Weaving, Spinning and Knitting, OH MY!!!!

 What do you think of when you hear those words?  I think of my grandmother knitting a sweater that I am not sure I am going to like. Well, Kathleen's Fiber Arts Shop in downtown Ocean Springs has shown me that weaving, spinning and knitting are not just for little old ladies or aging hippies!!!

 When I entered the shop, I got the opportunity to sample some ice cold "Swamp Water" tea......wow, refreshing and also for sale in the shop!  Great way to begin investigating......





Check out the loom and the huge variety of beautiful yarns....if you want to learn how to weave or spin or knit, Kathleen has classes to teach you!

Ok, so maybe you don't want to learn one of these "fiber arts"....maybe you just want to buy some of it!   Select one of Kathleen's hand woven items for sale in her shop... including table linens, handbags, scarves and more.....

Looking for a  trendy, unique gift for a teenager, college student or young business professional?  Kathleen has a variety of handmade, "fair trade" items that are unusual and fun! These scarves,coin purses, and indoor frisbees are from Guatemala....

                                              
The bags and tape measures below are from Vietnamese craftsmen and are sold under the label, Lantern Moon.

Wait there is more........How about a beaded lizard, frog, or crab from Asian artists at GrassRoots?

 Wait!!!! THERE IS STILL MORE!!! For such a small shop there are surprises everywhere!!!  Need a hat?  How about a hat made from recycledsweaters or BROWN PAPER BAGS!!!  yes, you heard right!!!

                                                            
KEEP SHOPPING!!   Check out the shiny plastic handbags from Minnesota and the painted canvas handbags and cuffs from Page Holliday Designs....

 Wander in to Kathleen's Fiber Arts the next time you are on Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs...You will find Kathleen, barefooted at her loom, weaving............Have a sip of "swamp water"........study the fine workmanship of Kathleen's hand-woven items.... purchase something special and different...RELAX, there isn't anything old fashioned about what you find here....... except the quality of the work!!

Kathleen's Fiber Arts, 630 Washington Ave. Ocean Springs, MS
228-818-6666
Monday -Saturday  Open 10 a.m.