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not unlike the work of lucienne day the fabrics designed by alvin lustig were heavily copied (in both good and bad ways) in the 80s - especially that 3rd one. i think it's a good idea every so often to take a look at how it was done right in the first place.
(images from born modern - the life and design of alvin lustig by steven heller and elaine lustig cohen, published by chronicle books)
i had really been looking forward to the release of handcrafted modern: at home with mid-century designers by leslie williamson. i knew i was just going to love it - but i had no idea how much i was going to love it.
leslie photographed the homes of designers such as george nakashima, harry bertoia, eve zeisel and the ackermans just to name a few. she shot all of the homes using available light and did absolutly no styling (with the exception of removing a few household products that had visible brand names). the results are just breathtaking. don't get me wrong i love photos that are styled (there is nothing wrong with a few flowers and bowl of lemons here and there) but there is something that is just so refreshing about looking at these homes the way the people actually live.
leslie has also be posting outtakes from the book on her blog. it must have been so hard for her to select what went into the book - i'm hoping she can do a "part 2".
and if you live in the los angeles area heath ceramics is hosting a booksigning on saturday evening 10/23.
meg will be signing her new book this thursday at rare device in san francisco. my project from the book will be on display. i am so bummed i can't be there in person but it looks like many of the other contributors will be there.
if you can't make it to the opening you can purchase the book from the rare device online shop (and while you're there take a look around at all of the other wonderful stuff they have).
my pal chantale of the fabulous mount fuji general store is curating a show at the ace in palm springs that opens this next saturday. it's all part of a bigger celebration that the ace is hosting (as you see on this flyer!). i am pleased to announce that i will be "the token LA artist" alongside artists from the joshua tree area.
Welcome! Today my blog is the stop on the Wee Wonderfuls book tour. Thanks for stopping by.
A few years ago when I was just first discovering craft blogs and friend told me to check out Wee Wonderfuls. Hillary's blog was one of the blogs that inspired me to start my own. Her vintage inspiration is what got me hooked.
Her new book is so super cute. The projects are just amazing - you're going to want to make them for yourself and to give as gifts. I just love the photography and the way the projects and propped (of course with lots of cool vintage stuff) and styled.
I just love how Hillary uses vintage fabrics in many of her projects. There's something about the way she uses the fabrics that make everything that much more personal and special - that way the dolls become something that you are going to want to hold on to and cherish for years.
I "sat down" with Hillary and asked her a few questions:
C: What era most inspires you?
H: 70s
C: Might this be based on family memories?
H: You betcha!
C: What vintage things do you collect?
H: Books, toys, fabric, furniture, and holiday decor.
C: Where are your favorite spots to find vintage things?
H: Garage sales and I love armchair garage saling on ebay
C: How does vintage inspire your work?
H: The colors, the styles, the sweet little faces, the myth of a simplier life :)
Thanks Hillary!
Don't miss this video! You are probably going to watch it at least 2 or 3 times in a row.
For your chance to win a copy of Hillary's new book please leave a comment the STC Craft/Melanie Falick Books blog where you will also find a free pattern to download and lots of other cute stuff!
And here's all of the othe stops on the tour:
September 27: Angry Chicken Interview
September 30: My Paper Crane Review/Image Gallery
October 1: True Up Review/Vintage Fabric Giveaway
October 4: Ohdeedoh Review/Q + A
October 6: Inchmark A Peek Inside Vintage Books
October 8: House on Hill Road A Wee Wonderfuls Project/Q + A
October 11: ReadyMade "Make Nice" blog Stay tuned...
October 13: Cathy of California
October 14: Handmade News and The Happy Honeybee Blog Artisan Spotlight
October 15: SEWN Review/Q + A
October 19: Betz White Review
October 20: Cute Everything Review
October 22: Sew, Mama, Sew! Giving Gifts the Wee Wonderfuls Way
October 25: The STC Craft blog Tour finale
The kits are back and I have redesigned the packaging. I got to thinking that the previous packaging was wasteful since it was a plastic bag. I think the best part of this new design is that everything comes in a natural muslin bag that is great for storage or crafting on the go.
They are available now in my shop.
