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.

 
Gallery reception for the 2nd Annual Small Works Show at the Walters Cultural Arts Center in Hillsboro Oregon. All works are 10"x10" or smaller. . I saw many wonderful pieces, only a few other textile artists. I felt like my work was diffe
It's not even close to the new year but tidying up my supplies was very satisfying. I should have taken a before pic - it was quite a mess!
My hands are a little tired from stitching so I thought I'd get my shoulders tensed up by making teeny tiny bees and other bits in bronze metal clay.
Things. I sit here surrounded by all these things. The fireplace that's warming up my 6am living room. The hot coffee in a mug made by a best friend. The rocking chair my great aunt had in college, that I bought from her for $5 and took with me to m
That ripple texture. 💙
I'm not a needle expert. The many different types and sizes of needles (and numbering systems) make my head swim. But for this kind of quilting, the milliners needle is perfection. It is one consistent thickness from the eye to the tip so it pulls th
Next phase of this piece: Kantha style quilting. The backing is double gauze and the combo with soft flannel is so lovely to stitch on. . Thanks once again to @ekta_kaul for her teaching and book, Kantha.
The rabbit or hare is symbolic to so many cultures and people. I'm choosing intuition as the meaning of this one. . Other meanings that I like include escape from danger, luck, rebirth, and nurturing.
Backside in morning light. I have a day off work today so I'm stitching every possible stitch. I'm working through some things, trying to trust my instincts and just keep going.
Last night I put hanging wire on these two pieces and dropped them off at the Walters Cultural Arts Center to be included in their second annual Small Works Show in December and January. . Dipping a toe into showing my art in public feels very excit
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