Today, Maria is making some limited edition “Back Porch Potholders,” featuring  our “Books” sign, Flo, our barn cat in her wooden box, and the red hen, who loves to join her there. The barn cats and chickens have taken over our porch.

This is a touching and peaceful and meditative potholder, Maria has sold her potholders all over the world, a kind of friendly, re-invented and utilitarian art form, although I am told most people hang them on walls rather than cook with them. I love the simplicity and affection woven into this new potholder.

And also the nod to books, important around here.

Maria is re-inventing the art form in a way, the potholders are very utilitarian but also quite friendly and unpretentious. Our lives and are art are no longer separable, and we have accepted that, and making the most of it. I think the artist is making a small number of these potholders (such things are secret here, and not discussed with me) and they will cost $25 plus shipping. The Back Porch Potholders will soon be going up for sale on Maria’s website, fullmoonfiberart.com.

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