Tucked in a corner at the Chatham Real Food Market Co-op you will find a small sampling of my woolen handwork. These items are made in those moments between working on the banner and taking care of my family and self.
An example is pictured below: a pair of fulled (felted) thick woolen mittens, lined with luscious, soft, purple lambswool from another sweater. The asymmetrical designs on the mittens are needle-felted. Now if we only had some snow…..
A tree, leaves, spirals, fruit, human hands – this is a detail/close-up photo of a banner I’m working on for a church. After it’s been presented (November) I’ll be able to post a photo of the entire banner.
This has been in process since May. It makes my heart sing to work with colors I love and symbols that are important to me.
Made of cotton fabrics via applique´.
Today I was awarded the Crow Worthy Award by the blogger and needle-arts wizard at Whimseytopia. For a larger view click the crow image on the right sidebar (scroll down).
She wrote:
“The Crow Worthy Award: It’s not just about attracting attention, though it is distinct enough to be identified in a crowded sidebar. Rather it is more about complimenting you who have shared your stories, photos, knowledge and, most importantly, kindness with your heartfelt blogs. It’s a way to say thank you for the funny stories, the friendship, and all those words of wisdom sent as comments and emails. . . .That’s it; just a way to say thank you, I like you, and I hope you keep writing your wonderful posts.”
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And many thanks to you, for thinking of me! Visit Whimseytopia to see the marvelous creations there.
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Lambswool and cashmere felted and semi-felted sweaters, stitched and decorated entirely by hand, a labor of love for a child or grandchild. This playful and colorful lunchbox helps keep contents warm or cold. There is a container for a stainless … Continue reading
Detail from a purple cotton stole, with a spiral flame design in gold lamé. This design can be created in whatever color scheme you wish.
Heart Chalice Spiral Flame on a purple cotton stole
Detail of the flower:
And a darker pair, with metal spirals:
Detail of the metal spiral:
In Katharine's Studio
Cosmic Temple in process in the foreground, with Moonrise With Willow visible through the fabric archway window.
This photo was taken in my new workspace.
Settling in, unpacking as I continue work on the Temple.
My thread stash is on the wall,
Part of Katharine's thread stash.
the buttons are (mostly) in their jars,
Button jars in the window
and Somebody’s Aunt Martha has found a window seat.
Aunt Martha at the window
In bits and pieces, I am finding snippets of time to play with light, energy, and new elements, as I continue work on the Temple of the Cosmos.
Cosmic Temple in progress
Katharine Houk ~ 