What Our Customers Are Saying

We don't come out of loyalty. We come here because we like your hand crafted items!

Such a beautiful shop!

We don't need to go any place else. You guys have it all!

If you haven't been here before you are in for a treat.

Barbara Katz's Mummy Cats

The Mummy Cats arrived at the Silkworm Gallery on Friday. They couldn't wait to get inside and show off their style and colorful, organic glazes. They are patiently awaiting your arrival. They will be at home in your garden or on a shelf in your home.

No More Ducking or Bumping Your Head

The Little Red Barn has received a new entry way. It is safe to stand upright when you come to our door. The design and workmanship are fabulous. It is good to see a barn being kept up, rather than falling apart.

A Necklace of Many Colors from Stringing Them Along

This an example of the many delights you will find from Karen and Lynn of Stringing Them Along. Imagine wearing this necklace in the depths of our New England winter. It will brighten your day and your spirit.

View from the Castle

Walking through the castle in Cesky Krumlove, . which was built in the 1300's, I looked to my left and there was the kingdom below. It was spring when I was there, and after the houses caught my eye I then noticed the magnificent hills. Spring blossoms were abundant. This view would have afforded a good watch for enemies as they were approaching. One's imagination runs wild when walking through a castle.

This image will be available in a 20 x 30 framed piece and also some cards.

Image by Eileen.

Free Spirits Fibers Unique Pillows

Here are two examples of Mary Alice's and Eileen's collaboration for Free Spirits Fibers. Eileen uses her photography skills and Mary Alice uses her fabric skills to create these two unique pillows. The pillow on the bottom is a photograph of a mannequin outside a garden shop in Victoria, British Columbia on Vancouver Island. The pillow on the top is a photograph of a fall bouquet from Eileen's garden. Eileen prints her images on fabric photo paper and then ships the result to Mary Alice in Oregon. The eye for choosing the right fabric and her training in new ways to put the fabrics together delivers to our customers one of a kind decorative pillows that will make a wonderful holiday gift for those on your list.

Oh My

MUGS,

MUGS,


AND MORE MUGS!! Oh My ......

Lisa, Feats of Clay

Early Fall Sunrise from Red Oak Hill Studio

Imagine my surprise when I was awakened by the sun in my eyes on an early fall morning. I could tell this was something special. I got out of bed to explore the view a little more, and what I saw was this glorious view. I grabbed my camera and tripod and quickly went outside. Sunrises and sunsets can change so rapidly. As I was capturing just the right angle and light I was reminded of how unique this time of day is.

This image will be available in 4 x 6 cards for $4.00 and a 20 x 30 framed and matted original giclee print for $160.00. Giclee is French for sprayed ink. All my images, including the cards, are printed with archival inks and the materials for the framed pieces are matted with archival materials. It is said these images will last for 75 years as long as they are not displayed in direct sun light. Eileen, Red Oak Studio

Amazon Creek Studio & Free Spirits Fibers

It has been a busy and rewarding year as I have been moving between the knitting needles and the sewing machine. I was happy to discover that a new shop with hand dyed yarns had opened in Eugene, and Laura, the owner, was able to meet my request for certain colorways. See her yarn in the photos of the wrap and the scarf. I was also able to take a workshop with quilter Jean Wells. She organizes the annual Sisters Quilt Show and is a wonderful teacher. You will see her influence in the pieces that I did with Eileen's images. I also fell for Asian inspired fabrics this year - catch them in the placemats and pillow shown below.

Rooftops of Cesky Krumlove

My travels this year took me to the Czech Republic, and to Budapest in Hungary. In between those two places I also had the added pleasure of visiting Cesky Krumlove, a castle city in the southwest corner of the Czech Republic. This city has reserved its medieval center as no other town in the region, and for that reason is was accepted into the 1992 register of UNESCO monuments of world significance. This photo was captured from the balcony of our room in the Dovark Hotel. The castle was directly across us on the banks of the Vltava River. It is also the home of Eggenberg Beer which was produced in a monastery by the monks. Right next to them was the nunnery. Legend says that there were a lot of births in the nunnery. In any event the beer was great. If you are going to be traveling in this area this is a town to visit. To see a larger image you can double click on the photo.

Ethereal Milkweed From Red Oak Hill Studio

Most of us are delighted by the appearance in the fall of the fluffy fiber and seed explosion that occurs when the green pod of the Common Milkweed Plant decides it can no longer contain itself and explodes into this wonderful ethereal mix of nature doing its work. This plant is also the breeding host of the Monarch Butterfly. I have typically eliminated any sign of the milkweed plant in my garden, but because I have been an absentee gardener the past few summers it has established a home within the boundaries of the garden. It is aggressive, so be careful not to let it take over.

I will be posting a photo a day to give you a look at what will be available at the gallery for our holiday sales. So keep checking back and remember to shop locally for the gift giving season.

New artist Joins us this fall!

We are delighted to welcome Barbara Katz to our little red barn this coming fall. Barbara is a well known clay artist living and working in northeastern Connecticut. For more information about Barbara and her work, visit her web site.