Dare to Dream

New Sticker Art from the jafagirls

Don’t listen to the naysayers, to the haters, to that inner voice of fear.

“A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her.”

David Brinkley

Believe it or Not

Jafagirls wish to thank Aaron Larson for the nice story feature in the Xenia Gazette titled Believe it or Not

The Knit Knot Tree was included in this book published in August

believe it or not
I am still surprised by the inclusion, but I guess us putting a sweater on a tree continues to amuse. It is listed in the chapter titled Artistic License (Page 187) and you know I have one of those LOL!

Knit Knot Box Hits the News in Israel

Nancy and I are so proud to be part of this project and much thanks to Jonatha Wright for asking the Jafagirls to make the box.

Here is our Knit Knot Box in Israel. Field Report from Israel at Limor’s Storytelling Agora

About Kevin Cordi and The StoryBox Project site.

The Importance of Storytelling

Photography by c.bayrak

Story about the Knit Knot Box

Knit Knot Tree II Needs Yarnbombing

THe Jafagirls are kicking it off, BUT we need YOUR yarnful talents to make this a community Knit Knot Tree located on Xenia ave outside the Emporium & Underdog Cafe.

If you live in town or just want to visit please bring along your knitting or crochet piece and stitch it onto the tree. If you have any questions just email us at: jafagirlart@yahoo.com

The First Knot Knot Tree 2007-08

Progress Pics of Knit Knot Tree II

Hanging out at the Little Art Theatre

Scott Kissel took a great photo of Mr.Plato hanging out at the Little Art Theatre in Yellow Springs, Oh

Meanwhile the Jafagirls have been  Yarnbombing a tree outside Scott and Johns Gallery

Art Happens

in Kings Yard

Yarnbombing Cartoon

Jafa Street Hotties LOL! Virgil Hervey posted this funny cartoon on his Yellow Springs Blog, which had me in stitches. If you want to keep up with local news, gossip and opinion then Virgils blog is the place to go. For local news check out Yellow Springs News and for arts and culture the YSarts Blog.

Recent Publicity

“Local artists Corrine Bayraktaroglu and Nancy Mellon, aka the JafaGirls, stand behind a pole they have tagged with knit graffiti on Dayton Street. Their Yellow Springs public fiber art is featured in the new book, ‘Yarn Bombing,’ from Arsenal Pulp Press.“

Yellow Springs News

Skeins away! Yarn-bombers strike

Felt Art

Mr.Plato

Nancy and Corrine aka Jafabrit made mr.plato for the radical craft exhibit we put together for the Yellow Springs Arts Council but it doesn’t end there. After the exhibit is over in October Mr.Plato will be making his appearance in various spots around Yellow Springs each month. Updates will be highlighted on our

Where’s Mr.Plato page.

Meanwhile back in the studio

Nancy and Corrine are busy working on some new yarn graffiti

coming soon.

Yarn Bombing Book

Nancy and Corrine are proud to be included in the new yarn bombing book and amongst so many experienced knitters/crocheters. If you get a chance to check the book out you will find it visually beautiful with great ideas, patterns, interviews,  and some amazing work.

The giant pink bunny on the Italian hillside has to be my FAVE.

The Art of Crochet and Knit Graffiti
by Mandy Moore and Leanne Prain
Arsenal Pulp Press

Knit Graffiti by the Jafagirls
Nancy Mellon and Corrine Bayraktaroglu

correction on page 43: Yellow Springs Ohio (not Colorado)

Happy Hearts

Acrylic on wood and resin by Corrine Bayrakaroglu

Coming soon to  “would you, could you, IN A FRAME“

Yellow Springs, Ohio

Getaways for Women in Yellow Springs Ohio

Getaways For Women

Jafagirl Nancy has a new business called Getaways For Women in Yellow Springs for a relaxing art-filled getaway.

Good times, good friends, great memories! Stroll the colorful downtown.  Shop in the unusual stores and galleries.  Sit and chat at an outdoor cafe, listen to street musicians, enjoy fabulous fresh food, taste the wines, smile.

Smell the flowers at the Farmers Market.  Glide a bike down green shady streets and check out the historical homes.  Take a peaceful walk in our 1000 acre Woods.

Learn something new in a class taught by a Yellow Springs artist, laugh a lot, have fun. Treat yourselves to a spa session.  Ahhh,

Magical, mystical, surprising, it’s Yellow Springs., Ohio

We’ll handle the details for a perfect getaway, tailor made, for you and your friends.     E-mail or call now.  Good friends need good times.

Nancy Mellon

A Local Host Service

937-767-1366

www.GetawaysForWomen.com

info@getawaysforwomen