For many stitchers the 60’s was a time in which Contemporary embroidery practice broke free of the traditional rules and application. The use of unusual and textured yarns worked on a large scale in an abstract manner was well established by the 70’s. By the end of the century much …
Serena Fenton of Layers of Meaning has started a collection of out of copyright images for those textile practitioners who are interested in the history of textile design. I think it’s a great resource idea and looking forward to seeing it build up.
Every so often someone who has visited my Stitch Collection sends me an email with a query about Tambour work. Tambour embroidery is a type of chain stitch worked with a fine hook. Originating in Persia and India where the hook is known as ‘ari’ it is a form of …
I wish more textiles artist would present their work this way. Ground Zero is one of the numerous quilts that have been produced by quilters in response to the twin towers tragedy. Using Bubble Jet Set Lois Jarvis transferred over 800 portraits of those lost on 9/11 to fabric and …
The First national Crazy Quilt retreat is in the process of being organized by Annie Whitsed with the assistance of Canberra Crazy Quilters and a Cyber Committee from the Southern Cross Crazies discussion list. It is to be held on the 1st – 4th October 2004 in an absolutely beautiful …
Its not only beer that is fermented these days but fabrics as well! Ingeo means “ingredients from the earth” and it is from these that an artificial fiber made from fermented corn is produced. This means not only is production kind to our world as it is a 100% renewable …
