Welcome to by eBay store! I've been a fiber artist for over twenty-five years, and I now put my expertise into creating tools for the fiber arts: crochet hooks, knitting needles, nostepindes, drop spindles, needle cases, and more. I also like to create hair sticks, shawl pins, barrettes, pendants, wooden beads, and many other things.
I invite you to visit my web site at KatherineKowalski.com: please stop by to see my online gallery, which has a treasure trove of photographs of my work, and check out my blog for more about the inspiration for my pieces.
My specialty is creating premier crochet hooks that are not only extremely comfortable to use, smooth as silk, and perfectly balanced, but are exquisitely beautiful as well. I particularly like creating with exotic natural woods, colorful man-made materials, and adding sparkling precious and semi-precious gemstones set in sterling silver or 14k gold.
I've studied with Cindy Drozda, world-renowned woodturning artist, to learn about technique, form, and design. My crochet hooks and other fiber arts tools reflect the elements of refined turnery and harmonious design, combined with my own expertise in colorwork and texture.
I love to come up with new and interesting combinations create unique pieces of heirloom quality that will be cherished for many years to come.
Over the years, I've done every conceivable art, from knitting to quilting, sewing, crochet, tatting, spinning, weaving, embroidery, applique, beading, lace-making, and felting, among others, and my specialty lies in Free Form Crochet & Knitting. I therefore have a unique perspective on making "tools of the trade" because I know how they ought to feel when you work with them: length, balance, and form.
I truly love what I do and hope that my customers derive the same amount of pleasure using my creations as I do in making them.
I always welcome your questions, suggestions, or conversation. Please feel free to e-mail me or send me a message through eBay's contact system.
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