Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton called us from her shop in Mariefred, Sweden to share how much fun she’s having with Marly Bird on the Yarn Thing Podcast.
Doesn’t that look like a great place to create! This is a picture from the shop, full of lots of color and open when she’s there. (I’m telling you that in case you’d like to drop in. You’ll want to watch for her posts online before you head over there!) She does spend time back and forth from her shop there and her home in Atlanta, GA.
Cornelia was on the Yarn Thing Podcast in June, and other earlier visits but we are so excited to hear about her new yarn line, Sister Silke. We shared the last time about her Heaven’s Hand by Hamilton Yarns, Wool Classic which is a good basic worsted weight Peruvian Shetland, Shaman -a hand spun, hand-dyed silk that is created in India by a women’s co-operative includes some variegated colors, and Silke. All of her yarns are hand dyed, a tone-on-tone. The new Sister Silke is a Mulberry silk that has great stitch definition with a suede feel. The colors are comfy as are all of her yarns.
She also likes to use Noro, Universal Yarns and recently Fiber Spates for color changes. This is apparent because MANY of her designs include wonderful flowing colors. See her designs as listed in Ravelry. You’ll find Cornelia’s designs are very Organic, according to Marly. She is one of the few women designers that has a geometric or architectural structure. They do test expectations for limits as what is possible for a knitter, which is wonderfully liberating.
She has many books available or in print, including one that features her opportunity to get to know Mr. Noro. (I love this book, it’s one of those dream knitting adventures in Non-fiction and with lots of interesting patterns!)
Cornelia has website, Hamilton Yarns, a Designer Group in Ravelry, also one for her yarns, Heaven’s Hand by Hamilton Yarns She is also on Facebook, where to can TRY to keep up with new designs, classes she’s teaching locally (perhaps near you) and any other fun things going on in Cornelia’s world.
If you missed hearing this combination of fun, creativity and wisdom, it is archived at this link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/yarnthing/2014/12/18/cornelia-tuttle-hamilton and also the iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cornelia-tuttle-hamilton/id313541727?i=327669584&mt=2
I enjoyed learning about Hamilton yarns. Thank you for the interview. I try to use mindfulness when carefully selecting yarns for projects.
This was the first time I have been able to listen live. Loved it. Knitting for me is much like mindfulness meditation
Whatever I approach with mindfulness, whether it be a knitting project, making the
Christmas lasagna, or even doing chores always comes out better. Merry Christmas! Love the podcast.
My knitting always turns out better when I do it with mindfulness. I enjoyed the podcast today. Interesting discussion.
I really enjoyed today’s interview with Cornelia. Mindfullness is a key concept in all of life, not just fiber related business. I appreciate the reminder.
Mindfulness is important with having a successful project outcome. I very much enjoyed the interesting discussion.
I really enjoyed the chat with Cornelia. I try to knit all of my projects with mindfullness.
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Cornelia and her mindfulness with the fiber industry is so wonderful. I so enjoyed the interview!!!!
Crochet is my hobby but yoga is my main “gig”. Mindfulness is something I LOVE about both activites. Great interview. Loved it.
Mindfulness has always been important to me. I see a general lack of it as so many people want to multitask. It makes me slow down and do a better job. Thanks for emphasizing it.
Very interesting discussion between Marly and Cornelia. I agree that there is a general lack of mindfulness when it comes to social media. People need to realize that, like themselves, there is a person behind that computer screen and should remember that before they write their nasty comments.
Sister Silke sounds gorgeous. Everyone should show mindfulness towards fellow human beings.
I love hearing discussions like this about the industry. Without enough mindfulness we could very quickly lose that which we all love so much. Thank you for reminding us that there are often only a handful of hard working people behind the products and designs that we treasure.
Beautiful yarns! Lovely colors. I really enjoyed Cornelia’s honesty when talking about the yarn and design industry. We mostly hear the success stories so it was refreshing to hear the struggles that are involved. I feel my eyes were opened about patterns that cost a few dollars. Thanks for the mindfulness reminders about the people and their behind the scenes efforts.
Interesting interview, Marly. Good reminder that we should bring mindfulness to our lives.
I always approach a project with mindfulness but I do enjoy mindless knitting.
I enjoyed the discussion between Marly and Cornelia about the differing views of the yarn industry. It gave me something to think about. Mindfulness comes from knitting and yoga for me!
I really enjoyed the discussion with Cornelia. I had not know of her and really like her designs. NOT the same ole crochet. While practicing my mindfulness, I got so into it, I forgot what I was doing.
I really enjoyed listening to your chat with Cornelia and learning about Hamilton yarns. I love collecting yarns to add to my stash, but really need to practice more mindfulness when doing so!
My goal for 2015 is mindfulness with my spending and my time. I loved your discussion about things in the industry, how it works, and what needs to be done to keep it viable.
I am always mindfulness when purchasing my yarn as I am a novice and easily overwhelmed.
I so enjoyed the podcast featuring Cornelia and the state of the industry that I listened to earlier this morning. Mindfulness is the best way to be in this world! I have to see this wonderful yarn. Am headed over to Ravelry find it, and see where it is available to purchase.
I enjoyed listening to today’s podcast. Mindfulness throughout the day is a calm, peaceful way of life.
Knitting is a time of contemplation, meditation, and mindfulness. So Zen. I love that Cornelia chose this word. Best of luck with your new yarn line!
Have mindfulness in the colors you choose for your knitting…lol!!! Cornelia, your yarns are wonderful!
It’s great to approach the New Year –and knitting–with mindfulness. Thanks for this insightful interview.
Great show! I try to approach my knitting and spinning projects with mindfulness. Cornelia, I plan to look for your yarns so I can try them.
One of the best parts of knitting and crochet is the mindfulness!
I have to use great amounts of mindfulness when I’m trying to knit lace! Great show with Cornelia, Marly!