Month: August 2005

William Morris Society

Art and Design / History and Culture   / 2 Comments

William Morris (1834-96), was a designer, writer, and typographer. The William Morris Society highlights the work of this prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. The website describes itself as Founded in 1971, the William Morris Society in the United States is a group of scholars and enthusiasts brought …

A Denim Bag from a long time ago

Creative Embroidery / Hand Embroidery   / / 3 Comments

I recently came across this embellished denim bag and thought I would share the story. In my late teens and early 20’s I went backpacking. While traveling I always carried some embroidery floss and a basic sewing kit. I had two pairs of jeans one I was wearing and one …