Mister Finch <3

Posted on June 7, 2015 by mimik

So, I went to New York to go to an opening. I have never done that before but really, Mister Finch was in town and I had to see his work and say hello!

It was totally worth it! Go see it if you can. The show is up until the end of July at the Steven Kasher Gallery. And the gallery is right next to the High Line and that’s fun too! Here’s pics. I love how the pieces are displayed and the shadows that the art works cast. Sorry random people that got into my pics- it was really crowded.

My new current fantasy, the one where you suddenly have all the money and don’t have to work, would be to go to UK and travel around and visit all the amazing artists I’ve met through the internet but never in person. It is always amazing to finally meet in person. And then, after I’ve done the UK, I’d be off to Australia. Better start saving my money, right?!

hear me talk

Posted on June 1, 2015 by mimik

Last week, Salley Mavor and I talked to Abby Glassenberg for her podcast. It was a great conversation and you can listen in!

fox girl in green

Posted on May 27, 2015 by mimik

I got one of the fox girls finished!

She has a knitted lace collar- I bought the lace when I went to the Vintage Textile Show at the beginning of the month. Hurray for buying and then actually using versus hoarding, which is very easy for me to do. She has some flowers in her paw.

And, the stuff in her purse-

I am sorry that the photo doesn’t show the little button which is an antique black glass butterfly button.

goings on

Posted on May 26, 2015 by mimik

There is lots going on around here. This morning, I packed up two orders, walked to the post office, then the bank, then the library and back home. And somehow, since I haven’t done any sewing, I feel like I haven’t gotten anything done! So, now I am writing a blog post. Last week I took a super-fast, overnight trip to Brooklyn to see the year-end show at the NYU Game Center where one son is getting his MFA. Next week, I will probably go back again for Mister Finch‘s show. Busy, busy!

I’ve got a table full of foxes waiting for me.

But, I’ve gotten distracted by ornaments.

When I was asked to design some ornaments for West Elm, I needed to come up with a lot of ideas and then they picked what they wanted. The thing is, I liked all of them! It has been tickling the back of my conscious brain ever since that I should move forward with these others and make patterns. I even got started a few times but ended up getting flooded with ideas and then feeling overwhelmed. This time, I said I would teach a class to make ornaments. That is the way I finish things- commit to someone else. So, moving forward! So far I have a fish, a whale, robot, and a long list, drawings, and first try prototypes of lots of other things. I will keep you informed as they move forward.

What else? I am taking a class to make the Cooper bag. I know, busman’s holiday, but I knew I wouldn’t get to it if I didn’t schedule a time. Hopefully it will be done on Wednesday evening and then I can show you.

I am going to Portland, Oregon in July (8- 13). So excited!

I’m not sure if I mentioned it before, but a reminder since I’m making a list here- I am not planning on doing any shows this year. It doesn’t look like that will slow down my traveling though!

bright boy kitty

Posted on May 17, 2015 by mimik

He’s kitty number 5 and the last for now. I onto foxes next.

He is lots of bright colors.

butterfly kitty

Posted on May 16, 2015 by mimik

She is #4.

When I sorted through my wool fabrics last winter and came across this orange herringbone, it seemed perfect for a kitty. Then, when she was ready to dress, I discovered the real challenge. The bold herringbone was very difficult to match up with clothing colors and patterns. It all worked out though- I love my sweet butterfly moon kitty!

kitty boy (3)

Posted on May 15, 2015 by mimik

The third kitty is warmly dressed in muted colors but he has his red and black checked vest under his jacket.

He has a cashmere scarf and a functional backpack that closes with a tie and an antique button.

Kitty #2

Posted on May 14, 2015 by mimik

I guess I like how this folk pattern looks with a black and white kitty because I did it again!

And here is a detail of her basket-

time for some kitties again

Posted on May 13, 2015 by mimik

Back in March, I made up a group of kitties with sewed on clothing. Now, I am working on a group with removable clothing plus accessories, just like the foxes. As usual, I thought, No problem! Just like the foxes! – But no. Lots of little tweaks were needed with the patterns. I now have a rather large pile of clothing rejects that will hopefully find another kitty or fox where they will work. Anyway, here is Kitty #1!