Monday, June 8, 2009

Artful Whales from Selvages!


Akiko Kunst of Massachusetts made this amazing whale, an incredible piece of selvage art indeed! The black button eyes are perfect, as are the color windows (they look bubbly).
Her friend Cathy, owner of the Charlton Sewing Center in Charlton, MA has been saving selvages for Akiko and she's wondering what Akiko is doing with them. Just wait 'til she sees this! Bravo, Akiko!
I'd love to see Akiko write a book showing how to make a variety of soft sculpture selvage creations, wouldn't you?
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21 comments:

  1. kerrykatiecakes2June 8, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    This whale is just a delight!
    Hugs,
    Kerry

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  2. UnknownJune 8, 2009 at 2:41 AM

    OH wow this is absolutely amazing, I love the thought process as well that has been in to put an opening mouth on him!!

    Love it!!

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  3. SandraJune 8, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    this is fabulous! Just makes me smile

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  4. BarbJune 8, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    I have to say, this is my very favorite selvage project so far. Sure wish there was a pattern for him!

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  5. blushing roseJune 8, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    You gals amaze me what you do with these selvages! Clever & cute! TTFN ~ Marydon

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  6. Quilt RatJune 8, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    FANTASTIC!

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  7. Little Lady PatchworkJune 8, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    I know someone who would love to have that whale!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  8. QuiltChickJune 8, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Moby Dick is alive and well...and made of selvages! How cute!

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  9. marlene@ByTheSeamJune 8, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    Those are just too cute!

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  10. AnonymousJune 8, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    oh wow, this is unbelievable

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  11. FabricFascinationJune 8, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Your whale is absolutely adorable!

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  12. 2neJune 8, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    This whale was just emasing.... Great, i love it :-)

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  13. JodieJune 8, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    oh he is just too cute - love it!

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  14. UnknownJune 8, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    My whale looks so lovely in your blog! Thanks, Karen!!

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  15. NadineCJune 8, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    OMG! The "bubbles" are perfect for this piece of art! How wonderful - it's absolutely selvage-amazing :-)

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  16. JoanneJune 10, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    Very clever and cute.

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  17. SewCalGalJune 28, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    Very cute whale. Cute because it is a whale, cute in design, cute in color, cute because it is using salvage edges.

    But the problem is now you have me wanting to make one. Where do I find this cute design?

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalGal.blogspot.com

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  18. UnknownJuly 20, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Super cute! What a talented lady!

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  19. TatkisAugust 11, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    It is SO cute! Wonderful!

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  20. jacquieMay 5, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    this is freaky cute!!!

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  21. ValerieNovember 17, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    This little dear was featured in April/May 2010 issue of SewNews --- you can download the pattern here: http://www.sewnews.com/articles/Salvaged_Selvages

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