Needlework Is Art!
FKBABB
held every two years to showcase cutting edge work by area artists. I was very
amused to note that among the 100 or so sculptures, paintings, etc., on view,
the piece that won the jury prize for best in show was a rather straightforward
piece of knitting -- a six-sided wall panel, about two-feet across, covered in
charcoal gray yarn in stockinette stitch. Another piece by the same artist was
a round golden oak pedestal dining table almost completely covered by a lacy
white crochet doily which was trimmed with 2" diameter white crochet balls,
which upon closer examination were revealed to be representations of the human
skull. So, now we know: Needlework is not just art. It is avant garde art.
At least in the minds of would-be tastemakers in the Northwest.
Cheers, Annie
Mirjam Bruck-Cohen
I had no Doubt about this possibilities , and am more pleased since I
knit all week a Mural , kmit knit knit ,,,,,,, kniitting needles going
in every possiblr direction or angle ,, and Wait for it all to be One
already .....mirjam
and ps Nobody doubted it could be art , but my and other`s point was
that not ALL needlework is art . Some is and some is more carft, and
both are welcome.
Dianne Lewandowski
Dianne
Dianne Lewandowski
>
> and ps Nobody doubted it could be art , but my and other`s point was
> that not ALL needlework is art . Some is and some is more carft, and
> both are welcome.
The artisan/craft part is not only needed and welcomed - it's an
important part of our being human. The stuff of which our hearts are
bent in love, giving, tenderness. Our soul.
Speaking of awards for art: I got a new issue of Herrschner's catalogue
in which a new afghan contest was announced and winners from past years
were showcased. I happened to see a knitted afghan that won first place
and another that received honorable mention. Of course, I couldn't see
it up close for details - but I couldn't figure out (from the pictures)
why one was "first" and one just "honorable". They were both beautiful.
What *did* disappoint me (and don't jump all over me - I'm entitled to
my point of view) - was the crocheted entries. All were "thud!".
Dianne
Tia Mary-remove nekoluvr to reply
>Speaking of awards for art: I got a new issue of Herrschner's catalogue
>in which a new afghan contest was announced and winners from past years
>were showcased.
>What *did* disappoint me (and don't jump all over me - I'm entitled to
>my point of view) - was the crocheted entries. All were "thud!".
>
No jumping just curious why you considered them "thud". I will have to go
get my Herrschner's catalogue out and take a look. Which catalogue are the
photos in?? CiaoMeow >^;;^<
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PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^<
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John A. Edwards
Thank you for putting that so exquisitely. Your words illuminate what I
feel and would take paragraphs to struggle out. All I would add, which I
very much feel, is its giftness from Source -- curious you happen to use
those two words from my favorite stanza (the one that begins "Daily doth
th'Almighty Giver...") of a hymn which I use for vocal warmup, tr. from
Joachim Neander. (That strange combination, "our soul", actually made it,
in that stanza, into the Catholic Book of Worship in Canada. LOL)
John E.
"Dianne Lewandowski" <dia...@heritageshoppe.com> wrote ...
> <<snip>>
> The artisan/craft part is not only needed and welcomed - it's an
> important part of our being human. The stuff of which our hearts are
> bent in love, giving, tenderness. Our soul.
Mirjam Bruck-Cohen
mirjam
emars
>
> Sorry What is THUD ?
> mirjam
The sound that a subject makes when it is dropped.
(Just idiomatic.)
Emily
Tia Mary-remove nekoluvr to reply
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>> Sorry What is THUD ?
>> mirjam
>
>From: emars em...@ix.netcom.com
>The sound that a subject makes when it is dropped.
>
>(Just idiomatic.)
>
>Emily
>
Think of it as the sound your high expectations make when they drop after you
see something dissapointing -- which is what Dianne was implying I think.
Mirjam Bruck-Cohen
interesting how one applied that to a photograph , and not a very
detailed one ? of a work ,,,, ????
just wondering aloud , mirjam
Dianne Lewandowski
was meant to say: no particular value - a hollow vision. If crystal
(glass) rings as a bell and excites us, a rock of no value has an empty
sound. Or "thud".
Dianne
Dianne Lewandowski
past week or so.
If you want to know what *I* call gorgeous (and it can be done on single
crochet grounds as well as Tunisian) go to and see the thumbnails at the
top of the page:
http://www.HeritageShoppe.com/heritage/essays/tunisian.html
You cross stitch lovers will *love* this stuff. Yes! They're cross
stitched. I've written to the companies involved - and can't get them
to respond. I'd love to get these, and many other patterns I have -
remarketed. My mother did the brown one with the roses. I did half the
cream/green one with the coral flowers. Won't bore you with why I never
finished it.
Dianne
FKBABB
Wow! I want these afghan patterns. Yes, they should be remarketed. Who
published them originally?
As a lifetime complete klutz when it comes to crochet, I see these as a natural
for wool Aida worked in wools over two in that form of reversible cross stitch
that produces crosses on both sides (yes, that can be done; I found
instructions that work recently in a 19th century book). What is the stitch
gauge for these patterns?
Yours enthusiastically, Annie
Dianne Lewandowski
replies from either one. They don't list designers - so I can't contact
them, individually, either.
If anyone can help me in this search, and get an answer . . . otherwise,
there are copyright issues. A couple of these patterns aren't in the
actual books - you must write for them. I have more patterns, both knit
and crochet. These were the best of the best (in my opinion). But I
won't part with the books - and I don't know how to get these marketed.
I've done extensive searches, through two knitting shops and on the
Internet and can find nothing comparable today.
Can you imagine doing the one with the calla lilies and peacocks?
Almost every inch of the huge afghan is cross stitched.
The baby afghan is a reproduction. It's *my* pattern - if you're
interested, email me. The guage for this one is about 7 or 8 to the
inch.
I've got some ideas as to how to do this on Australian wool - a
two-color process (or even one color) with faggoting (or similar)
connections between the panels. Or there are other decorative ways to
emulate panels with embroidery (or even cross stitch). The wool
blanketing doesn't work up well in pulled or drawn work. The holes
created make it look gray, dull and simply awful.
I haven't tried it, yet, on the so-called doctors flannel. It's on my
list of things to do.
Dianne
Mirjam Bruck-Cohen
it already from Dianne`s post , but than llet my artistic eyes work ,
looked at some pic of a work i didn`t like , and wondered to myself ,
If i would have described in words That describe Voices , or other
words ??? that was the wondering about ,,, I think I would say
something is tasteless, isn`t waht i hoped it would be ... of course
there is adifference when I judge art [ Like I wil be doing tomorrow]
i can not saty to artist that his work made a noise ???
I have to be More diplomatic ,:>:>:>:>
mirjam
Mirjam Bruck-Cohen
drop in my room , on my feet [ auwww] etc.... thank you ,,, see my
answer To TIA -Mary ,,,,,,
mirjam
Nyssa
>
> Bernat and Spinneran are the books holding these patterns. I cannot get
> replies from either one. They don't list designers - so I can't contact
> them, individually, either.
>
> If anyone can help me in this search, and get an answer . . . otherwise,
> there are copyright issues. A couple of these patterns aren't in the
> actual books - you must write for them. I have more patterns, both knit
> and crochet. These were the best of the best (in my opinion). But I
> won't part with the books - and I don't know how to get these marketed.
> I've done extensive searches, through two knitting shops and on the
> Internet and can find nothing comparable today.
>
I can't believe it! I've got that Spinnerin afghan book in my stash!
Good thing I don't throw out important stuff like that. :)
The pattern book also included knitted afghans, one of which I actually
stitched for someone. I remember buying an afghan hook to try to learn
the stitch used on those embroidered designs, but never spent enough
time on it to feel confident of the results. And college got in the way.
Spinnerin has been out of business for years, which is a shame. They
made some really good quality yarns at reasonable prices. I've no idea
who 'inherited' their copyrights.
Nyssa
At River's End
http://www.concentric.net/~Nyssa
Dianne Lewandowski
But I got a clue as to how to go about this from another RCTN member.
When I get some time, again, I'm going to continue the pursuit.
The patterns on my site came from two different books, I believe. I
have three in all. And wished I had picked up more at the time.
There is one very lovely, fast-knitted baby carriage blanket that I've
always been meaning to do. I keep waiting for the day when I can sink
my teeth into it. Maybe soon, now. We'll see :-)
Dianne