Fear not, we are back in the workshop again, but I thought I would share some other pretty things while the soaps set up….
Those who know the Crafter, know her proclivity for all things ‘artisan’.
ar·ti·san [ahr-tuh-zuh n]
noun
1. a person skilled in an applied art ; a craftsperson.
2. a person or company that makes a high-quality, distinctive product in small quantities, usually by hand and using traditional methods
adjective
3. pertaining to or noting high-quality, distinctive products made in small quantities
We simply love everyday usable, wearable art. So you can imagine our delight at this incredible gift from our talented knitting friend, Julie. The fiber is from
Koigu: a 100% merino wool paired with a premium handpainted merino yarn, and truly a work of incredible craftsmanship! Get an eyeful:
It is perfectly weighted to drape over the shoulders and not roll off
Just take a close up look at the awesome workmanship…
drooling yet?
Yes, she is gifted…. And all mine (says the spinner to the knitter)! The Crafter wears it non-stop. It keeps out the Northern chill and makes her feel faaaabuulous!
Now we will have Julie have a go at the merino/seacell handpainted
Miss Babs blend we finally plied:
Merino 70% Seacell 30% on the swift.
Shiny lovely skeins….
Next up on the wheel, a fabulous merino, bamboo and tussah silk roving we are anxious to spin….
One more brag-worthy artisan piece to share with you. This time, I bring you a Yellowknife handmade parka. This was a gift from the Crafter’s hairy half and progeny, who chose the stunning felt colour and the incredible ring seal and silver fox hood trims just for Mummy (methinks the darling daughter had the majority of input here).
Warm cuddly parka, handmade in Yellowknife
front dog detail
Yes…, you can fit and entire sled dog team and toboggan across the Crafter’s rear end!
Silver fox detail…. soooooo warm when it blows 40 below!
There you go, a little eye-candy until we can get some new product pics up. Back to the workshop!
