ALeph’s Alphabet, the children’s book is on sale for $16.50 + postage
If you are interested, contact/email me and I will let you know when they will be available.
I’ve included currently available designs here if you desire any such things. I am open for requests to design for special occasions or events or whatever you can think of. Email if you want to know any more or have questions.
Napkins are 20x 20, placemats are 18×14. The fabric is polyester. Placemats are double layer water resistant. Napkin: $10 each; set of 4, $36; Placemats: $13 each; set of 4, $50 Mix or match Set of 4 napkins and 4 placemats: $83
Matzoh covers are single ply poly: $25
Scarves are 8mm silk habotai and are 10×40 and 16×72. The smaller scarf is $35; the larger, $50.
Headbands can be used as head covering/hairband, as a scarf or a face covering: $15
They are wide but lightweight, made from microknit 85% eco polyester/15% spandex blend fabric that is manufactured in Canada, UV resistant fabric – UPF of 50, permanent digital print
I am open for requests to design for special occasions or events or whatever you can think of. I would love to design something with you in mind and with your input. Contact me if you want to say what you like, what you wish for or, or course, what you want to order. Use the contact page, or Email to mermaidspurse70@gmail.com if you want to know any more or have questions. Subscribe and you will receives new posts, poems, images and offers.
I have been writing all my life, and my writing is me – talking to you. If you were here, I’d probably talk you to death. I listen too. And I see. This writing, talking, listening and looking is my connection to the world, where I believe we are all connected, part of the evolving and everlasting system that is our planet’s home. I’m old ( though that is not how I see myself) but still always discovering. I believe that my task in life is to learn to balance, to accept the contradictions inherent in living and to be grateful View all posts by themermaidcrone
I am really excited. I approved a proof of Aleph’s Alphabet, the alphabet book I made for my granddaughter, Aleph, about twenty years ago. It is an animal alphabet: armadillos, birds, cats, dogs, elephants, goats, hippos, iguanas…. and I am thrilled with the way the proof looks.
I worked on the publication of the book so that a child in the family or of a friend, or a friend’s friend could share my creation experience and Aleph’s, as she was involved in the original design. Those many years ago I used Adobe Illustrator and had so much fun watching shapes fill up with patterns. Transferring it to a publishing platform took many experiments and iterations – the last being the most intense (months and a lot of hair pulling and assistance from a friend – Thank you Jean Haney and Mrs. Nish). The effort expended for a relatively thin little book was intense and I whenever I was totally frustrated, I’d stop, spend many hours of embarrassing (to myself) AARP Rewards Mahjongg (AARP should be ashamed of offering addicting games to old people. Are they really trying to improve our quality of life?) before going back and trying again. I finally got it. I hope the knowledge transfers, because I am currently in the process of using the same platform to publish a book of poetry.
The Prepstein family had happily grown. As it does when generations beget descendants, we have become more distant from each other. I would like the distant second and third and grand cousins to be connected in some way to me (now the oldest of the clan) and my granddaughter (who is now, of course, also grown up) other three grandchildren and their forebears. I imagine there are children in the family I don’t know about at all. I hope that those involved will send their addresses so I can send each family a copy. I intend to exchange books with those who have sent me theirs and to children of friends I feel close to. They will also be on sale for $16.50 + postage – at book stores even – if I ever get it together to manage that.
I have found over the years that I am verrrry bad at business and promotion
I’m sharing this news with you because I am so proud of myself. I will not be hurt if you do not want a copy. However, as I already said, they will be for sale. If you are interested, contact/email me and I will let you know when they will be available.
Since I was a teenager, I have been fascinated with patterned fabric. My father had a cousin in NY who was a fabric designer and he had a shower curtain with his design on it. I thought that was the cat’s pajamas. I bought linens and towels for my hope chest – yes, hope chest, because I loved the patterns on the sheets and towels at Lord and Taylor. I had a wonderful time buying the same for the B&B (do you think that’s why I went bankrupt?) I have been a batik artist since 1971 (design on fabric again). Now that you can print your own designs on almost anything, I am experimenting with table sets – cloth napkins and place mats, scarves and other materials that suit my fancy.
I’ve included currently available designs here if you desire any such things. I am open for requests to design for special occasions or events or whatever you can think of. Email if you want to know any more or have questions.
Napkins are 20x 20, placemats are 18×14. The fabric is polyester. Placemats are double layer water resistant. Napkin: $10 each; set of 4, $36; Placemats: $13 each; set of 4, $50 Mix or match Set of 4 napkins and 4 placemats: $83
Matzoh covers are single ply poly: $25
Scarves are 8mm silk habotai and are 10×40 and 16×72. The smaller scarf is $35; the larger, $50.
Headbands can be used as head covering/hairband, as a scarf or a face covering: $15
They are wide but lightweight, made from microknit 85% eco polyester/15% spandex blend fabric that is manufactured in Canada, UV resistant fabric – UPF of 50, permanent digital print
I am open for requests to design for special occasions or events or whatever you can think of. I would love to design something with you in mind and with your input. Contact me if you want to say what you like, what you wish for or, or course, what you want to order. Use the contact page, or Email to mermaidspurse70@gmail.com if you want to know any more or have questions. Subscribe and you will receives new posts, poems, images and offers.
finding my voice 