Janene in our Yahoo group wrote: "I like this Zen thing. I didn't know it had a name." Which got me thinking... "Zen" comes from a form of Buddhism, in which meditation, intuition, and self-contemplation can bring about enlightenment, rather than faith and devotion. So, my idea of Crafting Zen comes from enjoying the process, without pre-conceived notions of the outcome, rather than being perfectionistic about the technique. The resulting craft/product teaches us about our own sense of intuition, and gives us fodder for awareness and insight. And, in the literal sense, 'crafting' is a synonym for "making"... so we really are creating our own enlightenment. Craft on, indeed!
Jenny's Favorites
Crafty Books
- Amazon.com: Painted Prayers: Books: Jody Uttal
- From Mud to Music by Barry Hall
- Amazon.com: Fantastic Fabric Folding: Innovative Quilting Projects: Books: Rebecca Wat
- Amazon.com: Quilting Your Memories: Inspirations for Designing With Image Transfers: Books: Sandy Bonsib
- Amazon.com: Beginner's Guide to Embroidered Boxes: Books: Janet Edmonds
- Amazon.com: Threadplay With Libby Lehman: Mastering Machine Embroidery Techniques: Books: Libby Lehman
- The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide From A to Z
I am interested in the info for the October 20, 21, 22 2006 at Lakeside, Ohio
Thank you!
Posted by: Sharon | July 17, 2006 at 11:44 AM