Thrifted finds

Yesterday I took our car, raced through the province I live in and visited several thriftstores I know. And found, amongst other things, these vintage magazines. They are called Ariadne Handwerken and are monthly craftingmagazines from the seventies, from around the year I was born, 1975 *sigh*. I'm absolutely thrilled about these finds.
Here's an impression of the subjects they discussed

Embroidery

Weaving

Patchwork sewing and knitting, fashion

Embroidery

Crochet

Knittingpatterns

More embroidery

Fashion

Some more embroidery

Would you like to be featured here?

As I mentioned earlier I'll be using my blog to feature artists in 2010. I would like to feature artists that recycle, upcycle or use vintage materials. In other words, artists that reuse. So, if you fit this 'profile' and are interested in being featured here, please send me a message through nicole@babongo.nl.

I'm thinking about:
1. you showing us your favorite place in your home.
2. a short interview by me about you and your craft.
3. you show us where you live, your town, your home. 

Fairy House by Barbarix

Gingerbread houses by PetitPlat

Charming countryhouses by thelittlereddoor

Birdhouses by Sparklehen

Let me know what you'd like the feature to be about.

Monday Moodboard

Spoon Fossil Wristlet by LaTouchables
My patchwork heart by PamelaAngus
Cups Creamy stoneware with ethnic slib decoration by Suuskeramiek
Turtle, journal, notebook, leather by Kreativlink

Introducing Karen Thurman's felt art

Sometimes you come across work on Etsy or on the internet you love so much you just want to share. That's exactly what I'll be using my blog for in 2010. Well, besides sharing my own work of course ;-) I think I'm making a great start with the felt art works of Karen Thurman. She's a feltmaker from Portland, Oregon, USA. She is in love with felt. It's a simple as that.
Karen: "Felting is my passion, my compulsion and my joy that accompanies me throughout each day. From the beginning, the process of transforming fiber from a beautiful live animal into cloth has struck me as magical.

Over the years, that magical process has had its way with me, leading me from hobby to art. Making felt fills me with a sense of accomplishment, and has proven to be a most amenable vehicle for translating inner vision to outer reality".

Karens work is colorful and vibrant and will brighten up any home decor or outfit. All felts are handmade with natural wool fibers using a traditional wet felting process. Because I think pictures speak for itself, here are some of my favourite pillows.

And some more details

You can find Karens work in her Etsy shop.

Her tablerunners are also worth checking out:

Karen also makes and sells gorgeous felt scarves.

Please check back soon for more featured artists.

Monday Moodboard

Caroline Tunic by annafabo
Colorful Afghan Pillow by AtelierAfra
Little House Ornament by KalliasWonderland
Rainbow of happiness handknit scarf by Ingermaaike

You can see more Monday Moodboards at Fleurfatale's blog

Monday Moodboard

The Blue Rider, a beaded necklace by La Touchables
Multicolour Crocheted Cardigan by Subrosa123
Falling leaves - mustard yellow crochet fingerless fairy mitts by Vaisto
Striped Concave ring by Platinat


You can see more Monday Moodboards at Fleurfatale's blog.

Monday Moodboard

I so enjoy these colours, they bring so much warmth in these cold winterdays.
Blue Anna Hoops by Fleurfatale
Indigo gloves by Afra
Fake Sapphire Fur Cowl by PlaskDesign
Roses are pink boho chic textile Indian necklace by Barbarix

You can see more Monday Moodboards at Fleurfatale's blog.

Frontpage

Every now and then one of my treasuries hit the frontpage of Etsy. This means the people included get a lot of exposure. Yay!
Yesterday this treasury hit frontpage. Congrats to all featured.

Monday Moodboard

Red Chakra - Blank Art Book by Artreasury

Handsewn Fabric Roses by GiftsandStars

Delicate Pink Chessboard Ring by LeelaBijou

Ceries Leather Bag by Ira Grant

Monday Moodboard

Would you like to see more Monday Moodboards? Visit Fleurfatale's blog here.