Well, I have to say, it's been pretty stressful. I have pieces promised to galleries that I'm just now finishing, a catalog that I have to finish and send out and, oh yeah, get ready for the Smithsonian Craft Show!!!!!! It's quite an honor to be invited and I am tickled pink, but the only thing is: I sell wool. And the winter's over. And it's starting to get hot. Soooooo.......you think something like that will stop me? Does J Crew sell cashmere in the summer? You betca. I just push up my sleeves, unroll that bubble wrap and get to work! I must say, it was pretty challenging. I was hit with a combination sinus and ear infection. After 2 rounds of antibiotics, I'm still not feeling great so putting on that creative thinking cap was a little tough. It probably took me about 3 weeks of 'misses' before I started getting into a creative groove, and you know what? Making Spring scarves wasn't that bad. The real challenge was making them look like 'me', Felted Garden style. I wound up with over 50 styles, most of them one-of-a-kind, well, at this point anyway. This little baby pictured above is one of my favorite and will be made in other colors. Wish me luck! and if you're in the DC area, come by!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Smithsonian Here We Come!!!
Well, I have to say, it's been pretty stressful. I have pieces promised to galleries that I'm just now finishing, a catalog that I have to finish and send out and, oh yeah, get ready for the Smithsonian Craft Show!!!!!! It's quite an honor to be invited and I am tickled pink, but the only thing is: I sell wool. And the winter's over. And it's starting to get hot. Soooooo.......you think something like that will stop me? Does J Crew sell cashmere in the summer? You betca. I just push up my sleeves, unroll that bubble wrap and get to work! I must say, it was pretty challenging. I was hit with a combination sinus and ear infection. After 2 rounds of antibiotics, I'm still not feeling great so putting on that creative thinking cap was a little tough. It probably took me about 3 weeks of 'misses' before I started getting into a creative groove, and you know what? Making Spring scarves wasn't that bad. The real challenge was making them look like 'me', Felted Garden style. I wound up with over 50 styles, most of them one-of-a-kind, well, at this point anyway. This little baby pictured above is one of my favorite and will be made in other colors. Wish me luck! and if you're in the DC area, come by!
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Wow - that's quite an exciting challenge. I LOVE the featured scarf. Elizabeth - I'm so proud of you and excited to hear about all the great things going on... well except for the double bout of antibiotics. Hope you're feeling better and best of luck with the Smithsonian show!
Hi is this a nuno scarf on show or a shibori scarf
Chrissie
co-author with Clasheen on new felt book.
Yes, it's nuno....shibori is for another day:)
that is a stunning spring scarf!
I just love that scarf too. It's beautiful! Good luck at the Smithsonian show.
Absolutely magical ... the subtle variations in the depth of color is gorgeous.
Thanks all for your wonderful encouraging comments....I've been so nervous about this show, that I'm making myself crazy with doubt.
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