The Ladies Fancywork Society is at it again. In July they were commissioned by the City of Denver to add their crochet work to chainlink fence.
Photo courtesy of the Vagabond Shutterbug
From the Ladies:
The Central Platte Valley Fence Project is a continuation of the exploration of scale and juxtaposition with the background upon which the work is placed. The concept of this piece is a wildflower garden, with crocheted pieces of around 6” to 12” in diameter dotting the fence and
humming with leaves, bees, butterflies, and other garden inhabitants.
Colorado draws people from all over the world with its inspiring mountains and never-ending skies, with Denver as the cultural focal point. This installation celebrates that wild beauty through a sort of nostalgic delight: evoking feelings like the granny squares your nana crocheted, cookies baking in the oven, smocked dresses on little girls; simpler times.
Photo courtesy of the Vagabond Shutterbug
Mandy and I profiled the Ladies for the Yarn Bombing book, and we’re so glad to see that they are still up to their stylish, crafty exploits! Check out the great newscast about the creation of the fence on the Ladies’ Fancywork Website: http://www.ladiesfancyworksociety.com
Knit-In event in Victoria, British Columbia (Canada)
Event: Tall Tales Books is hosting a Knit-In!
Sunday, August 22nd from 1pm to 3pm
On Sunday afternoon, August 22nd, come to Tall Tales Books between 1pm and 3pm and join fellow knitters to sit, knit, and enjoy some tea and cookies!
Do you have kids who love to knit, want to learn, or just want to sit and read some books? Bring them along! This activity is open to everyone!
(Psst…there might even be some yarn-bombing!)
Other links:
An amazing amount of knitting action happening in Brisbane: I knit Brisbane: http://iknitbrisbane.wordpress.com
Frilling yarn bombing in Philly: http://joeinphilly.blogspot.com/2010/08/yarn-bomb.html
Secret toy ambush society: http://melbourne-leader.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/secret-society-in-toy-ambush
