My entire adult life has been spent as a renter. With places I’ve been in longer than a couple of years, I’ve often painted—but painting back when you move is such a pain. As I try to think of new…
My entire adult life has been spent as a renter. With places I’ve been in longer than a couple of years, I’ve often painted—but painting back when you move is such a pain. As I try to think of new…
Instagram is my favorite social network. I’ve shared inspiring illustrators and some of the best sketchbooks to follow on Instagram. Continuing this tour of my favorite feeds, here are 16 embroidery artists who fill my timeline with beautiful stitching. The…
I recently bought a needle minder to use while I stitch my Cat Collars, and it’s been practically revelatory for me. No longer do I need to stick it into the arm of my couch as I search for more…
1. Knitted Charcuterie by Colette Bream 2. Sloth Hoop Art by Lemon Made Shop 3. Tiger Rug Bag by La Lisette 4. Gator Fly Trap Pin by Jared Tuttle by Jared Tuttle + Lost Lust Supply 5. “Maya” Ceramic Planter…
When you were younger, did you ever read teen magazines? You know, the ones with the glossy covers featuring fresh-faced tween and teen musician and actors? Scott Walker pays homage to them by embroidering their covers—complete with portraits of people…
If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a walking artwork, just put on the illustrated clothes of Doops Design. A purveyor of bold, playful prints, designer Jane Newham creates the types of garments that she wants to see in the…
One of the best things in our kitchen are these plates that proclaim whatever you’re about to eat is a “Big Mistake.” They are cheeky and delightful, and I’d recommend you have at least a couple piece of dishware that’ll…
Have you ever heard a murder ballad? It’s a song that narrates, as the name suggests, a murder. Gruesome, yes, but it’s a long musical tradition. Murder ballads predate standard music notation and date back to the Middle Ages; 17th…
1. Eye #9 by Umasqu 2. Small Crossbody Bag by Lee Coren 3. Flowerbomb Punch Needle Kit by Chaumiere Oiseau 4. Leaf Mat by OMOLOKO 5. Leopard Enamel Pin by Little Ray of Sunflower 6. Face Tray with Handles by…
You might remember that last year, I was working on a book about embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning. Well, the writing is done, everything is edited, and Embroidered Life is now a real book coming to you this September. In celebration…