tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44589478364627138422024-02-21T00:47:16.338+01:00Sewing With ColourZest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-54462168786137042242015-02-22T16:23:00.000+01:002015-02-22T16:23:55.241+01:00Do you fancy a Cinderella shoe?<span style="font-size: large;">The story of Cinderella has always been one of my favourite fairy tales.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Now, The Disney studios have made a live-action movie inspired by the classic fairy tale, "Cinderella" It brings to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece .</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The Berlin Film festival (5-15th of February) hosted the European premiere of the film . There was an exhibit that gave a look behind the scenes of the production of <em>Cinderella. </em><a href="http://blogs.disney.com/disney-style/news/2015/02/13/the-cinderella-exhibit-at-the-berlin-film-festival-takes-you-inside-the-world-of-the-film/">Here</a> is a link with some pictures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To celebrate the release of <em>Cinderella,</em> Disney Consumer Products asked nine designer shoe brands to create their idea of the Cinderella’s glass slipper.</span> <br />
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<strong><em> Alexandre Birman</em></strong> </div>
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<strong><em>Charlotte Olympia</em></strong> </div>
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<strong><em>Salvatore Ferragamo</em></strong> </div>
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<em><strong>Jerome C. Rousseau</strong></em> </div>
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<strong><em>Jimmy Choo</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>Nicholas Kirkwood</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>Paul Andrew</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>René Caovilla</em></strong> </div>
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<strong><em>Stuart Weitzman</em></strong> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Swarovski, produced Ella’s glass slipper for the film under the direction of Academy Award®-winning costume designer Sandy Powell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The shoes were displayed at an exhibit at the Berlin Film Festival, and will also be on display in early March at Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store in New York City.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They will be available for order in the following retail stores around the world, as well as in some of the designer brands’ own stores.</span><br />
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<li class="bwlistitemmargb"><span style="font-size: large;">United States – Saks Fifth Avenue (New York and Beverly Hills)</span></li>
<li class="bwlistitemmargb"><span style="font-size: large;">London – Harrods</span></li>
<li class="bwlistitemmargb"><span style="font-size: large;">Paris – Galeries Lafayette</span></li>
<li class="bwlistitemmargb"><span style="font-size: large;">Milan – Excelsior Milano</span></li>
<li class="bwlistitemmargb"><span style="font-size: large;">Moscow – Tsum</span></li>
<li class="bwlistitemmargb"><span style="font-size: large;">Tokyo − Isetan Shinjuku</span></li>
<li class="bwlistitemmargb"><span style="font-size: large;">Dubai – Level Shoe District, The Dubai Mall</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And finally, the trailer of the Movie: </span></div>
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Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-29998417475898375472015-02-18T16:29:00.002+01:002015-02-18T16:29:26.128+01:00A straight zippered pouch corner.<span style="font-size: large;">I am talking about this:</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few years ago, I bought this toiletry bag at Liberty's in London.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This represents the perfect zippered pouch for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At first, when I started sewing bags myself; I got frustrated, as I could never achieve this perfect, neat result. In the end I got there , but it took time.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If you look around on etsy and type: "zippered pouch" , you will see that a lot of the bags that come up don't have the neat, professional finish I want. I would never buy those bags.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">These days, you can find many tutorials for zippered pouches; but there are only a few I am happy with. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The best tutorial I found so far is <a href="http://flossieteacakes.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/a-tutorial-pleated-make-up-bag-with.html">the pleated make-up bag with covered zip ends tutorial</a> from Flossie Teacakes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to guide you through my version of this zippered pouch and will focus mainly on "the corner".</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">First, the zipper. I always use a zipper which is a little bit shorter than the lenght of the fabric piece; I don't want to cut or stitch through the actual zipper teeth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The outer fabric and lining are flipped over and lay wrong side to wrong side</span> <span style="font-size: large;">and are topstitched.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The other half is attached in the same way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To finish your pouch, OPEN YOUR ZIPPER( or you won't be able to turn your finished pouch inside out), place the outer fabrics so that they are laying right side to right side; do the same with the lining pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once turned over, you can't see the zip covers anymore, so I put a needle at their edge. The marking a bit more outwards will be my stitching line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A final, very important thing to do is debulking: I generously cut out a triangle (black lines in the above picture) without touching the stitches. This will make it much easier to make your straight corner , once the pouch is turned inside out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you have another solution for this pouchy problem? Let me know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-88570653514143582542014-11-14T19:41:00.001+01:002014-11-14T19:41:49.572+01:00Looking for Christmas gifts?<div style="text-align: center;">
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Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-14883587137708818932014-11-01T21:20:00.000+01:002014-11-01T21:20:00.973+01:00Art on bags.<span style="font-size: large;">I saw these bags in a magazine.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They are from Longchamp Paris, made in collaboration with British-American artist Sarah Morris,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">who was asked to reinterpret the iconic Longchamps bag "Le Pliage" for its 20th anniversary.</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Le Pliage Limited Edition, 125 signed, square calfskin leather totes</span></em> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>Le Pliage Eclipse features Sarah Morris painting: Total Annual Solar Eclipse</em> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This painting is one of the 'Rio ' paintings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is not the first time Longchamp collaborates with artists.</span></div>
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Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-1423361048484465192014-07-02T16:23:00.000+02:002014-07-02T16:23:39.667+02:00Football mania...<span style="font-size: large;">Belgium is slowly going crazy.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Football / soccer is not my favourite sport; but the World cup match between Belgium and the USA yesterday evening was exciting and impressive, of the highest standard.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In short, it cannot better be described as Ricky Gervais did in a tweet:</span></div>
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Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-8114916170000814482014-06-29T17:27:00.000+02:002014-06-29T17:27:12.813+02:00The art of tying a scarf.<span style="font-size: large;">Scarves are an essential part of my wardrobe.<br />They brighten up everything you wear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Hermes carré is one of my favourites. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you want some ideas on how to wear your scarves, here is an interesting tutorial:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Warm regards.<br />Kristien</span></div>
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Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-31244804981078770802014-04-23T17:14:00.000+02:002014-04-23T17:14:33.461+02:00Colours of the earth.<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday, April 22nd, was international Earth Day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Earth day was first organized in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water and soil pollution.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I came accross these beautiful pictures.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Have a look at the astonishing, colourful beauty of our planet!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Who would not want to preserve this?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Amazing isn't it?</span></div>
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Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-82815115700757798532014-04-20T17:01:00.000+02:002014-04-20T17:01:49.920+02:00The craft of the "Plumassier" .<span style="font-size: large;">What is a "Plumassier"?, I asked myself when I heard about the "Birds of Paradise" exhibition. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Plumassier is an exceptionally talented artist, mastering the art of feather handling and embroidery. <span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">He or she treats, dyes and applies the fragile feathers which frequently embellish haute couture garments and various stage costumes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In the late 19th century , i</span><span style="font-size: large;">n Paris , there were more than 300 plumassiers.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Today, there are almost no plumassiers<em> </em>left in Paris, or anywhere else.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Those remaining, are working together with big 'Haute Couture ' houses like Chanel, Givenchy, Nina Ricci, and Jean-Paul Gaultier.</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Bolero by Nelly Saunier for Gaultier 1997</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">'Maison Lemarié' , founded in 1880, was purchased in 1996 by Chanel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They have a huge stock of feathers, some of them dating back a century. </span></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">An original Maison Lemarié shipment box . Inside: exquisitely constructed feather pads and imitation wings from around the 1920s.</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Exotic birds are protected species now; the remaining stock of these feathers are very precious. They cannot leave France and are only used for unique pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 2009 Karl Lagerfeld designed a costume worn by prima ballerina Elena Glurdjidze, a senior principal dancer with the English National Ballet. She danced the role of 'The dying Swan'.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2005/jan/28/fashion.hautecoutureshows"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2005/jan/28/fashion.hautecoutureshows</span></a><br />
<a href="http://culturebox.francetvinfo.fr/le-travail-minutieux-des-plumassiers-sublime-les-robes-haute-couture-139463"><span style="font-size: large;">http://culturebox.francetvinfo.fr/le-travail-minutieux-des-plumassiers-sublime-les-robes-haute-couture-139463</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy your Easter holidays</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Warm regards</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Kristien</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"This exhibition is a tribute to the elegance and refinement of the application of plumes and feathers in fashion and haute couture. Through a mixture of 19th-, 20th- and 21st-century accessories, garments and couture dresses, the different characteristics of the various plumes and feathers are highlighted: sophistication, femininity, lightness, wealth, luxury".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a look </span><a href="http://www.elle.be/nl/27006-birds-paradise-momu-een-eerste-blik.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Here</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> and </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152315003706737.1073741838.71950471736&type=1"><span style="font-size: large;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">: the MoMu facebook page.</span></div>
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Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-81040452480188152922014-03-01T14:10:00.001+01:002014-03-01T14:10:07.760+01:00The spring - summer 2014 Liberty Art Fabrics.<span style="font-size: large;">Each spring and autumn , Liberty launches a new seasonal fabric collection , apart from the classic designs which stay. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I would like to give you an overview of the 2014 spring - summer collection: "A gallery of print".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The collection has been dedicated to the Liberty store on Regent Street in London.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/blog/18597/a-gallery-of-print-the-new-season-liberty-art-fabrics-collection-has-arrived/">Liberty Craft Blog</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"> there is a lovely post with an overview of all this seasons Tana Lawn fabrics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the most popular prints seems to be the "Queu for the Zoo" print, representing Liberty’s Childrenswear Department.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This print has been designed by illustrator and children’s author, OK David.</span></div>
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<em>The pattern honours Liberty’s Rug Department.</em> <em>Nomad’s small geometric motifs represent flowers in the ancient graphic language of tribal rug tradition.</em></div>
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<em>represents the Arts and Crafts department. The design was based on an early 1900s design with references to Bianchini artworks and the Arts and Crafts movement</em></div>
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<em>This archive design, originally a scarf pattern from 1975, was chosen to represent the haberdashery department. The design was re-worked in-house to portray the beauty and intricacy of an old patchwork quilt.</em></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy and have a warm weekend.<br />Kristien</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The shoes were made for the Business of Design Week in Hong Kong (Dec. 2–7 2013), dedicated this year to Belgian creativity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They are the result of a collaboration between the Antwerp-based diamond companies Diarough/UNI-Design and A.F. Vandevorst.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A.F. Vandevorst is a Belgian husband-wife fashion design team, An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They launched their first collection in Paris in 1998 after graduating from the Fashion School of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. They are <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">known for their contrasts in fabrics, textures, and colors, often layering silky lingerie-inspired pieces with tailored jackets.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.afvandevorst.be/">Here</a> is the link to their website</span>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx designed a pair of black leather ankle boots with a paisley pattern completely covered 1,527 carats of white and natural, champagne, grey and pink colored diamonds from Diarough/UNI-Design. A team of highly skilled craftsmen set all 38,883 diamonds on the boots. The diamonds were placed on the boots , using 4,753 grams of gold. For the A.F.Vandevorst cross-shaped logo, extremely rare reddish pink diamonds have been used.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Her royal highness the Belgian Queen Mathilde witnessed the unveiling of the diamond boots on the 4th of December in Hong Kong, together with 400 VIP guests.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If I may be honest, I don't really like the boots.<br />Although the paisley pattern and the gems are exquisite; the boots neither look stylish or elegant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In case you have size 39 (UK 6, US 8.5) and 2.348.000 euro ($ 3.2 million), they could be yours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The "Salon du chocolat" is a huge international festival of the chocolate industry. It's first edition dates back to 1994 in Paris and has since been touring the world.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Belgium is worldfamous for it's chocolate. Now, for the first time, the salon came to Brussels, this past weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. The highlight of the event was the world famous chocolate fashion show with stunning couture outfits made and inspired by chocolate, designed by the countries top chocolatiers and some of Belgium's most exciting fashion designers. The outfits were worn live on the catwalk at the Gala preview evening for the show and displayed throughout the event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. There was a 'Choco Demo' area, where well-known Belgian chefs, pastry chefs and chocolate-makers created exceptional recipes , revealing some of
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the "Chocoland" area children could make biscuits, lollipops , macaroons and chocolate masks.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Magnum , the famous Belgian ice cream surrounded by chocolate, celebrates its 25th birthday this year and was at the Salon with "The Magnum Pleasure Bar". </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And there was much, much more...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you missed Brussels , the Salon will visit Zürich in April , Paris at the end of October and New York in November.</span></div>
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Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-2035267964045910112014-02-05T15:27:00.000+01:002014-02-05T15:27:53.194+01:00Discovering Harris Tweed - part 2.<span style="font-size: large;">I promised to guide you through the Harris Tweed production process.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. <em><u>Washing and dyeing</u></em></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The wool for the tweed comes mainly from Cheviot and Scottish Blackface sheep.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span style="font-size: large;">Before the wool can be used for commercial
purposes, it must be scoured, a process of cleaning out the <span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;">dirt, dead skin, sweat residue, pesticides and lanolin.</span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span style="font-size: large;">The wool is then delivered in large bales to the mills of the tweed producers where it is then </span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">dyed</span><span style="font-size: large;"> in a wide variety of colours for blending</span>.</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span style="font-size: large;">Most of the dyes used are organic natural dyes</span> .</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span style="font-size: large;">This picture comes from the book:</span><em> <span style="font-size: large;">Harris Tweed: From Land to Street. (c) 2011 Frances Lincoln Ltd. and Lara Platman</span></em></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span style="font-size: large;">available <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Harris-Tweed-From-Land-Street/dp/0711232164/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=8ON4EPYJPN2M&coliid=I1LN17AAF9Y35J">here</a></span> </span></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span style="font-size: large;">2.</span> <em><u><span style="font-size: large;">Carding and spinning</span></u></em></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;">Carding is the process by which the wool fibers are individually straightened and sorted into separate fibers. This process converts a continuous matted web of fibres into individual ribbons of fine loosely organized threads.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;">This thread has just enough strength to be wound ready for spinning.</span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span style="font-size: large;">For the yarn to have the strength required for weaving, it needs to be spun into a strong thread by twisting it around 6-8 times.</span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NL;"><span style="font-size: large;">The spun yarn is wound onto </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: large;">bobbins</span><span style="font-size: large;"> for the </span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">weft</span><span style="font-size: large;"> (left to right threads) and </span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">warp</span><span style="font-size: large;"> (vertical threads) supplied to the weavers.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The warp and yarns for the weft arrive from the mill and then the weaver sets to work. A major part of the task is the setting up of the loom itself, changing the draft to the correct pattern.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The threads are arranged in groups and colour on the warping frame in the right layout, so that each thread comes off it in the right position for its own unique position in the pattern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dirt, oil and other impurities are removed by washing and beating. It also makes the material softer and thicker</span>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The cloth is dried and shrunk to the required width , cropped on a machine which basically acts like a mower, removing a certain amount of surface fibre. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It is then blow-steamed under pressure to give a similar effect to ironing.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Finally it has to be certified by the official Harris Tweed Authority inspector, before it can carry the Harris Tweed Orb trademark label</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Voilà, from wool to tweed in just a few steps; interesting isn't it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sources: I found a lot of information on the <a href="http://www.harristweed.org/blog/2013/05/how-to-make-harris-tweed-pt-4/">Harris Tweed Authority blog</a> and <a href="http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2010/11/to-the-edge-of-the-earth.html">here</a></span></div>
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<em><u><span style="font-size: large;"></span></u></em><br />Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-62583969305114634392014-01-23T18:06:00.002+01:002014-01-23T18:06:52.797+01:00Discovering Harris Tweed. Part 1<span style="font-size: large;">A while ago, I made myself this "Oversized fashionista Bag", following a pattern of Lisa Lam's "Bag Making Bible".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The outer fabric is Harris Tweed.<br />This was my first encounter with this gorgeous fabric.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since then, I ordered some more Harris Tweed and started making small accessories for my shop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are my new , luxury , coin purses: with Harris Tweed as outer fabric and Liberty Tana Lawn for the lining.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Reading through some background information, I became fascinated by the history and process of Harris Tweed production.<br />So, I thought of sharing this with you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Harris Tweed is a fabric hand-woven by the islanders in the Outer Hebrides on the Scottish Isles of Harris, Lewis, Uist, and Barra, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the early 1900's, groups of Merchants on these Isles applied for a registered trademark to protect the name of Harris Tweed legally.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The original definition attached to the Orb Trade Mark stated that:</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">‘Harris Tweed meant a tweed, hand-spun, hand-woven and dyed by the crofters and cottars in the Outer Hebrides.’</span></em></blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Harris Tweed Association was formed to protect both the use of the Orb Trade Mark and to protect the use of the name ‘Harris Tweed’ from imitations</span> .<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In 1934 a revised legal definition of Harris Tweed trademark was achieved. It allowed the use of local mill-spun yarn and confined all processes of production to the islands. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In my next post I will guide you through the actual process of Harris Tweed production starting with 100% new wool.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute™ has been designating a Color of the Year to express in color what is taking place in the global zeitgeist. A color that will resonate around the world, the PANTONE Color of the Year is a reflection of what people are looking for, what they feel they need that color can help to answer. Not necessarily the hot fashion color of the moment, but a color crossing all areas of design which is an expression of a mood, an attitude, on the part of the consumers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To distill the prevailing mood into a single hue, the PCI team, combs the world looking for future design and color influences, watching out for that one color seen as ascending and building in importance through all creative sectors. Influences can include the entertainment industry, upcoming films, art, emerging artists, travel destinations and socio-economic conditions. Influences may also stem from technology, lifestyles + playstyles, new textures and effects that impact color, and even upcoming sports events that capture worldwide attention. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The color for 2014? The captivating, magical and enchanting Radiant Orchid. An invitation to innovation, modern and versatile Radiant Orchid encourages creativity and originality. Imbued with a harmony of <strong>fuchsia, purple and pink</strong> undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and its rosy undertones emanate great joy, love and health. "</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. At Hawthorne Threads, one of my fabric suppliers, they put together a lovely collection of fabrics in radiant Orchid hues.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Another interesting <a href="http://www.fashionlady.in/top-10-pantone-radiant-orchid-items-going-to-dominate-fashion-2014/6907">link</a> gives an overview of how this color will dominate fashion and beauty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">May I wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy 2014!...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">....with this sweet John Lewis 2013 Christmas Advert</span></div>
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Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-38707263190068987412013-11-24T21:00:00.001+01:002013-11-24T21:00:55.567+01:00Autumn - Winter 2013 Liberty Tana Lawn fabrics.<span style="font-size: large;"><span>In my previous post I mentioned that </span><span>each spring and autumn , Liberty launches a new seasonal fabric collection , apart from the classic designs which stay. </span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to give you an overview of this years autumn/winter collection: "Earthly Paradise".</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the </span><a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/blog/15534/earthly-paradise-autumn-winter-2013-art-fabrics/"><span style="font-size: large;">Liberty Craft Blog</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> there is a lovely post with an overview of all this seasons Tana Lawn fabrics</span>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- This season Tamsin Greig was asked to help with the creation of the "<em>Audio</em>" collection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- For the "<em>Tattoo</em> " collection, Mo Coppoletta - a tattoo artist - joined the Liberty design team.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br />Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-36213743855831411322013-11-17T17:32:00.001+01:002013-11-17T17:32:36.088+01:00The Liberty fabric archive.<span style="font-size: large;">In the 1920s, Liberty , - the London based store- , funded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty, began to produce small floral prints that became known as Liberty Prints. They were printed on silk, cotton and wool.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The most famous is the cotton Tana Lawn , named after Lake Tana in Sudan, where the special cotton plant used for these fine cottons came from.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Each spring and autumn a new fabric collection is launched, apart from the classic designs which stay. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Some of the classic designs date back to the late 19th or early 20th century.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is an interesting link to the <a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/blog/12713/delve-into-the-liberty-print-archive-department/">Liberty Craft Blog</a> with a post about the Archive </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and a video showing how the Tana Lawns are printed:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kristien</span>Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-30895219982712146572013-10-31T21:04:00.000+01:002013-10-31T21:04:44.965+01:00The Perfect Small budget friendly Christmas gift.<span style="font-size: large;">I am already thinking about Christmas; only two months away!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">What I love most about it is the preparation and search for the perfect gifts.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">But having to buy many presents with a tight budget can be quite a challenge.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">That is why I wanted to show you some of my "Under 20 Euro" gifts in my Zest 4 colour shop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. First of all: something new! A Bag or Purse Hook. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I can no longer live without it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It is the perfect, practical, yet elegant accessory for any woman.<br />Just unroll the hanger, hook it on the side of a table and hang your bag to keep it away from the ground.<br /><br />For each hook I have carefully chosen and cut a small piece of Liberty Tana Lawn fabric, wellknown for its delicate and exquisite patterns.<br />The fabric is securely locked by a glass dome, which magnifies the pattern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. My pencil cases; roomy with a practical unique zipper pull and easy to clean.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Want to see more? Just go over to my </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Zest4Colour?ref=si_shop"><span style="font-size: large;">zest4colour</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> shop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Simply let me know what you would like at <a href="mailto:zest4colour@gmail.com">zest4colour@gmail.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a lovely weekend.<br />Kristien</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-66278344605156356372013-08-18T16:18:00.000+02:002013-08-18T16:18:03.134+02:00Back to school with a Zest4colour pencil case.<span style="font-size: large;">The schoolholidays are nearing their end. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Some children are dreading to go back to school; (one of my boys is).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Perhaps you could soften the moment with a new pencil case.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have some beauties on offer, hard to find elsewhere.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You may have noticed that my pencil cases are more expensive than some others on Etsy.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Why ?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is the </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Zest4Colour?section_id=10921912"><span style="font-size: large;">link</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> to my Zest4colour pencil case shop section.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let your children have a look at them.<br />I am interested to know if they like them.</span></div>
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Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-82312863083873397712013-07-27T10:55:00.000+02:002013-07-27T10:55:19.929+02:00Designing your own fabric?<span style="font-size: large;">Recently I came across </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2013/spoonflower-tour/"><span style="font-size: large;">this</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> interesting blogpost on Etsy.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It features the company <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome">Spoonflower</a>, printing fabrics, wallpapers, etc designed by ...... you and me!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><em>"About Spoonflower's Digital Textile Printing</em></span></h2>
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em> Digital textile printers are large-format inkjet printers specially modified to run fabric. Unlike conventional textile manufacturing, digital printing entails very little waste of fabric, ink, water or electricity. Spoonflower prints using eco-friendly, water-based pigment inks on natural fiber textiles. No additional chemicals are used in the printing or preparation process. </em></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em> This type of printing has the added advantages of showing greater design detail than screen printing, as well as allowing designers the ability to use as many colors as they like in their designs. All Spoonflower fabric gets printed in Durham, North Carolina, by a merry band of fabric lovers "</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am really excited about this . It creates a whole new world of opportunities. </span><br />
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Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-27703690142240564392013-06-29T17:44:00.000+02:002013-06-29T17:44:33.376+02:00On Facebook!<span style="font-size: large;">I finally gave in...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am not a big fan of Facebook. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I don't even have a personal account as I don't want to write about my everyday life. That is private and personal</span>.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So I didn't think of ever opening an account until I realised I could use Facebook as a window to my Etsy shop.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Here it is: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zest4colour-purses-and-accessories/351351621656882"><span style="font-size: large;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zest4colour-purses-and-accessories/351351621656882</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also added some new lovely items to my shop</span>:<br />
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Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-34936179422919817342013-06-02T18:24:00.000+02:002013-06-02T18:24:38.847+02:00A trip to London Part 2: Kaffe Fassett<span style="font-size: large;">In my last post I already mentioned my visit to the Kaffe Fassett exhibition in the Fashion and Textile Museum in London (</span><a href="http://www.ftmlondon.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">www.ftmlondon.org</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am a Kaffe fan, so I was looking forward to this visit.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">That day in London was a grey day. I got there through the pouring rain; but once inside you forgot the grey and only saw colour everywhere.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is the brochure you get; it gives an overview of his life and carreer.</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">" Kaffe Fassett – A Life in Colour’ is a celebration of the work of one of the great practitioners of contemporary craft. This exhibition, the first in London since Kaffe Fassett’s record-breaking show at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1988, features over 100 works within a dramatic installation designed by Sue Timney.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Exhibition highlights include extravagantly-coloured 9-foot-wide knitted shawls, coats and throws, patchwork fabrics shown in a glorious selection of quilts, as well as items especially created for this exhibit and not seen in public before. The design also features a ‘feeling’ wall that allows visitors to touch and better understand the textiles on display and their construction. From his childhood in the creative community of Big Sur, California, to his career as a painter, and later as a knitwear and textile designer in London from the 1960s to the present day, Kaffe’s ability to blend pattern, texture and colour has won him a dedicated following of enthusiasts.</span></em><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is not a huge exhibition, but truly a feast for your eyes:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Paintings, knitwear, needlepoint, tapestry and quilts from different eras are arranged against walls in different colours to create brilliant still-life compositions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The little shop of the FTM was a bit disappointing. There were some books and a few packages with fabric squares for quilting. But you couldn't buy larger fabric pieces.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For that you are directed to the Liberty store, but they don't have a wide range.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are looking for more, <a href="http://www.cottonpatch.co.uk/">Cottonpatch</a> has a large collection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The exhibition still runs till the end of June.</span></div>
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Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-70690254723848725362013-05-26T18:31:00.000+02:002013-05-26T18:31:24.241+02:00A trip to London Part 1: Liberty fabrics<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday, I came back from a business trip to London .</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Whenever I am there, I always take time to visit the Liberty store, the Whaterstones bookshop etc</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This time Liberty disappointed me. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I went there especially to see the Spring 2013 tana lawn collection... There was almost nothing left!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you want to see more, have a look at the </span><a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/blog/12876/the-flower-show-spring-summer-2013-tana-lawn-collection/"><span style="font-size: large;">Liberty blog</span></a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Luckily, you can still find these lovely fabrics at </span><a href="http://www.shaukat.co.uk/category/all-liberty-fabrics/seasonal-spring-2013-tana-lawn-100per-cent-cotton"><span style="font-size: large;">Shaukat</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">, a shop in South-Kensington and online.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After a delicious lunch at <a href="http://www.lepainquotidien.co.uk/#/en_UK/about">le Pain Quotidien</a> I went to the Fashion and Textile Museum, to visit the Kaffe Fassett exhibition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now this was a feast for the eyes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will tell you more about it in my next post.</span></div>
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Zest 4 Colour!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12039415395778698864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4458947836462713842.post-26963979889700575592013-05-09T17:41:00.002+02:002013-05-09T17:41:38.562+02:00Shop additions<span style="font-size: large;">It has been quiet here lately; but that doesn't mean I haven't been busy.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If you are still looking for a Mother's Day present, then I have some ideas for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> For the top part of this purse I used a lovely Liberty tana lawn fabric from the 2013 spring collection, called Irma. More colour options are available. For the base I took a Kaffe Fassett "shot cotton", a whole new range of plain fabrics by Kaffe Fassett. </span><a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/kaffe_fassett/shot_cottons"><span style="font-size: large;">Here</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> you can see them all. It has the same feel and quality as the fine Liberty Tana Lawn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a very chique purse made of the sweetest pale pink crèpe fabric with a thin layer of soft grey-brown lace on top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For more pictures and details you are one click away from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Zest4Colour?ref=si_shop">zest4colour</a> shop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please let me know what you think.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Warm regards</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kristien</span></div>
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