subTela: An interesting blog

SubTela: developing intelligent cloth structures for the creation of artistic, performative and functional textiles.

This blog has a variety of interesting textile links and stories about Jacquard exhibits, textile innovations and new applications.

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Submitted by Marcia Weiss

Philadelphia's anti-graffiti knit work

A funny article about "yarn tagging" was posted by the Philadelphia Inquirer.

By Chelsea Conaboy

Inquirer Staff Writer

The magnolia tree on the north side of Rittenhouse Square looks as if it were plucked from a Dr. Seuss book. Its split trunk is wrapped in a whimsical sweater of pinks, blues, purples, and oranges.

The tree cozy is the work of Jessie Hemmons, 23, a graduate student in psychology at Chestnut Hill College and census worker - and a graffiti artist with a soft side.

Hemmons is part of a growing trend of rogue knitters who have taken their "yarnbombing" to the street to brighten the cityscape. She ties crocheted flowers to lampposts, wraps bike racks with rainbow-colored covers, and gave the Rocky statue a scarf.

Her motivation is simple.

"Times are tough," Hemmons said. "People want to see something bright and pretty."

To read more please visit:

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_left_story/20100325_Philadelphia_s_anti-graffiti_knit_work.html

Submitted by Marcia Weiss

Inspiring Fashion: Gifts from Designers Honoring Tom Marotta

A current exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is exploring fashion.
"Fashion designers use their talent and vision to interpret the current mood and aesthetic, finding inspiration in a variety of sources. The exploration of an artistic movement, a reinterpretation of historic clothing, or the transformation of street styles or utilitarian clothes may be the springboard for innovative statements. Some designers begin with geometry or shape, while others’ imagination is sparked by color, by the design or characteristics of a fabric, or by the possibilities offered by materials or techniques handled by skilled artisans of the industry."
To continue reading please visit: http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/372.html
This exhibit is running through the summer.

Submitted by Hyunsoo Kim

The FXI winners, Adaptwo, attended the ISPA expo

ISPA is the international trade association representing the mattress manufacturing industry. EXPO showcases the very latest innovations in machinery, equipment, components, materials, supplies and services for the mattress industry to help you contain costs and increase efficiencies. Adaptwo by Geoffrey Quinter, Eric Holzer, Lauren Gatto, and Nicole Meluskey was featured at the ISPA EXPO by Foamex.

For more information about ISPA please visit: http://www.sleepproducts.org/template.cfm?Section=About_ISPA

Congratulations, Jennifer Sulikowski won the Showtime Magazine Cover!

Jennifer's design will be the cover of the ITMA Summer showtime Magazine.

Showtime™, High Point's Semi-Annual Fabric Market, is produced by and for the members of the International Textile Market Association (ITMA). Twice a year, ITMA brings all segments of the home furnishings industry together, in one place, at one time for Showtime™. During the months of December and June this internationally acclaimed market offers the most thorough fabric, leather and trimmings presentations in the western hemisphere.

For more information on ITMA please visit:

http://www.itmashowtime.com/Default.cfm