by Mo on April 10, 2009
If you are a northern New England darling be sure to go see Darling boom-chick-a-boom, a.k.a. Molly Angie, model her own designs in this 2nd annual local fashion show up in lovely Portland, Maine.
April 11, 2009, 7:00 pm
Zero Station
222 Anderson St.
Portland Maine
Map
Our goal is to assemble a lively assortment of original knitted, crocheted, woven and sewn wearable
designs for the entertainment and education of the community.
We want to bring together talented artists and designers, novice and experienced, to celebrate the fact
that we have a concentration of fiber artists/designers in Portland and the surrounding areas.
Presented by:
KnitWit Yarn Shop & Portland Fiber Gallery
by trish on April 8, 2009
KREL-2-GO
the knitty gritty tour
Friday & Saturday, April 10-11, 2009
11 AM – 6 PM
Eye of the Needle
313 1/2 Worth Ave # C2
Palm Beach, FL 33480
first come first served!
Come get your thread on! KREL-2-GO’s notorious knitty gritty tour is rolling into Palm Beach, offering quickie couture services for women, men, kids and pets. After much praise for the project, which Daily Candy listed as a “Sweetest Thing of the Year”, KREL-2-GO is ready to get swanky at Palm Beach’s Eye of the Needle Boutique. Let us dress you up!
Whether glamorous and glittery or luxuriously matte, the client is invited to choose their favorite fabric to be fitted into a variety of options based upon the company’s signature tubular construction. Tank tops, sweaters, dresses- sleeveless or not, boat neck or turtleneck; KRELwear will custom fit the fabric to flatter any shape. Each KREL-2-GO piece is one-of-a-kind, with all the nuance and preciousness of KRELwear’s sought-after hand-knit couture. The entire experience takes an hour or less and will be documented by Polaroid, culminating in an installation of hundreds of photographs.
In addition, KRELwear will have its deliciously fresh Spring Collection at a very special 15% discount and last collection with discounts too sweet to miss!
by Mo on April 7, 2009
Jacob Vaughn is an artist/designer living in San Francisco who runs a small, independently owned screen-printing and leather-working business. His business, Project TransAction, strives to work with the most socially responsible companies available, with the intention of creating affordable, thought provoking goods that people can feel confident investing in. The politics of small, local, and independent business are intrinsic to TransAction’s mission. His shop uses earth-friendly, bio-degradable cleaners and 90% of the leather used is recycled or from scrap.
Darlings: When and how did you first start your business?
Jacob: Project TransAction (PT ) was born in August 2006 as an art/life project dealing with independent business and bartering. To me it’s more than a business, it’s ongoing artwork and study of how indie businesses work in the current time and economy. My artistic nature doesn’t lend itself to working for other people, and I felt like I was giving up too much of myself at other jobs. To make my life more fulfilling, I started Project TransAction.
Darlings: How did you learn your craft, specifically leather-working?
Jacob: The leather-working aspect of PT came about when I was flipping baseball gloves on e-bay to supplement my income. I started deconstructing them to make dog collars, and became very interested in the challenge of properly manufacturing leather goods. I find this type of work very relaxing (and the hammering is a major stress reliever!) and decided to combine it with screen-printing to create exciting, unique items that only get better with time.
Darlings: What influences your work?
Jacob: Film, public transportation, pop culture, other artists, vintage advertisements, science, documentaries, things I read, love.
Darlings: What is the hardest part about being in business for yourself?
Jacob: Not having a consistent paycheck. If I don’t work, I don’t eat. Also, the lack of human contact can get to me at times. It’s a very solitary and demanding job, but I wouldn’t change it for anything!
Darlings: What is your favorite music to be playing while you are in production?
Jacob: Aesop Rock, Mos Def, RJD2, Tracy + the Plastics…anything with a good beat. I tend to shake it a lot when I’m by myself in the shop.
Darlings: Do you have any events that you are getting ready for in the near future?
Jacob: Indeed! Project TransAction will be vending at the next Mission Indie Mart (@ the Independent in SF 4/26/09), Brooklyn Indie Market (@ Carroll Gardens, NYC 4/26/09), IndieSacramento (@ Fremont Park 5/2/09) San Mateo Makers Faire (San Mateo Fairgrounds in conjunction with Bazaar Bizarre 5/30 + 5/31), as well as a handful of other upcoming events. Support local artists and businesses!
. Illustration by Steven Broadway, gouache and pencil. (2009)
