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Mary Logue: My Life in Rugs
Textile artist Mary Logue recently had an exhibition at the Textile Center. I knew her first as a writer of mysteries, and she has also written poetry, and several nonfiction and children’s books. “My Life in Rugs” shows Logue’s life in hooked rugs – landscapes, houses, and family and friends. I particularly like her landscape…
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UNnatural: Erik Jon Olson
Minnesota artist Erik Jon Olson recently had a show at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. His medium is quilted plastic waste, creating art that comments on consumerism, consumption, and capitalism. From his artist statement, “By layering environmental issues with social justice messaging, my art emphasizes our alienation from the environment and each other, our…
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Nålbinding – First Project
I took an excellent class on nålbinding recently at the Marine Mills Folk School with instructors Janet and Jenni, and I just completed my first project. I should back up – I did take short introductory class perhaps 10 years ago, and I didn’t really get it at the time. Nålbinding needs more than a…
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A Coiled Basket With Beautiful Yarn
It took me seven years to complete my first coiled basket, started in a class. I made a second for a gift, which has been given, so can now be shared. This one was completed over a period of just a couple of months. I like doing this on road trips – not actually while…
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Fifty Pence of Earrings
A friend of mine commissioned me to make earrings out of British coins for her British friends after seeing my Toronto subway token earrings. They have been gifted, so I can share. It was a fun project, and I enjoyed doing it!