30 Days of Photographs...Day 7...Craftsman

There are so many items I could have featured for the word craftsman. Zapp Hall Antique Show is full of craftsmen and their wonderful creations. 

This display of antique sewing machines reminds me of the hard working craft which so many of our mothers and grandmothers performed routinely. Out of  necessity. Out of sense of family. Out of love. Hours and hours spent crouched over this miraculous, little machine. Feet moving the pedal. Hands turning the wheel. Mothers and wives piecing and pinning with nimble fingers. 

Thank you women everywhere. Even you poor little women slaving over machines in sweat shops. Your talent is appreciated. Such craftsmanship!

30 Days of Photography III...Day One

When Ziva asked if we were ready to participate in another Photo Noncompetion, I jumped at the chance. I should have jumped right off a cliff. Look at my blog...I haven't even had time to erase the participants for 30 Days of Photography II.

Then she asked what is the best month to start the noncontest and I chirp in with October because it is the best month of the year. Well, it is the best month of the year and now I can't enjoy it. Plus I am going to be travelling like a gypsy for half of the month of October. I hope I didn't offend any gypsy, but you guys are famous for travelling. I'm one of you. I have a gypsy soul. I just wish I had a gypsy wagon. 

I will be involved in two large antique shows which are both located in the wide, open plains of Texas. In other words, no internet access. But I'm gonna try my damndest.  

Go check out the other participants of 30 Days of Photography III here.