Friday, January 15

Stitched Textile Art

I have been looking for pictures lately that have been stitched using freehand machine embroidery. I am doing an evening class on fashion/interior textiles and would like to incorporate "art" in to my work. I found Gillian Bates. She has done some fabulous work of beach scenes and buildings in the UK. I also like the work of Lauraamiss . Her work is textile art on canvas. She uses photos and drawings as her inspiration and then also sells prints of her work, as does Gillian above.

Thursday, December 10

Tamar Mogendorff


I love these birdhouses made from patterned fabrics by Tamar Mogendorff. See post below.






Selvedge magazine: The Fabric of your life: textiles in Fashion, Fine Art, Interiors, Travel and Shopping

Selvedge magazine: The Fabric of your life: textiles in Fashion, Fine Art, Interiors, Travel and Shopping: "Selvedge is an independent, 100-page full colour magazine published six times a year. The magazine is image led and has an uncompromising design.
Directed towards an international audience, Selvedge covers fine textiles in every context with illustrated features on fine art, fashion, interiors, ethnographic textiles, important collections, travel and shopping. The latest book reviews, exhibitions and comprehensive listings feature in every issue. The magazine provides a wide-ranging, unbiased and critical overview of the textile world."

www.eleanorpritchard.com

I found this designer from Cockpitarts as seen in the previous link. I love her use of textiles such as tweeds and knits. I was  inspired by this mood board, and in particular her textured fabrics.

Shopping and Events : Cockpit Arts




Shopping and Events : Cockpit Arts
I have found this super site which supports designer - makers. They support and promote talented designer- makers from all backgrounds in all stages of their career.

Sunday, October 4

Laser Cut Felt


Laser cut decals in my home.




















I have a liking for laser cut felt at the moment, in fact laser cut anything! I like the clean lines and the exactness of the designs. The cuff at the top doubles up as a coffee cup sleeve for those Starbucks take aways! I suppose this liking has been with me for a while if you check back some of my very first posts and see the images of the laser cut wood veneer decals I have in my family room.