I’ve lived in Baltimore, Maryland for the past 14 years but that will be coming to an end this week as I relocate to Minneapolis, Minnesota. If you’re unfamiliar with U.S. geography, know that the two are not close to…
I’ve lived in Baltimore, Maryland for the past 14 years but that will be coming to an end this week as I relocate to Minneapolis, Minnesota. If you’re unfamiliar with U.S. geography, know that the two are not close to…
The more I see embroidery on tulle, the more I want to give it a try. I love the illusion that it creates; your stitched creations look as though they are floating on air. Artist Ignacia Jullian stitches colorful blooms on…
1. Cactus high-waisted bikini by Thief and Bandit 2. Fluoro Flora embroidery pattern by Maricor/Maricar 3. Sloth terrarium enamel pin by Shop Zoki 4. Illustrated plants sweatshirt by Object Apparel 5. Bread plate by Charlotte Mei 6. Pondering Planter by Two Hold Studios…
Inspired by “quirky and interesting fashion brands,” Rachael Dean creates stylish portraits of illustrated women. Clad in hip ensembles, they are often seen holding bouquets of strange blooms or, at the very least, surrounded by a jungle of plants. Some…
When I first began looking at embroidery (so many years ago!), the work of Maricor/Maricar came on my radar. Maricor/Maricar is the studio name for sisters Maricor and Maricar Manalo, and together they produce work for publishing, advertising, stop-motion animation, and much…
Artist Ell Violet brings the joy of bird watching into the hoop with her intricate bird embroidery. A handful of her latest works feature stately portraits of winged creatures from the neck up. Centered in four-inch hoops, they feature a…
1. Ceramic yarn bowl with flowers by Barruntando 2. Dog vases by Katie Kimmel 3. Percy the Cat plush toy by Sara Carr 4. American Kestrel hoop art by Ell Violet 5. Cactus jewelry stand by Rocket and Fox 6. Houseplants papercut by Jessica Baldry…
I have yet to try punch needle embroidery. But the more popular it becomes, the more I’m tempted to buy an Oxford punch needle and skeins of yarn. Studio Myome uses the tool to create stylized portraits of people and…
For many people in the illustration world, it’s SURTEX season—a gigantic marketplace held in New York City where retailers, manufacturers, and licensees can find unique patterns, prints, and other designs for commercial use. For three days, there are over 1,000…
Embroidery can turn ordinary clothes into fun, wearable art. An embroiderer known as Juno does exactly this with their meticulously-stitched garments; using a combination of thread painting and fringe, a sweater appears to have a set of squirrels running across…