Yes, it’s been some time since I wrote my last post but if you’re on facebook you know what I’ve been up to. I did the Lincoln Center event again this year and instead of one weekend I decided to do both (Oct 3/4th, 10/11th). The first weekend started out with rain and cold weather […]
Category: Knitting
ANOTHER DAY AT THE MET MUSEUM – CHINA: Through The Looking Glass
If you have not seen this exhibit please get to the MET Museum (www.metmuseum.org/china-through-the-looking-glass) as quickly as possible. All I can say is beautiful, jaw dropping fashion! The exhibit looks at how China has inspired Western fashion designers, which is very interesting as well as breathtaking. I found myself dreaming of having at least 5 of […]
THE HAT THAT FITS
ABOUT THE HAT! Not sure about you, but I have always had issues finding just the right size hat (yes right size/not right hat). I should have known when I looked back at pictures of myself as a baby this would be a challenge throughout life (Mom holding me). While I am not a perfect […]
LOVE A CHALLENGE
I got a request last week from a customer to make a Smartphone/eyeglass case similar to the one in the 2nd picture below, but using the print/design from one of my silk-merino wool scarves (1st photo below). Since most of my scarves are created from scratch it’s very challenging to recreate a print that’s also […]
Redo of “My Favourite Hat”
I have always had a hard time finding hats to fit my head for one reason or another, so when I find something I like it generally gets a good wear. Many of you who know me closely know my denim “bucket” hat. Late last year I copied off the specs from this hat and […]
Grand Central Centennial Quilts
http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/event/grand-central-centennial-quilts/2145433659 — at Grand Central Terminal. If you’re in New York between now and July 6th, this is a must see exhibit. In short, it shows the creative work of many quilt artists who participated in this challenge to use fabrics designed by “The City Quilter” to reinterpret “Grand Central” in fabric. The City Quilter partnered with American […]
NUNO FELT SCARF – EXPLORING
Last week I decided I would make a scarf for myself as an experiment with all sorts of embellishments and stuff. Taking the orange variegated merino wool and melange silk as my base I proceeded on a journey to over embellishment this new scarf. I added a fancy ribbon trim down the middle, a […]
USING THE COLOR WHEEL FOR QUILTING
As I was going through my mail today somehow I came upon this article (quilting board.com) on how to use the color wheel when quilting. Sometimes I get stuck and when this happens I always refer to my trusty color wheel which I keep pinned to my wall in my studio. Anyway, I […]
Josie Dakers & Linda Jones Art Walk 2014
This past Saturday, March 1st my cousin and I hosted an invite in Jersey City to share our Art with a few family, friends and others. It was really my first event in the New York area and it was a success. Linda showcased her jewelry including copper, silver, new gold earrings, braclets and neckwear. […]
Happy 2014
First of all, Happy New Year to everyone, including friends and family. I have not been on-line in over a month which is not good. The news is good, as I have been so busy creating – knitting, felting and quilting. I can’t share all today, but will definitely give you some highlights. […]