Inspired by natural form
I was inspired by natural form when working on my MA collection of ethereal knitted installations. Take a look at some natural forms.
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March 3, 2014
Installation of work for the Transitions exhibition
This is only the second exhibition in which I've been involved in the installation. It is a strange process - installing artwork. We started with a plan of where each piece would go; only a few changes were made and this is to be expected because some decisions have to…
October 8, 2013
My transition from scientist to an artist
It is nearly a year since I graduated with an MA in Fashion and Textiles from Nottingham Trent University. Now, together with some of my fellow Master's graduates (Brenda Baxter and Janet Wootton), I'm installing work for an exhibition, "Transitions", which opens tomorrow. The exhibition reflects on the transitions that…
October 7, 2013
Machine knit sea creature
Introduction
Hi! My name's Nicki and "Being Knitterly" is my blog about knitting and stitching, creating and making. My love of working with fabric and yarn goes back to my childhood. Although I learnt to crochet, as well as many styles of embroidery and dressmaking, the ability to hand-knit eluded me, despite…
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November 7, 2012