Back to "Hooking" in Harlem

Didn't do any crochet last year. My  2013 fall wearable art presentation was based on the quilting of roving with a technique I may have created. Didn't plan on crocheting this year but the cool weather inspired me to sift through my stash of yarn and appropriate it toward near future projects. I can't seam to work with yarns in the summer. Something about those warm fibers against the body is unappealing in warmer weather even with the AC on. Since we had an unseasonably cool summer and fall is in full swing early it is perfect yarn creation weather. I tried to make myself work solely out of my stash but I did pick up a few additions at the annual Harlem Needle Arts Inc. trek to the Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck NY. Working toward a series of long mittens and some fiber fusion coats and wraps to showcase during the 4  remaining 2014 Harlem Aesthetic events at the Gadson Gallery. Two pair of mittens and a coat are in the works at this moment. I hope to complete them and a few more by November 8th and 9th - the next event. Wish me luck!

Re-shirt couture

I was looking for a new summer project and have been thinking about going back to my roots in wearable art. I was all set to take a t-shirt re-working workshop with button artists Beau McChamp when I realized that I was already obligated to participate in a festival.... bummer! So what is a tech savvy gal to do? Go to you-tube! There I was inspired to do all kinds of things with t-shirts. Taking some of the ideas I saw and then putting it with a little of myself I have created my own style. Much of what is available on cutting and refashioning cotton jersey shirts is designed for the young, the thin and the naked. My creations are made with me and my "gurlz" in mind. I have so far come up with a shrug, the pocketed sac, the ruched top and several pieces of neck wear. The fall line is soon to come and I will Clarence some of the summer wear at the upcoming Harlem Week festival: 8/18 & 8/19 on 135th street.