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11 Foot Cloth from Golden Orb Spider Silk…

ladywillowtreehouse — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:24:53 +0000

A long forgotten Art Craft of Madagascar is being brought to light by Mr. Peers – a British art historian and Mr. Godley – an American fashion designer. Along with a million or so Spiders they have created an unforgettable cloth textile to share with the world.

: Golden Orb Spider Textile

: Golden Orb Spiders

: Spool of Spider filament for thread.

If you live in Manhattan or plan a visit take time to see this unique cloth at American Museum of Natural History – more info on the SITEs below …

Spider Silk | American Museum of Natural History

One Million Golden Spiders’ Web Used for Golden Cloth – It is currently on display in New York – Softpedia

1 Million Spiders Make Golden Silk for Rare Cloth | Wired Science | Wired.com

Discovery News: Born Animal: One Million Wild Spiders Supplied Silk for Rare Textile

At the American Museum of Natural History, Gossamer Silk From Spiders – NYTimes.com

FreeForm FiberArtists 2009 Online Exhibit

ladywillowtreehouse — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:04:04 +0000

Each year FreeForm Crochet Guild members are challenged to interpret a theme in any medium and needle work technique they choose. They are also encouraged to write a short piece about their inspiration.

Over 50 International Artists contributed one or more pieces to the 2009 “Four Seasons” Exhibit. Enjoy the previews and then explore the rest of these unique Art Forms on following URLs.

2009 “Four Seasons” Art Sculptures

Adri de Vries Tadema PearTree Wall Hanging

Bonnie Pierce FreeForm Bullion Detail

Diane Olsen FreeForm Necklace

Laurette van der Merwe Autumn Outside

Marilyn Ketcherside FreeForm

To review past and present Guild Exhibits click below.

2009 International Freeform Crochet Exhibits

The 2008 Exhibit “Through Our Eyes” was also published in book form, with 100% of the profits donated to help women survivors of war to rebuild their lives. Details on the following URL.

Women For Women International

Surprise …

ladywillowtreehouse — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:14:37 +0000

Received some unexpected gifts this week.

My 1st BLOG Awards.

Thanks for the special compliments Renee & Jacob. /;)

Visit her BLOG for Home Cleaning & Meal Recipies

http://glowacademy10.blogspot.com/search?q=recipes

and see her jumbo sized Yarn Bag.

Recycled Crochet Hook Holders

ladywillowtreehouse — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:39:23 +0000

Living Green and Recycling can be fun and creative. Customize your favorite hooks for comfort and be environmentally conscious at the same time. /;)

Examples using empty pens, highlighters and permanent markers.

Old favorites hidden in a drawer till rescued. /;)

eBay discoveries that brighten my collection.

If you’re interested in making your own – click on the file name below for step by step instructions and more examples.

Please be patient it’s a large PDF file and may be slow to open. /;)