack) but couldn't. However I will listen to Turning the Page podcast-sounds right up my alley!
Thank you for your comment Delia - not sure why you could not quote from the post, I shall look into that
I could have restacked other parts of your post, just not the blackbird poem. Something about the layout I suspect
If you ever felt so inspired, I think your poetry and some of your art would work really well together in a zine or chapbook.
Thank you - I have published several zines over the years
RIP Margery. As the saying goes, "All good things come to an end." But those wonderful images will be even more treasured now. Do you have any idea how many you and Margery made together?
Thank you Marilee - indeed. I don’t know how many stitched works we made together but including brooches it must be in the hundreds