Art and religion. A longstanding combination. I've been asked to venture into felting prayer shawls by my rabbi. The idea appeals. I did some homework and learned that there is a prayer to be said and detailed instructions for tying off knots in the four corners. I have a few designs in my sketchbook. But the first actual commission to come my way that mixes religion and art is for a minister's stole. A friend of my sister-in-law is about to become a pastor. Different homework teaches me different measurements, no prescribed prayer or blessing. We have settled on a design. My requirement for myself is that I do not create without having the right mindset. This piece will be for sacred work. It doesn't matter that it is not my religion. Sacred, spiritual, blessed. Find that space in my heart and in my soul.
Meditate.
Pray.
Felt.
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