Going back to my earliest memories, I’ve always been a maker and entrepreneur. From selling toilet paper roll “binoculars” in my driveway and creating my own line of “Homemark” greeting cards as a child to helping establish and promote a popular modern woodturning art business in recent years, I love all aspects of the creative process.
When it comes to sewing, the skill and I got off to a rocky start. In 7th grade Home Ec class, I developed a love-hate relationship with the sewing machine that lasted several decades. It wasn’t pretty! What I discovered from that experience, however, was that I LOVE handwork – embroidery, crewel, applique, knitting, crochet, you name it. There’s something very engrossing, almost meditative, about working with your hands. As a bonus, the projects are very portable. Just about anywhere I go, from the waiting room at a doctor’s office to the local coffee shop, you’ll find me stitching.
I started making these wool applique ornaments to sell at art fairs alongside the woodturning pieces. They were fun and provided a little pop of color amongst the natural wood grains. They also ended up being far more popular than I ever expected! What began as a bit of an afterthought took on a life of its own, and here we are.
I hope my handstitched wool ornaments bring you as much joy as they do me. 🙂
Lori Faberson
Brick & Mortar
Hopewell Creative Arts Gallery
718 Main Street | Paris, KY
Situated in the heart of downtown Paris, Kentucky, this gallery carries the work of members of the Hopewell Creative Arts Guild, including a selection of my handstitched ornaments.
Visual Index
562 Trade Street NW | Winston-Salem, NC | www.visualindex.co
Voted Best Art Gallery in the Triad for 2020 and 2021, Visual Index is a woman owned independent art gallery located in the downtown arts district of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Curator, Toni Tronu, carries art from all 50 states while maintaining an emphasis on North Carolina art. Visual Index features contemporary craft and fine art with mediums spanning clay, jewelry, fiber, wood, glass, 2D works, and more.
Upcoming Events
Michler’s Christmas Market
December 2nd, 11a-5p & December 3rd, 11a-4p
at Kentucky Native Cafe | 417 East Maxwell Street | Lexington, KY
There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with this German-style Christmas Market held the first weekend of December at the Kentucky Native Cafe. Snack on Christmas pastries and imbibe hot mulled wine or apple cider while shopping for handmade gifts from local artists.
Last Chance Holiday Market
December 17th, 2-6p
at Rock House Brewing | 119 Luigart Court | Lexington, KY
If you’re down to the wire and still need to buy gifts for those hard-to-shop-for friends and family, look no further than this artisan market at Rock House Brewing!