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A Change in Lifestyle

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Art for Housewives

“Poverty wants… imagination” foto via troikanoi Back from Paros where I had 3 very busy months – much sewing, writing and painting. The economic situation in Greece is tragic. Many shops have closed as tourism was down, some say, by 40%. … Continue reading →

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Threads, threads, threads…

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Art for Housewives

My friend, Janet, recently sent me the link to THREADBARE, «an evolving collaboration between two clotheshorse academics to discuss the politics, aesthetics, histories, theories, cultures and subcultures that go by the names “fashion” and “beauty”». Related:  pop-up clinic + Shirtwaists … Continue reading →

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Fifikoussout dresses

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Art for Housewives

Being on Paros makes blogging more difficult for me so I make use of Facebook, volendo non volendo, while here. However, Brod has inspired me to make an extra effort. What intrigues me is the use of one dress pattern … Continue reading →

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Mirrors and Muy Marcottage

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Art for Housewives

Carine wearing Muy Marcottage “Biodiversity” I have been busy working on my Muy Marcottage dresses for Julia-et-Co so have dedicated little time to blogging.  But today a short break and a few links regarding the history of mirrors. The earliest … Continue reading →

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Martine Bos, goddesses and felt

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Art for Housewives

Martine Bos is a delightful Dutch artist who does wonderful textile projects.  I asked her if she’d write a piece for my blog and here it is: «Textiles and color are the two things that give me most joy. Working … Continue reading →

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