Well, maybe not today. Today has been orthodontist, drug store, groceries, and waiting for the dishwasher repair man. All important, sure, but not what I really want to be doing.

But Wednesday and Thursday were exciting, all right!

Wednesday was the test “erection” for the structure at the center of our Burning Man project. We had to dodge some raindrops, and do come head scratching, but basically got to a place that answered most of our questions before we took it down again.

First two legs attached to the center point

adding the third leg

half-way there!

all eight legs on–it’s only missing the horizontal pieces that will stabilize it

And it is so beautiful! Peter has done an amazing job. The attention to detail shows in every way. There’s still some work to do on fitting the horizontal pieces and the whole thing will get six coats of clear stain before it hits the playa. But wow!

Thursday in the dye studio was a big day, too. I got two of the 6 foot banners dyed leaving only one more that size to dye. I had help from Norma and John (and his daughter, Rose, too).  I’m still hoping to get to the studio today to dye the last 6-footers. Then I can steam and wash them tomorrow and have them ready for the eager sewers.

Norma working on a design from the Swat Valley in Afghanistan

and finished

a design from the Caucasus Mountain regions

the dye studio

There is still so much to do but it is exciting to finally see the project come together. I am so grateful for our amazing and dedicated crew, and also to all my friends who have been helping out in the studio and with sewing. I’m one lucky gal.

looking up from inside the structure