Out of Our Hands Gallery - fine handcrafted creations

Kathy Dries

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Artist Statement

Kathy has enjoyed knitting since her grandmother taught her as a child. Her interest in knitting was renewed several years ago when she discovered imported Italian ribbon yarns. A recent trip to Italy enhanced her favorite past time into creating more scarves. She calls them Sciarpa Bella (beautiful scarf). Kathy has always enjoyed being creative as a form of relaxation. She enjoys giving people a homemade gift.

The portability of knitting projects is a bonus for a busy mother and social worker. Kathy is an adoption supervisor for a special needs adoption program. She has two daughters who are both musicians, so she spends a lot of time waiting while her daughters are in lessons or rehearsals. Kathy and her family have lived in Emmaus for the past 25 years.