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Vogue Knit Live March 20 - 21 20% off ~ Coupon Code VKL20
Free Shipping on $35.00 and over.
OHCANADA14 Coupon for Canadian buyers purchase $65 and up.
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Linda on 28 Nov, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis will be a present for our daughter, an avid knitter. She is going to love it! Beautifully made, completely functional and just plain spectacular!
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Jamie on 11 Oct, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI bought this for my gf and asked for her to comment so I'm basing this off her assessment:
- Build quantity; sturdy and definitely well made
- It's exactly as it was shown in pictures + something I was not aware of, the legs of the octopus extend inside the bowl as well and it's gorgeous.
- Yarn feed is super smooth
I can't say much more about it (because I don't know much about crochet) but when I opened the box and presented it to her I can tell you the look on her face was more than worth it.
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Graciela on 25 May, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIt’s so beautiful wonderful work it was the perfect gift with my knitted shawl thanks
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Laura on 12 May, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSimply adorable and fits perfectly in the palm of my hand! I love holding it, especially during work meetings :) Thank you!
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Deanna on 21 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI received it quickly and it was as lovely as it appeared. Nancy also included an unexpected gift with the purchase which was also very lovely. Now I just have to make some more shawls to use it on.
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Amy on 27 Jan, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove this beautiful yarn bowl! Inspires me to knit more - I just love it. Thank you!
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whitney on 03 Dec, 2020
5 out of 5 starsMy beautiful bowl just arrived. I love it! I know it will become one of my favorite items for years to come. More than a useful yarn bowl -- a piece of art.
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About TalkingClay
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All in a row ...
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painting a city pot in my studio
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show and tell
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My Mother's Country Rose water colour I put on my business cards
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my working space
a little Serendipity, a Lot of Happiness
How it all Started ~
My daughter, Amanda Kaffka, is a talented knitter/designer [ thecraftyjackalope.com] and I’m a potter who loves to knit and we are great friends (I know .....Lucky me) so we headed off together to the Seattle Vogue Knit Live in April (2013). A week before we left I had the idea to make a few shawl pins using my favourite fine porcelain and copper wire (I used to be a jeweler). I made up a handful of Pins and brought them to the conference just to see what might happen. We attended a great lecture about making a business in knitting by Trisha Malcolm, the Vogue Knitting magazine editor. After her talk, I went up to her with my little collection of pins just to ask her if she thought these were pursuing. Well, long story short. She was totally excited about them! Enthused, I got right to work in my pottery studio making Talking Pins, Pins that have uplifting, thoughtful messages. And Trisha Malcolm featured them in Vogue Knitting.
thecraftyjackalope.com
and my knit designer daughter Amanda Kaffka's Etsy shop is The Crafty Jackalope
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheCraftyJackalope
Shop members
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Nancy Walker
Owner, Maker, Designer
I have been working, exhibiting and selling Ceramics for 33 years. Living on the west coast of Canada inspires my art. I teach Tai Chi, Qigong and love to Knit. nancywalkerstudio.com
Shop policies
You can see my Pottery Studio work here: TalkingClay.ca
I have a knitting blog here: knit2purl2repeat.wordpress.com
For the Love of Making!
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
If you aren't Happy, please let me know
and I will Fix it, Replace it or Refund it. (Return Shipping is the responsibility of Buyer)
We can certainly work something out.
Payment
I will Ship 1 - 3 working days upon receiving payment.
* I will use the address that is on PayPal if it is different from Etsy.
Delivery
If your package (not including yarn bowls) is delayed or lost (never happened) I will not be able to track it for you and am not responsible for it. Please note, Talking Clay is not responsible for any lost or undelivered packages where the incorrect shipping address was provided. Please contact Canada Post for all damaged claims or questions.
If you would like your Shawl Pins to be sent with a tracking number, please upgrade your shipping at checkout. All Yarn Bowls are sent automatically wait a Tracking Number. If you require a signature please add this Upgrade to your order as you check out. (Cdn- $10., USA- $15.00)
All international Custom duty charges and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I put anything other than yarn in my yarn bowl?
Yes, here are some ideas: You can place a small contained arrangement of flowers, or a contained tealight. When not in use, your yarn bowl is a work of art to place anywhere.
Is this yarn bowl strong?
Yes. It is make from a strong porcelain clay and high fired. I advise using it on a table or on a rug on the floor.
Custom and personalised orders
Yes, it's one of my favourite things to do, to work with you choosing an animal. I have made Lamas, particular dogs and cats, and even a moose. (custom orders are $25.00 extra and have a different delivery time than the ready made yarn bowls)
How well do there ceramic bowls ship?
I go the extra mile to pack my yarn bowls with extra cushion. I know that they will be tossed around during the journey to your home. Everyone has arrived safe and sound ~