Posts Tagged 'handmade'
Tatyana Yanishevsky’s Knit Plants
During my weekly scouring of inspiring things on the internet, I came across Tatyana Yanishevsky’s Knit Plants on tumblr… These beautifully elegant pieces are created with such care! They remind me somewhat of Kelly Boehmer‘s work – beautiful yet somewhat
Tatyana Yanishevsky’s Knit Plants
During my weekly scouring of inspiring things on the internet, I came across Tatyana Yanishevsky’s Knit Plants on tumblr… These beautifully elegant pieces are created with such care! They remind me somewhat of Kelly Boehmer‘s work – beautiful yet somewhat
Artist Highlight: Candice Hicks
Good morning! Feeling bookish or inspired to do some embroidery today? Check out the amazing works in Candice Hicks’ Common Threads (2010) series… I love love love her pieces. I really do adore any artist who can tie in textiles
Artist Highlight: Candice Hicks
Good morning! Feeling bookish or inspired to do some embroidery today? Check out the amazing works in Candice Hicks’ Common Threads (2010) series… I love love love her pieces. I really do adore any artist who can tie in textiles
Marina Mertz + Anhaica Bag Works
Do you bike? Are you just really passionate about fantastically made goods?? Well, have I got a shop for you! Marina Mertz of Anhaica Bags is based out of Tallahassee, Florida where she creates hand waxed canvas bicycle bags and backpacks. Just
Marina Mertz + Anhaica Bag Works
Do you bike? Are you just really passionate about fantastically made goods?? Well, have I got a shop for you! Marina Mertz of Anhaica Bags is based out of Tallahassee, Florida where she creates hand waxed canvas bicycle bags and backpacks. Just
Diane Meyer: Episodic
“This series is based on photographs taken at various points in my life and arranged by location. Sections of the images have been obscured through a layer of embroidered pixels sewn directly into the photograph. The embroidery deteriorates sections of
Diane Meyer: Episodic
“This series is based on photographs taken at various points in my life and arranged by location. Sections of the images have been obscured through a layer of embroidered pixels sewn directly into the photograph. The embroidery deteriorates sections of
Knit Notes Giveaway Reminder!
It’s been a week since we introduced our new giveaway for Nadine Curtis’ book, Knit Notes! I wanted to just take a moment to remind you, dear readers, to comment on this post by 11pm, Friday, April 26 2013 for your
Knit Notes Giveaway Reminder!
It’s been a week since we introduced our new giveaway for Nadine Curtis’ book, Knit Notes! I wanted to just take a moment to remind you, dear readers, to comment on this post by 11pm, Friday, April 26 2013 for your
Gravity and Grace: El Anatsui
Currently at the Brooklyn Museum is one of the most breathtaking exhibits I have ever been oh so fortunate to experience. “[El] Anatsui converts found materials into a new type of media that lies between sculpture and painting, combining aesthetic
Gravity and Grace: El Anatsui
Currently at the Brooklyn Museum is one of the most breathtaking exhibits I have ever been oh so fortunate to experience. “[El] Anatsui converts found materials into a new type of media that lies between sculpture and painting, combining aesthetic
FORESTBOUND
While perusing the internet, I stumbled upon a fantastic photograph of a leather tote…and as the internet does, I found myself traveling further into the blackhole until I was submersed in Forestbound. “Alice Saunders uses exclusively found and salvaged
FORESTBOUND
While perusing the internet, I stumbled upon a fantastic photograph of a leather tote…and as the internet does, I found myself traveling further into the blackhole until I was submersed in Forestbound. “Alice Saunders uses exclusively found and salvaged
Artist Highlight: URSOTIGRE
Even though we live in a global world, I often feel very disconnected and far from home. The 5 hour difference and the still somehow isolated character of Portugal, make it hard to get a hold of my family and
Artist Highlight: URSOTIGRE
Even though we live in a global world, I often feel very disconnected and far from home. The 5 hour difference and the still somehow isolated character of Portugal, make it hard to get a hold of my family and
Spin Me Round
Like all of us textile junkies, I hoard supplies. It doesn’t matter what kind – fabric, yarn, paper, old magazines, beads (since when do I bead anything?), you name it. The point to this rambling is that I have 2
Spin Me Round
Like all of us textile junkies, I hoard supplies. It doesn’t matter what kind – fabric, yarn, paper, old magazines, beads (since when do I bead anything?), you name it. The point to this rambling is that I have 2
Embroidery- Get on it!
Hi, my name is Joey and I embroider. That’s a portrait of me above! There is no limit to what you can make with embroidery. You can enhance pretty much anything- fabric, clothing, decor, and even eggs. Yes, EGGS! (from
Embroidery- Get on it!
Hi, my name is Joey and I embroider. That’s a portrait of me above! There is no limit to what you can make with embroidery. You can enhance pretty much anything- fabric, clothing, decor, and even eggs. Yes, EGGS! (from