SHOP CRAFTY: TMC textiles on Ebay

by jen

Jan 16th, 2012

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This is kinda crazy news – the Textile Museum is now on Ebay!

At the moment they have listed five embroidered Central Asian panels originating from the late 19th to early 20th century as ‘Buy it now’ offers. All proceeds from the sale of Shop merchandise will benefit the TMC’s exhibitions, collection and educational programming. You can view all the TMC’s Shop merchandise here: http://bit.ly/ulQujV.

These pieces are also sold in the TMC museum shop so you can drop by at 55 [...]

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TCA POSTCARDS FROM THE ROAD: Harriet Tubman Quilt at the Reginald Lewis Museum, Baltimore, Maryland

by tara

Nov 16th, 2011

Harriet Tubman Quilt

There is a long history of quilting in Maryland, from the Amish quilts of Southern Maryland to the spectacular Baltimore album quilts of the 1800s. I spotted a few quilts at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History a few weeks ago, among them was this quilt commemorating the inspiring life of the abolitionist Harriet Tubman, made in 2002. On a related note, for some unbelievably interesting reading, do a quick online [...]

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TCA POSTCARDS FROM THE ROAD: Vintage Pins at the Smithsonian, Washington, D.C.

by tara

Oct 27th, 2011

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It’s an interesting time to be in the United States right now– protests have been heating up in New York City and across the country for weeks now. At the Smithsonian Museum of American History, the foyer is full of amazing historical and cultural odds and ends, including– fittingly– union flags, placards, and these political pinback buttons from the 1960s-1980s. I especially loved this one…

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EXHIBITION: Veiled: Andrew McPhail, Grace Ndiritu, Tazeen Qayyum at the Textile Museum of Canada (Exhibition: October 12, 2011 – February 12, 2012)

by tara

Oct 5th, 2011

One of my favourite things about the Textile Museum of Canada is that their curators often integrate the work of contemporary artists with objects from their permanent collection of textiles. It is a relatively rare treat to see them focus an entire show on the textile-based and textile-related work of contemporary artists. Veiled will feature the work of three artists working across media. Looking so forward to seeing this once I’ve returned from my sojourn in the US of A…

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POSTCARDS FROM THE ROAD: Crafty Visionary Art in Baltimore, Maryland

by tara

Aug 30th, 2011

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Between the earthquake and the hurricane (!), I was able to take in some amazing eye candy at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore. Lots of wonderful things on the material arts-side of the spectrum, like this eye popping beaded Alfred E. Neuman headboard by Patty Kuzbida and the cheery Smile Dress by Danielle Jacqui below. Looking forward to checking out the massive textile collection at the BMA next, followed by a tasty bag of pretzels. They’re better here!

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EXHIBITION: Love Lace at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia (July 30, 2011-April 2012)

by tara

Jul 19th, 2011

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Interlaced, by Anna Lindsay MacDonald; Photo by Marinco Kojdanovski of the Powerhouse Museum

A couple nights ago my pal Lizz reminded me of an incredible exhibition she’ll be taking part in in Australia in a few weeks. After checking out the exhibition’s website, I couldn’t resist posting about it here. Love Lace is a major exhibition of contemporary lacemaking practices hosted by the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia. For those of you who don’t know, the Powerhouse is [...]

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