The incredibly talented Ann Stewart’s photo has been chosen as our Photo Of The Week on Fabric Patchwork and Quilting on flickr.
You might remember Ann from when I featured her some months ago. Ann has consistently proven to be as talented with photography and interior design as she is with her quilt artisanry.
This week’s POTW [photo of the week] on FPAQ on flickr is by rOssie. The way Rossie has photographed this quilt is sublime…the shades of colour in the background…in the branch…echo the subltey of the colours in the quilt.
This quilt really has to be seen large to appreciate the detail. The quilting is exquisite, as is the use of the itajime resists which Rossie sells in her etsy shop. Rossie learned about this process from Malka of a stitch in dye.
Rossie actually has this quilt for sale here in her etsy shop rossie.etsy.com where she explains a little more about the dye process.
She also started the flickr group Fresh Modern Quilts where many hours of inspiration is to be found.
Kotomigd Yamamura makes gorgeous jewellery.
My favourite piece [above] for Winter 09. Her work is exquisite and original.
A lot of her pieces are made using pieces rescued from old and rare jewellery pieces from the past…..
the one above was sold in a cancer charity shop in London.
One of my favourites…I adore her crosses. Kotomi is involved with Project Revamp which upcycles old clothing and jewellery donated to charity shops etc and turns them into wonderful new artisan made works…fit for a queen or…..you and I!
I am so excited because The Ted Noff’s Foundation ..the wonderful youth empowerment charity here in Sydney is starting something very similar for young designers. So far it is for clothing but I imagine it could extend to jewellery if there are enough talented young jewellers and artisans out there. BTW I did send this information to the relevant person at St Vincent De Paul some time last year but as usual they did not even acknowledge the email or anything to do with it…very close minded I thought…and rude…wonder what manners were taught in the homes of these top sales executives? Or maybe they just decided they were above answering pesky emails from staff members wives..who knows? Their loss!
Kotomi’s work can be found here on flickr and here on etsy and here is her website. Thankyou Kotomi for your committment to upcycling and to saving the wonderful jewellery of the past…something that is very close to my heart.
On October 24 and 25th Kotomi’s work will be on display at St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre, New Molden, Surrey. In aid of La Quila Earrthquake appeal.
21st and 22nd November there will be an exhibiltion and sales event at Visage 56, Surbiton.
The indescribable talent of Caryl Bryer Fallert was recognised in Houston this year as Best In Show.
Caryl has provided a link to a page where she explains her inspiration, motivation and how she went about achieving her dream…her vision for this quilt….in more ways than one. I cannot recommend highly enough that you read the story behind this quilt…but be warned…a pot of comforting camomile or other soothing tea and a box of tissues is simply a necessity!
I recently purchased one of Caryl’s kits…The Dancing Tree, to make for my son.
I look forward to starting this.
Caryl has designed the most amazing ranges of fabric for Bernatex ..her Aurora Borialis is to die for! Gradations is next on my list of must have fabrics! Glacier Park is also stunning.
She also has patterns, DVD’S and books available on her website. I wish I lived closer so that I could attend her workshops. Oh to be in Kentucky….Padukah …to be exact with all the artisans! Caryl…please let us know if you ever come Down Under.
She also has some of her art quilts for sale...a rare opportunity to purchase an artform which is quite like no other.
The International Society of African American Quilters held its inaugural meeting recently.
Showcasing quilts of amazing colour
and vibrancy.
Tribute to Michael Jackson
I love the way photographer Christina of Captured in Lights Photography has captured these women’s expressions.
Of course I am saving the best until last …for me anyway…
yes its hexagons…with delightful detail!
Thankyou so much Christina for the use of these photos…Christina’s flickr stream is here.
The “Soulful Journey” Collection of quilts will premiere at The International Society of African American Quilters’ 2010 Quilt Summit to be held in St Louis Missouri May 27-31 2010
