Monday, November 23, 2009

Leslie Dill

Hey guys,

Here's some of the works I showed in class by Leslie Dill...



Helpful Resources: Spinning

Beginning Spinning Part 1(video)
Beginning Spinning Part 2(video)
How the Spinning Wheel Works(video)

Yarn Bombing

this awesome image is courtesy Deputy-Dog.com who has compiled an awesome array of yarn bombing images to inspire you!

Helpful Resources: Needle Tatting

Instructables: Learn Needle Tatting (video)
Instructables: How to needle tatt a necklace
Instructables: How to needle tatt a simple flower
Instructables: How to needle tatt an elegant mask

Fiber Arts Shows and Exhibits

Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting at SMoCA (pictures) and info
Mindy Sue Myers'(flickr album) Stitchalicious Show(blog)
Arizona State University's Digital Fibers

Helpful Resources: Sewing

Sew, Mama, Sew - site with great fabric and patterns for sale, as well as a blog with great free tutorials
Whipup - a wonderful fibers blog with all sorts of inspiration, specifically for sewing projects and tutorials
Belle and Burger - a wonderful tutorial on how to make fabric collages and draw with your sewing machine