Category Archives: Inspiration

Art In Action

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Beth

Art In Action is a festival I look forward to every year. It’s a unique opportunity to see artists from all disciplines create and demonstrate their technique, and well worth the journey to Oxfordshire. From textiles to printmaking,  ceramics and … Continue reading →

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Adele Wagstaff

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Beth

It’s not something you ever expect to happen. To walk into a bookshop and be confronted with yourself on the cover of a Penguin Modern Classic. I’ve been sitting for Adele Wagstaff since 2003, the summer I left school. My … Continue reading →

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Super Mamika!

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Beth

When I discovered these photos of a super grandma, it made my day. Sacha Goldberger took photos of his grandma to put a spark back into her life, and as you can see it really worked The best bit is, … Continue reading →

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Price One Shilling

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Beth

I got home from a long Monday at work to discover an unexpected package on my doormat. I opened it to discover this, from my lovely Auntie Lizzie, who had in turn inherited from her mum. It was published in … Continue reading →

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Emily Barletta

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Beth

Crochet needn’t be all cute creatures y’know. Take the work of Brooklyn artist Emily Barletta.  She also works in embroidery on paper Click here to see more of Emily’s work on her website, or here to visit her blog.

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Daniella Edgburg

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Beth

I’ve just today discovered the work of Daniella Edgburg, a photographer who was born in Texas and grew up in Mexico. Her work is divinely surreal and feminine.  Her latest series is ‘Knit’: ‘I started knitting for a photograph where … Continue reading →

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Craftivism for feminists (and mentalists)

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Beth

Craft techniques are an oral tradition. Whilst there are loads of good books and websites out there, nothing compares to sitting down with an experienced crafter to go through the process step by step. Everyone has their own way of … Continue reading →

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Yarn Bombing – making the concrete jungle fluffier

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Beth

What is yarnboming? Guerrilla knitting or ‘yarnstorming’ in the UK is when knitting or crocheting pops up somewhere unexpected. Knit the City is the London authority on yarnstorming: Recent escapades include a giant orange crochet squid loose in the Natural History … Continue reading →

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