Back home in Glasgow now, it is very sunny - maybe it is time to knit a swimsuit?
A kitsch 80s charity shop find. Not quite sure it is the way forward though!
Showing posts with label London. Show all posts
Showing posts with label London. Show all posts
Friday, 30 September 2011
London town...
This time last week we were in that there London. As well as catching up with friends, we got to visit the Power of Making exhibition at the V&A. A fantastic array of different crafts on display, though it was extremely busy! A trip across the city took us to Kate's crochet market, a tongue in cheek crochet homage to the supermarket. Great stitching and I particularly like the yarn puns.
Back home in Glasgow now, it is very sunny - maybe it is time to knit a swimsuit?
A kitsch 80s charity shop find. Not quite sure it is the way forward though!
Back home in Glasgow now, it is very sunny - maybe it is time to knit a swimsuit?A kitsch 80s charity shop find. Not quite sure it is the way forward though!
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Knitting & Stitching!
At the weekend I went to MK. On my arrival I found that my mum had knitted me a lovely pot of primulas!
I also saw some autumnal acorns and the finest bovine creatures.
Sunday was an early start, as me, my mum and my nan went off to London for the Knitting and Stitching Show.
There was lots to see and do and buy! I particularly enjoyed the knitted biscuits from Sarah Kelly, though I think if I saw giant custard creams in my living room, I would be constantly hungry! When it came to buying, I attempted to be restrained. I brought Vintage Gifts to Knit from Sarah Crawford, an east London craft guerrilla zine and a book of Sublime knitting patterns. The credit card however really took a hit when I got to the OCA stall and ordered my next course - Understanding Art 1: Western Art. Will be worth it though. Back home in Glasgow, I can not tear myself from the rescue of the Chilean miners, fingers crossed that it all goes well.
I also saw some autumnal acorns and the finest bovine creatures.
Sunday was an early start, as me, my mum and my nan went off to London for the Knitting and Stitching Show.
There was lots to see and do and buy! I particularly enjoyed the knitted biscuits from Sarah Kelly, though I think if I saw giant custard creams in my living room, I would be constantly hungry! When it came to buying, I attempted to be restrained. I brought Vintage Gifts to Knit from Sarah Crawford, an east London craft guerrilla zine and a book of Sublime knitting patterns. The credit card however really took a hit when I got to the OCA stall and ordered my next course - Understanding Art 1: Western Art. Will be worth it though. Back home in Glasgow, I can not tear myself from the rescue of the Chilean miners, fingers crossed that it all goes well.
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Tapestry Bedlam...
There is currently a tapestry exhibition at Bethlam Royal Hospital (the very place we get the term 'bedlam' from). A 10 metre long woven tapestry coordinated by artist Mark McGowan depicting mental health experiences and thoughts of patients, carers, staff and volunteers.
One participant, Fiona Guy describes tapestry as "illusion of image telling a story about what might be". This notion resonates, art encourages us to look and think about our lives, whether you have been affected by mental health issues or not. All the more reason for this. It's a shame I can't make it down to the exhibition.
One participant, Fiona Guy describes tapestry as "illusion of image telling a story about what might be". This notion resonates, art encourages us to look and think about our lives, whether you have been affected by mental health issues or not. All the more reason for this. It's a shame I can't make it down to the exhibition.
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