Handwoven with the intention of remembering my childhood creativity — made with my little self in mind. An experiment with texture, sculpture and creative expression. I’ve realized how out of touch I’ve been with Little Kate and her creativity. Sitting down to work felt like I was on a chair of thorns, that were blocking my desire to make. Likely thorns of depression, thorns of urgency to make money… it all feeds the monster that makes you lose childlike joy as an adult. When I forget Little Kate’s sense of wonder, I lose myself. And that’s why this year, I’m focusing on rooting myself back in her space. Creating work that she would like, honing a sense of wildness in experimenting with color and texture. This weaving is one I think Little Kate would like, and maybe your younger self finds comfort in this too.

Featuring a dark canyon red, dusty rose, teal, and neutral cream color story, with the smallest touches of mustard, orange and muted yellow.

This wall hanging was made with handspun art yarn, vintage yarn, cotton rope, sari silk, gold accented cotton frizz ribbon, wool roving, and soft cotton cord — all woven onto a 6” metal hoop. Woven goods will be wrapped neatly and tied with twine.

MEASUREMENT INFORMATION:

6” circular diameter — the sari silk hanger adds about 3” to the height.