The leaf pendants in your kits this month were made by a young woman named Emily. I discovered her at a small local fiber festival where she was selling her slab-work pottery at a booth with her family. I was so impressed with Emily's creativity, knowledge (both about her pottery and her other interests) and maturity. And as soon as I saw the leaf charms I knew they would be perfect for this club. I can see them used as necklaces or turned into a keychain or ornament. I hope you enjoy them!
Here is Emily's bio:
Emily Walls Ivy Meadow Farm
I am 16yrs. old, and I enjoy forming slab-work pottery. I hope you all enjoy your leaf pendants. Currently I am trying my hand at making clay beads and turning pottery on a wheel.
When not in school or making pottery, I can often be found outside with my animals. I raise German angora rabbits for their wool, which I handspin on my Ashford Traveller spinning wheel, and crochet into scarves. The mohair I spin comes from our three delightful angora goats. Ivy, my Saanen dairy goat, provides me with milk for soap and cheesemaking. My other interests include weaving rugs on a floor loom, baking, providing spinning demonstrations at local reenactments, and playing the piano. Some of my products are on display at www.artfire.com/users/ThistleDewFarms.
You can contact me at ivymeadowfarm@gmail.com
2 comments:
Wow, what an impressive set of hobbies for a 16 year old! I love my leaf I've worn it since I opened the package yesterday :D
And I love the yarn too! Can't wait to finish with my hobbity elf gloves and then I will definitely cast this on for my "sitting at home" project.
I love my leaf pendant. It is so elvish. My daughter tried to comandeer it, but I have it stashed away for now. As soon as spring really arrives in Ohio, I am wearing it!
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