Yes, this month’s column is all about needle felted cats. My latest body of work is inspired by the beautiful and strange sphynx breed, so I’ve spent the last few months thinking of little else, but it seems I may not be the only one with visions of kitty cats dancing through my head. This month, I am pleased to bring you some truly wonderful cat sculptures that I have recently discovered. Here is some Kitty Cat Felt…
Stumpwork Flowers by Sachiko Morimoto is an excellent instruction book for helping you apply one of the more challenging embroidery techniques in a floral context. It is a must-have for the keen embroiderer and will empower you to make elegant flower embroideries for friends and loved ones.
Nicki is Utopian Fallopian, a non-binary textile artist from Glasgow who transforms vulvas into a multitude of possibilities.
Within Unravelling Women’s Art, P.L. Henderson symbolically unties the woven structures of female textile artists and their work. She focuses on the links between the artists she has curated together, examining the messages found within their work, providing fascinating insights into the finer details of female textile art. Over twenty artist interviews back up her interpretations; embroidery, weaving, sculpture and patchwork are all covered, as well as notes on their cultural context, historical meaning and identity within the contemporary arts field.
Quilting in history is the subject of this Quilty pleasures. Italian quilting and materials such as woven linen are discussed as well as quilting techniques like trapunto.
In this Living for Dyeing column, writer Ailish Henderson explains what is Batik, history, how it can be used and teaches us the basic steps so that readers can have a go themselves.
Maria Filipe castro is a needle felt artist who works in the UK. Her creatures are inspired by nature and food. They are fun and will attract kids and adults alike.
This Quilty Pleasures reveals the story behind the historical figure Harriet Powers. She was considered to be one of the most skilled quilters known. Our columnist discusses her place in history and the quilt techniques she is famous for.
Severine Gallardo is a soft sculptor from Angoulême France. Her needle felted headgear are impressive works of storytelling as well as textile engineering!
Marcia Bennett-Male is a mixed media artist from London whose work in textiles explores her experiences as a black female and the social and emotional currents that have influenced that position.
Explore the charm of woollen wings with these artistic felt wraps and stoles, perfect for dreamers seeking warmth and whimsy.
An art quilt is a quilt style which moves away from the traditional types that are most commonly associated with quilting. It is method of quilting which is art-led, not pattern-led like patchwork quilting. The focus of interest in art quilts is in the aesthetic design rather than the use of the quilt. Art Quilts vary in style from realistic to abstract and use many techniques or fibre varieties.