Its funny the way the universe conspires to bring things to fruition.....
A while back, I wrote a post about how I wanted to incorporate more textiles into my artwork. I end up trying to create texture using paint, so why not throw in the real thing, and all that?! And then in the last week, two things occur that bring these thought back to the front of my brain.
The first thing is finding out about a new "Stitch and Bitch" group that is starting up at 'Loves' cafe bar in Weston. Now, I'm rubbish at knitting, but its an opportunity to meet with other creative people in my home town, and drink tea. Whats not to like?! And anyways, I am thinking of trying a bit of sewing/general mucking about with embroidery and textiles instead. I would like to learn to knit, but as I also need to Bring Ms Ruby with me to this group, it might be better to work on something that doesn't require tons of concentration.... mind you, I'm not really sure there is ANYTHING I will be able to do one handed if Rubester is not in the mood to rock and roll about on the floor..... hmmmm, except perhaps drink tea and eat toast?
SO! My brain has been ticking all weekend on all things knitting/textile/material/embroidery related, and then I find a message in my inbox from Laura Crouch Collins, an old friend of mine who lives in America, and makes the most amazing bags, one of which I am lucky enough to own....
Anyways..... she is interested in working with me to design some fabric for her Spring/Summer collection of bags for 2010! I am THRILLED at this prospect, especially as she will be paying me in handbags if the project comes off. WOOOOO!
Now I am really buzzing on all things textile, to the point where I am having trouble sleeping due to all the ideas flying round my head. (SIGH! This side effect of having a creative brain just doesn't mix with having a baba that likes to get up LOTS of times in the night for midnight feasts.....)
Here are a few images that excite me....
Made by Lupin Kind of remind me of some of my paintings, and I LOVE all the colours....
From 'Love Stitching Art'
And is it sad that this photo makes my heart beat a little faster? (And yes, I did end up buying some felt.....)
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