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Paula, These Mowani pieces are stunning. We spent this last weekend there ... and at Kipwe, where Andre Louw has created a second Mowani Lodge, just as beautiful, and probably unsurpassed in Namibia. We saw one lone elephant, and just missed a herd…
Can't wait to show Dhumba and Josef these pieces tomorrow.
Paula I am absolutely amazed by these pieces .... and I especially of course love the "Oshiwa" touch in the lower right area. The embellished copper look is quite something. Josef is carving steadily and doing some beautiful work, and Diana Duncan o…
Thank you Connie and Arlee! I'm having lots of fun trying out these new things....if only there were more hours in a day!
Super Duper Love the lacy effect of the Lutradur pieces plus the Tyvek and a new touch of Model Magic. Hey, you are really cooking now.
Keep going , you're on a roll.
Hi,
I posted a photo of a lutradur/tyvek piece I made in my Adventurous Quilts album on my page----I don't know how to post a photo directly here! I'm still learning....
Paula
Hi Linda,
I'm just now looking at your photos---this is such a terrific bag!! You do some great things!
Paula
Lovely...
This piece was very much fun to make! In addition to the description above, I wanted to mention that the piece of painted Model Magic in the lower right corner was shaped by pressing it with one of my Oshiwa blocks. Model Magic is like clay, but you…
Profile Information
- What fiber skills do you have?
- Fabric stamping with Oshiwa hand-carved African blocks
- What countries have you lived in/visited?
- I've lived in the US, Canada, Spain, China, El Salvador, Jerusalem, Sweden, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Namibia. I've visited lots of countries near these, and others while vacationing----funny how my favorite souvenirs seem to be fiber-related.....
- What languages do you speak?
- English, passable Spanish, some rusty French, residual fragments of Chinese and Arabic
- Your Blog:
- http://paulabenjaminson.blogspot.com/
- Any other links you want to add? Facebook?
- http://www.oshiwa.com, www.promoteafrica.org
- What would you like to see happen here on Fiber Focus?
- Art Quilt discussions
- How did you find out about our group? Do you know anyone else here?
- Heard about it in another fiber-oriented group I follow.
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Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 2:51am on September 4, 2009,
Oya Baysal said…
- Hi Paula Beatifulllllllllllllllllllllll.Bye.Oya
- At 12:45pm on August 22, 2009,
Anita Brandt said…
- Paula, This is great ... not sure how I am going to tear myself away from this blog .... looking forward to sharing more. Have been very busy getting the carver's vegetable garden going ..... Maria printed some magnificent cushions this week. Will post a photo soon.
Anita
- At 11:57am on August 20, 2009,
Oya Baysal said…
- Hi Paula,
I thank you for your commentsI love turkish Patterns and indian,india and african patterns.I like to make these pattern too.At the same time, I sell my handiworks.
Have a nice day.Take care of yourself.Bye.Oya
- At 10:04am on August 18, 2009,
Karin Zetterqvist said… - I'm so confused, seems as I sent a comment to myself. This was meant for you:
Sorry, I was interrupted: I wanted to ask if you read my article published on 13 August at www.fiberfocus.blogspot. com? I don't sew anything myself, just trying to boost the selling for some people in developing countries. Would like to join the fair trade group, but time is the limit. And now I'm confused, not knowing if I'm sending a commen tto you or myself! Too tired.
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- At 9:40am on August 13, 2009,
Rayela Art said… 
Have a beautiful birthday, Paula!
- At 2:44am on August 10, 2009,
Karin Zetterqvist said…
- Hi Paula, nice to hear from you. I have never been to other parts of Africa myself, but I can imagine that some things are in common with East Africa and some are very different. I hope to be able to me more active at Fiber Focus later on, maybe join the fair trade group. Will also have a look at the site you suggested. Right now I'm writing an article about the bark cloth produced in Uganda. Do they have this material where you have been?
Regards, Karin
- At 12:46pm on August 7, 2009,
Valerie Hearder said… - YEs, I'll definately look you up in Ottawa - we'd have a lot in common!
It's lovely to meet you here and let's keep in touch.
Val
- At 10:24am on August 4, 2009,
Rayela Art said…
- Great! I totally relate to the challenge of being organized..... Bleah!
- At 8:59am on August 1, 2009,
Rayela Art said…
- Well, I think for the first article it would be interesting to just hear your story. You've been to several different countries, (very different from each other!), so maybe something on an outsider looking in and then how you grew to work with the blocks and develop your skills as an artist. Then, if you wanted to write more about specific groups, people, or work, you are very welcome. I am always looking for contributors and want the blog to reflect a variety of perspectives and voices, not just my thoughts. And, I like to help members here get as much exposure as possible, too. I'm sure that an article will drive readers to your new blog.
So, when you are ready, I will need the article and photos attached as jpegs in an email (rayela@comcast.net). Include any links that you want added, a photo of you and a short bio. You can look at the blog to see what others have done. There are several members from here who have contributed recently, but speak in your own voice. I look forward to your story!
- At 11:16pm on July 30, 2009,
Rayela Art said…
- Oooo.... I love what you are doing with the stamps! I took a look at your blog and signed up to follow it and added you on to my blog roll at my blog: http://fiberfocus.blogspot.com/
If you would like to write an article for my blog, I would love it! I am always looking for ways we can meet different cultures through our mutual interests and how our relationships through art can help promote cultural understanding and hopefully, peace. I think you must have some very interesting insights having served as a diplomat, so if you would like to share them, please let me know and I will tell you what I need.
There is a blogging group here that you can join and when you get stuck, we can help you. I have a blogging resource rss'd there that is very helpful.
Look forward to seeing more of your photos! Rachel
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On-line Lino-cutting Course
September 21, 2009 at 6pm to November 8, 2010 at 7pm – on-line
The lino cuttinc course consists of three lessons delivered at fortnightly intervals as a pdf file. The lessons contain exercises to intitally introduce you to lino-cutting and build up your skills t…
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Free Vintage Paper Doll Pattern
Karen's Whimsey has this free Paper Doll pattern on her website. Clothing for the doll also available. Images are in the public domain.
American Folk Art Doll Pattern
This doll pattern and other folk patterns can be purchased at Cloth Doll Supply. Their description:
HISTORICAL FOLK DOLL #11
The New York Doll
The New York Doll
This 16" doll has made herself quite famous by being chosen to be on the cover of a well-known book of American Folk Dolls, by Wendy Lavitt. She is such a good doll for a cover as she has just about all the best details of this type of doll. Separate fingers, a wonderful and exaggerated face and hair all carefully embroidered, including her remarkable feather-stitched eyebrows, and a costume of just-right simplicity and detail. She has with her the same small cat the doll in the photo has. Silkscreened for embroidery and new antiquing methods included.
Pattern (mini-kit) #PGW725 - $42.00
The Costumer Manifesto: Ethnic Dress Links
The Costumer Manifesto is the destination for anyone interested in ethnic costume. This page contains a gazillion links to sources from all over the world.General Traditional Dress Links
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#503: Flapper Slip-On Evening Dress $16.00 (US dollars)
A typical dropped waist of the Roaring Twenties is created by a yoke over the hips. The tiers of circular flounces form a lovely vision while dancing. The scarf and the tie sash patterns are included. This pattern is quick and easy to make.
This pattern is multi-sized 8 through 20. All the sizes are in one package. Look at our National Standard size chart for your size. Sizes 8-12 require 5 3/8 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric; sizes 14-20 require 5 5/8 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric.
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HOW TO MAKE LENAPE STYLE MOCCASINS
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The same pattern is used for both feet so you only have to make one pattern. Once you make the pattern you're all set, and you can save it for making more moccasins in the future.
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 Any leathercraft pattern you could ever want. From moccasin patterns to holster, quiver, and archery leather work patterns. If you don't find what you're looking for here try our bookshelf section, where we have books full of different patterns for you to try your leather working skills on. |
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Curriculum Areas: Moccasin Making
Recommended Levels: 7th -12th graders
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