Just thought you would like to read about a supermodel (!) who took a stand. I like it that she feels that her body belongs to her husband.
Go to the link here.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Embroidery - or Paint-by-numbers with thread
Lately I have appreciated the art of embroidery. It is one of my many "needlework" related hobbies, but I have always followed a pattern designed by others. For example this number (from a while back)
The pattern IS from a magazine, so there will be copyrights....
That being said, in essence, an embroidery, whether cross-stitch or tent-stitch (petit-point) or more elaborate stitches, are really Paint-by-numbers as can be seen in this picture (since all threads come coded with a number DMC 7402 for example):
Although both examples are fairly recent, embroidery has a long history, that according to some websites dates back to the Iron Age. I am more intruiged by the use of embroidery in the Bible, where gold-thread was used for the robes of Kings. I wish I could see an example of this type, just simply because embroidery is so fragile and does not usually last. I can find only historic military uniforms embroidered with gold thread that would give me an idea of what it looked like.
The veil in the temple also was embroidered with blue, purple and scarlet (all very expensive colours - as blogged about previously under the series of All the Colours of the Rainbow). How fitting that no expense was spared for God's temple.
But jsut like an embroidery takes shape, so our lives are taking shape as God forms and transforms it. Often the analogy is that our lives are a tapestry that we see from the back, where things seem quite messy. But, when we are with Him in heaven, we can see the beautiful picture that He has created from the mess of this world. An example - the same embroidery (tapestry) seen from the back and then from the front.
This shows, that no matter how messy our lives get, He can create a beautiful picture.
That being said, in essence, an embroidery, whether cross-stitch or tent-stitch (petit-point) or more elaborate stitches, are really Paint-by-numbers as can be seen in this picture (since all threads come coded with a number DMC 7402 for example):
The veil in the temple also was embroidered with blue, purple and scarlet (all very expensive colours - as blogged about previously under the series of All the Colours of the Rainbow). How fitting that no expense was spared for God's temple.
But jsut like an embroidery takes shape, so our lives are taking shape as God forms and transforms it. Often the analogy is that our lives are a tapestry that we see from the back, where things seem quite messy. But, when we are with Him in heaven, we can see the beautiful picture that He has created from the mess of this world. An example - the same embroidery (tapestry) seen from the back and then from the front.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
An apology
My dearest readers (and followers, and searchers)
My humble apologies for not updating for such a long time (well, in the blog-sphere at least). I was busy with writing a Masters Thesis and that does take quite a bit of time.
New post to be up by the end of the week (promise)
My humble apologies for not updating for such a long time (well, in the blog-sphere at least). I was busy with writing a Masters Thesis and that does take quite a bit of time.
New post to be up by the end of the week (promise)
Thursday, March 17, 2011
A Right Royal Wedding
Everyone is talking about it. The date is almost here, and just like in the 80's, every woman is going to be glued to a television screen to watch Kate walk down the aisle. Discussions are going to be held about the dress, the shoes, the accessories, the veil, the kiss and somewhere Prince William is also going to get a mention.
Let's backtrack a bit. Royals used to be the trensetters, so much so that peasants were not allowed to wear certain items or fabrics or styles. The most famous princess of the 20th century was Princess Diana. She carried herself with poise, grace an feminity that caught the attention of the world. She set a trend for cerise pink and red to be worn together. And who still remembers her "black sheep" jumper? But most importantly, her evening wear set trends for many a prom dress (matric-ball) and many a bridesmaid and bride found herself dressed in puff-sleeves and bows. Althought the Brittish royals are in the media, they have not managed to set the trends since Lady Diana.
If we go back to the beginnings of kingship, it becomes clear that what we see as Kingdoms today are nothing more than one in name, not one in power. A King was considered to be the most powerful person in a country and got to rule often by taking over territories from others. Waging war was part and parcel of their lives. In exchange for protecting their subjects and gaining land for them, they were obligated to provide him with produce of the country. Yes, admittently, this was also often abused and either the subjects rebelled or someone within the king's household usurped the throne by assassinating the king.
Because Kings were honoured by other kings, queens and rulers, they amassed treasured beyond imagination. These included clothing, spices, gold, silver, pearls and precious stones. The clothing was of the finest linen, with gold thread woven into the fabric or dyed with purple (indigo). Marriages were entered into to seal a deal with a rival or ally. Certainly seldom were they for love. What a different picture we see in the upcoming wedding.
So, what does this have to do with this blog. Many of you will already know where I am heading, so here goes.....
If we, as Christians are considered royalty, what trends are we supposed to set, and what do our weddings look like? Are we focussed on worldy rends or do we advocate something else? Are our weddings about brides, dresses and food or are they about something bigger?
Please understand me correctly. I am not saying that we cannot buy luxurious clothing or splurge on certain items from time to time. It depends obviously on your stewadship and what motivation you have in spending lots of money. Is the motivation to be different, to be sexy, to be attractive or are there other reasons? Are we drawn by the advertising of a particular brand? Ultimately we need to ask ourselves if these things affect our relationship with Jesus and whether we are still behaving like a royal family.
Weddings are supposed to be about the union between a man and a woman, who make a promise before God to live a certain way. Yes, there is a dress, there's a bride and of course there is a celebration, but these are not the most important. We celebrate these things, because they point to another relationship and an upcoming wedding which will outshine the one in April a millionfold. We will be the bride and HE the bridegroom and there will be a dress of white, fine linen and there will be a celebration so magnificent that we cannot imagine it right now.
Let's backtrack a bit. Royals used to be the trensetters, so much so that peasants were not allowed to wear certain items or fabrics or styles. The most famous princess of the 20th century was Princess Diana. She carried herself with poise, grace an feminity that caught the attention of the world. She set a trend for cerise pink and red to be worn together. And who still remembers her "black sheep" jumper? But most importantly, her evening wear set trends for many a prom dress (matric-ball) and many a bridesmaid and bride found herself dressed in puff-sleeves and bows. Althought the Brittish royals are in the media, they have not managed to set the trends since Lady Diana.
If we go back to the beginnings of kingship, it becomes clear that what we see as Kingdoms today are nothing more than one in name, not one in power. A King was considered to be the most powerful person in a country and got to rule often by taking over territories from others. Waging war was part and parcel of their lives. In exchange for protecting their subjects and gaining land for them, they were obligated to provide him with produce of the country. Yes, admittently, this was also often abused and either the subjects rebelled or someone within the king's household usurped the throne by assassinating the king.
Because Kings were honoured by other kings, queens and rulers, they amassed treasured beyond imagination. These included clothing, spices, gold, silver, pearls and precious stones. The clothing was of the finest linen, with gold thread woven into the fabric or dyed with purple (indigo). Marriages were entered into to seal a deal with a rival or ally. Certainly seldom were they for love. What a different picture we see in the upcoming wedding.
So, what does this have to do with this blog. Many of you will already know where I am heading, so here goes.....
If we, as Christians are considered royalty, what trends are we supposed to set, and what do our weddings look like? Are we focussed on worldy rends or do we advocate something else? Are our weddings about brides, dresses and food or are they about something bigger?
Please understand me correctly. I am not saying that we cannot buy luxurious clothing or splurge on certain items from time to time. It depends obviously on your stewadship and what motivation you have in spending lots of money. Is the motivation to be different, to be sexy, to be attractive or are there other reasons? Are we drawn by the advertising of a particular brand? Ultimately we need to ask ourselves if these things affect our relationship with Jesus and whether we are still behaving like a royal family.
Weddings are supposed to be about the union between a man and a woman, who make a promise before God to live a certain way. Yes, there is a dress, there's a bride and of course there is a celebration, but these are not the most important. We celebrate these things, because they point to another relationship and an upcoming wedding which will outshine the one in April a millionfold. We will be the bride and HE the bridegroom and there will be a dress of white, fine linen and there will be a celebration so magnificent that we cannot imagine it right now.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Lyrics in line with this blog
Thanks to Barlowgirl for addressing this issue:
Clothes
Clothes aren't what they used to be
They don't seem to fit you and me anymore
Modesty is the door
Flaunting what we've got and more is in
Yeah it's in
They're saying
Don't ask why just wear what we say
You'll look like a model if you'll only obey
To get the attention, just do what we say
Pay so much for clothes so small
Was that shirt made for me or my doll?
Is this all I get?
I looked so hot but caught a cold
I was doing just what I was told
To fit in
We're saying let's ask why
Don't wear what they say
Don't want to be a model
They can't eat anyway
That kind of attention will fade with the day
Clothes that fit are fine
Won't show whats mine
Don't change my mind
I'll be fine
taken from http://www.elyrics.net/read/b/barlowgirl-lyrics/clothes-lyrics.html
Clothes
Clothes aren't what they used to be
They don't seem to fit you and me anymore
Modesty is the door
Flaunting what we've got and more is in
Yeah it's in
They're saying
Don't ask why just wear what we say
You'll look like a model if you'll only obey
To get the attention, just do what we say
Pay so much for clothes so small
Was that shirt made for me or my doll?
Is this all I get?
I looked so hot but caught a cold
I was doing just what I was told
To fit in
We're saying let's ask why
Don't wear what they say
Don't want to be a model
They can't eat anyway
That kind of attention will fade with the day
Clothes that fit are fine
Won't show whats mine
Don't change my mind
I'll be fine
taken from http://www.elyrics.net/read/b/barlowgirl-lyrics/clothes-lyrics.html
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
The Princess Print
This is probably the only print I would buy for a little girl. I find this so appropriate for every Christian woman. We are daughters of the KING of the Universe and thus are princesses. Do we behave like royalty?
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Updates
No, none yet. I have been busy getting my Masters Proposal together and my head is filled with "Multimodal Literacy" and "Semiotic Chains" and some such things. If these terms do not make sense, don't worry, it's all about meaning-making. Actually the translation process from design to finish garment in the three major subjects in a Diploma in Fashion.
That being said, more God-related fashion-y stuff will follow soon. I have not run out of ideas yet. I am just not sure which direction to go - sub-cultures or accessories or current trends. Leave a comment and I will take it from there.
That being said, more God-related fashion-y stuff will follow soon. I have not run out of ideas yet. I am just not sure which direction to go - sub-cultures or accessories or current trends. Leave a comment and I will take it from there.
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