One of the things I love about being a member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen is getting to know so many talented artists in every media: not just fiber, but wood, metal, leather, photography, paper, glass, and clay.
Detail of Jane Kaufmann Raku Button on CCM felt hat #153 of 2008.
I met Jane Kaufmann while volunteering during NHPTV’s Spring Auction some years ago. Jane is a cheerful, easy-going potter, with a great sense of humor.
We got along like a house afire! Jane admired my ability to knit without looking while we answered the pledge phones. I told her all about my felt hats.
I love the texture of Jane's work and how her sense of humor shines through the clay.
“I make raku pottery,” Jane told me. “Sometimes, when I’m firing, if I have a bit of extra clay, I’ll make some buttons. Just for fun, you know. I’ll send you some! Maybe you could use them on your hats…”
And so she did:
Jane Kaufmann Raku Buttons.
And so I did!
CCM Felt Hat #153 of 2008, with Jane Kaufmann raku landscape button.
I’m delighted to have Jane’s button adorning this felt hat. It’s a miniature work of art on my fiber art-to-wear, a one-of-a-kind collaboration between craftsmen in the League that I’m so proud to belong to.
(Contact me if you’re interested in owning this hat. I’ve got gift certificates available, too!)
Carrie Cahill Mulligan 
Hey Carrie,
Small, small world. I grew up down the street from Jane (literally), and went to school with her kids. She is amazing. I still walk by her home during lunch sometimes.
Also, received your hat kit yesterday in the mail. Love it! I need to find the right needles and then I’m good to knit. Very excited. Thank you!!
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How cool is that?! Jane is a real firecracker, I bet she was a fun neighbor.
Glad you got your kit, Suzanne. Let me know if you’d like a pep talk before the actual felting… I’m happy to oblige!
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