It’s done. Here’s The Red Queen sweater, plus a few other things I made while I’ve got red loaded in the serger. I haven’t finished the threads yet so you’ll see some dangly strings. I like red and gray together, it’s sort of sporty and sort of sexy at the same time.
In the studio today I’m working on The Red Queen sweater – a super-lush all red sweater with red thread. It’s cotton and velour and will be very full and maybe ruffly, it’s too soon to tell. I hope whoever gets this will use their power for good not evil.
“Make a remark,” said the Red Queen; “it’s ridiculous to leave all the conversation to the pudding!”
The Crows of Pearblossom, as a sweater-dress
I had a picture book when I was a kid that has stuck with me, in ethereal ways, for decades. I remembered inky dense speckled eggs on matte paper, a snake and something about a chimney. And the snake, all logy, with bulges in it from eating those eggs.
Fast forward to these internet times, and it turns out to be “The Crows of Pearblossom” – one of two children’s book written by Aldous Huxley – well, wasn’t I a fancy child? And the eggs, snake and chimney were Barbara Cooney illustrations. I am not surprised to hear that it is a morbid tale, and I look forward to reading it again.
In the meantime, here is a dress inspired by those dense speckled eggs.
Ethella, Mythical Katamari Cousin tunic, Faux Faux Bois dress, Homage to Doctor Zoidberg sweater.
Three of my pieces have just been published in the book 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse: Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew. I’m thrilled for all obvious reasons, but also because the book is designed really well and my work is in exceptional company! If you click on the link you can browse the pages. It was written and edited by the extremely enthusiastic Garth Johnson of Extreme Craft.
