Spotlight: Woolart

woolart is “All manner of woolishness pursued with reckless joy and wild abandon”, as noted on our business card. A textile addict all of my life, I currently produce sock creatures, cloth dolls, children's and adult clothing and accessories primarily from recycled felted wool and vintage linens, along with hand-knits and the occasional handspun/hand-dyed skein of yarn. I began sewing with recycled wools almost 20 years ago, using handspun yarns, needlefelting, embroidery. Over the years, in several states, I have taught sheep raising, spinning and felting to children in public and private schools, participated in historical interpretation at various historical sites - teaching weaving and spinning, and participated in a master spinner program in Canada for several years.

We live on a magical few acres of pasture and forest in midcoast Maine, with our small flock of sheep and dogs, in a little woolly cabin. 'Tis a charmed life, to be sure.

You can visit Jean Fink, woolartist at her Etsy shop. 

Spotlight: Essentials For You: Aromatherapy for Life

Essentials for You: Aromatherapy for Life is a local business in Belfast, Maine that focuses on the safe use of essential oils to support the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of our lives and also the health of the environment. The owner, Diane Braybrook, is a nationally Registered Aromatherapist with no affiliation to a particular company. Her products include environmental sprays, skin friendly body oils, personal inhalers and diffuser blends. She also does consultations, speaking engagements and educational classes.

You can find Diane on facebook and on her web page, Essentials for You.

Check our Class/Demonstration Schedule to sign up for Diane's class on Stress and Essential Oils.

Diane Braybrook,
Registered Aromatherapist

Essentials for You: Aromatherapy for Life

Spotlight: The Laughing Llama

I launched my business, "The Laughing Llama" several years ago from the comfort of my beading studio on a hilltop in Washington, Maine. The selection of materials and design options for beading are endless. I favor colorful blends of glass, porcelain, gem stones, and natural resources then mix these up with silver, copper, and brass findings. I specialize in making paper beads from vintage wallpaper, nautical charts, pet food bags, and any colorful paper that can be up-cycled. My paper beads are sealed with several coats of non-toxic sealant which makes them water-resistant, but not water-proof. I enjoy braiding cord and silk ribbon using the "Kumihimo" technique which is an ancient Japanese for of braiding using multiple strands of cord and/or ribbon and adding beads to the braid. My newest venture is making copper jewelry on which I emboss and paint nature scenes. I sell in local area shops as well as at seasonal craft fairs where I enjoy seeing my repeat customers each year.

You can find me at The Laughing Llama web site, at our Etsy Shop and on Facebook.

Nancy Carhart, Artisan
 The Laughing Llama

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