Kirstin Pinit
Kirstin Pinit
The Meaning Of THings ... is what it means to you!

 journalling

a creative life

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

 
Stitching fills my cup(s).
I highly recommend: 1. Threading many needles at once. 2. Putting your needle threader on a safety pin so it's more difficult to lose.
Making progress on this piece. One stitch at a time.
Juror 00118 reporting for duty. I have my book and journal and my snacks and my water. . Here's what I just read that made me go Whoa... . "Without the foundational work, we leave a lot on the table when it comes to change making. This process
A big ole pile of feelings today.
Game day stitching. 💚💛 On our way to Oregon vs. Maryland. . Who am I? Two days ago I listened to the last minutes of the Ravens game on the RADIO because I didn't want to miss the end but also had to pick up my kid after practice.
What happened in this election is terrible. But I have a real feeling of calm and clarity right now. I am reading "Let's Move the Needle" by Shannon Downey (@badasscrossstitch ). It is a handbook for art activism. . I didn't know what to
I've been staring at my tiny keyboard trying to think of something to say about this. I got nothin'. . So, just I bit of something I've been stitching on for a bit.
MY plan was to keep it simple. One solid color per charm. Don't overcomplicate it. Learn first. Simple is beautiful. . But you know what else is beautiful? Taking a risk. Saying what if. My student artists wanted to know if they could layer colors. W
I'm setting up to make little enameled charms with @petralupdx and her kids this afternoon. My samples are very Go Ducks, as I am somehow becoming a football fan. . I hope my local friends know I'd love for them to come make jewelry or other treasur
This is Astraea, goddess of justice. I'm carrying her in my pocket, hoping she will help conjure up an election that supports women's rights, the health of our planet, and well, basic rights and dignity for all of us. . May it be so! . Is it an amu
Hammered out this fish and flower bracelet yesterday using 4 gauge copper wire from @homedepot and a vintage die from @blackmagicsilversmithshoppe .
This is what tidy looks like. Lol. I've been hearing the call from my workbench lately. Today might be the day to answer back. 😉
A lot of tiny stitches/prayers these past days as we said goodbye to a dear friend who had to leave much much too soon. Processing her passing and what life is like without her here in this world. 💔
20ish years ago I learned to knit because of football season. Different needle and different thread, but not much has changed, really.
The MOTh. The Meaning Of Things. Seeking light in the darkness.
Some small experiments in the works to help develop some bigger ideas. I hope.
On sale: handcrafted pin cushion + needle minder 100% of proceeds will be gifted to artist friends recovering from Hurricane Helene. . This adorable pin cushion is snugged into a handmade sake cup embellished with a tiny button that I made from silve
On sale: handcrafted pin cushion + needle minder 100% of proceeds will be gifted to artist friends recovering from Hurricane Helene. . This adorable pin cushion is snugged into a handmade sake cup embellished with a tiny button that I made from silv
On sale: handcrafted pin cushion + needle minder 100% of proceeds will be gifted to artist friends recovering from Hurricane Helene. . This adorable pin cushion is snugged into a handmade sake cup embellished with a tiny button that I made from silve