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The Origin of the Knot

We all know what knots are, but where do they come from? Knots are so ancient they may acually predate both the invention of fire and the wheel! Archeologists Sailors and Fishermen have utilized knots for centuries, for thousands of years actually. As far back as history can trace some form of knotwork has been used. Even stone age man used knots to secure limbs together with vines to create shelters. Sinew was knotted to bind sharp stones to sticks for tools and weapons. Knots have been utilized throughout history, but when did knotwork become decorative or artistic? That is the real question.

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The Scrappy Cat Collection

Our Scrappy Cat Collection is proud to announce it has found a new home at a web site of it's very own! Follow the link below to see all the bright new colors for spring. "Scrappy Cat Cat Toys" has also expanded to include two new lines, "Scrappy Cats For Kids" and "For Cat Lovers" Please visit our new site at:

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Irish Linen Cord Jewelry
Each piece is hand-made from fine Crawford Linen Cord imported from Belfast, Ireland. Our knotted jewelry is hypo-allergenic, or safe for even those with allergies. The jewelry is light weight and goes beautifully with anything from bathing suits to denim and even wedding gowns. Our designs with shells have become very popular for beach or tropical weddings, yet the beautiful Irish Linen cord makes them elegant enough to be worn year-round!

River Rock Paperweights
How about a beautiful natural rock worn smooth by cool mountain water over the passage of time then hand painted by Skye with a design symbolic of the Celtic lands, such as Shamrocks or Thistles? The painting is all original designs most with Irish or Scottish themes with plenty of the stone left showing. Our rocks are sealed with a protective coating that prevents chipping and brings out the natural beauty of the stone when wet.

Hand Wrapped Wreaths
Unique hand-wrapped wreaths in Brittish Isles traditional fresh-cut Weeping Willow or more American Grapevine decorated with realistic looking silk foliage and flowers and finished with a lovely handmade and color-coordinating ribbon bow. Many of our willow wreaths are carefully wrapped into a unique Trinity knot, a traditional Celtic design.

Snowflake Holiday Ornaments
Unique, hand-knotted treasures and individually designed for a holiday tree or window. Created by Delaney from the beautiful Irish linen cord, and inspired by her Grandmother's handmade lace. An exquisite addition to celebrate the beauty of nature and winter. Individually packaged for easy gift wrapping.

Stained Glass
Each of our Stained Glass pieces is created from all original designs by Delaney and Skye Hansen. We use the building method invented by Louis Comfort Tiffany over a hundred years ago utilizing copper foil tape and solder to hold the pieces of glass together. Hang the sun catchers in a window where the light will shine through them during the day and from outside they'll glow in the lamplight of your room at night.

Round Mats
Designed and created by Delaney and hand knotted using only high quality linen cord imported from Ireland. The light wax coating on the cord makes our open, lacelike designs possible and in the tradition of fine linens we have chosen to use white cord in our work.

Hand Knotted Banners
Hand-knotted onto a real tree branch, our Banners are original designs and one of a kind pieces. Utilizing recycled wood from holiday Pine trees, the hanging bar and beads are hand-made and many carved with Bear Faces, Celtic Knots, Irish Shamrocks, Scottish Thistles, Pine Trees or Intertwined Hearts. Our Banners look beautiful on a wall or in a window with light shining through the delicate open knotwork.

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