Kirstin Pinit

journalling

a creative life

Slowing down to notice, question, wonder/wander. And to sometimes make treasures, drawings, stitches, and prayers.

Seeing beyond your own small view of the world is one path to wholeness and peace. Over the past week I've seen breathtaking views of nature, and the devastation of fire on the land and its inhabitants (human critters and all the rest). I've shared t

I made a silver spatula keychain for my grill-master friend Rob. Inspired by these limited edition meat flavored @pringles !

The tiny ceramic bird.
A symbol of connection to the spiritual realm.
Messenger of peace.
Protector of hope.

🔵 For unity, balance, wholeness, eternity.

Another non-fiber project. Took waaaay more time than I expected, but worth the effort. Bday gift for an old friend.

It's magic, right?
It's something anyway.
Happening all the time if we look closely, pay attention, and participate.
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A thank you from your teenager. A thoughtful text from a friend. A smile or hello from the person you cross paths with on your neig

A little non-fiber project that delights me daily. I've been holding on to these two stampings from Krysta @blackmagicsilversmithshoppe and finally decided how to use them. I stamped "REG" and "DECAF" and glued them to wooden lids

Why do these tiny applique pins delight me so much? 🤍
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Also, feeling some kind of delight in working on final details. No rush. One step at a time.

This quiet practice.

Finishing touches on the rainbow quilt. 🌈

Results of the Mindful Vessel workshop.
Slide 1, part 2 finished bowls
Slide 2, part 1 stitching practice
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Each maker brought their own individual personality and style to their works. I loved the memories, stories, and ideas they shared. And it was

Today is Part 2 of my Mindful Vessel workshop and my heart is pounding. I didn't think about the logistics of being at the library today. It's airshow weekend and the library is adjacent to the airport, so roads are closed. There's a way to get here

"Can you imagine?"

I finished this mini quilt for the @portlandmqg Rainbow Fabric Challenge. Each quilt will feature the same selection of fabrics by @rosecityoriginals
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It will be fun to see the full spectrum 😉 of designs made by guild members. 🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣.
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My grandma's scissors.
Happy Mother's Day to the moms and mother-ers in our lives. 💓💓💓

Backside/inside.

I presented Part 1 of my Mindful Vessel workshop yesterday and didn't think to take a single photo. So here is my half-unpacked tote of workshop supplies.
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It went well. AND there are a couple of things I wish I had done differently, and will be ab

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