Textilita

2007-09-18T00:49:00.001-04:00

Textilita has started and stopped a few times, unfortunately, life just got in the way. But starting late September 2007, she will live again! In the meantime, I've been developing some original knitting kits for RedLipstick, my shop.

Check back here soon for all textile focused posts, all the time. xxx, staceyjoy

Elizabeth Zimmerman Exhibition

2006-11-06T02:05:00.000-05:00

new school knitting: the influence of elizabeth zimmermann and schoolhouse press She was smart, linear and logical, qualities most knitters relate to automatically. Wonderful, classic work here, alot of it also online. October 27 – December 17, 2006 at the University of Wisconsin Design Gallery.

Hussein Chalayan Spring 2007

2006-11-05T11:16:00.000-05:00

Here's some video of the most stunningly beautiful and interesting fashion show I've ever, ever seen, it literally took my breath away: Hussein Chalayan's show for Spring 2007. He used microchip technology to manipulate fabulously gorgeous dresses while on the model, the effect is mesmerizing. The dresses require an engineer to operate. * long breath out....

Princess Leia Wig Hat Pattern

2006-09-28T21:29:00.000-04:00

Just in time for Halloween this year, Ansley posted a knit-it-yourself Princess Leia Wig Hat Pattern. Nice!

Pine Spindles

2006-09-27T12:08:00.000-04:00

Spinners, Salvor Kiosk currently has some beautiful, simple Pine Spindles, made in Mexico. You can take it with you to Yarn School, October 12 - 15.

The perfect lights for a festive Stitch & Bitch, Electric Yarn Balls.

Back!

2006-09-26T11:24:00.000-04:00

Ok, so it's not July, it's almost the end of September...better late than never, eh? On to the textiles!

MAKE ME Fabrics is a wonderful new online and in person {in N.C.} fabric resource, especially if you're tired of ReproDepot. Modern fabrics, including organic, vintagefabrics, and some excellent notions, including celluloid belt buckles. Those are generally pretty hard to find.

Shown is a nylon netting called Thin Mint, and some beautiful vintage buckles that are currently in stock.

July relaunch!

2006-05-25T14:19:00.000-04:00

A new apartment has been found and secured, my earthly belongings are being packed up, and moving will commence early June. Textilita will relaunch in July, '06! Thanks for your patience, textile lovers. :-> See you then!

2006-03-13T20:07:00.000-05:00

Completely immersed in apt. hunting, negotiations, etc. this BBBLLLOOOOOOWWWWS. But must be done. I'll be back when it's all over.

Another Wheaton Copy?

2006-03-01T11:35:00.000-05:00

Seems Wil Wheaton may have inspired the Vivian Westwood designers as well this year. {see 2/24/06 entry} Is there nothing new left to do left but clown faces? Perhaps.

Just kidding, folks, but I may have spotted a mini-trend!

Dog Fashion in Tokyo

2006-02-28T17:46:00.000-05:00

Great and highly pictoral report on current Dog Fashion in Tokyo on PINGMAG, {the Tokyo-based magazine on "Design and Making Things"}. Love the kimonos!! My chihuahua Penny would look so good in one.

Jordan Mattos Tee Shirts

2006-02-28T10:17:00.000-05:00

Interesting article about young artist Jordan Mattos in PAPER. He draws directly on tee shirts, available from his site. I like the dreamlike quality of his work.

Steel Thread Rucksack

2006-02-27T09:23:00.000-05:00

Poking around on the Manufactum site, I came across these very neat Steel Thread Rucksack shoppers, for about $11. US! I'll take three! The same material is also available in a double leather handled bag for only $8.

A closer view of the fabric structure:

UPDATE: Reading more closely, I think what they call "steel" thread is wax covered multi plyed cotton, not actual steel. Damn. Although I still like them. And if you'd like to make one, you can get actual steel blend yarn from Habu.

Krizia muse: Wil Wheaton?

2006-02-24T10:01:00.000-05:00

Have the designers at Krizia {Fall '06} been inspired by Wil Wheaton's knitted ensemble from 2002? Only they know for sure...

Printed Cable Tee

2006-02-22T14:42:00.000-05:00

Now on sale at Paper-doll, I love this Hyphen tee with a printed knit cable pattern up the front. I've seen this technique before, and even made some myself with the washable cotton treated printer "paper", It's fun. This is a really nice example of it.

Lego Knitting Machine

2006-02-22T11:59:00.000-05:00

Hey! Thomas Johnson built a Lego Knitting Machine! I can't find any other info on it. Be sure to check out the video of it in action. Brilliant.

Freedom of Creation

2006-02-21T22:11:00.000-05:00

I am currently deeply enamored, no, a little obsessed with laser sintering right now, because of Freedom of Creation. The Punchbag is the most beautiful thing I've ever, ever seen. It's created inside it's own heart-shaped box! Here's a film showing it being made. I can't stop watching it, and I want one really, really bad. I want to watch mine being made and hose it down myself. This is the future of production, and I want to make fabrics like this. Research has begun. The site is flash, so I can't link to anything internally, but you can follow the Products and Projects paths to find pictures and more. FAQ is good also. Pretty excited about this technology!.

Half Bakery

2006-02-21T21:23:00.000-05:00

The HalfBakery is a communal database of original, fictitious inventions, edited by its users. It was created by people who like to speculate, both as a form of satire and as a form of creative expression.

Personally, I don't have the time or patience for this, but for those of you who like to think ideas through completely with other people, discuss them and plan it out, this is heaven. The link goes to the "Fashion" section, but there are many other catagories. Ok, now go invent something!

Iranian Felted Rugs

2006-02-21T11:03:00.000-05:00

Ever wonder how Iranian Felted Rugs are made? Wonder no more. Here is a 15 minute film showing the whole process, refined over a 7000 year period. It hurts my hands just to watch it. Now is about the time I give thanks for modern technology.

Golliwog Yay or Nay?

2006-02-20T10:30:00.000-05:00

At the recent International Toy Fair, I noticed alot of Golliwog dolls are now available. This particular one is a miniature, but there were many versions of all sizes. Most, if not all, of the companies producing them are European. The reps I spoke to said they are very popular in England, Germany and the Netherlands. I asked if they had heard anything negative from American buyers, and they said yes, they had.

From a visual standpoint, a black doll is obviously very beautiful, but Golliwogs have a very unsavory, racist past in the US. Am I too old fashioned? Are these simply a relic, not to be taken seriously? Are they now just amusing and a toy?

Here's a comprehensive history.

Feel free to weigh in with an opinion in the comments. So far, these tiny ones have not brought any angry responses from visitors to the shop, but I wonder... People are actually fascinated. Hmm.

PILLOW FIGHT ALERT

2006-02-17T20:41:00.000-05:00

Pillow Fight - London:

Potential for tremendous public fun! A massive pillow fight is planned for Saturday, February 18th at 2pm in Union Square at 14th st. in Manhattan. Here are the rules.

Jeremy Scott Loves Junque Food

2006-02-16T10:58:00.000-05:00

Jeremy Scott's Fall 2006 show was a homage to Junque Food. Dig this Burger-N-Fries getup:

Here's the whole show. Faboo! I'm feeling it, Jeremy! Thank you for having a sense of humor!

The Personality of Color

Textilita Exclusive: Toy Show 2006 Miniatures

2006-02-15T12:09:00.000-05:00

Click pic for the set.

A set of photos of mostly miniatures on salesman boards. A rare glimpse of the tiniest things, from the Toy Fair, New York City, 2006.

Anna Maltz Handknit Suits

2006-02-13T11:52:00.000-05:00

Not the kind of suits you might think:

Handknitted mohair. man, I'm going to have nightmares with this guy chasing me. More info on her fun work here.

Angelo Filomeno Embroidered Art

2006-02-13T11:36:00.000-05:00

Artist Angelo Filomeno makes embroideries, beautiful art embroideries, sometimes with semi-precious stones and crystals. Excellent article about him here {NYT, reg.req.}. More shots of his work here.

Manhunt Scarf

2006-02-08T12:22:00.000-05:00

Daily email MUG reported this am on a 1963 relic, a silk scarf made by Mademoiselle Magazine for it's readers, the "Manhunt Scarf". Wow. It doubled as a board {bored?} game, and whoever got married first won! sheesh.