You’re outta’ here!
Growing up with brothers, both older and younger, I went to a lot of baseball games. While still very young, I recall our family picnics in part of the park where T-Ball was being played – usually between my younger brother’s game and my older brother’s game. We also went to Cincinnati Reds baseball games, which were always a treat. I love baseball, so ‘you’re outta’ here!’ has a very specific meaning – you’ve ticked the umps off to the point that you cannot remain in the game… or possibly the stadium. When Sparky Anderson would argue a call and eventually become completely aggravated, he would sometimes be thrown out, which led to endless booooo’s from the crowd.
In this case, however, I’m talking about the SAQA Michigan retreat in Chesaning, at Creative Passions. It was a breath of fresh air to be around a group of others making textile art. There was happy chatter as many of us met face-to-face for the first time, the quiet hum of productivity, getting others’ input on a project, meals together, and late-night gabs. As Rosalie Dace says, “There’s nothing like being face to face, fingers on fabrics,” and she is not wrong.
If you’re not familiar with SAQA, it’s an international organization for art quilters, with tons of resources, and lots of opportunities to display your work. Check it out: this was juried into ‘A Drop of Emerald Poison’ after a call for entry from collaborating states, Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
Beth
