Ever see a shop on Etsy that just takes your breath away, leaves you so inspired you want to make everything but know you can’t, leaves you hungry for more? Well, that’s how I feel about Knitting Fashion. After seeing her shop I just had to see more and share all I found out with the world. Here is her interview.
Carmen Romantic and Elegant Bolero in Bridal White
Tell us a bit about yourself (name, location, affiliations, personal stuff)
My name is Albena Petrova and I live in small beautiful Bulgaria, in my pretty house with my lovely family .
Apart from creating things, what do you do?
Knitting and crocheting take most of my time yet in my free time I enjoy experimenting, meeting new people, and visiting familiar and unfamiliar places. Over the past year a group of friends and I started a community http://www.flickr.com/photos/threadsthatconnectus/ with the purpose of acquiring new skills in weaving. We are going to make an international exhibition this May.
Fashion White Candy Shrug
Where does your inspiration come from?
Inspiration has never left me. I am usually inspired by colors, shapes and feelings. I think I am an “yarnholic.” Can’t live without yarn in my hands. My inspiration comes from books, net culture, and magazines, too. I am a people watcher.
Cowl Neck Warmer Scarf
Who is, or was, your greatest inspiration?
ETSY! I’m in love in ETSY. It took me more than an year to find it but I‘m happy to be a part of this amazing community!
ETSY is my life, my passion, my greatest inspiration. I love these friendly and creative people. I have so many friends all over the world!
Fashion White Shrug Bolero
What are your favorite materials? Your favorite color combination?
I love yarns, fabrics, felt, and wood. My favorite colors are orange and green but I love every color.
Crocheted Freeform Brooch
What is the first thing you can remember making by hand? How and why did you make it?
To be honest I can’t really remember my very first creation yet I can clearly remember my first experience with sewing. When I was thirteen I found a big piece of fabric and I decided to make a dress. Later I found out that the very same piece of fabric was enough to make more than four dresses yet I made only one. With the professional advice of my grandmother the dress was repaired and I enjoyed wearing it more than two years.
How do you get out of your creative ruts?
I enjoy doing yoga, jogging, going out with my friends and surfing the Internet, reading books, and knitting….knitting.
Summer Fashion Accessory Headband
Describe your creative process.
Knitting is a lonely occupation. Usually some ideas come up the moment I touch the yarn but others take months. I often work on several projects at the same time because ideas come up unexpectedly. The color combinations inspire me. I like to mold colors. Usually I buy yarn for the colors and texture, then I decide what form of knitting will be made. I have found many ways to give a different form of a right piece of fabric.
Yin Yang Crochet Scarf
What is your most cherished handmade possession?
Personally I cherish everything that comes out of my hands because it is created with much passion and love.
What have been the most valuable lessons learned from other artists?
To be yourself – unique, colorful and special.
Fashion Ruffle Lace Jersey Scarf
Where would you like to be in ten years?
On Planet Earth with two hooks in my hands.
What are the Web addresses for your work?
You can find me here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/knittingFashion - my fashion hand knitted and crocheted clothes and accessories
http://www.etsy.com/shop/albenaben- my unique collection handmade textile jewelry
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35468850@N06/
Are you offering my readers any specials?
All your readers are welcome to visit my shop. There is a special offer for them – 10% discount for all my items .
They have to use Etsy coupon code – GOOF2012 .
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