Tag Archives: Muy Marcottage

Xαιρομαι/Delight huipil

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Art for Housewives

It is raining again in Rome. I’ve stitched the world “χαιρομαι,” the Greek word for “delight,” on this huipil. Muy Marcottage: Italian Exhibit. Huipiles related:  ‘Huipiles’ celebrate la mujer + Foto of little girl wearing embellished huipil + Huipiles related … Continue reading →

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Aloe, Applique and Marcottage

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Art for Housewives

This post is dedicated to that incredible plant, Aloe Vera. My mom used to keep one on the front porch and, aside from the aesthetics, used it for burns.  Because it works. Aloe Vera plants are succulents and consist mainly … Continue reading →

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For Rose! My friend Rose is a video maker.  For many years she worked in Japan.  While there, she bought an embroidered kimono that, once back in the States,  was out of place for her new lifestyle. Luckily for me, … Continue reading →

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Art for Housewives | 9 Comments

Feminists and Huipiles

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Art for Housewives

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMA! This is a hupil I made from an old pair of sweat pants and lace remnants given to me, in part, by my mom. The red stitching running across the front diagonally reads “feminist“. Not long ago, … Continue reading →

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Happy

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Art for Housewives

«The mind can deliberately change the way it sees things» – Colin Wilson – This summer I made many Muy Marcottage dresses.  Well, actually  many were  “almost done” but just needed to be finished.  So, surrounded by plants, I spent many … Continue reading →

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