Big Whoop by Sara Bortz (macro-crossstitch) $145

Sara shares, “When you experience my work, I hope you feel a sense of connection with nature, a nod to history, and a spark of inspiration to look at the everyday with fresh eyes. Art, for me, is about feeling alive and engaged with the world around us, and l invite you to join me on this journey of discovery.”

“Big Whoop” – The Man and the Crane is a Japanese story about a poor man who rescued a crane after she was shot by a hunter. She turned into a women and promised if he married her that she would provide, but he must promise to trust her and not question her. When they had no food she would go to a room and ask him not to enter. She would be in there for days. After time he got curious and entered the room. Breaking his promise and trust she had in him. She left and he never saw her again.

“The Magical Highland Cow” –  A Scottish folklore about an injured cow and a man rescuing it. The man led the cow home to care for it. It turned out to be a magical cow. It provided the man with good luck for his selfless act.