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Swarming….

zannestar — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:01:10 +0000

Get your very own Swarm started, or add to one you already have. PrintTroll. Mention that you saw this Swarm on ZanneStar.com when you make your purchase in the PrintTroll’s Etsy Shop, and get you’ll get a free upgrade to the next size Swarm.

Sea Creatures and Such

zannestar — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:37:28 +0000

Coral collection, originally uploaded by gooseflesh.

I am amazed at the magic that can happen with some yarn, a hook and a thoughtful mind. I have been a fan of Helle Jorgensen’s work for some time now. The pieces she creates with such care of shape and color really move me. My heart certainly beats faster and my mind begins to race a bit. I first saw her work in person when it was displayed in the Broadway Windows in NYC. I especially love this shot, reminds me of the charts I love so much.

Not Your Grandma’s Text Messages

zannestar — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:25:12 +0000

20 embroidered text messages from Ginger Anyhow

Ginger Anyhow has more projects, definitely worth clicking through and for my good friend Don: You Fell Asleep Watching a DVD.

Punk Plaids

zannestar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:49:58 +0000

I love exploring the Victoria & Albert Museum website. It’s on my list of places to visit. In the meantime, I spend many hours doodling through their fabulous exhibits. I’ve been making Tartans via the Vivienne Westwood Tartan Maker. You should make some too.

Whirl

zannestar — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:46:52 +0000

It’s been a whirl around here lately, and I have so much to tell you, but to hold you over, just thought I’d share. I’ve started receiving the most wonderful ornaments for the ornament swap, and the first one’s from Kim Westad, a ceramist from the Bronx (YO!). The ornament is just precious, and you’ll get pics of that later, but I am SO IN LOVE with her work. I especially love her Whirl collection. And be sure to check her Etsy. If only I could whirl in the peaceful, organic way that these pieces do…

Mail Art

zannestar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:26:41 +0000

Getting letters and things in the mail is one of those things that makes my heart beat even faster. I’m not excatly sure what it is about mail art, perhaps the passion that goes into making something for someone special, or the travel part, or the postage part (I LOVE stamps). But I do love it. I spied this today and had to share.

You can see all the rest on Riitta’s site, along with her other projects. I especially love the snowflake project.

via FFFFOUND!

Don’t Worry, You Won’t Miss The Next One.

zannestar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:01:44 +0000

Today was the start of another of Lulu Smith’s Online Gallery days. A lot has already sold, and if you are quick, you might be able to get this:

or these:

I’m sure there will be one in December. You can sign up on her website to be notified of the next one and enter to win a free pair of earrings. If you aren’t familiar with her work, well, what are you waiting for? And be sure to check out her blog. That’s where you can find things like this, that I keep clicking on.

Hmmmm, What To Do With Those Nasty Plastic Bags

zannestar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:05:42 +0000

Turn them into beautiful and delicate lace creations like Laura Ann Marsden.

or delicate wall adornments

or cushions.

I’m glad someone out there is making those nasty plastic bags pretty. I’m glad they won’t be in the landfill and can still be useful. I think the organic shapes are very pretty, I’ve always been inspired by lace, so delicate and carefully made.

Thanks to designers block for introducing me to Laura Marsden.

Sandra Backlund

zannestar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:43:29 +0000

I just knit a hat. I love my hat. (pictures later)

Sandra Backlund has knit some incredible fantastic amazing outfits.

I first saw her work in one of my issues of Selvedge:

I’m very excited about her current collection:

I especially love the way she transforms the body with her organic exaggerated shapes (not to mention those fabulous wedge shoes!). The shapes are quite beautiful and only make the bodies more beautiful. Her work is dreamy. Be sure to check the archives on her site to see more work.

Thanks to Design Milk for reminding me of Sandra Backlund.

Cloth Kits and Patterns

zannestar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:55:22 +0000

My blog friend Heidi always finds the most interesting and beautiful art and events to read about and see. I love checking in and seeing what she’s found, and today, well, it made my heart beat a bit faster than usual. In fact, I almost have to think she posted it just for me!

These wonderful animal illustrations from Louise Elliot. She’s got 12 Animals of the World that you can download (free), give to the kids to color, or as Heidi suggests, use them as crewel patterns. As I like to stitch most of my gifts, I’ve been thinking about stitching animals for kids, and I think I might have to use these!

But as I explore even more, I am just swooning over her doll and animal kits. I am totally drawn to these. I think it is because they are printed on fabric (if you know me, I am obsessed with anything printed on fabric, and well, just fabric in general), and two, I am completely drawn in to each design, I just love her illustrations.

I am really intrigued by cloth kits. Some, I must be honest, I wouldn’t make, but I would make Louise Elliot’s kit in a heartbeat, and anything from clothkits especially:

this Rob Ryan skirt. SWOON CITY!!!