Tag: Thread
My visit at the Textile Biënnale in Rijswijk
Yesterday we visited the Textile Biënnale in Rijswijk museum. The Biënnale taking place in every two years in this charming museum. Twenty artists from four different continents are participating. Using diverse techniques such as embroidery, weaving, sawing, knitting, crocheting and much more- many times in a surprising ways. It was absolutely a joy visiting the…
Drawing challenge: city
My city inspires me to create, to work and to love. Cites in general are my favorite places to be and to live. I took this picture a few months ago, next to where we live. I pass it a few times a day. The canals, the constant flow of water gives energy, sense of…
Neostitch iPhone 4 DIY Case
Now I know what I want for my birthday: a nice new iPhone to put in this great Neostitch case.
Art I like: Judith G. Klausner
Judith G. Klausner obviously didn’t listen to her mother saying:Â Don’t play with your food! Now she is making art from/with food. I think the Cereal work is great, and my favorite is off course the moldy bread embroidery.
Monster- the new drawing challenge
When I first saw the challenge subject of this week, I thought that’s a good one… Then I realized there are enough monsters in our world, but not enough fighters against them. So, here is my super-monster-warrior. black thread on paper. This drawing challenge this week was hosted by the very talented Julia
A man in a matchbox, a cockroach and Annie M.G. Schmidt
Try to imagine this: Evening time, calm and quiet, soft light and you and your beloved partner sitting together and sewing a cockroach costume …yes yes the beauty of parenting…:-) Last Friday my daughter’s class celebrated the end of Annie M.G. Schmidt theme (the most loved and wonderful children’s writer in Holland).The kids could dress…
Marie Prevost and I: the drawing challenge
Marie is standing and looking around. She is standing above and a side. Curious, she can see every detail. I love her posture. Leaning forward so tuned. Front and back, black thread on paper. This drawing challenge this week was hosted by Julia
Good things come in pairs
Good things come in pairs… here are some of my favorite pairs (I think part two will come soon..) From the top: salt and pepper, amazing plush pair by Cat Rabbit, adorable sisters in a sailor outfits, my luna’s twins, Romi (on the left)with her friend, summer vaction 2009
Today is the “Towel day”
As a huge fan of Douglas Adams I’m dedicating this post to him. Today is the “Towel Day”, celebrated every 25th of May as a tribute by fans to the amazing late author. He is a true inspiration to me, and his books are loyal friends that accompany me in sad times and happy times.…
Fresh summer stripes
I’m in a blue & white stripes, fresh summer mood… From the top: door knob at my home, beautiful stitched recipe cards and pillow from Pilosale, Gray Rabbit from Timor, wonderful ceramic work from Marianne Hallberg
Art I like: Emilie Faife
Emilie Faife, Parisian based textile artist, create stunning installation using needle and thread. Check her site to see more of her unique, beautiful work.
Blue, white and red
Blame it on the summer but it seems like I can’t get enough of the colors around me. So, here are the “vacation in the Riviera” colors inspiration…:-) From the top: vintage swimsuit (via ever charming http://kickcanandconkers.blogspot.com), red socks, slouch bag from koej, Royal Wedding miniature hand stitched table bunting, red & blue cushion. Great…