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.
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
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.
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
It’s a bit crowded and chaotic, but everything has now been moved to my studio in the renovated barn. Planning an Open House in June ~ date TBA.
Some photos:
Hourglass and friends
Books and bags on the wall
Handmade curtains used as a space divider
Somebody's Aunt Martha waiting patiently on a clothing rack
For the past couple of days I’ve been at RenCon, a festival of fun, fantasy, and even some history. This is the mask I wore at Dark Carnevale:
A mask to bring out your inner Green Man.
Katharine Houk ~ 