Monday, 14 February 2011

Shoes and stitches

The Hub, Design Centre in Sleaford has a new exhibition of shoes designed by Vivienne Westwood and I was able to visit last Saturday. It is on until May 2nd 2011 and well worth a visit. The shoes are just stunning and I could imagine many of them on my feet. This isn't meant to be sexist but from talking to several people I think you need to be female to appreciate the beauty of shoes.
Unfortunately the gallery was quite dark and all the shoes were in display boxes so very difficult (no impossible) to get any decent photos. I did google Vivienne Westwood shoes and the images below were all in the collection.
On Saturday I stitched into a long, skinny piece of cotton to experiment with a little shibori. If it works well then it will be the basis for a much larger piece of work. The aim is for it to go into an indigo dye bath this week, there I've said it so will have to try my best and get it done.

And it all started out like this.............
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2 comments:

  1. Emma14 February 2011 at 23:05

    shoes look fabulous, my DH definately wouldn't appreciate them!

    Can't wait to see how the shibori turns out - wish you were nearer so I could join in your dyeing workshops!

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  2. Tracey14 February 2011 at 23:29

    Blimey - lovely shoes but I couldn't walk on them! I really like the red ones with the 3 ankle straps.

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