carved crayons

 

thought this was amazing!

Free Beadwork Instructions for Orange Mandala

Orange Mandala

Seed Beads used (11s)
White pearly Delicas used - Delicas can be used for the whole project.

Dried Roses

Took this pic from a bouquet, that had dried out beautifully!

Definitely a touch of the Miss Haversham's!

 

 



Childs Raglan Cardi and Little Dolly - Knitted

 

Link for Knitted Dolly
The raglan cardi was from an ancient edition of Mon Tricot "Baby-Knitting"-
If you would like a copy of the pattern please email me or 'comment'
and I'll be happy to forward you a copy.  (The little flower brooch isn't included in the pattern).
I used: Bergere de France - Caline (50g balls) - Colour 'Hochet'
Needle Size used: UK10s : 3.25mm
The pattern is for a 4yr old (aprox.) - plus one size larger.

Childrens Hats - colourful ideas

for Basic Hat Pattern - click link



Dale Chilhuly

 

 

Dale Chilhuly - gorgeous!

Kaffe Fassett - Fashion & Design Museum

I took these photos at the latest Kaffe Fassett exhibition at the Fashion & Design Museum in Bermondsey (London UK).  I have to say although it is very pretty exhibition, I was disappointed as it seemed to contain mostly stuff I'd seen before - so I ended up taking some photos of his props rather than his work :)  Although I love his compositions and colours (and props), I feel he must be trying to appeal to a newer generation of knitters/stitchers.

Persian Tile - Peyote Beadwork Chart

 

This chart can be used for - amulet bag or bracelet/cuff

Frances Pickering - Embroidered Books

 

These beautiful books have been made and embroidered by Frances Pickering.

Check out her lovely website for other artworks.

Evelin Kasikov - CMYK Embroidery - Cross Stitch - on the edge!

Evelin Kasikov

Alan Davie

 

Alan Davie was a Scottish artist, born in 1920 - his works are fairly varied 

but I love these colourful abstracts.
(Broadbent Gallery paintings)

FREE Beadwork/Cross Stitch Chart - Abstract

Abstract Design Chart

This could be used lots of different ways - Beadwork  using  Square Stitch or Brickstitch - 

cuff/bracelet, brooch/pin, motif for a personal greetings card:

Knitting or Cross stitch design - single, or using repeats.

Jean Paul Gaultier

 

 

 

 

Outrageously imaginitive!

Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition opens in April  at the Barbican Centre, London.

Frank Bowling

Frank Bowling

Photoshop Collage - Rose

These were edited in Photoshop from a photo of a beautiful Alan Titchmarsh rose.  

... the lower pic I used the 'Liquify' filter and the upper pic has been cropped and re-collaged.  

I love the colours, and the sort-of random control you can achieve, although looking at these too long, does makes your eyes go a bit fuzzy!

Ice Age Art

Created between 40,000 and 10,000 years ago the collection of artifacts in the latest British Museum exhibition are completely amazing.  Do go and have a look.  The exhibition isn't huge, but it is fascinating.

Link to Cave Art - Chauvet France.