All my work is pretty much experimental. I always start with a basic pattern, but no two items are ever the same. I experimented with hand sewing, machine sewing, and using different types of thread on these tails.
The name "BanaBaka" comes from my mother tongue, Sesotho - a language of Lesotho and South Africa, and it means "my children". I had been working on my Mondie Dolls and as I looked them all lined up in a row on my dressing table, I thought, 'Oh, look at all my little girls.' But most importantly, the name signifies the LOVE and ENCOURAGEMENT and INSPIRATION that my children give me in all that I do.
Saturday, 2 June 2012
Mermaid Tail Tales
I got help with this light blue tail from a beautifullly talented friend, Melody Tallon. She does beautiful quilting work (as well as stunning polymer clay jewellery making) and I asked for her help when I was struggling with the slippery and stretchy fabric I was using.
All my work is pretty much experimental. I always start with a basic pattern, but no two items are ever the same. I experimented with hand sewing, machine sewing, and using different types of thread on these tails.
All my work is pretty much experimental. I always start with a basic pattern, but no two items are ever the same. I experimented with hand sewing, machine sewing, and using different types of thread on these tails.
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