Showing posts with label Crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crafts. Show all posts

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Katharine Morling Porcelain

A while ago I decided that I would love to take a pottery class, and began searching for places nearby, which were reasonably priced, and offered classes after hours or on weekends. Unfortunately, my search was fruitless.
At the beginning of the year, I decided to re-visit this quest for creativity. I found a place in the area, and immediately emailed an inquiry.
While waiting for the response, I began searching for inspiration online… You know, the sugar bowl, the tea cup, perhaps a little jewelry holder… That kind of thing.
That’s when I discovered Katharine Morling  via The Jelous Curator .

"Katharine creates sculptures in porcelain in her signature monochromatic aesthetic. Each piece on the surface, an inanimate object, is inspired by Katharine's personal narrative. The work is made fired without glaze accentuating the 'drawn' quality of the work." (Artistic statement) 











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Thursday, July 9, 2015

Mr. Finch

How very exciting to have stumbled across the whimsical world of Mr.Finch, a textile artist from the UK. Recycled materials add to the magic of his pieces, each handcrafted by him.

It was his gorgeous hares that first caught my eye, with their grubby, tea-stained
 looking bodies, which tell a story of their own – each piece has a mystery history, and unique character. 








All images, Mr.Finch, Facebook, Pinterest

"Scraps of thread and fabric are stitched and pulled into fairy tale creatures looking for new owners and worlds to inhabit."
xxx

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Plush Panda

For as long as I can remember, my favourite animal has been a Panda Bear… What’s not to love about a monochromatic, bamboo eating bear. I know you have all seen numerous images of these guys being awesome, and if you're lucky, you witnessed mama bear’s surprise at the high pitched sneeze of her baby bear.

So naturally, when I saw this awesome DIY brooch on the Polkaros blog, I felt the need to share it…


Materials needed:
1. Fabric dyes or acrylic paints
2. Cotton or linen fabric
3. Needle and thread
4. Brooch pin
5. Polyester filling



Simple steps: 
1. Cut out 2 pieces of silhouette of your preferred animal
2. Paint face details with fabric dyes or acrylic paints
3. Create patterns with masking tape
4. Sew 2 pieces of silhouette together, right sides facing each other
5. Leave a small opening for flipping fabric over
6. When sewing is complete, flip fabric over
7. Sew brooch pin on to the center of the back fabric
8. Add polyester filling
9. Sew up the opening
10. Ready to go!

All images Polkaros

What fun!
xxx

Monday, February 20, 2012

Cath Kidston

Despite determination to keep up with my new year’s resolutions while in London, I have failed horribly! I have not posted once since I have been here…
I thought it was only fitting that my first post be somewhat “London” oriented.
I took my niece for a sneaky walk to Cath Kidston… Sneaky because she was sleeping, and clearly has no interest in Cath Kidston whatsoever.   I bought a few knickknacks, and a wonderful book – Sew!
I am super excited to start one of the many gorgeous projects set out in the book... Thus keeping up with at least one of my resolutions.

















All images from the Cath Kidston website.

These are a few of my a favourite things... Who doesn't love florals.

xxx

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Sew Inspired

I have the itch to stitch of late... I am going to fetch my sewing machine from my mom’s house this weekend – I just can’t wait to start sewing.



I have a great big chest filled with gorgeous fabric, which has always been my one of my main sources of inspiration.



I have a few decor projects that I would like to begin with, mainly curtains and blinds for my flat, but after my post on work wear, I want to sew up some spring skirts, and some cute summer shorts.


...Eeeek! Scalloped edges, pleated waistlines, buttons, ruffles and prints...
xxx

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Delightful Desaccord

Thanks to one of my all time favourite blogs, decor8, I discovered Desaccord.

This is a French word, which means disagreement - perhaps this has something to do with disagreeing with the conventional...










How fabulously whimsical and unconventional are these delights...

xxx