History + Science
Tatyana Yanishevsky’s Knit Plants
During my weekly scouring of inspiring things on the internet, I came across Tatyana Yanishevsky’s Knit Plants on tumblr… These beautifully elegant pieces are created with such care! They remind me somewhat of Kelly Boehmer‘s work – beautiful yet somewhat
Tatyana Yanishevsky’s Knit Plants
During my weekly scouring of inspiring things on the internet, I came across Tatyana Yanishevsky’s Knit Plants on tumblr… These beautifully elegant pieces are created with such care! They remind me somewhat of Kelly Boehmer‘s work – beautiful yet somewhat
And we’re back!
Last Sunday, April 14th, A Small Green Patch, the community garden space that is the home of the Sewing Seeds natural dye garden re-opened its gates to the public after a long and lonely winter. The day was sunny, crisp,
And we’re back!
Last Sunday, April 14th, A Small Green Patch, the community garden space that is the home of the Sewing Seeds natural dye garden re-opened its gates to the public after a long and lonely winter. The day was sunny, crisp,
Sewing Seeds’ Mapping Project
The Mapping Project, an effort to record the natural dye plants existing in public spaces around New York, has been underway for sometime now. And we are pleased to finally announce our first map! We’ve started the project with Prospect
Sewing Seeds’ Mapping Project
The Mapping Project, an effort to record the natural dye plants existing in public spaces around New York, has been underway for sometime now. And we are pleased to finally announce our first map! We’ve started the project with Prospect
The Crochet Coral Reef Project
One of the coolest current projects I have come across lately is the Crochet Coral Reef Project based in Los Angeles. “The Crochet Coral Reef (CCR) is a project by the Institute For Figuring, a non-profit Los-Angeles based organization that pioneers creative new
The Crochet Coral Reef Project
One of the coolest current projects I have come across lately is the Crochet Coral Reef Project based in Los Angeles. “The Crochet Coral Reef (CCR) is a project by the Institute For Figuring, a non-profit Los-Angeles based organization that pioneers creative new
Happy Hanukkah!
As some of you may know, tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, the eight-night long festival of light. In honor of this holiday I thought it would be fun and interesting to do some research on the history and
Happy Hanukkah!
As some of you may know, tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, the eight-night long festival of light. In honor of this holiday I thought it would be fun and interesting to do some research on the history and
Quill Embroidery
This week, while visiting the Smithsonian’s national museum of the American Indian, I came across some examples of embroidery using porcupine quills. Quills are the oldest known form of Native American Embroidery, flourishing until the 18th century when glass
Quill Embroidery
This week, while visiting the Smithsonian’s national museum of the American Indian, I came across some examples of embroidery using porcupine quills. Quills are the oldest known form of Native American Embroidery, flourishing until the 18th century when glass
The Beloved & Notorious Pokeweed
American pokeweed or pokeberry (Phytolacca americana) is a large, semi-succulent herbaceous perennial plant. It likes fertile but gnarly soil, which accurately reflects the duplicitous nature of the plant. While some blame the death of their horses and their own poisoning
The Beloved & Notorious Pokeweed
American pokeweed or pokeberry (Phytolacca americana) is a large, semi-succulent herbaceous perennial plant. It likes fertile but gnarly soil, which accurately reflects the duplicitous nature of the plant. While some blame the death of their horses and their own poisoning
Folk Fibers
This is certainly not the first time that someone has put the spotlight on Maura Ambrose, but if any of you blog readers out there have not heard of her then it is certainly time for you to check out
Folk Fibers
This is certainly not the first time that someone has put the spotlight on Maura Ambrose, but if any of you blog readers out there have not heard of her then it is certainly time for you to check out
Gabriel Orozco Asterisms
This week, Gabriel Orozco’s Asterisms opened at the Guggenheim museum. Asterisms is a two part sculptural and photographic installation. The project consists of thousands of discarded objects collected by the artist. The objects, which includes dozens of bottles, hats, sports balls, and chewing gum,
Gabriel Orozco Asterisms
This week, Gabriel Orozco’s Asterisms opened at the Guggenheim museum. Asterisms is a two part sculptural and photographic installation. The project consists of thousands of discarded objects collected by the artist. The objects, which includes dozens of bottles, hats, sports balls, and chewing gum,
A Fond Farewell to Summer Flowers
Happy October everyone! Though it is only the first week of this lovely month (my favorite month), it signifies the slow but steady descent into colder and much less sun soaked days. Unfortunately, it also means the seasonal end of
A Fond Farewell to Summer Flowers
Happy October everyone! Though it is only the first week of this lovely month (my favorite month), it signifies the slow but steady descent into colder and much less sun soaked days. Unfortunately, it also means the seasonal end of