The Colors Of Summer

It's a bit chilly here today with dark skies and some drizzle, but the colors of summer are popping out all around me.

Happy colors.

karen

It Is What It Is

I've decided that I'm not really interested in the acceptable standards of spinning and other fiber arts.

I love what I'm doing and how it makes me feel, so I don't really care if it's right or wrong.

It just is and I love it.

 When I first started spinning I fought the spinning wheel in an effort to make "perfect yarn".

The more I spin, the less I fight it, and now have developed a flow that keeps me in a state of ZEN.

 This little basket or "hat for Jack", is a combo of spun wool and textile strips.

I managed to get a balanced twist, but the overall look is a bit uneven.

Jack hates the camera, so his photo is blurred since he was on his way out of the room as I took it.

 A quick peek at my finished scarf that I was knitting.

It's actually prettier in person.

The color combination and texture of the fiber is quite lovely.

I'm off to card some wool.

Have a great day!

karen

Happy Heart

Sometimes when I create something people ask me, "what inspired you to make that".

Sometimes it's hard to explain.

Especially if it's a mood or a feeling that was my inspiration.

Or maybe it was an experience and it was a personal thing.

Anyway...I felt like I needed some bright happy colors.

There it is.
I needed something bright and happy.

 I used an enameled copper charm that I've had for years.

 The glass lamp work beads were made by my stepdaughter, Janice.

 Janice also made most of the beads in this bracelet.

 Bright

 Happy

 Bone and Glass

What inspires you?

karen