A great day out in London

A Life in Colour – Kaffe Fassett
at the

Fashion and Textile Museum London

On Friday 28^th June, I visited this exhibition with my sister and niece. As we stepped through the door into the exhibition hall we became absorbed in the inspiring work that Kaffe Fassett has done over the last 50 years.

From my first encounter with his designs, I have become mesmerised in the way he puts colours together and creates his wonderful textiles. The chance to see the work itself just could not be missed and we found this trip was totally riveting.

I just loved this quilt and wish I had time to make a quilt myself.  But I shall just have to enjoy looking at the many photos I took whilst I was there, and keep dreaming of the day when I have time to create my own quilt.

This knitted quilt reminded me of the tumbling block jumper I knitted years ago.  I used a pattern from his book Glorious Knitting and I was pleased that it turned out so well. My jumper has not worn as well as this quilt!!

Kaffe is so versatile, he explores textile art in many ways, these shoes caught my nieces eye, now she wants to make a pair for herself.  I'd like to have a go too, if only there were kits available to make shoes.

I've liked this cardigan for years, ever since I first saw it in one of Kaffe's books, now I must make it, seeing it for real has certainly inspired me.

This waistcoat is quite beautiful and it is just the kind of thing I'd do for myself.   With all this inspiration from the trip, I just need the time now to start stitching.  

I took many more pictures, but decided just to share a few here. 

It was a truly remarkable exhibition, and we all came away wanting to make something remarkable for ourselves. Back home we are now inspired to start working on our first project.