
The Intentional Thread by Susan Brandeis
Lets Book! The Intentional Thread by Susan Brandeis is a thoughtful explanation of the ways in which we can develop and advance our embroidery skills

Lets Book! The Intentional Thread by Susan Brandeis is a thoughtful explanation of the ways in which we can develop and advance our embroidery skills

Fine Cell Work’s unique project combines rehabilitation and artistry in prisons, producing stunning Christmas decorations, crafted by inmates as a form of therapeutic creativity.

Dive into a world of drink-themed soft sculptures, where coffee, soda, and spirits inspire textile artists like Kate Gwilliam and Alicja Kozłowska.

Textile Landscape: Painting with Cloth in Mixed Media by Cas Holmes is an inspirational exploration of the landscape as subject matter in a wide range of textile art forms.

Looking to up your stitching game this year? One of the best ways to start is to equip yourself with crafty gadgets to make your life easier.
I am an absolute sucker for stitching accessories, with multiple needle minders and embroidery scissors in amongst my stash.
So what cute crafting notions are there out there?, let’s investigate!

In this Ailist we interview MA student Ksenia Semirova about her pearl final year project. We learn about her methods of textile design and how she is inspired by traditional craft embroidery techniques to do with her heritage and how she transmits this to a contemporary setting in fashion.

Record, Map & Capture by Jordan Cunliffe proves that presenting data through textile visualisation is a beautiful way of recording your experiences.

Alicja Kozlowska curates a contemporary collection of textile art sculptures in the form of chips!

As both a self help book and an art textiles publication, this book is set to hold the interest of a wider audience than those simply looking for a step-by-step art technique guide. Will this book appeal to you? Lets find out…

We feature the work of Patricia Brown a textile artist who is inspired by fine art and her painting background. She uses her own pre loved clothing and paint rags as a canvas to stitch upon. She is inspired by boro as a technique.

In this issue of stitching it real, our columnist shows us cute pets which have been embroidered, sewn together or knitted.

What could be better than ice cream on a summer day? In this issue of Stitching It Real with Alicia Kozlowska she brings to our attention a few artists who feature it and other foodie delights in their art work and textile art.