Book review-Contemplative Crochet
April 6, 2009 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under book review, crochet
Contemplative Crochet: A Hands-on guide for interlocking faith and craft by Cindy Crandall-Frazier
is a lovely book, that is indeed true to it’s title: It is deeply contemplative.
photo by Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
Cindy Crandall-Frazier has written meditations that are linked to key issues in the life of anyone who is looking for ways of deepening their spiritual path.
Ms Crandall-Frazier writes from the perspective of being a Quaker, and her book reflects the gentleness and respectful approach to life of the Quaker’s path.
The book has 10 chapters. In each one there is an exploration of a spiritual concept, and musings about artists who are embodying those themes in their lives and work.
In each chapter, there is also a simple project that is meant to be created in a spirit of connection to the Divine Presence. As a finished object, it acts as a reminder of that spiritual process.
I highly recommend this book – in fact, I am one of the people on the back of the book who wrote endorsements for it before it was published.
My one disappointment with the book? That the publishers chose to print it in black and white and not in color.
One of the main strengths of crochet is that it is painterly, and by loosing the ability to see the works in the book in color, we loose a great deal of the impact that they should be conveying.
Lovely book, though…. so full hooks up to Cindy Crandall-Frazier!
If you have felt that the work of your hands is connected to your heart and spirit, you will definitely resonate with Contemplative Crochet.
I dearly love your blog, Noreen, and I have several of your creative books. I have decided to nominate you for the KreativBlogger Award. Please check out “My Awards” post on my blog for more information.
Brenda Myers
http://loomlady.blogspot.com
Thank you so much, Brenda!
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This is so kind of you
Your finger puppet is adorable!