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boston bean

(36,186 posts)
Wed May 23, 2012, 08:04 PM May 2012

Feminism just a needle and thread away

If it can take weeks to knit a scarf, consider how much work goes into creating a knitted piece which could fill a modest-sized living room.

Kate Just's mother taught her how to knit while she was in her mid-20s, after the unexpected death of her younger brother.
The craft was something that brought them closer together.

"It was kind of a way we could just be together when we really couldn't say anything that would make either of us feel better," she says.

"Then I immediately felt like I would never knit clothes again, that I would really only knit artwork."

Her large-scale installations and sculptures can take anywhere from a few months to a year to create.

Some of her works called 'skins' look like knitted female bodies which have been drained of their insides.


http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2012/05/22/3508273.htm

go to the link to see pictures..



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Feminism just a needle and thread away (Original Post) boston bean May 2012 OP
Amazing MadrasT May 2012 #1
I use to know how to crochet boston bean May 2012 #2

MadrasT

(7,237 posts)
1. Amazing
Wed May 23, 2012, 08:30 PM
May 2012

I am a big fan of all manner of fiber arts, I am a quilter myself.

The "skins" thing is interesting... thanks for posting this.

boston bean

(36,186 posts)
2. I use to know how to crochet
Wed May 23, 2012, 08:32 PM
May 2012

I suppose I could do it again and follow a pattern if need be.

It was always fun. It's just that it wasn't necessary, since I didn't wear crocheted clothes. a little to itchy, no matter what yarn is used.

I also use to hook rugs. I use to love doing that.

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