Pleat Treat

I've been brooding for a pleated midi for a small while now.

On the off chance, I thought I'd check out the charity shops of Richmond on my lunch break today.

I walked into the Cancer Research shop on the corner of Hill Street and there it was.

The skirt I'd been wanting all this time.

Brand new with tags.

In my size.

[What are the chances?!]

 I also had to have a quick gaze at the jewellery section.

I found this piece.

At first I picked it up as I thought it would be great to reuse all the chain for my creations.

Then I realised I actually quite like it just for myself.

That's my outfit sorted for the rest of May then...

Dominoe Necklaces

Dominoe necklaces - made from second hand bakelite dominoes I found, originally from Soviet Russia.

Dominoes are super light, with a choice of chain styles, colours or even ribbon! Prices are between £8 - £12 only!

Find them on my website here:

http://laurabaxendale.webs.com/necklaces.htm

Recycled Bike Chain Jewellery

The first few items of my recycled bike chain range! Didn't quite get there in time for the Backyard Market last Sunday, but will be appearing on my website for purchase this week!

Silver link bracelet with gold plated findings

Silver link & black plated earrings

WWW.LAURABAXENDALE.CO.UK

Bike Component Project ~ Interiors

Some of my work from a project I completed during my second year of study, which I have since been developing ~

The theme for this project was anything industrial and/or mechanical. I found my visual inspiration from gear cogs, bike cranks, chains and barb wire.

The shapes and patterns formed by such objects really interests me, especially focusing on bike cassettes and how all the components are constructed and work together.

The fabrics I designed were intended for interiors, examples of which I have included here ~

I incorporated gear shapes in my knitted samples, which I created on my knitting machine. I found this a really effective and rewarding technique as it appeals to my love of constructing.

I have since continued to work with the project theme and have begun to develope my work from knitted samples into pieces for interiors.






This is the first of my final works, although there are many more currently in the creating proccess, so the collection will be expanding in the very near future!