Archive for March, 2009
Kimberly Hamill is another artist whose work will be in the Beyond The Fringe show.
Here she is working on a weaving:
An example of her work:
Kimberly says “Kim’s recent works reflect her passion for understanding weave structures of the Indigenous Americas. She is attempting with these pieces to create contemporary, original designs using complicated weave structures adapted from Peru, Bolivia and Guatemala. She has learned these techniques by studying weavings and books that she has collected from these areas. After years of production and experimental weaving on large floor looms, Kim now works mainly on back strap and simple frame-style looms. Most of her weavings to date are made from yarns she has dyed herself using natural plant and insect dyes. The major principles that guide her work are deep creativity, technical excellence and respect for the Earth.”
Her website is Mano Weaving School. You can contact her at kwhitneyhatgmaildotcom
March 11th, 2009
I absolutely love these fingerless gloves. The alpaca softened up after blocking and feels cozy. And they’re so warm. Yay!
I went down in needle size, using 2.75mm and 2.25mm sized needles. For the ribbing by the fingers I used the smaller sized needles to ensure a snug fit.
Pattern: Spirogyra
Source: Knitty
Yarn: Lonesome Stone Alpaca, 200 yards
Started: January 2009
Finished: February 2009
Modifications: used 2.75mm and 2.25mm sized needles
March 10th, 2009
Thank goodness I’m not the only artist that is still working on finishing pieces for the Beyond The Fringe show. It makes me feel like we’re all in this together. Faith recently sent me some progress pictures of her work. I really enjoy seeing how art is shaped and changes on its way to completion.
Gratitude II
Turtle Dancer II
Want to contact this artist? You can email her at faithwatnewmexdotcom Her website is Snow Lion Studios.
March 7th, 2009
Connie Fernandez is another artist who is in the Beyond The Fringe show. She uses traditional colcha embroidery to create her art. Some examples of her recent work:
Las Madres Dolorasas-Irak
Colcha embroidery shawl
Connie says “Colcha embroidery interweaves traditional and contemporary themes, thereby illustrating the common thread of creativity across generations of women. Throughout the world, needlework has always provided both a creative outlet and a meditative calmness in times of sorrow. It transcends barriers and ideologies, and it speaks directly to the heart.”
To contact this artist please write to:
Connie Fernandez
Box 5064 NDCBU
Taos, NM 87571
March 3rd, 2009
Not wanting to rip out all my work on Thebes’ kilt hose I decided to alter the pattern. I knit a foot that matched the pattern and kept the stitches live. Then I joined both parts using kitchener stitch.
Before joining:
And it fits! Yes yes yes yes yes!
The socks fits great and he likes it. I took notes so I should be able to make a duplicate just fine.
March 1st, 2009
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