Tapestry Part 2 | Textile Art
Last month’s column on tapestry looked at who owned tapestries and why. This month we’ll be delving deeper into the making of tapestry. Did anyone
Last month’s column on tapestry looked at who owned tapestries and why. This month we’ll be delving deeper into the making of tapestry. Did anyone
I can’t be the only one here who sighs (and maybe even comments) when people say ‘tapestry’ when they mean needlepoint. The confusion between the
What Is Shadow Embroidery? Shadow work is a delicate but simple hand embroidery technique that makes use of sheer fabrics to great effect. It was
Antique ribbons can be pretty special items in themselves, but when they are used to create interesting decorations and trimmings, ribbons become something even more
Trapunto Quilting uses two layers of fabric where stuffing is strategically placed and confined with stitches to create textural forms. It is also known as Italian or stuffed quilting and cotton cord is a common material used for the stuffing.