May Cornucopia

 

Well, that was certainly a merry merry month of May, wasn't it? At least I hope it was! Regardless, here's a cornucopia post of links to all the things I enjoyed online this past month.

 I had to look up where the "merry merry month of May" thing came from in my brain, and yes of course it's Elmer Fudd and not the 15th century poem.

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This interview with author John Green about his newest book, "Everything is Tuberculosis" was really worth listening to, and now the book is on my Libby hold list.

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This combination of two comedians I greatly enjoy, where Mike Birbiglia is interviewing Josh Johnson was super entertaining.

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I can't wait to watch this movie, "I Know Catherine, the Log Lady," which is about the actress who played my favorite character on the tv show, Twin Peaks, "The Log Lady." Yes, I absolutely went as the Log Lady for Halloween one year.

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A good illustrated breakdown on using directional prints in making Flying Geese.

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The MQG challenge this year for Windham Fabrics color palette is really great. I've got some fabrics ordered, and I'm starting in on a design.

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Another podcast to check out, Handmade History. I found this via the Folkwear newsletter as they've sponsored a couple of episodes, like this one on Indonesian Batiks.

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This artwork by Lithuanian artist, Severija Inčirauskaitė, of beautifully done embroidery and cross-stitch on cast-off rusted metal pieces is deeply affecting.

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Be sure and check out Material Girlfriends free 3-yard quilt pattern, this month's is called 3 YD Papa. Download it by June 2nd.

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Definitely on my to-watch list on Netflix, The Quilters.

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I don't know if this video will still be available in June, but just in case it is, here's a link to the on-stage interview with author Percival Everett at UCSC the day before he was announced as the Pulitzer Prize winner for his truly amazing book, James. Very enjoyable interview, deep, thoughtful and funny. Just like the book which I highly recommend reading.

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Really wonderful exhibit in Washington DC, Freedom to Be.

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Will this be the summer that I make myself a bucket hat? Maybe so, especially with this free pattern.

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Diné weaving has always fascinated me, so I enjoyed this interview with Marilou Schultz about her weaving process and adapting it to be able to make pieces that depict the intricacies of computer chips 

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