Kaffe Fassett exhibition
My parents' birthday present to me was a trip to Hasselt (Belgium) to the Kaffe Fassett exhibition in The Fashion Museum.
It was fabulous!
Exhibited were quilts, jumpers, mosaics, embroidered cushions and so much more. I just can't believe how multi-talented this man is!
Since it's late and I have to work early tomorrow, I'll just show you some photos of the quilts I liked best loved.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to take really good photos because of the sparse lighting, but you get the idea, don't you?! Look at that explosion of colours!
This one is much more subdued, but I love the simplicity and the pattern. See how he used the stripy fabric to create the pattern as well? Simple, but so effective.
This was one of my absolute favourites. Yellow, pink & orange just are my colours.
Genius. Love everything about this. Must try something like this.
Mum (quilter, knitter & allround crafty girl) and I (just crafty girl) got so inspired on so many levels by just looking at his work. The choice of fabric, colours, patterns... I can't wait to get started!
And I didn't leave empty-handed either. Mum & Dad were sweet enough to contribute this to my stash:)
I'm so happy just to look at it. I do believe it's the prettiest (and most expensive) fabric I've ever had!
Next post I'll show you photos of the other items that were on show.
Beautiful! I especially like the stripey squares.
As far as the double fold binding, you made my day because I thought I was the last person to learn it. :o) You should give it a try - it was a lot less stressful than the ways I've tried in the past. :o)
Posted by:lindiepindie | May 10, 2007 at 01:24 AM
What a creative and treasured present from your parents! Can't wait to see what you do with your fabrics.
Posted by:Ellen | May 10, 2007 at 02:05 AM
Looks fabulous! You must have been drunk from all that colour!
Posted by:claudia | May 10, 2007 at 08:20 AM
how wonderful! I wonder if it's coming to England too...
Beautiful.
Posted by:monica | May 10, 2007 at 03:50 PM
Those colours are so vibrant and beautiful, just wonderful Wish I'd been able to see it too!
Kimx
Posted by:Kim | May 10, 2007 at 07:08 PM
I've met THE MAN in person :) He is such an inspiration! What a wonderful birthday present you got! I'm always drooling over the Kaffe fabrics in the fabric store, but the price is not good for my wallet.
Posted by:Kajsa | May 10, 2007 at 08:42 PM
All I can say is "WOW"!
Posted by:beki | May 11, 2007 at 04:21 PM
That all looks so beautiful! I want to go to that exhibition. Maybe I could combine it with the 'kitsch' exhibition at the design museum in Gent...
Posted by:Nina | May 13, 2007 at 12:44 AM
I always amazed and humbled by the beautiful things people create. What great inspiration! And something for me work towards over the next 30 years or so. :)
Posted by:Michelle | May 13, 2007 at 02:24 AM
Hi, just came across your blog... love the Kaffe Fasset exhibition pics, I would love to see those up close. I went to a lecture he gave in New Zealand which must be well over 10 years ago. He admired the colours in my knitted jersey! LOL. I still keep it for that reason alone :)
Posted by:Bee | May 13, 2007 at 11:06 AM
how cool- you are so lucky. i love the yellow and pink quilt too.
hooray for your generous parents!
Posted by:melissa | May 13, 2007 at 01:02 PM
Wow! His work has always been an inspiration to me.
Posted by:Felicia | May 15, 2007 at 01:13 PM
Those quilts are beautiful and what a wonderful gift for you to be able to see them. Did you have to wear sunglasses? The colours are brilliant!
Posted by:Barb | May 18, 2007 at 06:36 AM