This weekend was one of thinking, planning and evaluating. My lovely daughter turned 20 on Sunday and it was important for me to think about where I was and how I got here ( * bursts into a rendition of “Once in a Lifetime” by Talking Heads) . Its such a cliché to keep going on about how time flies but when your children reach an age that you actually still feel , despite the wrinkles, it obviously prompts a bit of soul searching, not to mention panic,…just when will I feel “grown up” ? Here she is…
…and yes it seems like yesterday!
So,part of my “thinking and planning” has resulted in me booking a business mentoring session with the lovely Vicky Trainor as I intend to get my besum broom out and give Witchmountain a good shake up and spring clean. Already, doing my homework in a brand new sketchbook, I have started to feel a lot more focused.It really does help to write things down and I do love making books.
As part of my homework I was asked to come up with 10 words to describe Witchmountain… I wondered if it might not be more useful to ask you, dear readers? I would be most grateful and to thank you for you valued opinions I will offer one of my little prints as a bribe…I mean prize…to the writer of a comment chosen at random (be honest though, you don’t have to use 10 words and they don’t even have to be nice words… no x rated ones though please!Just think about how you would describe this blog or my work to a stranger) I’ll pick a winner on March 1st.
Well, I think it’s time for a bit more cutting and sticking and market researching and I also have a batch of biscuit dough ready to bake so its time to dive back into the real world. I’ve spent most of the day finishing a lot of purses ready for the Vintage Fair in March, listening to Poirot on the radio and daydreaming about Bernina sewing machines!
These purses are made using vintage materials including some gorgeous green floral fabric that was my grandma’s,beautiful cotton lace and my own printed wool. I found the wonderful , half finished linen table cloth in Oxfam at the weekend. I love it and want to use it in my work…but will the blue print wash out? Have a great week where ever you are.
Reading : “The Cat’s Table” Michael Ondaatje Listening To: “Odelay” Beck, “Leaders of the Free World” Elbow and ” Letter to Hermione” David Bowie.
Your daughter was a real cutie as a baby, hope she is as cute now. Xxx
Here’s a few words that spring to mind Kim………
For your blog ……Escapism, dreamy, informative, inspiring, interesting, friendly
For your work …… desirable, inspiring, handcrafted, professional, unique
10 words: expressive, inspired, sustainable, expansive, introspective, insightful, accessible, harmonic, joie de vivre (yes, i know this is technically 3 words, but I care not) and unique.
i think your work is inspirational, dream like, caring, imaginative, naturalistic, and very lovely.
My 10 words Enchanting, Bear, Unique, Beautiful, Contemplation, Eco friendly, Handmade, Loved, Stylish, Bespoke. xx
Evocative,childlike,ethereal,layered,well crafted work
Thank you all so much …I’m flattered and your comments are very useful. xxx
Joy – that I know someone who produces such beautiful pieces
envy – that you have such a creative spirit and I have to follow patterns…
simplicity – you seem to distil your ideas down to simple beautiful images
gracefulness in images created
natural – as your choice of subject is often something from nature from a flower to a stone to a shell to your bear
freedom of spirit -
evocative – of a time and a place when the world was small and safe (i’d be about 6)
touchable – i just want to run my fingers over the patterns/images/fabric
principled – you have kept your principles in tact for as long as I have known you -receycled;ecologically sound
Oh, Rachel your words brought a lump to my throat, thank you so much. Anyway, I’m envious of your ability to follow a pattern, I still could never make the lovely clothes you used to make, my style is more one of bodging together and hoping for the best! X x x
Love how chubby Sara was as a baby, both mine were huge babies!!
Some words about your work:
Tactile
Soft
Delicate
Earthy
Personal
Natural
Useable
Affordable
Green ( in the eco way)
Unique
Keepsake
hope this helps, you sound pro active, that’s what I should be, but am not!!
Jayne
ohhh kim where to start. yesterday i was in a thiftstore and saw two polar bears and thought of you!
heirlooms-items that would never be given away, passed down instead
sacred- the polar bears feel old and wise to me
skillful- your techniques are flawless
soft and sensuous-yes that is how i think of you fabric choices:)
open- connected to the outdoors
cozy- a homey feel comes across strongly
unique- yes your creations are one of a kind!
kim’s blue-that deep blue you use that fills the sky and ocean i love this blue, i think of you when i see it.
rich texture- you know how to do this
playful- i find a youthful lightness to your stuff
wise and timeless- you have a gift for making your pieces timeless
kt
I so get it on the children and age.
Just found your facebook page and blog, and wow!!!!! 10 words from me
x
WOW!!!
inspirational
beautiful
folky
dreamy
tactile
envy (I cannot draw/paint)
aspirational
real
clever
I feel a purchase coming on