Illustrator Milena (Milo) Hachim has a penchant for quirky character design that is best expressed in three-dimensional forms. Her figures are readers, dreamers, and basketball players. Each piece has the delightful wonkiness that comes from being crafted by hand. Milo…
Do you want to get better at embroidery and boost your creativity in the new year? Well, then I have a project for you! It’s called 1 Year of Stitches. 1 Year of Stitches is a year-long endeavor, created by…
1. Snow Leopard Ceramic Mug by UO 2. Future is Feline Socks by Yellow Owl Workshop 3. If You’re Looking For A Sign This Is It Enamel Pin by Sparrow + Wolf 4. Geometry Vase by Bebe Federmann 5. Hello…
Did you ever make IOUs? You know, the kind of coupons that someone can redeem for “breakfast in bed” or a “home-cooked meal.” They offer personalized kindness that highlights the selfless act of gift giving. I was reminded of these…
Susanna Bauer transforms dried leaves into small sculptures and works of fiber art. Using a combination of crochet and stitching techniques, she pierces each brittle blade to embellish or reconfigure the leaf structure. The results are exquisite and showcase Susanna’s incredible…
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…
It’s not often that I post anything about my own work; I like to focus this website on others! In addition to writing, however, I embroider. I’m pretty slow, mostly because I have limited time in my day to dedicate…
1. Sewing Dog by Eleonor Bostrom 2. Protea Enamel Pin by Hemleva 3. Plant Pair Pattern Contemporary Hand Embroidery Pattern by Sarah K. Benning 4. Eye Box by Coucou Suzette 5. 70-Week Personal Planner by Dinara Mirtalipova 6. Perfect Pup Pouch by Libby…
When you first gaze at the work of Ann Wood (aka Woodlucker), it’s hard to believe that her flowers, fruit, and insects are all made of paper. Everything, from colorful petals to delicate butterfly wings to clumps of dirt, is made by…
The illustrations of Sofia Moore are no stranger to Brown Paper Bag. Calling herself an “illustrator of imaginary things,” Sofia paints ghost-like creatures who occupy luscious landscapes of color and drybrush texture.