the continuing conversation between art and life
Di Gilpin, a self-taught knitting designer in Scotland, speaks in this video about her collaboration with couture designers, including her shrug inspired by the White Witch in "the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" - and the tattoes of a Russian warrior princess. As she points out, with a lacey knit worn over bare skin, …
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Yes, way. Cross-stitch and hip-hop do meet. Here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhzbeBX6xo8 An interesting profile piece from the Great Big Story studio.
beginning to knit, jumper, large needles, Good Housekeeping
I've already posted an article on Sheila Hicks earlier in 2017, but I just came across fresh evidence of her adventurous colour palette and soft touchy-feely art. There's a playful inviting fun in her Venice Biennale giant pompoms - see this 3 minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yk5bxjzLGw and her simple but gorgeous wall piece in a formal …
The museum setting includes the Assembly Rooms in Bath - which often occur in scenes of Jane Austen novels. At the same time, you can view the typical outfits which would have been worn at that time, in the museum. Bonuses also include: First Saturday of each month 10-30-12.30 Sketching morning (free with museum …
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I have a few of these tapestry kits still to do - well, one nearly finished, and two to, em, completely start. But as they are kits, all the material and the wool to cover it is there. Right there, ready for me. So I really don't need another kit. Like this one I've just …
Look and be inspired. Colourful, imaginative, innovative, daring and my dear, the patterns! Somehow, the video has chosen a bland photo - but trust me, click on the play button and a world of wonder will be shown to you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzd9BEuKdh0 (I want a cushion like that one on his settee)
A leisurely (14 minutes) historical look at a dealer in Welsh Quilts and blankets who has also carefully gathered a private collection of the range of styles: Jen Jones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvqY2LWGkLs
Alex Beattie is a needlework designer of tapestry kits - although coming from a background of illustration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpKU-5HvScE What I love most about both designing and stitching is the fact that you’re working with pure colour. There’s no mixing or preparation – it’s bright, jewel-like wools sewn straight on to the canvas. There’s also something …
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Magie Hollingworth pops up again (see former post on 2nd Feb), with another delightfully thought-inspiring short video. She trained in fine art, began making embroidered gifts for friends, developed tapestry design (which she finds "addictive") and loves making papier mache as she hates throwing paper or anything out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d9Qp_FjIBE Sitting surrounded by her studio, she …
