Laurie Chapman "Summer Wrap" at the Joyful Jewel 4-14-15

Summer Wrap
Laurie Chapman

What Laurie Chapman says about her wraps and hats:

   I use a variety of yarns from synthetic to wool. Most of my hats are my own designs, although some are from patterns I've found through the years. All my pieces are made with love and lots of good intention.

   I first started knitting at the age of 6 with my grandma. I put it away for many years and started up again in my 30's. Knitting is a meditative sport for me. 

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Erika Johnson Birchanna "Yoga Bag" at the Joyful Jewel 3-26-15

"Yoga Bag"
Erika Johnson Birchanna

The maker of this colorful and functional Yoga Bag, Erika Johnson Birchanna, is a seamstress, dancer, artist, teacher and stiltwalker.  It seems that you can see all of these qualities in the bag, including the tallness of the stilt!  In Erika's artist statement she says that "she pulls inspiration from the natural world and likes to channel that beauty and texture into practical everyday things."  These qualities are also reflected in this piece of art - in its beauty and utility.

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