If you saw the giant crocheted strawberry hanging in front of Fayetteville’s Walker-Stone House or, right down the street, caught the “yarn bombing” of Maxine’s, or saw the installation “Yarnography,” you know how talented and creative artist Gina Gallina, now of Fayetteville but formerly of Eureka Springs, can be. She answered some questions for Maker Space about life as an creative.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your work. What do you create?
A: I am a crochet artist (aka fiber artist ) and I crochet things that are useful, like hats, sweaters, mittens, nose warmers, doilies, blankets, potholders, bacon scarves with fried egg hand warmers and chairs. I also crochet large fun visual pieces like giant six foot strawberries or pineapples, Maxine’s on Block Street and huge snakes. I once crocheted a Queen Bee ballgown along with beautiful and whimsical flowers adorned with bees….
