Between Stitches and Sculptures: Matt Smith’s Exploration of Abstract Repurposing
Matt Smith is a multi-disciplinary artist who modifies found needlework with graphic patterns to re-examine the original artistic intent and distort preconception.
Matt Smith is a multi-disciplinary artist who modifies found needlework with graphic patterns to re-examine the original artistic intent and distort preconception.
Per Fhager is a Swedish needlework artist whose large scale embroideries capture the atmosphere and drama of classic Japanese video games.
Whether you’re stitching from kits or buying your canvasses and fully picking your own threads, I’m hoping this column will introduce you to some exciting new ways to bring another dimension to your projects.
Our third episode is with Emma Homent, aka The Makers Marks, a needlepoint designer and craft connector. Her book, Needlepoint – A Modern Stitch Dictionary
Needlepoint can be a great solution to make bespoke gifts for the men in your life. Join Hannelore from Hedgehog Needlepoint to find out more!
Whilst you’re saving up for your next big project how about trying your hand at a counted needlepoint piece working from a chart. What better way to use up your thread stash!
In the past ten years, an explosion of new designers have blown a fresh breeze throughout the needlepoint community. Indeed the evolution of needlepoint design
The needlepoint scene in the UK feels like it’s having a bit of a renaissance. Fresh new talents are joining the modern trailblazing designers like Emily Peacock and Hannah Bass, adding their voices to a championing of colour and contemporary aesthetics.
Hannelore Brown is a needlepoint designer whose Retro Travel Tag series is perfect for the global traveller in your life! Find out all about her in her first column for Mr X Stitch!
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!
Back in March, we explored the history of needlepoint and learned how the canvas’ durability lends itself well to slow fashion. Needlepoint not only takes
Decorative stitches are a great way to add your own spin to a needlepoint canvas, stretching your creative legs and making it uniquely yours.