10.31.07
Exhibition of recycled woollen stuff
Saturday I’m going to attend a workshop on recycling wool with Katarina Brieditis, one of the writers of the book “Do redo – the art of butchering a sweater”.
As an appetizer I went to see an exhibition on recycled textiles at Bymuseet today and to hear Annemor Sundbø, a textile designer from Norway, lecturing on the subject.
Anne Marie Helger, actress and political provocateur, known for her satirical comments, crazy humour and extraordinary dresses opened the exhibition.
It was a very inspiring afternoon. Now I really look forward for the workshop!
http://www.helger.dk/page7/page7.html
At her small woollen mill she produces tweed and woollen duvets basically made out of recycled wool. Here she has discovered and studied the hidden treasures of the storage bins containing all sorts of worn out – and carefully repaired – sweaters, socks and other wool ware. Studying these piles of knitted rags has given her a comprehensive knowledge about traditional knitting patterns and cultural history
10.24.07
A stands for Autumn, Art and Anna Sofie
My beloved daughter; how absolutely wonderful to see you again!!!
To embrace and touch you, talk face to face, walk the streets together, meet the people you live with, see your college, teachers and fellow students, hear you explain about the ideas and intentions of your artwork – and above all – feel your joy, enthusiasm and sparkling energy…
10.12.07
Friday! Weekend! Autumn Holiday!
A time for creativity and organizing: Sew a new collage, write a letter, select stuff for my window display (my book!) at two of the best bookstores in Arhus. Figure out how to set up a net shop at etsy.
A time for visiting family & friends: Especially I’m looking forward to see Anna Sofie in London!
A time for relaxing: take a walk, read a book, read the newspaper in bed in the morning…
What more can one ask for?!
10.05.07
Welcome
This weekend 178 professional artists and crafters from Region Midtjylland open the doors of their studios for interested visitors. You can see names, addresses and websites here Please feel free to go and check out your favourites. Meet them in person – and check out their work. Have a look and a cup of coffee. Make it a day!
Studios will be open Saturday and Sunday from 11 pm to 5 am.
At my place of course you’ll see some of the quilts and stuff for my book at Olivia. But also the stuff I’m preparing for the gallery part of my stepped out workshop for Somerset.
10.01.07
SEW
Look what I found in my pillar box yesterday: The premier issue of SEW Somerset, a brand new biannual publication from that focus at projects combining sewing with mixed-media. That’s just my cup of tea!
And guess who’s in it?
Yes! Right! My stitched file cover and notebook – as well as an article on some of my collages from Vilnius. I’m very pleased with the lay out – it looks great so of course I had to take a serious break and flicker through all 6 chapters: Wearables – Books, Boxes & Folders – Décor – Mixed Media & Collage – Cards, ATCs & Scrapbook Pages – and Art Quilts.
Are you too working in the crossover field of mixed-media and stitching and would you like to see your creations on print you’re invited by Stampington & Co to submit your most innovative and imaginative art projects that incorporate sewing for the next volume.
