Creativity in Pieces

Sharing my passion for crafting, knitting, jewelry and ornament making, and antique restoration! My name is Kirsten.

Despite the chaos of day-to-day life I find pieces of creative time to keep my craft flame ablaze. The goal of this site is to inspire you to do the same! In just 20 to 30 minutes a day you can make lovely, exquisite and satisfying crafts every few weeks! Handcrafted, heirloom quality items are often expensive. Over the years I found that I could not afford all of the heirloom quality possessions

that I desired in life, so I began an exploratory process of creating these types of items with my own two hands. I soon discovered that one of my passions in life is the combination of learning and creativity that is required to make luxury crafts and other handmade, artisanal items. The bulk of craft instruction today is focused on the quick creation of simple or cheap items. There is certainly a time and a place for these types of crafts, but the process of creating these crafts rarely teaches the crafter a new skill or results in the creation of an item that could be passed down through multiple generations. I am dedicated to learning and teaching skills that are required to create heirloom grade, luxury craft or artisanal goods. The creation of these items should not be intimidating. Do not focus on how many hours are required to finish a project or learn a new skill. I am a busy mother, housewife, and small businesswoman. Yet I find time to spend a few hours in the evenings, multiple nights a week, creating or learning about artisanal crafts or goods. I simultaneously work on various projects, and have also been known to put a project away for a year or more. But when I finish I am typically proud of the results. It is a wonderful feeling to resist the temptation of quick creation and completion, and to instead dive deeply into a project that requires skill, patience, and endurance. Completion of these types of projects is a truly gratifying experience. In pursuit of my passion, I often find artisanal crafts that are no longer widely taught or practiced. These discoveries lead me to create this site. My goal is to teach or collaborate with other people that share my passion for discovering, learning, experimenting with, and creating luxury crafts or artisanal goods. I sincerely hope that you will share this journey with me, or collaborate on projects associated with this site.

07/08/2021

This Goldwork piece was inspired by Elizabethan embroidery and includes silk threads and needlelace accents. I was particularly pleased by how the silk and metal plate leaf turned out and the Elizabethan braid.

03/01/2021

I remember trying needlelace the first time in an Alison Cole kit and thinking, "that doesn't look like the picture". Now, I am long past any frustration I felt initially. I adore the possibilities and variations in mixing the patterns.

01/19/2021

I have just updated the knit and glass bead purse post with a free pattern download. Enjoy.

http://www.creativityinpieces.com/2015/10/03/how-to-knit-a-purse/

11/11/2020

I recently ventured into appliqué work. My piece was inspired by a mosaic by Walter Crane.

11/16/2018

I used our first snow day to curl up on the couch and finish my Embroidered Scarlet Scarab inspired by the work of Jane Nicholas.
http://janenicholas.com

10/23/2016

Please have a look at my fun and simple fingerless glove tutorial. These gloves were knit using a favorite, but very tired, old cashmere sweater. It was satisfying to transform the cashmere yarn into a lovely pair of gloves. Enjoy!

http://www.creativityinpieces.com/2016/10/16/fingerless-glove-tutorial-smocked-cuff/

12/29/2015

Here is a needle felting project that is sure to keep you and your kids happily busy during the winter season (1st snow of the year in New Hampshire today)!
http://www.creativityinpieces.com/2015/12/29/how_to_needle_felt_finger_puppets/

10/03/2015

I finally created a unique pattern for this elegant, beaded, 1920's style knit purse!

http://www.creativityinpieces.com/2015/10/03/how-to-knit-a-purse/

08/22/2015

I have been consumed by embroidery projects this summer. If you want to try Goldwork on your own then please visit my latest post for a link to some great kits from Alison Cole Embroidery (no affiliation). A photo of one of my latest projects is attached. Find the blog post at http://www.creativityinpieces.com/2015/08/16/gold-embroidery/

04/25/2015

My latest post explains what I have been up to lately in the world of crafting. http://www.creativityinpieces.com/2015/04/25/what-is-crewel-embroidery/

03/14/2015

We were grateful to escape New England to enjoy Disney last month. In preparation, we made our own DIY Minnie Mouse Ears. Learn how to make your own here:
http://www.creativityinpieces.com/2015/03/08/diy-minnie-mouse-ears/

02/01/2015

With a harsh winter descending upon us in New England, I thought I would share my battle tested shea butter lotion recipe. It is luxurious, yet so much cheaper than store bought lotions.

http://www.creativityinpieces.com/2015/02/01/shea-butter-lotion-recipe/

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