This
was a happy accident and totally unintentional.
During
the summer months I downloaded few online classes from various sources and
various fields (sewing, knitting, polymer clay, cake baking - to name just a
few). One of those classes was Knit Brilliant Beads by Betsy Hershberg.
I
love her jewelry, learned a great deal from this class but somehow bead-knitting
was not my thing, not at the moment anyway. I love her enthusiasm and love of the craft, her eye for detail is amazing and the final results simply gorgeous. Many times when I am taking a class, I am not always that interested in
the featured craft, but I enjoy the
creative energy that is involved in teaching and I always get very inspired and
many new ideas.
And I did walk away with something. I could not get rid of the idea of making beads, but I did not know what kind of beads. I made few knitted ones with embroidery
on them, but something did not feel right. For a while I thought about
polymer again, but then one day I grabbed a bit of fleece and made a felt bead.
The bead is not the usual light bead when made of plain wool but it is quite
heavy since it has a wood bead inside. While I was embroidering it, I stuck a
long needle through it to have something to hold on to when embroidering, and
then I showed it to my daughter (who loves all kinds of tops) how
well the woolen/wood bead whirled and then I realized that this bead would make
a good spindle. After a few hours with a knife and a wooden stick, my very first spindle
was born.
I
am totally charmed by it. It feels old and warm. I might make another one...
As
I am looking out of the window, it is grey and the wind is picking up.
We are supposed to get heavy snowfall today, the weather forecast said
8"/20cm, but so far we have had some rain only. I wonder if we really are
getting lots of snow today.
Before
I go, let me show you a piece of dog art.
Ruusu made this image yesterday on
our daily stroll. If you look closely at the picture, you can see a tail and
legs and almost ears. She loves snow and even when there is very little, she has to make angels.
Wool
with you,
Lene
Everything you touch converts in something beautiful...have a good week!
ReplyDeleteLove the dog snow angel!
ReplyDeletegreat doggy snow angel....I showed the hubs he got a kick out of it:)
ReplyDeleteYour spindle was very beautiful, but my day was made by the snow angel. Hope your day is lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou make the most beautiful things-- I love the spindle and what a unique idea! And obviously Ruusu has a creative streak as well.
ReplyDeleteMelody
Doggie Angel!!!! I love it! That is a terrific spindle, I might try to make one myself:)
ReplyDeleteawwww! you are so much fun to read! that totally made my day.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Ooo I love the dog art. It reminds me of cave art!
ReplyDeleteThe spindle is brilliant. I think you're on to something.
ReplyDeleteRuusu's snow angel took my breath away. Looks like he's running.
ReplyDeleteClever felted spindle!
Your spindle is lovely. And the dog's snow angel is simply perfect!
ReplyDeletemk
I love your drop spindle, so cute! I haven't spun on mine in years but reading your post is inspiring...i just might have to dig it out! :)
ReplyDeletePam over from Gingerbread Snowflakes told me about your blog. I was wondering if you'd be interested in guest blogging on my blog (the Pickled Herring) for a series I do every year in December called Scandinavian Christmas. If you'd be interested, please email me and I will send you more details. :) Kathryn.Pickledherring@gmail.com
Thanks! :)
You have the most beautiful sense of art. Although I have always appreciated the natural environment, I am always inspired to stop and notice just a little more when I read your blog.
ReplyDeleteNow, if only I would have your original creative instincts!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful work...and your dogs' work :)
The doggie snow angel is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAre you snowed in?
ReplyDeleteI miss your blog reports and the inspiration from your charming hand work. Some small quilted items and knitting is on my holiday to-do list. Wonder of wonders, it's actually being finished in a timely manner!
The Lene effect??
ChinaDoll003
Loveley spindle!
ReplyDeleteI have to try that....