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Connected ---at least in my brain

 Right now I am working on two projects that on the face of it have no connection to one another, a baby quilt and a creation-themed tallit. However, both of these projects are getting me to use the same part of my brain. My work tends to be more symbolic and abstract rather than pictorial. The baby quilt is a memory piece and I am creating iconic books and toys from the childhood of the expectant father. So far, I have built a car, and a fire truck out of clothing that had belonged to the late grandmother of this not yet born baby. Yes, all of the loose threads have pulled to the back and knotted off. I am also building some books. The Snowy Day is nearly done. I have to add the other lights to the traffic light, and perhaps refine the face a bit. I am also nearly done with this  take on the Mr. Man books. I will be making a few more of those because they are less labor-intensive than Ezra Jack Keats's lovely work. Part of my challenge is just creating the fabric collages. Th...