WEARABLE ART HAND-EMBROIDERED COAT

IN THE 1970'S THERE WAS A NEW TREND GOING ON FOR FIBER ARTISTS.
THIS TREND WAS CALLED

COAT by Peggy Molloy (Pegalomania)

"WEARABLE ART".

When I first began participating I was living in Boston, & someone suggested I send in some slides of my work to the American Crafts Council Fair Competition that would be held in the summer in New Paltz, NY.

I was as unsavvy as a business person could have been, but the talent was recognized & several fair goers told me to go to Henry Bendels on 57th in NYC. I took my paillette sequined sweater cardigans & did get an order for three. 

I rarely wore my coat, but when I did it always garnered attention. I was dancing then so I had a size 8 figure, which helps the coat hang well when worn.

One such outing, I was offered $3000. on the spot. I declined, but always thought if I were ever to sell my coat, that is where I would begin negotiations, now being 40 years later.

I have stored my coat in heavy plastic & I am thrilled to announce the coat is in fabulous condition. 
I did spray it with vinegar & water to freshen it up, & it has a new life. I will include more pictures.
If anyone is interested in purchasing this sample or having a commissioned coat made just for them, please email me: theartsqueen@gmail.com

It it pretty tough to get the rich & varied colors shown with anything other than 100% wool. I used wool embroidery thread, letting the patterns design them selves or "grow", on a pink cotton velveteen fabric. It is unbelievably rich looking.

Ballerina KIMBERLY GRAVES-HAMM Now Coaches Ice Skating Competitors

Marco Berg & Kimberly Graves-Hamm

Decades ago, while performing in a touring company from San Francisco called "Ballet Celeste"...

 I met a young girl named Kimberly Graves. She was the lead in all the dances, had exquisite taste in clothes, & held an uncommon authority in her craft. No wonder then, that she soon went off to become a Soloist with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. 

While in Winnipeg, she spent four seasons. Graves then moved to NYC where we once again became acquainted. She joined the METROPOLITAN OPERA BALLET where she was a Principal Dancer for 17 years. I looked her up recently now that we are both living in different parts of California, only to learn her vision & talent have extended to new horizons in ICE! To follow is an interview she graciously gave to me amidst her many professional obligations.

(Photo Above Right) Kimberly Graves-Hamm in Nashville, Tennessee, with talent Marco Berg, in costume for competition in the National Showcase Parade Champions, Silver Medalist 2016. The National Showcase is a competition in theatrical skating. It is sanctioned under the U.S. Figure Skating Rules 

MOLLOY: What triggered your decision to transfer your artistic skills & vision to ice-skating?

GRAVES-HAMM: After years of admiring Figure Skaters & watching the Olympics, I saw a need              for the artistic finish that a dancer has. The musicality & artistry was missing.

MOLLOY: Your protege' participated this year in Nashville with the National Showcase Parade                    Champions?

GRAVES-HAMM: I went with Competitor Marco Berg.

MOLLOY:  I wish you only the very best in your artistic endeavors. How would like to be contacted?

criticaldance.org

GRAVES: The best contact method would be to email:
         Kimberlygraceonice@gmail.com

Kimberly Graves-Hamm offers off-ice instruction that complements the on-ice activities of skating professionals. 

For dance enthusiasts please check out the website linked below Kimberly's photograph.






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Pegalomania Paper Dolls now available in one dozen lots!

Pegalomania Paper Dolls by Peggy Molloy

Dancer/ Designer Peggy Molloy
dba: Pegalomania 
proudly presents 34 designs to color & cut out for pleasure...kids of all ages who need to relax & enjoy themselves while listening to ballet scores on the machine of your choice.

Details:
one dozen lots @ $6 per book 
= $72.00 ; plus shipping & handling = $7.00 Total  = $79.00

Just send your email for invoicing to theartqueen@gmail.com. THX!

 

Eureka CA has new Certified Craft Distilled Spirits being created!

CERTIFIED CRAFT DISTILLED SPIRITS 

being created in Eureka, CA! by Peggy Molloy

www.humboldtcraftspirits.com

 For "Shrove Tuesday" I went to our church's pancake supper. 
I was given some raffle tickets from a friend who could not stay for the entire event. It worked out that by the end of the evening, I had won some fabulous spirits! Perfect for an evening devoted to spiritual thoughts...

Living in remote northern California, nestled deep within the Redwoods, we do need our entertainment. Apparently the owners of Humboldt Craft Spirits is ahead of the game with their concoctions of gin, vodka & rye, but also some terrific recipes. I can tell these are tested to the finest detail! I will set them up for the reader below.

In general I dedicate this blog to the arts, but it could be argued that making fine spirits is an art form. 

Here are some recent awards:

 HAVE FUN!