I’ve been reading a wonderful book by Kathleen Norris, in which she talks about the need for people to feel a sense of potential and promise.
I’ve been doing a lot of praying for peace over the last few weeks as people in the Middle East have been lobbing bombs at each other, and other folks in other places have been destroying other people’s dreams and possibilities….
Last week, as I was thinking about peace, and how we build hope, I felt inspired to get out my paints and paint one of the spool knitters that has been waiting patiently here in the studio.
Here’s the result: The Spirit of Peace spool knitter:
So, here’s to peace, and to possibilities, and to promise and potential!
Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay (c)
15 Comments
January 23, 2009 at 6:34 am
[...] Noreen at Tottie Talks Crafts has finished a new book: Rosie Recycle and she’s also painted a special Spirit of Peace Spool knitter. [...]
January 23, 2009 at 12:56 pm
[...] Spirit of Peace Spool Knitter Noreen’s been praying for peace, and that inspired her to paint a special spool knitter. [...]
January 23, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Beautiful face, Noreen! And beautiful sentiments
January 23, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Thank you so much, Cyndi. Spool knitting is so meditative and contemplative that painting images that invoke peace onto our one of a kind spool knitters is a natural for me.
January 23, 2009 at 9:14 pm
[...] Spirit of Peace Spool Knitter Noreen’s been praying for peace, and that inspired her to paint a special spool knitter. [...]
January 23, 2009 at 9:27 pm
So pretty and inspirational. Do you put a lacquer coat on to protect the painting when use the spool knitter? Or are these beauties you paint simply for display?
January 23, 2009 at 9:54 pm
Thanks, Eileen.
I varnish them to protect the painting. All our spool knitters are meant to be used, and hopefully enjoyed for years!
January 24, 2009 at 8:02 am
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January 25, 2009 at 6:47 am
Beautiful Noreen! I love the spool knitter and of course all that she spool knits for….
A note for Eileen – the spool knitters that Noreen and Jim make are wonderful to use …. I have several
January 25, 2009 at 8:06 pm
This is absolutely beautiful! I love how you make works of art into needlework tools! It’s fabulous.
I am having a giveaway on my blog right now. You are more than welcome to join in. It’s part of a larger giveaway event that you might even be interested in joining as a participant, too! It’s not too late to be involved. Come on over and see what I mean!
January 26, 2009 at 4:24 am
Thank you so much, Terri
It was a joy to put my feelings and wishes for peace into the spool knitter. I hope she’ll bring peace…..
January 26, 2009 at 4:24 am
Thank you so much, TattingChic!
I have entered your contest – hope I win!
) It looks great!
January 26, 2009 at 4:55 am
[...] Tottie Talks Crafts Blog Noreen Crone-Findlay talks about the crafts she loves with her friend, Tottie Tomato. They’ll be sharing tutorials, how to’s and step by steps for spool knitting, crochet, doll making, small loom weaving, wood working, paper crafts and all manner of other fun crafts. This is a family friendly blog. « Spirit of Peace Spool knitter [...]
January 27, 2009 at 11:43 am
Dear Noreen,
Your spool knitter is beautiful, and the meaning behind her Spirit of Peace spool knitter has touched me.
As you know I live in Israel. Getting through the weeks of being bombed my crafts have helped me. In the area of the house where we would go when the sirens went off, I kept a small triangle loom, knitting and a spool knitter, to keep my hands busy.
I had prepared a bag of cardboard looms and extra yarn to bring to the bomb shelter to keep children busy at that time. But as it worked out most people found safe rooms in their homes.
My her spirit travel the world over
Hugs,
Beth
January 27, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Thank you, Beth. I am so glad that your spool knitting, weaving and knitting helped to get you through the horrors of being bombed.
I truly, deeply wish for the spirit of peace to take hold in the hearts and minds of people EVERYWHERE!
yes….
Be safe, be well….
blessings
Noreen