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| COAT by Peggy Molloy (Pegalomania) |
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.
