"Earth’s distant orb appeared the smallest light that twinkles in the heaven; whilst round the chariot’s way innumerable systems rolled and countless spheres diffused an ever-varying glory. It was a sight of wonder: some were hornèd like the crescent moon; some shed a mild and silver beam like Hesperus o'er the western sea; some dashed athwart with trains of flame, like worlds to death and ruin driven; some shone like suns, and as the chariot passed, eclipsed all other light." From "Queen Mab" by Percy Bysshe Shelley (1813)

Monday, 16 August 2010

The Folk Art Of Cactus County #19

The date of the exhibition draws ever closer (13th-18th Sept at Room 212, see you there) and there is loads still to do before I’m ready. However, I have finished one new work, quite different from my other pieces, which is something of a relief. Here it is with the lovely Mrs Kitsch modelling it.
I started sewing the skull for the jacket ages ago but hadn’t got round to doing anything more with it till last month. In the end I think it must have taken me about a week to do the whole thing. The idea was that I would do a bit of sewing in the evening while watching some telly instead of being idle but I got so caught up with it that I spent all day working on it. I even had a dream about sewing when I finally finished it.
Still, I really enjoyed the process of stitching and sewing (is there a difference between the two?) and have plans for more work involving needle and thread, though not necessarily on to a jacket. Mrs Kitsch has been teaching me new some new stitching techniques (chain stitch looks like a good one) which I’ll have a go at next time.
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8 comments:

  1. Christine16 August 2010 at 21:03

    I'm sure there was a hint of pink fluffy slippers when I looked at this entry earlier today ?

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  2. Space Cadet16 August 2010 at 23:56

    There was a different picture with my model wearing her red shoes but I changed that photo. 10 out of 10 for observation but -50 points for not saying how fantastic my sewing was!

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  3. Neil Smith17 August 2010 at 11:28

    looking forward to the champaign reception on the opening night

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  4. Space Cadet18 August 2010 at 14:06

    Are you bringing champaign then? Nice one.

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  5. Christine18 August 2010 at 20:53

    .....or maybe even some C H A M P A G N E.
    x x

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  6. Kitsch and Curious23 August 2010 at 00:06

    They were my burgundy clogs, I'll have you know!
    I wish I had some fluffy pink slippers, though.
    And I'd like to point out that my skirt is all creased because the photographer insisted I pulll that particular skirt out of the laundry basket for this photo. So there.

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  7. Space Cadet23 August 2010 at 00:15

    Forget it, we'll have Cava instead.

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  8. Jane Housham10 September 2010 at 13:27

    Wonderful stuff. Best of luck with your show. Thanks for following me, too.

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