resurrection fern

sunny, cold and a little snow

Not a bad way to end one of the most colorful Octobers on record. 

Hope came up so close to me today . I think she was starting her trick or treating a little bit early.

Okay, I just couldn't not make a snail lantern. I think it was jingle snail a gift from Jill sitting my my computer that inspired me. If you have never received one of Jill's fantastic today I saw postcards hurry on over to her blog and sign up before the spots are all taken.

Have a fun night and stay safe:)

unwrapped

After rinsing I have my two absolute favorites. 

I even have a sweet little model for one of the silk pieces I dyed. She is wearing it what we refer to in our house as the montreal style of wearing a scarf.

Amazing mathematical cauliflower!!!!!

Have a great weekend.

xo

 

braids

Braiding torn strips of vintage fabrics that I plan to use to make my medicine shields wearable. 

Edgar is still waiting for his iPad and Arwen is spying on me.

this little bundle just doesn't want to dry

Actually all the little bundles I wrapped on monday night just don't seem to want to dry indoors. I can't hang them up outside because it has been way too windy and stormy this week and all the wild animals of the town I live in seem to be frantic to collect foodstuffs for winter. Hmmmm these colorful , strong smelling berry/leaf bundles would be hard to resist.

So they are on a rack in the kitchen but it is too warm to turn on the stove and too cool to open the windows. So they sit and sit and still they are not dry. I want them to be dry before I unwrap them.

I have a feeling these fabrics are going to be amazing!! A few must do things are on my to do list and then I am going to start playing with my natural dyed fabrics. It is going to be fun.

xo

m

layered landscapes

“The soul of a landscape, the spirits of the elements, the genius of every place will be revealed to a loving view of nature.” 
~Karl Jaspers, Philosophy

                               

beautiful wayfaring souls in these landscapes 

 

 

a few more studio images

 Working double time today. First in the office and then in the studio packing up the etsy orders of the day. Thanks so much for another successful update. I will be mailing everything after work tomorrow.  All I  have for this post today is a few more images of the ever changing studio space. I really need to get some things off my desk and up on walls or shelves so I can actually use that surface.

The beaver stick arrangement in the window was inspired by Butch Anthony and his phenomenal indoor windows. 

                    

                       

I am a little too tired to post descriptions and links to things in these pictures but if you have any questions just ask in the comments and I will do my best to reply.

Last night I was making some more berry/leaf bundles. They were steamed for about an hour and now they are drying out on the porch. I think I will bring them in for the night or the raccoons may have some new fabrics to decorate with.

xo

m

peg black board

A little what to call it dilemma. Is it a peg black board or a black peg board or maybe it is actually a black board peg board. What ever you want to call it it is the latest addition to my studio in progress. A little visit to home depot, a peg board, a can of black board paint  handy little package of peg board hardware and a paint brush is all you need. Two coats of paint is all it took.

 

I plan on using this as a changing display board ( have so may ideas up my sleeve) but for now it is holding a portion of my collection of wooden spoons and vintage wooden tools.

The beautiful piece of art on the curbside rescued credenza is the first of bookhou's editions. I just framed it last night and it is feeling right at home in the studio. I do want arounna to sign it next time I pay a visit to her studio.

 

Don't forget the etsy shop update at 4 pm eastern standard time tomorrow , monday, october 25.

m

preview of the etsy shop update tomorrow

preview of the etsy shop update tomorrow, originally uploaded by knitalatte11.

Monday October 25
4 pm eastern standard time
xo
m

first snow of the season

These pictures were taken early yesterday morning and about an hour after sunrise all evidence had melted. It is actually a warmish weekend but I just wish the sun would shine a little more before grey november skies are upon us. In these pictures you may find a few absolutely perfect tiny snowflakes. Every time I spot a new one it makes me smile.

forest berries on ice :)

sneak peak at the studio

First off I need to thank Deborah and Kevin for doing such a great job of painting the room for me. I wanted it brighter because the natural light is only late afternoon sun. We used "crisp linen" as the paint color. I think it really makes the wood trim and floor appear warmer. So far the only things I had to buy for the studio are the two lamps. I purchased them on two separate occasions from Goodwill for under 10 dollars a piece.

The desk, ironing board and danish teak credenza were all curbside finds. 

Today I actually got to see it in daylight for the first time and it was good.

There are so many of my favorite things on my desk right now. I wonder if any of you see anything you recognize? I have also laid a few things out that I want to put on the wall but haven't decided where or how yet. I have had those vintage board games for decades. The native north american men pictures were from the rummage sale today. I think they were part of a wood burning kit. I have the task now of moving materials and books into this space and working on a larger inspiration board and a few surprises. Expect some more pictures very soon.

First snow this morning. A very light dusting but I just wanted to share my favorite picture of the day.

Star of wonder!!!!

xxoo

m