Pockets in Knitwear: Earthy Colors & Whimsical Details Here’s another unique project for my Pockets in Knitwear series. I love polka dots patterns and working with simple shapes, adding whimsical details. I hand knitted this vest with a soft wool-blend loopy yarn. The motif—polka dots is my favorite. Many of knitwear garments in my collection have this pattern….Read More
Pockets inspired by history I’ve been exploring historical pocket designs for my knitwear collection over the past few months. The Long Island Museum and archive of Huntington Historical Society gave me access to their collection of costumes. I worked inside the museums for several weeks, documenting my research with photos and detailed sketches. My research…Read More
Share and Tell: Signature details and functional fashion. GalinaCarrollDesigns for the Share and Tell event at the Arts Center at Duck Creek Sunday, June 8th. The fun kicks off at 11:30 AM and wraps up at 1:00 PM—short, sweet and packed with creativity! I’m thrilled to be part of this vibrant event highlights of the Long Island artists….Read More
The handmade iPad clutch was selected for the exhibition at Gallery North. This is celebration of the award-winning artists of the 2024 Outdoor Art Show and Music Festival. This special showcase honors recipients of the Best in Show. The categories are awarded in mixed media, fiber art, jewelry, painting, photography, and pottery. May 15-June 22, 2025. Opening reception- Thursday May 15, 6-8pm. These artists represent the very best of this year’s festival and selected from over 80 outstanding exhibitors. Artists on view include Paul Speh, Cassandra Voulo, Laura Kemple and Dennis Doering, Juan Cruz Reverberi, William Demaria, Galina Carroll, Jessamyn Go, Chloe Wang, Cassandra Hussey, Susan Rodgers, Mary Jane van Zeijts, Jonathan Spector, Ash Garcia-Diaz, Sophia Syritsyna, and Eileen Cassidy—each a vital part of Long Island’s vibrant creative community. Both the Winner’s Circle exhibition and the reception are free and open to the public. I’m honored to share that five of my knits including handmade iPad clutch were selected for this exhibit. There are two pieces as a part of a recent grant-funded fellowship project. Pockets in Knitwear collection project is supported by Long Island Grants…Read More
Original Fashion Illustrations Now in Store! My original fashion illustrations are gaining fans fast! The girls on my website feel alive, each full of whimsical personality. Every girl becomes a unique page. After I launched my website, requests poured in. Visitors wanted to buy my sketches as fashion art. One friend loved them so much, she asked for a custom illustration as…Read More
I have beautiful Japanese ceramic tiles from my artist friend from Kyoto. This iPad clutch is the first piece in my collection, “Pockets in Knitwear“. Inspired by vintage fashion, I explored pocket construction in the design of knitwear. The materials that I used for my iPad purse: Chunky cotton yarn, fabric for lining and Ceramic tiles. I crafted the…Read More
I would like to share how to create my cashmere necklace by seashells. You will find more jewelry pieces in my store with nature inspired shapes. I love walking on the beach, where I always discover beautiful treasures like shells, seaweed, and smooth stones. Recently, one particular seashell caught my attention and now I’ve started…Read More
Rowan connect interview with GalinaCarrollDesigns I will share my creative journey for this magazine In the interview with Rowan Connect . The slide show of my projects, sketches and fiber art was made for this presentation. The latest issue of Rowan 76 Knitting Magazine just arrived in my mailbox. This issue is featuring my project on…Read More
My last project for Rowan 76 cover page! This past month has been incredibly rewarding! The Art Show and Music Festival organized by Gallery North was a great success! I was very honored to be awarded with the Best in Fiber of the show. which All winners will have the opportunity to show their work…Read More
Project for Huntington Historical Society