Rachel Crisp has unearthed fossils... in thread!
Rachel Crisp has unearthed fossils... in thread!
Embroidery artist Elise Chu Miow Lin, aka Fukanō Kanō, creates textile art that is striking for its use of linework.
Artist Daniela Cermenati creates hoop art that is brimming with vibrant colors and exciting textures
Color is the name of the game for Jen Smith, aka Jen Ann Handmade. The Los Angeles-based creative stitches hoop art of plants on pink backgrounds (reminds me of the @plantsonpink photo Instagram) as well as patterns on Hawaiian shirts.…
Inspired by tattoos, artist Natalie Sedgewick translates this influence into her embroidered hoop art. The eye-catching designs feature a smattering of subjects crafted in bold hues. They are reminiscent of traditional-style body art; one example is the way she stitches…
If you’ve lived somewhere for a while, chances are you feel some pride for that place. It’s why US state-inspired t‑shirts and jewelry are wildly popular. Celeste Johnston of Lemon Made Shop has created an embroidered twist on this trend with…
Abigail Halpin has a thriving illustration practice, and she often supplements it with delicate embroidery painting. Here, she offsets the visual heaviness of thread with light paint washes that provide a beautiful ethereality to her hoop art. The thread is…
Chilean born, Canada-based Katy Biele is one of my favorite embroidery artists working today. Coming from the background of a drawer and painter, her textile art often features a colorful array of bold blooms. Years ago, she began traveling “on…
The exquisite surface pattern in the above embroidery by Maria of Desert Eclipse Studio was what first attracted me to her work. Using a combination of knotted stitches and painterly applications of color, she combines them into visually dazzling hand embroidery…
When it comes to hoop art, light-colored fabrics are a popular choice to embroider on. But, don’t overlook dark cloth. As Lindsay Swearingen demonstrates, it too can create beautiful pieces. Under the moniker Tusk and Cardinal, the Californian sews nature-inspired…