Karen Thurman Interview & Giveaway

Karen Thurman is a Portland based artist who works in felts. She uses the traditional wet felting process to create gorgeous scarves, sweaters and housewares. Be sure to stop by her booth to see her unique wares! Karen is offering up this wonderful felt ornament as a giveaway! Please submit a comment by Midnight tomorrow night to be entered to win!



UCU: If you have pets, introduce them and tell us a bit about them!
Karen Thurman: I have a dog and two cats. My dog's name is bee and she is one year old. She is the sweetest dog in the whole wide world. She is a rescue dog and we were told that she is a german shepherd and pointer mix. She has german shepherd coloring and she does point.

One of my cat's name is Esme and she is almost 21 years old and black. I have had her forever and she is amazing. My other cat is Franny. I found her in a wheel well in Oakland when she was a teeny tiny kitten. She is very nice but she has some issues.

UCU: What item are you most excited to be offering at UCU Winter 2010?
KT: I have some new felt Christmas tree ornaments. I make a felt ball and needle felt designs on them.

UCU: If you could sum up your work in one word, what would that be?
KT: Polkadotaliscious



UCU: Favorite handmade item you have? It could be made by you, gifted to you or something you picked up.
KT: Drawings from my friend, Patrick.