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Maker of thrown, hand-built, and slipcast ceramics; dyer and spinner of yarn; writer of science fiction; watcher of people and nature.

Lorena Haldeman
Time to crank out some incense burners! Time to crank out some incense burners!
Golden Years (https://www.haldecraft.com/products/ Golden Years (https://www.haldecraft.com/products/golden-years). When you feel that life's taking you nowhere, remember that nights are warm, days are young, and the shades of these yellows in Golden Years will carry you through. Some yellows, like some years, stand out more, and some fade into the background and support the stronger ones. Make something amazing with this golden yarn, something that will stand out and be remembered.
Recently restocked, Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murder Recently restocked, Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered mugs (https://www.haldecraft.com/products/stay-sexy-mug)! Stay sexy, and don't get murdered! If that phrase is familiar to you, and you consider yourself a Murderino, *and* you're heavily into teas or coffees... well then call your dad, because you might be in a cult! And scoot over on that couch so I can sit next to you with my own cuppa, because you are not alone, my friend.
This is a One Hit Wonder in the Carolyn base (http This is a One Hit Wonder in the Carolyn base (https://www.haldecraft.com/products/one-hit-wonder?variant=31738584105049). Carolyn was a luxury worsted weight base that I used for yarn club, back in the day. She's sooooo squishtastic! She's 70% Superwash Merino/20% Cashmere/10% Nylon, and comes in 200 yard/115g skeins.
Meh... both of these look too much like what I did Meh... both of these look too much like what I did last time, for the Under the Sea collection. Back to the drawing board!
... scenes from a work day. ... scenes from a work day.
I've been holding onto the January Patreon yarn, h I've been holding onto the January Patreon yarn, hoping to have time to rewrite the folk tale it's based on, but I still haven't had time - and I'm itching to get these lovelies in the mail. Here's a sneak peek black-and-white photo of the yarn..... stay tuned for the in-color version!
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A quick question for those who like mermaids

A quick question for those who like mermaids

Lorena September 19, 2018 Other random pollsOne Comment

I have a quick question for those of you who like mermaids. It’s about my mermaid mugs. Do you prefer the above, pink-red/blue-green/blue-purple combo of three offerings? Or do you prefer the above, white-gray/purple/blue combo? I wanted to offer the mermaid mugs in three colors, but I have to be …

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This Week Only: Teapot

This Week Only: Teapot

Lorena September 16, 2018 SaleLeave a comment

People who love tea know that the teapot is half of the ritual of serving. It’s not just the flavor of the tea, it’s also the serving vessels. Does it tell a story? Does it hold the treasured memory of a loved one? Is it something you saw being made …

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Works-in-Progress Wednesday (09/12/18)

Works-in-Progress Wednesday (09/12/18)

Lorena September 12, 2018 This Week in HaldeCraftOne Comment

I just posted over on Facebook that this is the most Mondayest-feeling Wednesday ever. Whooo, boy? Just me? Anyone else not feel at all like it’s Wednesday? How can the week be half-over already? In ceramics, I’ve reached a good pre-Fiber-In stopping point with the mad rush of glazing, and …

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This Week Only: Mushroom Bowls

This Week Only: Mushroom Bowls

Lorena September 9, 2018 SaleLeave a comment

This week only, some hecking cool bowls, 50% off their usual price! When were you born? What kind of kitchen did you grow up with? Chances are you might be familiar with this 1970s-era double-sided mushroom design, popular in kitchens all over the country. Revisit your childhood (or your imagined …

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Works-in-Progress Wednesday (09/05/18)

Works-in-Progress Wednesday (09/05/18)

Lorena September 5, 2018 This Week in HaldeCraftLeave a comment

The week so busy I didn’t have time to put a graphic together for my blog post! OK; maybe not as busy as all that, but Monday holidays always throw me off a bit. In ceramics, I have a lot going on, thanks to a sudden obsession with trying to …

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This Week Only: Goddess Mugs

This Week Only: Goddess Mugs

Lorena September 2, 2018 SaleLeave a comment

This week only, a design I’ve been playing around with. I made six of them; three of them are online now, and three of them will be coming to the Florida Fiber-In with me September 21-23. A special mug for those people enchanted with the Goddess yarn bowls but who …

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