A note about *SOLD*

I've been contacted by several folks lately with regards to some of the items seen on this blog.  I'm so happy to be getting the exposure and interest is growing.  This pleases me tremendously. 

 

Most everyone has commented on the fact that most of what you see is marked *SOLD.*  This is because most, although not all, of what I make is custom ordered, meaning that it's sold even before it's made.  I still find that showing pictures of sold items to be helpful - I think it helps people know what options are available to them.

 

So, if you see something you like and it's marked, *SOLD,* you might still be able to have one like it!  It's nearly impossible to exactly duplicate an item due to the unique hand made quality of both the felted items and the yarns themselves.  I'm certainly happy to work hard to come close.

 

 

Jo Jo goes to work

This is a new hat that I've made for a special project. I'm glad to finally put Jo Jo to work.

 

The Bag Lady of the Midwest

Bags, bags, and more bags. I'm making a lot of them, lately. I've been so blessed to have a lovely woman take a liking to my work and she has graciously purchased several items. While it has padded my pockets just a bit, the benefit is much more than monetary: she has given me the courage and confidence to push Kohliedoscope forward. I have many ideas swimming around in my head - I'm thinking that 2006 will be a year of growth and prosperity.

Most of the bags that you see are taken from the same basic patter, that of Magic. I've done several different styles, but this particular one seems to be the biggest hit. It's a nice bag - very functional and easy to be scaled down or enlarged. But, to be honest, I'm getting antsy to design some new things.

In the coming weeks, I'm hoping to post some new designs. Feedback welcome, but remember, just like Erykah Badu says, "Keep in mind that I'm an artist, and I'm sensitive about my sh**."

Oh My God, It's Like, a Pre-Teen's Dream

Wool, Mohair, Soy Silk
*SOLD*

Dynamo Deja Vu

Wool, Mohair

*SOLD*

Kohleidoscope hits the West Coast

I met with my friend, David, today. David is the founder, owner, and artist of Ozark Handspun. After months of trying, Ozark Handspun will finally be sold in Mid-Missouri at Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe. WAHOO!

David is entering a fashion show at a yarn trade show in San Francisco in January. He will be show casing his yarns and hopes to open up exposure to Ozark Handspun (I gotta say, however, that he's doing a damned fine job of it already - selling in something like 37 states and 2 other countries!!) He has asked me to make part of the ensemble. Yep. I'll be making 2 items (which, out of respect to his business, I'll be keeping under wraps) that will go along with items he's making as well as items that my friend, Velma, is making (I think this is how it works.)

Regardless, in less than 6 months, my stuff will be on stage in California.

HOORAY!!!

JoJo the JuJu Queen

NOT a mixing bowl

The head on top of my refrigerator

If you were to walk into my kitchen you might totally freak out. Especially at night. No, I don't have creepy crawlies. I don't have bugs or other grossness. Unless you happen to consider the fact that I have a head on top of my refrigerator gross, that is.

JoJo the JuJu Queen came to live with us last week, courtesy of my friend, Karyn. She continually makes my husband jump every single night. He comes in from his nightly escape to the garage (man's world,) and as he walks into the living room, he has to walk through the kitchen where JoJo scares the bejeebers out of him, making him scream, "Sarah, will you please PLEASE find another spot for that thing!!!" This delights and humors me to no end. JoJo has found her permanent place. Heh Heh Heh.

Anyway, JoJo looks to be the holder of some good juju and not very likely to hex me with bad juju, so we treat her nicely, talk lovingly about her, and make sure she approves of the Costume of the Day. She seems to be happy, which might, in turn, make you happy.

JoJo's job is to wear hats. Yep. After I make hats and felt them, they need a place to dry. Up until JoJo moved in, this job was taken by stainless steel mixing bowls. In case you haven't ever tried it, let me be the first to tell you that a human head is decidedly not the same shape as a stainless steel mixing bowl. Enter JoJo. What this means for you is two simple, beautiful, exciting words: MORE HATS. Look for them soon. If you want one made especially for you, contact me and we can work it out!

And if, indeed, your head is shaped like a stainless steel mixing bowl, don't worry darlin', I can hook you up.