Monday, 2 January 2012

Beadery ~ Call me! iPhone holder



I love the challenge of creating original custom pieces that people will cherish.

This iPhone case was a commissioned work.  The lovely young lady asked for earthy colours, with burgundy, brown, and cream.  She has excellent taste as it proved to be a great combination!

The material is brain-tanned deer, seed beads, and a caribou antler button.

Tuesday, 27 December 2011

Beadery ~ Gifts





I made this bag for my maman with brain-tanned deer-hide, extra-tiny seed beads, and a sari.  
It is similar to the bag that I purchased from the Tlicho Online Store (check them out!) that she admired.  This was my most challenging sewing project to date, and I am pleased I could make it with love for someone I love so dearly.

Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Beadery ~ Catch your Dreams



This dreamcatcher was commissioned by a friend.

It is made with brain-tanned deer hide, real sinew, and snowy owl feathers.

Friday, 2 December 2011

Weird Woolies ~ My sheep


Here is one of the gentle giants who generously (read copiously) 
donates fur to be recycled into beautiful yarn.

Monday, 14 November 2011

Weird Woolies ~ BOOM mittens!


100% Moose hair, 100% recycled, 100% Yellowknife.


You're walking down the street
You see a hairy dog
What're you gonna do?
BOOM mittens!

A friend of mine has a giant Newfoundlander dog named Moose.  After she washes him, she combs out his long fur and gives it to me!  I spun his fur into the most lovely, soft, and slightly haloed yarn.  I then knit a super warm & wonderful pair of mittens
(and no, they don't smell like dog).

It takes a whole community to make art.

Thanks to:
Moose (for growing the fur), Tina (for doing all the grooming!),  Caroline (for teaching me to spin), Maman (for teaching me to knit), Ryan (for taking the photo),
and Pirjo (for wearing them!).

Beadery ~ Sparkly Ornament


Commissioned
100% Swarovski Crystal Ornament

Wednesday, 9 November 2011