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Two Small Bud Vases

Curvy Cup: brown and purple

Large Leaf Vase

Here’s what they look like after they’ve been fired. The light box really makes them look pretty, no?
Shiny and new. I’m in love with these. More to come . . .

I’m working on some new designs. A reincarnation of older designs. This picture shows the pots after painting and carving, waiting on the shelf for bisque firing. The faint blue lines aid in keeping the design straight, are temporary and disappear after the first firing.

Here’s Lil and her new best friend. Here’s a girl who takes her fruit very seriously. Can you guess what we brought to our National Night Out neighborhood party?

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Turquoise Knitting Mug

Hello! My name is "Lager".

Did you know we like beer around here? Especially, well crafted micro brews, and home brew of course. Mr. Lanners was a professional brewer for many years. He is occasionally persuaded to brew with some of his friends, and his home brew is mighty tasty. Like my own kitchen pursuits of pickles, jams, and jellies these are precious foodstuffs crafted with loving care. Anyone who has cracked open a jar of strawberry jam in the depths of a Minnesota winter knows you can taste the early summer sun.

When Mr. Lanners and I decided to add some yarn to our booth at shows we decided we wanted something different. Something like porcelain, something that’s precious, something that’s a treat to play with. This silk fits the bill. Available in both DK, and lace weight. Bright, clear, semi-solid colors that go well with that other thing we do around here. The name was just inevitable.

Thanks for your patience. I am currently working on photographing pieces from the last kiln load for an update. I’ll be sending out an email to the list shortly.

Red Yarnbowl

Lil on the move

High time for a baby update, right? Lil bot is nine months old now and has just started crawling. She also likes to help out whenever possible.

Chewbacca

* I’ve had a few emails lately asking about the availability of my pots. I am currently putting finishing touches on a kiln load to be posted online, soon. Please be patient, they’re coming, soon, promise*

With a few shows behind me it’s back to making pots. It’s hard to be inside making pots when it is SO beautiful out. Moderation in the studio and with play. So, I brought the pots outside.

wee little lamb spotted outside our building at today's set up

Here we are again in Maryland. It’s late, and I really should be asleep as the melee that is The Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival begins early tomorrow. I’m fortunate to have a great group of women helping me again this year and set up was a breeze. Nice to have ten hands to help with the work. Lil’s here, so the occasional ratchet was thrown into the mix, but it really was a very relaxed set up. We actually had time to wander around the fairgrounds before the show begins, a true rarity. One of the job perks. It’s so nice to see familiar faces, new things, and see the great random animal, especially without the crowds. This wee bottle lamb was helping it’s caretaker put together spinning wheels. Well, until we showed up and had to pet it. Seriously. Ah- dorable. If you’re in the area, stop by. I’m in building #2, booth number 8.  Here’s a link to the festival map so you can plan your route!