The Girl on the Wall, is an interesting piece of autobiographical embroidery. This sampler is the life story of Jean Baggot told via interlocking ‘circles of life’ which act a framework to illustrate each narrative. This video interview explains how it came about and why the piece was made. There …
I think many new hands to sewing will find this video on inserting a cushion zipper pillow zip informative and useful. Schuhby runs a soft furnishing forum Found with thanks Liz Watkin of Craft Digest
Threads Magazine has once again run an excellent online article that introduces readers to Creating Chemical Cutwork using Fiber Etch “This fiber remover chemically melts away cotton, linen, and other plant-fiber fabrics. Using synthetic embroidery thread, you can embroider a plant-fiber fabric. Just apply a thin layer of Fiber Etch …
If you enjoy vintage embroidery or collect vintage embroidery transfers this site is worth bookmarking and browsing regularly. Hoop love is a flickr group devoted to sharing vintage embroidery transfers that are out of copyright. There are thousands of designs that have been posted to the group. If you are as …
For those who read Sprit Cloth and are fans of Jude’s work I am sure you will enjoy this video. Not only does Jude share some of her studio journal sketches but she talks about her creative process. Jude’s speaks about adding a block to the “story” and how stories …
The Art of the embroiderer is a show not to be missed. If you have an interest in historical textiles or costuming make yourself a cuppa settle down and browse The Art of the Embroiderer How I missed this show I dont know, but thanks goes out to Linda …
My Youtube browsing turned up this knitted building done by urban fibre artist Denise Litchfield
