I found the patterns for these wildly strange ski masks on Swapatorium. I found Swapatorium through the Crafty Vixens tribe.
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Ski Masks
I found the patterns for these wildly strange ski masks on Swapatorium. I found Swapatorium through the Crafty Vixens tribe.
Monday, January 24, 2005
Fig and Plum
I just ran across this weblog with a nice index of projects. It looks pretty Moveable Typish. We need to do something like this. I mean, if we ever finish any knitting projects (except Ann).
Sunday, January 23, 2005
New In Town
Davis Square has a new locale for crafters, called Spark Craft Studio. I haven't seen it yet. Maybe we should pop in before bowling on Wednesday. They sell yarn.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Friday, January 21, 2005
Thursday, January 20, 2005
bowling paraphernalia
http://www.bowling.com
Some nifty bowling items at this site. I particularly like the bowling gloves and bag dogs.
Some nifty bowling items at this site. I particularly like the bowling gloves and bag dogs.
Henry Darger
Last night, instead of bowling and knitting, a few of us went to the Museum of Fine Arts to see a documentary film about the artist Henry Darger, called In the Realms of the Unreal.
A lot of books have been written about him. I had read this one, by Michael Bonesteel. This newer book, by John M. MacGregor, looks like it might be pretty interesting. Here is a review of it from Salon.
I didn't learn very many new things about this artist from the film, except that Darger had also kept a detailed weather journal for ten years.
The movie was described by the MFA as follows:
In the Realms of the Unreal by Jessica Yu (2003, 81 min.).
In the Realms of the Unreal captures the haunting imprint of an extraordinary, ordinary man— legendary outsider artist Henry Darger. Reclusive janitor by day, visionary artist by night, Darger’s “magnum opus” was a 15,000-page illustrated novel detailing the exploits of the Vivian Girls, seven angelic sisters who lead a rebellion against godless, child-enslaving men. Eschewing expert opinion, Jessica Yu’s film employs vivid animation and narration to immerse us in Darger’s world and illuminate his artistic process. Brought to life on film, the works reverberate with universal themes: the search for meaning, control, connection, and moral direction. Featuring the voices of Dakota Fanning (I am Sam, Cat in the Hat) and music by Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal. "
Chris wondered yesterday evening how much one of his paintings might sell for.
And, of course, there is a rock and roll band called The Vivian Girls.
A lot of books have been written about him. I had read this one, by Michael Bonesteel. This newer book, by John M. MacGregor, looks like it might be pretty interesting. Here is a review of it from Salon.
I didn't learn very many new things about this artist from the film, except that Darger had also kept a detailed weather journal for ten years.
The movie was described by the MFA as follows:
In the Realms of the Unreal by Jessica Yu (2003, 81 min.).
In the Realms of the Unreal captures the haunting imprint of an extraordinary, ordinary man— legendary outsider artist Henry Darger. Reclusive janitor by day, visionary artist by night, Darger’s “magnum opus” was a 15,000-page illustrated novel detailing the exploits of the Vivian Girls, seven angelic sisters who lead a rebellion against godless, child-enslaving men. Eschewing expert opinion, Jessica Yu’s film employs vivid animation and narration to immerse us in Darger’s world and illuminate his artistic process. Brought to life on film, the works reverberate with universal themes: the search for meaning, control, connection, and moral direction. Featuring the voices of Dakota Fanning (I am Sam, Cat in the Hat) and music by Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal. "
Chris wondered yesterday evening how much one of his paintings might sell for.
And, of course, there is a rock and roll band called The Vivian Girls.
Lace...
those books look great, Tracy... I want to learn how to knit lace, and she has a very highly rated "finishing" techniques book which I might invest in.
I found a lovely little sweater in the new "stitch 'n bitch nation" book (those knitting for hipster books that you can find at urban outfitters -- but, actually, I really like a number of the projects in them)... the sweater pattern looks very simple despite the terrifying prospects of being a "wrap" sweater with a "lace" pattern... maybe I should learn how to do button holes first.
I found a lovely little sweater in the new "stitch 'n bitch nation" book (those knitting for hipster books that you can find at urban outfitters -- but, actually, I really like a number of the projects in them)... the sweater pattern looks very simple despite the terrifying prospects of being a "wrap" sweater with a "lace" pattern... maybe I should learn how to do button holes first.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Trixie says...
very cool tracy... our own place to trade knitting secrets...
K's UPDATE/CONFESSION:
1. My gun-metal grey scarf project is no closer to completion than it was last week.
2. I was hoping to practice Ann's "swiss methodology" of knitting - but have again failed to make time.
here's to hoping my next post is a bit cheerier... just testing out the blog.
Looking forward to tonight film gathering at the MFA.
k. (aka : trixie)
K's UPDATE/CONFESSION:
1. My gun-metal grey scarf project is no closer to completion than it was last week.
2. I was hoping to practice Ann's "swiss methodology" of knitting - but have again failed to make time.
here's to hoping my next post is a bit cheerier... just testing out the blog.
Looking forward to tonight film gathering at the MFA.
k. (aka : trixie)
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Nicky Epstein
I think I might buy one of Nicky Epstein's books. Has anybody used her stuff before? I was looking at a pattern in Vogue Knitting while I was at my friend Heather's place this weekend, which used one of Epstein's flowers. I borrowed the magazine and I'll bring it on Wednesday.
three cheers!
and a bonus strike for Tracy! this is supercool!
and now for a hot link! I saw this place out in Western, MA... and it turns out they sell yarn on-line... I haven't peeked around much, but it looks like a good resource: (or do I put this link below? I will try both!)
and now for a hot link! I saw this place out in Western, MA... and it turns out they sell yarn on-line... I haven't peeked around much, but it looks like a good resource: (or do I put this link below? I will try both!)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)