the continuing conversation between art and life
This 5 minute video lets Kaffe Fassett describe in his inimitable, colourful way, how he discovered knitting and brought his painterly eye to it, bringing a wave of colour into 1980s knitting in Britain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-vR_hi1Gtw Also, don't miss another post on this blog about quilting here. Both these videos are recorded in his home, which …
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For anyone who loves sci fi and TV culture and wool.... a designer who feels the same: Bridget Thuemmel at Steven Be studio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ghd2E4fi-s Not only does she design, she also knits while reading a book. Fingerless mittens thumbs up - for someone who clearly loves her day job - as does the presenter, Kristy …
Woollen delight, colours and texture as designer Steven Be shows the many ways to wear his ponchini
This is the story of how one young woman, Felicia Lo, began studying pharmacy and immediately knew it was not the career for her - but used it in her personal love: dying wools for handknits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yj1we56Scw If you love colour and textiles, you will likely enjoy this video. As Felicia says, there is a …
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Truth can be even stranger than science fiction. I innocently typed in a word search for "star scarf" as I like graphic designs for stars... and a whole world of hitherto unlinked subjects swam into my startled view.... Like Spock "knitting" (kudos to Mouzeron for her funky imagination and graphic design skills). But of course, …
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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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Hanging yarn installation (temporary) creates a whole other look and feel to an enclosed courtyard. Now this truly is drawing bigger. http://amybethcruz.weebly.com/yarn-installation.html
How many colours is too many? Kaffe Fassett is famous for introducing others to experimenting with bold palettes. He says that he usually will have around 25-35 colours in one handknitt4ed garment - but has gone up to 200 colours. (still from BBC programme "Fabric of Britain: Knitting") Programme viewable til 23rd November at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03bgrvf/fabric-of-britain-1-knittings-golden-age Kaffe …
