A view out the studio window on April Fools’ Day:
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The fire warms me as I work.
Studio Snow Day
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Rabbits
Made (from felted sweaters) in anticipation of a visit from granddaughters.
These rabbits were adapted from a design by Helen Philipps, in her book Simple Sewn Gifts. She used linen, cotton, embroidery floss and polyester stuffing; I used lambswool and cashmere felted sweaters, wool stuffing, needle-felted features, and I added tails (one per rabbit).
The girls discovered their dollies would fit in the rabbits’ straps: Voila! Bunny-carriers!
A sneak peek at a book
While working on a tunic, the Temple of the Cosmos, and planning for a chasuble and preaching stole, I have been sneaking moments here and there to work on a book I’m creating.
Above is the beginning of the “Earth” page. It is made from a repurposed children’s board book, assembled with a collage of maps, a salvaged library pocket, paper napkins, ink-jet images, stamps (rubber and postage), and more. The page is not done yet, so watch for another post – I cannot guarantee when that day will come. It’s a busy time in the studio!
And for fun:
Repurposed Felted Sweaters = Lunchbox!
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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
Heart Chalice Spiral Flame
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
You never know when you might need it…
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Winter in the Studio
This morning’s view out the studio windows:
A studio companion, handmade from felted woolen sweaters:
If you are in the vicinity of Columbia County, NY, and wish to visit my studio, email kjh@sanctuarywithoutwalls.com to set up an appointment.
Fingerless Gloves: light and dark
Two more sets of fingerless gloves handmade from felted woolen sweaters:
Detail of the flower:
And a darker pair, with metal spirals:
Detail of the metal spiral:
More gloves
Another pair of handmade fingerless gloves, felted lambswool. Soft!
Katharine Houk ~ 