A marine-like concoction
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Heartbeats
Hello again. This is one of my ‘assemblages’ where I make different ‘objects’ from scratch and arrange them as if to choreograph their ‘dance’. Heartbeats is so titled because of the two hand-woven, heart-shaped central pieces. These are what Filipinos in the central Visayas region call “puso” (literally meaning ‘hearts’). We tend to use coconut…
Read MoreVintage Lace
Here is the last in the series of gowns from last year that I haven’t posted in my blog. This one was a lace motif that I have designed from scratch using my crochet techniques. The thread itself is cotton that has a nice handle (quite weighty once the work builds up, just how I…
Read MoreBespoke Wedding Gown
This gown was designed and made in 2011 but I have never posted it here. The ensemble is white duchess satin with a tulle ornamentation incorporating a crochet motif based on a trail of ‘invented’ flowers. The dress skirt is at mid-thigh level and flares (a tulle underskirt or petticoat allows for this volume). Below…
Read MoreGaga Cossies
My friends and I went to Lady Gaga’s concert in London last month. We thought we’d dress up for the occasion in the spirit of Gaga herself, as homage to her freedom of dress and creative expression. I came up with the styling and made the cossies. The turquoise and peach crochet-knitted dresses were a…
Read MoreD’Oyley No. 2
I am still finishing the Cerise Project. Whilst this is ongoing, I’ve found some of the D’Oyleys I’ve made in the past. This second is one of many that I tend to do freestyle, with no forethought or pattern. You tend to do this very easily with ’round crochet’ which results in motifs shaped like…
Read MoreD’Oyley No. 1
I found this blast-from-the-past crochet amongst my stuff today. I thought I’d take a photo and share it. It’s called the ‘Pineapple Motif’ among crochet experts and had its heydey during the 60s and 70s (if I am not mistaken), when arts and crafts had a resurgence. I first saw this motif on crocheted curtains…
Read MoreExotic necklace
Just wanted to share this necklace I’ve made some time ago, which I thought hasn’t been shown to anyone yet. I have crocheted it in a really warm yellow cotton.
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The Art of Jeff Ting 