When Art Was Not Enough

Welcome to my artist blog, where writing and fiber art meet. My work explores grief, healing, and transformation through wool, sculpture, and words. This space holds poems and reflections written during the same season as my Broken Heart series—offering an unfiltered look at grief, and how creativity helps us survive what we cannot fix.

Colorful heart-shaped arrangement of yarn with pink, orange, purple, blue, yellow, and red strands, and text overlay reading "Wool remembers what love could not save" and "Kristi Yapp - Wool Alchemist."

Kristi Yapp 4/17/26 Kristi Yapp 4/17/26

Want to make wine with me?

Dandelion wine begins in the field with a simple act of gathering. This step by step process follows the transformation of fresh petals into a slow ferment that develops over time. Starting April 24, daily updates will be shared so you can take part, observe the changes, and create your own batch alongside the process.

Kristi Yapp 4/16/26 Kristi Yapp 4/16/26

Violet Egg Custard

Kristi Yapp 4/15/26 Kristi Yapp 4/15/26

From Fiber to Field

Kristi Yapp 3/31/26 Kristi Yapp 3/31/26

Cherry Blossoms Under a Stormy Sky

Cherry blossoms bloom quickly and fade just as fast, marking a short seasonal window. This post covers their cultural meaning in Japan, gentle medicinal uses, and a simple way to prepare cherry blossom tea.

Kristi Yapp 3/26/26 Kristi Yapp 3/26/26