Emily Judkins’ boyfriend had a pendant he was having problem with, and in the process of fixing it, she stumbled onto a new enterprise as she showed off a line of jewelry created using Chinese knots and cordage garnished with
Emily Judkins’ boyfriend had a pendant he was having problem with, and in the process of fixing it, she stumbled onto a new enterprise as she showed off a line of jewelry created using Chinese knots and cordage garnished with beads.
Judkins said her boyfriend’s mom is a quilter and encouraged her to show her wares at the Waimea Outdoor Quilt Festival over the weekend where her wares were enthusiastically received.
Using a series of Button Knots, Pan Chang knots, and Snake knots, Judd’s primary offerings are adjustable necklaces, the adjustments being made by the button knots.
She explained that the Pan Chang knots symbolize good luck and fortune and usually forms the main design on the necklace.
The snake knot requires a lot of cordage, Judkins said, noting that it takes about 15 yards of cord to make a choker-style necklace using that knot.
Judkins said she is self-taught in “knot-ware,” and as her business grows, so will her knowledge of knots.
Vicky Ramos, a seamstress, examined one of the necklaces and commented on the fine quality of Judkins’ finishes.
For now, the only way people can get these are at craft fairs similar to the one being held at the Waimea Outdoor Quilt Festival, although Ramos said she will see if she can get the girl to the Artisans’ event that is held during the Thanksgiving weekend at Wilcox School.
