Alaska Native Art Knitting Designs

A project in Anchorage, AK by Tsoonklah
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AK Native Tlingit and Yupik artist creating hand knitted items that feature traditional Alaska Native Artwork & Design elements.
Backers: 16
Average Pledge Per Backer: $101

Funded: $1,611 of $1,500
Dates: Mar 11th -> May 10th (60 days)
Project By: Tsoonklah
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Latest News

Detail of Budding Seeds of Floral Design I Created

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This is a photo showing the seeds that are budding out of the ”soil”, using different two-color-brioche textures & alternating the yarns to differentiate the background color and highlight the stiches forming the budding seedlings.  I’m... (Read More)

Crossing fingers…

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Might have some good news but going to wait until everything’s been processed.  (Read More)

Have Some Hopeful News

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The housing authority is recalculating the income figure that they had determined, which means I may not have to close my small business. It’s not set in stone that they’ll formulate it at the actual amount, but at least it gives me a chance to... (Read More)

Picture of some of the Beads for the Gift Item

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Dentalia Shells & Iridescent Square Glass Beads  (Read More)

Will Keep Working On Rewards For Sincere Backers

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Even if this project does not reach it’s goal, I WILL keep working on the reward items for the people that are sincerely backing my project.  What I’ll do, if this project doesn’t reach the goal, is start a new one with the same reward items,... (Read More)

Just In Case My KickStarter Does Not Reach the Goal

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
If this KickStarter project doesn’t meet the goal, I have a “draft“ one set up with a lowered amount for it’s goal.  I also need to set a smaller amount anyway, the tribal housing authority that manages the place I live at considers any... (Read More)

To The People/Super-Backers Pledging to Attract Sincere Donators and Backers to My Project

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, first of all, I thank you and truly appreciate the people and super-backers pledging to attract sincere backers, donators and raise awareness of my project, however please let me know if this is your intention & do not want the reward item... (Read More)

A Shawl in Progress

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This is a shawl that will have some brioche lace stitches and floral patterns after the lace stitching is done. I was given beads and happy to finally use them and I love adding beads to knitting. This shawl’s made with Baby Merino Wool lace weight... (Read More)

Working with Yarn Suppliers

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I’ve also been working and communicating with yarn suppliers that offer the yarns in bulk amounts. It lets me purchase undyed yarns in bulk amounts and also gives me a chance to get even more creative by dying the yarns in colors that I want to... (Read More)

Floral Shawl

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Preserving a Dying Culture, Heritage

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Good afternoon! My name is Tamaree. Actually, I have 3 names. However my “American” name is Tamaree- I’m named after my Great-Great-Grandmother; Matilda Kinnon Paul Tamaree. She’s one of the most well known activists in Alaska. She was an... (Read More)

Short Story Why I Started this Project

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
The designs I’m creating are, in a sense, wearable pieces of art. What inspired me to create the designs/patterns was I could not find clothing or accessories featuring Alaska Native designs or art elements- at least not at a  affordable price. ... (Read More)

Photo of Floral Pattern Shawl & Description I wrote for it

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Photo with Yarns Specified

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
This photo is with the fibers listed for the yarns, each cake is approximately one hank of yarn.  Also have good news about the Baby Alpaca Sport Weight & Merino Wool Fingering Weight yarns- I found a supplier that will give me wholesale prices... (Read More)

Trying this again

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
LoL see if the photo for previous post ul’s this time… Sorry! Various all natural fiber yarns for the Donator Reward Tiers that have a shawl/scarf.  (Read More)

Yarns the Floral Shawls & Scarves are Made With

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Here’s a picture of yarns available for the 2 Color Brioche Shawls and Scarves designed with Alaska Native Floral Art Pattern.  Due to the high rate of theft of intellectual property regarding items/wares/goods featuring Alaska Native & Native... (Read More)

Peek at a Portion of the AK Native Floral Shawl Pattern

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Portion of 2 Color Brioche Floral Shawl With AK Native Art/Design Elements  (Read More)

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