Ra's Spiral Path

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A dragon branch weaving by Sarah Batchelder

Thoughts on weaving, writing, stories, and life.

  • Weaving with The Force

    Weaving with The Force

    My current work in progress is a tapestry of Grogu (aka Baby Yoda). I’m really pleased with how it’s turning out. I am learning as I am going. Each piece is unique and brings its own challenges. I’m happy with how his first hand came out. I’ve never worked with a template before. I’ve also… Read more

  • Value in Letting Go

    Value in Letting Go

    Losing that quartz crystalAt LGA securityBummed me outAt first.I’ve had that rockA long time.I found it on the shoreOf Lake CushmanWhile working that Crappy job.It was outdoorsAnd team basedSo it shouldn’t have been that bad…But it sucked.And I found this crystal And that was cool.And I’ve mostly had it on meSince then.I’ve had that rockFor… Read more

  • The Peace Book

    By Todd Parr Even though I wasn’t looking for picture books at my last visit to the library, I couldn’t help but see this one on the new books shelf. I love, love, love Todd Parr’s books for little ones (and adults). Some of my favorites include: It’s Okay to be Different It’s Okay to… Read more

  • Thank You, Breath

    Thank You, Breath

    Self love is whatCame up for meThis sessionTrust myself.Don’t listen to the naysayers.Listen to my heart.I can heal meI am worthy Of my own loveThe systems designedBy modern humansHave done me A world of harm.I can undo itAnd heal myself.I can shine brightlyFrom withinLoveAnd trustMyself. Read more

  • Moving On

    Moving On

    Oh, you.When the going gets tough,You get going.Your son had a dream recentlyThat you deserted himWhen Darth Vader showed up.You project your worst fears onto others Like only a colonizer can.I see youIn a way that youDon’t seeYourselfI know that I can’t count on you.You have made that abundantly clear.So stay away, if you can’t… Read more

  • Mistakes Were Made

    Mistakes Were Made

    The very first weaving I made on my tapestry loom was a free form piece I have hanging above my bed. It was mostly an experimentation of fibers and getting a feel for weaving. I intentionally chose fibers of various thicknesses just to see how they would go together knowing that others would likely find… Read more